Not a “foodie” or adventurous eater, just looking for good home cooking of traditional meals? Chef Angela has a wide variety of choices for you – with not a leaf of kale to be found! LOL Don’t see your favorite? These are just a sampling of traditional dishes – just ask Chef Angela for your comfort food of choice.

Beef

Classic Italian Meatballs  Chef Annie’s earliest memories of cooking were rolling meatballs with her mother –either for Sunday dinner or for events, since “Nancy’s meatballs” were always requested for Parties! Client’s choice of either ground sirloin or a blend of ground beef, pork and veal (Nancy uses just beef!) is combined with parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, lots of fresh parsley, eggs, onion and garlic powder, salt and pepper; pan seared for a quick crisp coating, par baked in the oven, and then finished off cooking “low and slow” in a big pot of Sunday “gravy”!

Horseradish Creamed Chuck Roast

Cubed chuck roast is cooked low and slow with garlic, onions, mushrooms, carrots, and various Italian seasonings; in the final stages of cooking a horseradish-spiked cream sauce is added making this the most tender, creamy comfort food ever!

Pan-Seared Steak What’s more comforting than a nice, juicy steak? Client’s choice of New York strip, rib-eye or filet mignon are marinated in Chef Angela’s “special sauce” and pan-seared to client’s desired degree of doneness.

Meatloaf

No hidden veggies, no substitutions, just your basic ground beef combined with bread crumbs and spices baked to a juicy finish!

Classic Lasagna Tender noodles layered with cheese and meat sauce, baked to a cheesy, bubbly finish.

Traditional Stuffed Bell Peppers Bell peppers are filled with brown rice, ground sirloin, sautéed onions and garlic, homemade marinara sauce and parmesan cheese.

Taco Stuffed Pepper

Traditional taco-spiced ground beef, black beans, corn, homemade salsa, diced onions, garlic, rice, and cheddar cheese are combined and stuffed inside a roasted bell pepper, topped with more cheese and baked to a golden finish; perfect served topped with guacamole/avocado and salsa.

Pork

Pork and Sage Filled Apples A perfect, beautiful, tasty dish of Honey Crisp apple halves filled with a sage and pork stuffing, with a dash of paprika and a pinch of cayenne for a surprising kick to this sweet and savory dish; gluten/grain-free and Paleo-friendly!

Pork Chops with a Dijon Herb Sauce

Pan seared pork chops are topped with a simple sauce of Dijon mustard, caramelized onions, and fresh parsley, chives, and tarragon for a fresh tasting finish on the palate.

Butternut Squash/Sausage Bake Are you ready for healthy comfort food at its finest? This warming, Paleo/dairy-free/gluten-free/grain-free savory bake is a scrumptious blend of roasted butternut squash, kale, onion, and Italian Sausage (choice of pork or turkey sausage) in a tomato “cream” sauce with egg binder.

BBQ Pulled Pork Pork shoulder is slow cooked for up to 10 hours in a smoky soda pop spiked BBQ sauce, and shredded into the most tender pork you may ever eat! Great for quick sandwich for lunch or piled high onto a dinner plate for a main entrée.

Poultry

Roast Chicken Dinner Traditional comfort food: country style thyme and lemon-infused oven-roasted chicken with yams, garlic, carrots, and sweet Vidalia onions.

Chicken Tenders

An American staple, chicken tender are coated in Chef Angela’s secret flour-parmesan mixture and baked (not fried!) to a golden finish; even the pickiest of eaters will enjoy these tenders!

“Creamy” Maple/Dijon Chicken Creamy Maple Dijon Chicken Skillet with Bacon takes comfort food to a healthy level. This recipe is deliciously creamy and comforting, but also dairy-free, gluten-free, and Paleo! Boneless/skinless chicken is pan-seared and then finished off cooking in a maple/Dijon-enhanced coconut “cream” sauce with bacon, scallions and sliced mushrooms.

Coq Au Vin A traditional French dish of chicken thighs braised in thyme-enhanced red wine with root veggies (carrot, onion and sweet potato), tomato sauce, mushrooms and bacon; the perfect warming/comforting dish for a chilly night!

Seafood

Shrimp and Grits

Creamy and smooth grits are combined with crumbled bacon and a dash of hot sauce for a kick; topped with a generous portion of Creole spiced shrimp and chorizo coins for some Southern comfort food at its finest!

Crispy Oven Baked Fish Sticks

The perfect healthy alternative to frozen fish sticks! Client’s choice of cod or halibut coated in a toasted Panko crust and oven baked to a crisp finish, making for the perfect healthy alternative to processed fish sticks!

Side Dishes

Twice Baked Potatoes Russet potatoes skins are filled with a decadent filling of mashed potatoes, sour cream, butter, scallions, cheddar cheese, and a pinch of nutmeg for a hearty and comforting side dish.

Mashed Potatoes  Creamy, buttery and delicious!

Moist and Savory Stuffing Fresh sage, thyme, onions, celery, butter and white bread. Don’t expect thrills with the stuffing, it’s your classic standby, just like Mom used to make: simple and oh so delicious, homestyle cooking at its finest.

Ricotta Dumplings and Spinach Bake

The perfect comfort food side dish. Homemade ricotta cheese dumplings are baked in a creamy béchamel sauce with baby spinach and nutmeg, topped with parmesan cheese and baked until golden brown and bubbly.

Three Cheese Garlic Bread This is comfort food at its finest! Crusty loaf bread is smothered with a mixture of butter, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, parmesan cheese, mayo, scallions, salt, pepper and garlic; broiled to an ooey, gooey, melty, yumminess!! Perfect for children or the picky eater in your life.

Brown Sugar/Maple Baked Beans A classic comfort food side dish: homemade BBQ sauce (brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, mustard and ketchup), combined with bacon and navy beans for a yummy side dish perfect to serve at your next BBQ!

Baked Mac & Cheese Sharp white cheddar and Romano cheeses make up the creamy sauce in this decadent baked macaroni and cheese casserole.

Formaggio al Forno (Italian Three) Cheese Casserole)

Layers of thinly sliced zucchini, mozzarella, Fontina, Pecorino Romano cheese, fresh bread crumbs and heavy cream are baked to a cheesy, golden finish.

Soup

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Milk, cream and chicken stock serve as the base for this twist on the classic chicken noodle soup; shredded chicken, chopped carrots, celery and onion and egg noodles give a spoonful of yumminess in each mouthful!

Classic Tomato Soup

Traditional veggie trio of sautéed carrots, celery, and onion are cooked with bacon giving this comforting tomato soup a rich, satisfying flavor. This simple and classic soup will bring you back to your childhood!

Alphabet Soup This tomato-based veggie soup of carrots, celery, onion, corn, sweet peas, sweet potato and bell pepper will make even the pickiest of eaters gobble up a bowl full of veggies while trying to spell their names!

Pasta e Fagioli This classic Italian dish of sautéed Mirepoix, red and white beans cooked in a savory tomato broth with Ditalini pasta – perfect served with some crusty bread for dipping and soaking up all the yumminess!

Escarole Soup Also known as Italian wedding soup, this soup was a staple in Chef Angela’s home growing up. Homemade mini meatballs, blanched escarole leaves and cannellini beans simmered in a seasoned chicken broth – great garnished with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Desserts

Best Basic Brownies Chewy and oh so chocolatey!

Rice Crispy Treats The traditional favorite!

Traditional Chocolate Truffles Milk chocolate coating surrounds a creamy chocolate filling that will melt in your mouth like a snowball on the 4th of July.

Traditional Pies

Pecan Pie

Pumpkin Pie (Option: Add Caramel)

Apple Pie (Option: Add Caramel)

Sweet Potato Pie

Ricotta Cheese Pie