The Kitchen Crusader

At The Kitchen Crusader, we believe variety is the spice of life.  Therefore, we have an extensive menu of items from which to choose.  We also have a variety of desserts, salads, breads, and options for small children available for an extra charge.  Please contact us directly for details on those items, or for a copy of our seasonal specialties menu.  Additions are made constantly, so we are glad to send an updated menu upon request.

When reviewing the menu, please keep in mind that many recipes are interchangeable.  For example, Sweet & Sour Pork can be made with chicken.  Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for recipes with ground beef, and many of our recipes can be made using meat substitutes like tofu or tempeh.  We encourage you to review all menu items, even those you may think don’t interest you. We will provide an expanded menu  that includes detailed recipe descriptions, available substitutions, and whether a recipe fits any specific diets, when you book your assessment.

Important Note:

The following menu is ONLY used for clients looking for personal chef Meal Service.  If you have an event or party, please contact us for additional menu options.

**Menu Selections are subject to change without notice based on availability.

 "We are living in a world today where lemonade is made from artificial flavors and furniture polish is made from real lemons."  ~Alfred E. Newman

 "Tell me what you eat,

I'll tell you who you are. "

~Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

Sample Menu Selections**

Autumn 2011 Specials

Pumpkin Chili

Maple Roasted Chicken Thighs

Sage Rubbed Pork Chops with Warm Apple Slaw

Sage and Rosemary Potatoes au gratin

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

Praline Sweet Potatoes

Winter 2012 Specials

Rosemary and Chocolate Roast Beef

Corned Beef and Cabbage

Hoisin Glazed Cornish Hens

Mustard Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Jewel Roasted Vegetables

Mashed Orange Sweet Potatoes

Soups and Stews

Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup

Beef Stew

Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Chicken and Corn Chowder

Minestrone

Onion Soup

Baked Potato Soup

Poultry

TurkeyBurgers with Sherry Mushroom Sauce

Peach Glazed Chicken

Jambalaya with Basmati

Spinach and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Breast

Lemon & Cinnamon Chicken

Chicken Pot Pie

Parmesan Chicken

Braised ChickenMarsala

Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

RoastTurkeyor Chicken with Pan Gravy

Honey Glazed Cornish Hen

Walnut Baked Chicken

Roasted Chicken with Mustard Sauce

Chicken Limoncello

Poulet Provencal

Pork

Bacon and Cheese Quiche

Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin

Oven Barbecued Ribs

Sweet and Sour Pork

Pork Schnitzel

DijonCrusted Pork Roast

Miso & Maple Marinated Pork Tenderloin w/Apples and Onions

Pork Chops with Apples and Bourbon

Balsamic Glazed Pork Chops

Pork Tacos

Pork Medallions with Cherry Sauce

Beef

Grandad’s Famous Hamburgers

Lime and Soy Flank Steak

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Old Fashioned Meatloaf

Mexican Tortilla Lasagna

Beef Bourguignon

Chili Beans

Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine and Pistachios

Hungarian Goulash

Lasagna

Pepper Steak

Steak Poivrade

Whiskey Steak with Mushrooms

Apple Meatloaf with Glaze

Butternut Squash Shepard’s Pie

Sweet and Sour Brisket

Seafood

Types of fish are often interchangeable.  The chef will use whatever is freshest using your personal fish preferences.

Tilapia en Papillote

Baked Cod and Chorizo

Thai Fish Cakes

Seared Halibut on a Bed of Greens

Pepper Shrimp

Spicy Asian Salmon

Tarragon Poached Fish

Baked Fish with Vegetables

Oven Fried Fish

Ginger Glazed Salmon Steaks

Miso Glazed Cod

Shrimp Puttanesca

Baked Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta

Orange Roughy in Scallion Ginger Sauce

Meatless

Chickpea Curry

Vegetable Gratin

Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

Apple and Goat Cheese Quiche

Eggplant Parmesan

Vegetarian Lasagna

Garden Stuffed Potatoes

Oat Pecan Burgers

Neat Loaf

Pasta with Tomato Vodka Cream Sauce

Tofu and Pumpkin Alfredo

Traditional Macaroni and Cheese

Spicy Stir-Fried Vegetables

Vegetable Stuffed Peppers

Bulgur Chili

Sweet Potato Pot Pie

Sweet Potato Enchiladas