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Some sample menu selections

Shrimp and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya

Shrimp and chicken andouille sausage simmered with rice, bell peppers, onions and celery in Creole sauce. Served with lemon-thyme green beans.

Country Roasted Chicken

Whole all-natural chicken roasted in herb butter. Served with mashed potatoes and slow-cooked Southern-style fresh green beans.

Shiitake Mushroom Barley Soup

Chicken thighs slow simmered with carrots, leeks, celery, tomatoes, shiitake mushrooms and fresh basil. Served with grilled Swiss cheese sandwiches slathered with homemade cilantro pecan pesto.

Penne Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

Whole-wheat penne pasta tossed with homemade marinara sauce and roasted yellow squash, zucchini, red onions and sweet bell peppers. Baked with mozzarella cheese. Served with marinated cucumbers and homemade garlic herb crostini.

Brown Sugar-Ginger Glazed Salmon

Broiled salmon fillets in brown sugar ginger glaze, served with soba noodles and stir-fried summer vegetables.

Artichoke Pasta Salad with Poached Shrimp

Rotini pasta tossed in red wine vinaigrette with artichokes, fresh mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, chickpeas and kidney beans, then topped with wine-poached shrimp. Served with brown rice chips.

Garlic Rosemary Pork Tenderloin

Roasted pork tenderloin rubbed with fresh rosemary, garlic and olive oil. Served with fresh asparagus salad dressed with creamy blue cheese vinaigrette and oven-browned Parmesan polenta.