Winter 2024/25

Vegetarian Ideas 

 

custom Vegetarian meal Preparation
Winter 2024/25


Vegetarian Menu Ideas 


Custom vegetarian Meal Preparation

Winter 2024/25

can add side of chicken, beef, fish for meat eaters (please specify) 


 

Small Bites 

Small Bite Appetizers



Tomato Tartare
w crunchy garlic bread

Crispy Mushroom Wontons
mushroom and caramelized onion

Crunchy Enoki Mushrooms
(in house service only)
served with a turmeric yogurt sauce and spicy maple glaze

Veggie Shumai
crispy bottom steamed veggie dumplings,  chili oil, crispy garlic

Flavorful Veggie Wonton Cigars
with a peanut dipping sauce napa cabbage, red pepper, carrots, ginger, garlic, soy, rice vin, lime

Sweet n Spicy Korean Mini Tacos
tofu, bulgogi glaze, pickled ginger/shallot /serrano pico, kimchi, spicy mayo, crispy corn shells

Savory Lentil and Squash Empanadas

Asian Glazed Crispy Brussel Sprouts topped with furikake

Tempeh Lettuce Wraps
asian spiced ground tempeh, asian shaved vegetables,  crispy rice noodles  w peanut sauce

Cashew Jalapeno Dip
w homemade veggie chips

Spinach Artichoke Dip
served homemade veggie chips

Beet Dip
served with homemade garlic salted potato chips

Sun dried Tomato Artichoke Tarts
puff pastry dough topped w cheese, sundried tomato, artichoke hearts, fresh herbs

Sesame Ginger Mushroom Potstickers
w ponzu chili dipping sauce

Avocado Crostini
avocado, zucchini, jalapeno, cilantro, maldon sea salt, citrus vinegarette, crostini

Guacamole and  Smokey Tomato Salsa
w homemade tortilla chips

Crispy Mushroom Rice Bites
sweet soy marinaded mushrooms, pickled slaw, herb sauce, crispy rice cake

Spicy Tofu Tacos
spicy tofu, avocado, microgreens, wonton taco

Spanish Veggie Meatballs
Spanish style meatballs with a spicy tomato sauce 

Mini Veggie Burger Sliders
savory veggie burgers, cheddar cheese, lettuce, heirloom tomato, cornichons, ketchup, garlic aioli, Hawaiian sweet slider buns

Make your own Summer Rolls
rice paper wrappers, mango, red bell pepper, butter lettuce, red cabbage, tofu, vermicelli rice noodles, pickled diakon/carrot, thai basil, mint, served with ponzu dipping sauce

Large Platters

photo @dishingjh

Cashew Dip Trio
creamy cashew dip topped with rosemary oil and pesto, harissa and herbs, and marinated roasted red peppers, served with black pepper breadsticks

Loaded Hummus Platter
topped with olives/tomato/parsley feta served with homemade flatbreads

Savory Vegetable Platter
roasted broccolini, cauliflower, asparagus and red bell peppers (side of bagna cauda - contains fish)

served with garlic toast,  parsley salsa verde, and olive oil/balsamic dipping sauces

Fall Cheese Board
Cinnamon Candied Pecans, marcona almonds, apricots, cheeses, figs, olives, honey comb, lavash

Cheese, Crudité and Roasted Vegetable Platter
served w cheeses, Roasted vegetables, spicy greek feta dip, homemade lavash crackers

Mediterranean Mezze Platter
garlic herb hummus, tzatziki sauce, roasted red peppers, mixed olives, artichoke, tabouli salad, stuffed grape leaves, feta,  homemade fluffy flatbreads

Salad Ideas


Roasted Apple Salad
arugula, roasted apples, roasted red onion, maple glazed pecans, blue cheese, sherry shallot vin

Thai Inspired Tofu Salad
spring greens, mint, thai basil, chives, shallot, bean sprouts, peanuts, thai inspired dressing

Cashew Crunch Salad
red and green cabbage, carrot, edamame, cilantro, scallion, tofu, cashews, w sesame dressing

Winter Beet Salad
roasted beets, grapefruit, pickled shallots, fried ginger, micro greens, ginger honey yogurt, rosemary oil citrus vinegarette

Roasted Squash Salad
delicata squash, roasted squash seeds, fresh herbs and spices, pomegranate seeds, micro greens, crema

Crunchy Carrot Salad
vertical harvest pea shoots, crunchy carrot strips, capers, cucumber, mustard micro greens, whole mustard vinaigrette

Shaved Carrot Salad
carrot, beet, cucumber, tamari pepitas, pomegranate seeds, spicy beet vinegarette

Pad Thai Salad
(can top w seared tofu)
julienne zucchini carrot and cucumber, scallion, cilantro, peanuts, pad thai inspired vinegarette

Falafel Salad
mixed greens, pea shoots , parsley, cilantro, radish, pickled cucumber, shallot, falafel, crunchy pita chips, harissa tahini dressing

Zaatar Roasted Cauliflower Salad
cauliflower, broccoli, chickpeas, dates, pine nuts, parsley, cous cous, lemon zaatar dressing

Roasted Squash Quinoa Salad
roasted squash, radicchio, massaged kale, feta, cranberries, quinoa, pecans, garlic mustard vinegarette

Herby Mushroom Barley Salad
oyster and shitake mushrooms, parlsey, radicchio, crispy shallots, pinenuts, massaged kale, parmesan, barley

Brussels Caesar Salad
smoky crispy brussel sprouts, tuscan kale, tamari pepitas, parmesan, caesar dressing

Roasted Squash Mozzarella salad
Spring mixed greens, roasted squash, fresh mozzarella, pine nuts, pomeganate seeds, garlic sage infused oil, balsamic reduction.

Roasted Brussel Sprout Salad
Arugula, roasted brussel sprouts, cucumber, tamari almonds, red onion, poblano, quinoa, dried cranberries, lemon sesame dressing

Massaged Kale and Brussel Sprout Salad
massaged kale, shaved brussels sprouts, almonds, pecorino,  sun-dried tomato, dijon lemon vinaigrette

Winter Chopped Salad
massaged kale, shredded Brussel sprouts, carrot, apple, pomegranate seed, pecan, goat cheese, butternut squash, dijon vinaigrette

Mediterranean Salad
locally grown mixed greens, cucumber, olives, feta, roasted red peppers, chopped egg, parsley. greek dressing

Winter Greens Salad
locally grown baby winter greens, cucumber, black peppercorn goat cheese, tamari pepitas, roasted red peppers, whole mustard vinaigrette

Roasted Fennel Salad
mixed greens, roasted fennel, marinated navy beans, shallots, apple, farro,  whole mustard vinaigrette

Arugula and Radicchio Salad
arugula, radicchio, crispy shallots, cucumber, toasted pine nuts, and pecorino cheese w shallot sherry vin

Beet Orange and Avocado Salad
beets, avocado, jalapeño, sunflower seeds, pea shoots, quinoa, orange citrus vinaigrette

Miso Ginger Beet Salad
arugula, beets,  butternut squash, pickled onion, toasted pecans, goat cheese, miso ginger dressing

Simple Green Salad
arugula, crispy parmesan tuile, summer cherry tomatoes, white wine vinaigrette

Fattoush Salad
romaine, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomato, herbs, toasty pita chips, middle eastern vinaigrette

Spiced Lentil Buratta Salad
farmers market greens, cucumber, burrata, tamari toasted pepita, spiced green lentils, red onion, sun-dried tomato, dijon vinaigrette

Massaged Kale Salad
massaged kale, creamed fresh mozzarella, roasted cherry tomatoes, butternut squash , sautéed red onion, garlic herb dressing

Curried Cous Cous Salad w Falafel

pine nuts, raisins, cauliflower, cherry tomato, basil, red onion, curry vinegarette

Soup Ideas

Photo @sargentSchutt


Lemongrass Cauliflower Soup
served with herb relish

Asparagus Fennel Soup
topped with Lentil/Pepita/Mint topping

Thai Coconut Lemongrass Soup
Light flavorful broth served with, shiitake mushroom, scallion, bok choy and thai basil

Lentil Veggie Soup

Lemon Lentil Soup

Thai Lentil Soup

Minestrone Soup

 

Moroccan Chickpea Soup

 

Tomato Bisque

 

Carrot Ginger Soup

Butternut Squash Soup
w caramelized pistachio and herb oil

Creamy Cauliflower Soup
roasted cauliflower

Spicy Zucchini Soup

Black Bean Soup w Roasted Poblano Chiles

Turmeric Ginger Coconut Chickpea Soup

Smooth and Spicy Pinto Bean soup

Vietnamese Noodle Soup
Savory lemongrass broth, rice noodles,  carrot, mint, basil, bean sprouts, lime

Thai curry noodle soup w sweet potato

Savory Snacks

Classic Egg Salad

Lemon Herb Hummus

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Creamy Garlic Hummus

Mint Pistachio Dip

Beet Dip

Tzatziki Sauce

Spicy Greek Feta Dip

Cashew Jalapeño Dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Tabouli

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Sweet n Spicy Nut Mix

Stuffed Grape leaves

Homemade Falafel




Vegetarian Meatballs

Entree Ideas

Savory Tarts/Pie/Stuffed


Butternut Squash and Kale Phyllo pie
butternut squash, kale and goat cheese in a flaky phyllo crust

Swiss Chard and Mushroom Galette

Spinach leek and Feta Pie

Swiss Chard and Mushroom Galette

Wild Mushroom Tart

Roasted Tomato Cobbler
w buttermilk parmesan biscuits

Pesto Stuffed acorn squash
pesto rice, spinach, calabrese pepper, mozzarella and parmesan crust

Black Bean Stuffed acorn squash
black beans, quinoa, feta, pomegranate, shallots, greens

Quiche
Asparagus, sundried tomato, gruyere

Kabocha Squash Quiche
kabocha squash, mushroom, winter green, caramelized onion, and greyere quiche

Stuffed Red/Yellow Peppers
can sub quinoa for GF
w miso parmesan orzo, poblano, red onion, zucchini, tomato and spinach

Stuffed Poblano Peppers
w quinoa, mushrooms, onion, greens, mareira wine glaze, creme fraiche

Beet braised Lentil Crepes -DF/ can be GF
w roasted cauliflower and horseradish creme fraiche

French Lentil Winter Crepes
green lentil, sweet potato, oyster mushrooms, dill garlic dressing
DF/ can be GF

Mushroom Bread Pudding
mixed mushrooms, sage, greyere and parmesan

Savory Bread Pudding
Roasted Red and Yellow Pepper, asparagus, greyere, parmesan, and basil

Italian 

Caesar Portobello Mushrooms
garlic crouton crusted portobello, roasted red cabbage, asparagus, parmesan tuile. caesar dressing
can be GF

Gnocchi alla Vodka
served with sautéed mushrooms, winter greens, and fresh parmesan cheese

Potato Gnocchi
potato gnocchi, crispy mushrooms, sautéed winter greens, pumpkin white wine sage sauce

Vegetable Lasagna - can be GF/DF
sautéed winter vegetables, ricotta/parmesan, vodka sauce

Spinach Lasagna - Can be GF/DF
lasagna noodles, ricotta/parmesan, yellow squash, zuchini, poblano pepper, roasted red onion, fresh spinach sauce

Butternut Squash Lasagna 
savory butternut squash sauce, grilled zucchini, roasted red bell pepper, spinach, ricotta, parmesan and fontina cheeses
Can be GF/DF

Eggplant Parmesan - Can be GF
sautéed greens, vodka sauce

Fettuccini Alfredo - Can make DF
served with sautéed spinach and fresh parmesan cheese

Baked Mac n Cheese - V - Can be GF
classic favorite - mac n cheese topped with crunchy melted cheese

Pizza Night!!!
can choose from a classic airy and bubbly Napoleon style or crispy thin crust spelt dough served with a variety of gourmet sauces and toppings

Asian


Pan seared eggplant w Rice Noodles
served with an asian inspired lemongrass broth, herb salad, over rice noodles

Sesame Crusted Tofu
soba noodles, cucumber, scallion, mint, sesame, ginger sesame dressing

Teriyaki Glazed Tofu - GF/Can be DF
stir-fry vegetable salad, scallion mashed potatoes

Chinese Ginger Tofu - GF/DF
savory ginger glaze, crispy ginger, scallion, carrot, cilantro,  jasmine rice

Spicy Tofu Stir-fry
scallions, celery, red bell pepper, brocoli, cilantro, peanuts, rice

Drunken Noodles(pad Kee Mao) GF/DF
extra wide rice noodles served with fresh vegetables, thai basil
Spice level adjustable - mild to hot

Soba Noodle Salad
cold soba noodles, carrot, scallions, kale, avocado, bean sprouts, sesame seeds, sesame vinegarette

Thai Coconut Chili Tofu - GF
rice noodles, fresh asian herbs, bean sprouts,  chili coconut broth 

Lemongrass Vietnamese Noodle Salad
lemongrass marinated tofu, rice noodles, red cabbage, red bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, scallions, cilantro, mint, citrus dressing

Chana Masala  (chickpea)
jasmine rice, garlic sautéed greens, and riata

Veggie/Tofu Pad Thai
broccoli, carrot, bean sprouts, egg, tofu, pad thai sauce, rice noodles

Thai Green Curry Vegetables
Yams, broccoli, red onion, carrot, red bell pepper, rice

Veggie Thai Basil
carrot, red pepper, zucchini, broccoli, basil, jasmine rice

Curried Tofu Wraps - V
firm tofu, red thai curry sauce, red chiles, cilantro, scallions, broccoli, red bell pepper, carrot, rice, collard green wraps

Indian Black Lentil Stew
served with spinach,  roasted (carrots, cauliflower) and pickled vegetables (carrots, daikon),  , jasmine rice

Vegetable Stir fry  - V
bok choy, snow peas, daikon radish, carrot,  yellow pepper, cashews, jasmine rice, ginger sauce

Indonesian Tofu  - V
roasted tofu, bean sprouts, carrots, cucumber, scallion, spicy peanut sauce, rice w roasted peanuts

Mexican


Vegetarian Tamales - GF
Vegetarian tamales, charred corn and roasted vegetable salad, mexican crema

Chipotle Marinated Tofu
Mexican green rice cake, whipped crema, charred red cabbage and corn salad

Cauliflower “Chorizo” Taco -  V
corn tortillas, cauliflower “chorizo” , pickled red cabbage, mango salsa, avocado cilantro dressing

Pinto Bean Crunchy Tacos
crunchy corn tortillas, pinto beans, smokey red salsa, jalapeno dressing, avocado, feta

Grilled Vegetarian Tacos - V
poblano, red onion, corn, zucchini, black beans, chile sauce, sour cream, corn tortillas

Salsa Verde Veggie Enchiladas 


Other


Mushroom Bourguignon - can be DF
served over garlic mashed potatoes

Mushroom Wellington
rich mushroom filling wrapped with a phyllo dough crust served with a port reduction

Brazilian Style Veggies
Brazilian style peanut sauce with carrots, zucchini, and parsnips served over quinoa

Panko Crusted Eggplant
w navy bean puree, grilled asparagus, preserved lemon, Calabrian chili, cucumber w herb relish - DF/ Can be GF

Tofu Milanese
cucumber salsa, crunchy roasted potatoes, cilantro lime sauce
DF/Can be GF

Vegan Crab Cakes
Haricot verts and sun-dried tomato salad w mustard vin, creamy dill sauce , mashed potatoes - Can be GF

Honey Soy Glazed Tofu
quinoa and roasted squash salad  GF/Can be DF

Roasted Peppers and Mushrooms
sautéed mushrooms, marinated bell peppers, basil, ricotta, asparagus, crunchy roasted potatoes

Sweet n Spicy Baby Carrot Tagine
carrots, red bell pepper, spinach, chickpeas, almonds, raisins, served over cous cous and a moroccan spiced sauce

Greek Inspired Meatballs
served with greek salad, tzatziki sauce, homemade flatbread

Carrot Ginger Tofu
w green beans in a creamy carrot ginger sauce, micro greens, crispy shallots and pickled red onion

Carrot Latkes
marinated beets, pea shoots, spicy herb salad w quick pickled cucumber, jalapeño crema

Mushroom Bean Burgers
pickled veggie slaw, creamy chipotle dressing, pretzel buns

Huli Huli Tofu Kabobs
hawaiian style bbq tofu kabobs w grilled pineapple, red onion, and poblano

Breakfast Fun!

Photo @carrie_patterson

Apple or Blueberry Crumble Bars

Pecan Raspberry Linzer Bars

Banana Bread - can be GF

Muffins
flavors available - Blueberry, Banana Nut. Carrot Raisin

Homemade Mixed Nut Granola  

Buttermilk Pancake Mix

Coffee Cake
classic with an oat crumble top

Old Fashion Blueberry Coffee Cake

Scrambled Eggs and/or Omelette fixings
pre seasoned/prepped egg and omelette fixings for easy quick breakfast in the mornings

 

Quiche/Fritattas
flavors available - Spinach Artichoke, Spinach and Gruyere, Asparagus, Cheese, Sundried Tomato

 

Breakfast casseroles/strata
egg, sourdough bread - seasonal veggies

Almond coffee cake  GF -  NEW!!!!

Brioche Cinnamon Rolls
w cream cheese frosting

 

 

Desserts

Sea Salted Fudge Brownie 

Blondies  

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sugar Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies

Pecan Raspberry Linzer Bars

Brown Butter Pretzel Rice Crispy Treats
dipped in chocolate

Pies - Apple, Pecan, Blueberry, Cherry, Mixed Berry Crumble, Pumpkin

Bread pudding
classic or  apple

Lemon Mousse  - Can be GF
w roasted strawberries, whipped cream, lemon sugar cookie

French Lemon Yogurt Cake
vanilla ice cream, honey, pistachios

Almond coffee cake bar - GF -  NEW!!!!
cinnamon poached pear, honey, sea salt

Grilled Banana Bread - can be GF
Locally Made Vanilla Ice cream, homemade chocolate sauce and flambéed bananas

Invisible Apple Cake - NEW!!!
European style cake with thinly sliced apples in a light custard like cake, vanilla ice cream, shortbread crumble, cinnamon sauce

Apple Bread Pudding
with salted caramel sauce, candied walnuts, and locally made vanilla ice cream

Apple Crumble Bars
w candied hazelnuts and vanilla maple whipped cream

Pumpkin Pie
w pumpkin seed brittle and Ginger Whip

Salted Caramel Cheesecake - Can be GF
with vanilla whipped cream and cinnamon candied pecans

Classic Carrot Cake - Can be GF
w cream cheese frosting, candied walnuts, and crispy carrot topping

Baileys Chocolate Tart
served with vanilla whipped cream, chocolate fudge sauce, fresh raspberries

Chocolate Lava Cake - GF/ can be DF (can only do as drop off if you have ramekins - must be baked right before serving)
locally made vanilla ice cream, brandied cherries

German Chocolate Cake - Can be GF

Chocolate Chip Cookies
vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, fresh strawberries

Build your own sundae bar
locally made ice cream, Brownie bites, candied pecans, roasted strawberries, caramel sauce, hot fudge, whipped cream

Cakes

Classic Carrot Cake - Can be GF
w cream cheese frosting, rum raisins, and crispy carrot topping

Classic Chocolate Cake - Can be GF
rich dark chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling and chocolate frosting

German Chocolate Cake - Can be GF

Sweet Treats

gluten free/dairy free/ refined sugar free  


Raw Almond Butter Cookies - client favorite  


Vegan Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies - GF


Mixed Nut Dark Chocolate Bark