Menu For 9-26/2 Pick-up days/Grass-fed Beef!

Hello Healthy Foodie Friends -

First off I want to let you know that I will be out of town Oct. 1-4, so
there will be no food pick-up on Monday, October 3rd. (We will be in Las
Vegas for my birthday!) HOWEVER, there will be TWO pick-up days next week -
Monday the 26th and then again on Friday the 30th if you would like to pick
up some food for the following week. (You are welcome to go ahead and get
extra to put in your freezer on Monday.)

Secondly, I am excited to announce that I am now using grass-fed beef in my
Lean Mean Meatloaf, with no added hormones or antibiotics, from Meadow
Branch Beef. I buy it from a couple whose children go to Sydney's school.
Their family raises the cattle on a farm in Manchester and the couple who we
know handle the sales here in Nashville. Here's a link if you want to check
it out:

http://www.meadowbranchbeef.com/Findus.html

Finally, thank you for all the great responses to the Mashed "Faux-tatoes"
made from cauliflower. They will be back on the menu tonight. I'm bringing
back the Squash Parmesan Casserole - the layered one with zucchini, squash,
tomatoes, onions, turkey bacon and grated parmesan. You will also notice the
Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers are back. Thank you for your requests - and
please keep them coming!

Don't forget about the family sized entrees. (see menu below) They are
priced at $36 each and will serve 5-7 people.

Pick-up will be Monday, Sept. 26th after 10 AM. Delivery to PPE will be at
11:30. And the additional pick-up day will be Friday, Sept. 30th after 10
AM.


REGULAR MENU

Entrees:
White Bean Chicken Chili
Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers
Lean Mean Meatloaf
Roasted Chicken Salad With Toasted Almonds & Dried Cranberries
Meatless BBQ Meatballs
Faux Chicken Parmesan
Spaghetti Squash With Vegetarian Meatballs and Marinara (aka Faux Meatballs
& Spag.)
Sesame Chicken-less With Faux Fried (Cauli) "Rice"


Sides:

Mashed Faux-Tatoes (cauli)
Squash Parmesan Casserole
Butternut Squash Soup
Hearty Veggie Soup
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Sweet Potato Spears
Roasted Haricot Vert


FAMILY SIZED ENTREES

Chicken-less Sesame Chicken With Faux Fried Rice
Faux Chicken Parmesan
Spaghetti Squash With Vegetarian Meatballs
Egg Roll Salad
(I can do some special orders such as meatloaf, soups, etc. if you let me
know ASAP!)


Email me at jadksion@comcast.net and let me know the following:

1. How many days' worth you would like. (if you order more than 5 days'
worth, I advise putting some in the freezer!)
2. What time you would like to pick up on Monday or Friday.
3. Any items you do not want included.

If you would like to order ala carte, let me know and I'll give you the
prices.

Thank you so much!

Julie

Menu For Week Of Sept. 12/Family Sized Entrees Are Here!

Hello Healthy Foodie Friends -

The full menu is back this week, including Detox. I also have a new entrée to tell you about. I will be making Eggplant Pizza With Turkey Pepperoni. It is sort of a cross between pizza and eggplant parmesan. I will roast eggplant slices and then cover them with marinara, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and turkey pepperoni. I will then run them back under the broiler for a couple of minutes so that the end result will make you forget all about traditional pizza!

I am bringing back a soup that I haven't made since this time last year. I am using all of the Butternut, Acorn and various other winter squash that were in my CSA box this week. My Organic Winter Squash Soup is similar to the Butternut Squash Soup but it has a milder, smoother taste.

The Strawberry, Spinach & Toasted Almond Salad with Lite Poppyseed Dressing is back by popular demand. I'm so glad you all liked it a couple of weeks ago!

Finally, I am offering family sized entrees this week. (see menu below) They are priced at $36 each and will serve 5-7 people. We will see how this goes and then I will probably add family sized sides to the menu.

Pick-up will be Monday, Sept. 12th after 10 AM. Delivery to PPE will be at 11:30.


REGULAR MENU

Entrees:

Eggplant Pizza With Turkey Pepperoni
Hearty Vegetarian Chili
Lean Mean Meatloaf
Roasted Chicken Salad With Toasted Almonds & Dried Cranberries
Meatless BBQ Meatballs
Faux Chicken Parmesan
Spaghetti Squash With Vegetarian Meatballs and Marinara (aka Faux Meatballs & Spag.)
Sesame Chicken-less With Faux Fried (Cauli) "Rice"


Sides:

Strawberry, Spinach & Toasted Almond Salad with Lite Poppyseed Dressing
Organic Winter Squash Soup
Home-style Green Beans with Turkey Bacon
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Sweet Potato Spears
Roasted Haricot Vert

DETOX MENU

Entrees

Egg Roll Salad
Faux Chicken Parmesan
Meatless BBQ Meatballs
Spaghetti Squash With Veg. Meatballs
Chicken-less Sesame Chicken With Faux Fried (Cauli) "Rice"

Sides

Asian Salad With Soy-Sesame Vinaigrette
Cucumber Salad
Hearty Vegetable Soup
Organic Winter Squash Soup
Roasted Haricot Vert
Roasted Cauliflower


FAMILY SIZED ENTREES

Chicken-less Sesame Chicken With Faux Fried Rice
Faux Chicken Parmesan
Lean Mean Meatloaf
Spaghetti Squash With Vegetarian Meatballs
Egg Roll Salad


If you would like to order, email me at jadkison@comcast.net and let me know the following:

1. How many days' worth you would like. (if you order more than 5 days' worth, I advise putting some in the freezer!)
2. What time you would like to pick up on Monday.
3. Any items you do not want included.

If you would like to order ala carte, let me know and I'll give you the prices.

Thank you so much!

Julie

Menu For Week of Aug. 22nd/My farm box runneth over!

Hello Healthy Friends -

My CSA box from Avalon Acres (CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture) was larger than usual when I picked it up yesterday! It was brimming with beautiful, organic tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers....three of the main ingredients in Gazpacho. My Gazpacho will be on the menu this week and it is made with all fresh ingredients. It absolutely "tastes" like summer!

Another good summertime side is on the menu too: Spinach & Strawberry Salad With Toasted Almonds & Poppy Seed Dressing (low fat/low sugar of course!). The recipe is my mom's and she has served it at dinner parties for as long as I can remember. She used to worry that it was "too frilly" for men, but over the years many a burly man has asked for second and third servings of it!

Rounding out the summer sides is the Creamy Squash Casserole. It is the one with fat-free cream cheese and mild green chiles. I have been known to put some on a plate with a big stack of fresh, sliced tomatoes and consider it a meal!

Pick-up will be Monday, Aug. 22nd after 10 AM. Delivery to PPE will be at 11:30.

Here are the menus:

REGULAR MENU

Entrees:

Lentil Soup With Vegetarian Ital. Sausage & Sweet Potatoes
Tuna Antipasti With Grape Tomatoes
Lean Mean Meatloaf
Roasted Chicken Salad With Toasted Almonds & Dried Cranberries
Meatless BBQ Meatballs
Faux Chicken Parmesan
Spaghetti Squash With Vegetarian Meatballs and Marinara (aka Faux Meatballs & Spag.)
Sesame Chicken-less With Faux Fried (Cauli) "Rice"



Sides:

Strawberry/Spinach/Toasted Almond Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing
Creamy Squash Casserole
Gazpacho
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Sweet Potato Spears
Roasted Haricot Vert
Faux-Tato Soup (made from cauli, similar to potato!)

DETOX MENU

Entrees:

Faux Chicken Parmesan
Egg Roll Salad
Spaghetti Squash With Vegetarian Meatballs & Marinara
Meatless BBQ Meatballs
Chicken-less Sesame Chicken with Faux (Cauli) Fried Rice

Sides:

Strawberry/Spinach Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing
Gazpacho
Asian Salad With Soy-Sesame Vinaigrette
Cucumber Salad
Faux-Tato Soup (made from cauli, similar to potato!)
Hearty Vegetable Soup
Butternut Squash Soup
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Haricot Vert

Email me at jadkison@comcast.net if you would like to order and let me know the following:

1. How many days' worth you would like. (if you order more than 5 days' worth, I advise putting some in the freezer!)
2. What time you would like to pick up on Monday.
3. Any items you do not want included.

If you would like to order ala carte, let me know and I'll give you the prices.

Thank you so much!

Julie

Menu For Week Of August 15th/New Detox Entree

Hello Healthy Friends -

School started for us yesterday, but I am still in a summer cooking frame of
mind! I will be making the colorful Squash Parmesan Casserole with the
beautiful squash and zucchini that were in my CSA box yesterday. It's the
one with a little bit of Parmesan cheese and turkey bacon.

I have talked to several of you who are wanting to "detox" again - also
referred to as "re-tox" - when you do it again and again! :) I will be
adding a new detox entrée: Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers. I saute' veggie
burgers, tomatoes, onions and other vegetables together and then stuff the
mixture into roasted green bell peppers. I will do a veggie stir-fry and
make Faux-Tato Soup as well. (I will be posting more info on Detoxing later today!)

If you are interested in the regular menu, I am bringing back a salad that I
haven't done since last summer: Southwestern Fajita Chicken on Romaine with
Black Bean Salsa. This entrée is very filling and flavorful.

Pick-up will be Monday, Aug. 15th after 10 AM. Delivery to PPE will be at
11:30.

Here are the menus:

REGULAR MENU

Entrees:

Vegetarian Stuffed Pepper
Southwestern Chicken Fajita Salad (on Romaine with Black Bean Salsa)
Lean Mean Meatloaf
Roasted Chicken Salad With Toasted Almonds & Dried Cranberries
Meatless BBQ Meatballs
Faux Chicken Parmesan
Spaghetti Squash With Vegetarian Meatballs and Marinara (aka Faux Meatballs
& Spag.)
Sesame Chicken-less With Faux Fried (Cauli) "Rice"


Sides:
Squash Parmesan Casserole (with turkey bacon)
Veggie Stir-Fry
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Sweet Potato Spears
Roasted Haricot Vert
Faux-Tato Soup (made from cauli, similar to potato!)
Pepper Cauli Chowder (taste and texture of corn chowder!)

DETOX MENU

Entrees:

Vegetarian Stuffed Pepper
Faux Chicken Parmesan
Egg Roll Salad
Spaghetti Squash With Vegetarian Meatballs & Marinara
Meatless BBQ Meatballs
Chicken-less Sesame Chicken with Faux (Cauli) Fried Rice

Sides:

Veggie Stir-Fry
Asian Salad With Soy-Sesame Vinaigrette
Cucumber Salad
Faux-Tato Soup (made from cauli, similar to potato!)
Hearty Vegetable Soup
Butternut Squash Soup
Pepper Cauli Chowder (taste and texture of corn chowder!)
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Haricot Vert

If you would like to order, email me at jadkison@comcast.net and please let me know the following:

1. How many days' worth you would like. (if you order more than 5 days'
worth, I advise putting some in the freezer!)
2. What time you would like to pick up on Monday.
3. Any items you do not want included.

If you would like to order ala carte, let me know and I'll give you the
prices.

Thank you so much!

Julie

Menu For Week of August 8th

Hello Healthy Foodie Friends -

We had a good time with my husband's family in North Carolina, but it feels
good to be home! I am always ready to get back in the kitchen after I've
been away for awhile.

Because I am getting a late start on grocery shopping and cooking this week,
I will just do a pretty standard menu. Look for new items on the menu over
the next few weeks. I get especially inspired as school begins and Fall
approaches!

Pick-up will be Monday, Aug. 8th after 10 AM.

Here are the menus:

REGULAR MENU

Entrees:

Lean Mean Meatloaf
Roasted Chicken Salad With Toasted Almonds & Dried Cranberries
Meatless BBQ Meatballs
Faux Chicken Parmesan
Spaghetti Squash With Vegetarian Meatballs and Marinara (aka Faux Meatballs
& Spag.)
Sesame Chicken-less With Faux Fried (Cauli) "Rice"
Vegetarian Chili

Sides:

Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Sweet Potato Spears
Roasted Haricot Vert
Butternut Squash Soup
Pepper Cauli Chowder (taste and texture of corn chowder!)

DETOX MENU

Entrees:

Faux Chicken Parmesan
Egg Roll Salad
Spaghetti Squash With Vegetarian Meatballs & Marinara
Meatless BBQ Meatballs
Chicken-less Sesame Chicken with Faux (Cauli) Fried Rice

Sides:

Asian Salad With Soy-Sesame Vinaigrette
Cucumber Salad
Hearty Vegetable Soup
Butternut Squash Soup
Pepper Cauli Chowder (taste and texture of corn chowder!)
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Haricot Vert

If you would like to order, please email me at jadkison@comcast.net and let me know the following:

1. How many days' worth you would like. (if you order more than 5 days'
worth, I advise putting some in the freezer!)
2. What time you would like to pick up on Monday.
3. Any items you do not want included.

If you would like to order ala carte, let me know and I'll give you the
prices.

Thank you so much!

Julie

Roasted Tomato-Basil Soup

Ingredients:
2 lbs. fresh tomatoes, quartered (a nice variety of red, green, yellow, etc.)
1 large onion cut into eighths
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 t. lemon pepper
1/2 t. sea salt
1/4 t. fresh ground black pepper
olive oil flavored cooking spray
14.5 oz. can low sodium diced tomatoes
32 oz. low sodium chicken broth
14.5 oz. low sodium vegetable broth
2 T. fresh basil leaves (or 2 t. dried basil)

1. Preheat oven to 400
2. Spray a large cookie sheet (1/2 sheet pan size) with cooking spray.
3. Arrange tomatoes and onion on cookie sheet.
4. Spray vegetables with cooking spray.
5. Sprinkle garlic slices, lemon pepper, sea salt and pepper on top.
6. Roast uncovered for 30 minutes (or until tomatoes are soft and onions are translucent).
7. Transfer vegetables into large soup pan (add liquid that has collected in pan too!).
8. Add can of diced tomatoes and basil leaves.
9. Add broth and bring to boil.
10. Turn heat down to med-low and simmer for 30 minutes.
11. Puree mixture in blender or use immersible blender stick until smooth.

Makes about 6 servings

Menu For Week Of August 1st/Fresh Veggies!

Hello Healthy Foodie Friends -

This time of summer always bring HIGH temperatures, but it also brings a wonderful harvest of vegetables. My CSA box was full of tomatoes, my personal favorite of all veggies! I got heirloom, cherry, green and even yellow ones! I roasted them with some onion and garlic, then made them into a "Tomato Basil" soup (look for the recipe on this blog soon!). I will also be doing the "Roasted Veggie Medley" again with organic carrots, peppers, kohlrabi, cherry tomatoes, zucchini and squash.

The "Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Turkey Bacon and Parmesan Cheese" are back by popular demand, as is the "Spinach/Cheddar Souffle".

Trader Joe's was out of my butternut squash today so I made Cinnamon Sweet Potato Soup instead. It is a little bit higher carb (good carbs!), but still very low in fat - and delicious!

So, LOTS of veggies in a wide variety of dishes. Hopefully there is something for everyone!

Pick-up will be Monday, Aug. 1st after 10 AM. (Remember, no Friday pick-ups this summer.)

Here are the menus:

REGULAR MENU

Entrees:

Tuna Antipasti With Grape Tomatoes
Lean Mean Meatloaf
Roasted Chicken Salad With Toasted Almonds & Dried Cranberries
Meatless BBQ Meatballs
Faux Chicken Parmesan
Spaghetti Squash With Vegetarian Meatballs and Marinara (aka Faux Meatballs & Spag.)
Sesame Chicken-less With Faux Fried (Cauli) "Rice"
White Bean Chicken Chili

Sides:

Spinach/Cheddar Souffle'
Roasted Veggie Medley
Roasted Brussels Sprouts (with Turkey Bacon & Parmesan)
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted Sweet Potato Spears
Organic Roasted Tomato/Basil Soup
Cinnamon Sweet Potato Soup
Faux-Tato Soup (a few left)
Butternut Squash Soup (a few left)

DETOX MENU

Entrees:

Faux Chicken Parmesan
Egg Roll Salad
Spaghetti Squash With Vegetarian Meatballs & Marinara
Meatless BBQ Meatballs
Chicken-less Sesame Chicken with Faux (Cauli) Fried Rice

Sides:

Asian Salad With Soy-Sesame Vinaigrette
Cucumber Salad
Roasted Veggie Medley
Organic Roasted Tomato/Basil Soup
Faux-Tato Soup (a few left)
Hearty Vegetable Soup
Butternut Squash Soup (a few left)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Cauliflower

If you would like to order, email me at jadkison@comcast.net and please let me know the following:

1. How many days' worth you would like. (if you order more than 5 days' worth, I advise putting some in the freezer!)
2. What time you would like to pick up on Monday.
3. Any items you do not want included.

If you would like to order ala carte, let me know and I'll give you the prices.

Thank you so much!

Julie