Summer 2024

Vegetarian Ideas 

 

custom Vegetarian meal Preparation
Summer 2024


Vegetarian Menu Ideas 


Custom vegetarian Meal Preparation

Summer 2024

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



Veggie Wonton Cigars
with a peanut dipping sauce



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



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



Mint and Pistachio Dip - GF
served with crudités and homemade tortilla 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  Summer Salsa
w homemade tortilla chips



Veggie “Ceviche” - GF/DF
fresh citrus vegetable salad served with homemade tortilla chips



Roasted Summer Vegetable Flatbread
homemade fluffy flatbread, fresh mozzarella, grilled summer vegetables, maldon sea salt, olive oil, balsamic reduction



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



Spanish Veggie Meatballs
Spanish style meatballs with a spicy tomato sauce 



Mini Veggie Burger Sliders
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



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


Summer Arugula Salad
arugula, watermelon radish, snap peas, mac nuts, feta, basil, meyer lemon mustard vin

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

Spring Chopped Salad
romaine, radicchio, snap peas, radish, asparagus, cucumber, dill, tamari pepitas, feta, shallot vinegarette

Corn and Pea Salad
peashoots, grilled corn, watermelon radish, basil, peas, meyer lemon vinaigrette

Snap pea salad - NEW!!!
snap peas, radish, basil, cucumber, asparagus, black pepper buttermilk dressing

Spring Radish Salad
mixed greens, spring radishes, asparagus, cucumber, sprouts, mint pistachio whip,  lemon vinegarette

Simple Bibb Lettuce Salad - NEW!!!
Bibb lettuce, pickled red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, ranch dressing

Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad - NEW!!
Tuscan kale, grilled corn, cilantro, red bell pepper, avocado, cotija cheese, creamy chipotle lime dressing

Cucumber Summer Salad
cucumber, mint feta, cantaloupe, sweet n spicy sunflower seeds,  Israeli couscous,  melon citrus vinaigrette

Heirloom Tomato Summer Salad
tomato, feta, basil, parsley, micro-greens, chimichurri, balsamic reduction

Mixed Green Salad
locally grown greens, pepper goat cheese, tamari pepitas, roasted red peppers, whole mustard vinegarette

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

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

Asian Soba Noodle Salad
tofu, soba noodles, thai basil, mint, cucumber, snap peas, bean sprouts, asian chili vinegarette

Asian Herb 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

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

Baby Kale Caesar
baby kale, watermelon radish, sourdough crouton crumbles,  parmesan tuile, caesar dressing

Summer Grilled Peach Salad
grilled peaches, whipped ricotta, toasted pine nuts, sunflower sprouts, basil pesto, honey lemon vinaigrette

Summer Strawberry Salad - NEW!!!
massaged kale, jalapeño, shallots, strawberries, goat cheese, pecans, avocado, mustard vinaigrette

 

Compressed Watermelon Salad
compressed watermelon, yellow beet, cucumber, jalapeño, peashoots, tamari pepitas, goat cheese, mint cous cous, citrus gastrique

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

Massaged Kale Salad
massaged kale, creamed fresh mozzarella, summer cherry tomatoes, grilled corn, shallots, toasted sesame seeds, whole mustard dressing

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

Herby Mushroom Barley Salad
oyster and shiitake mushrooms, parsley, radicchio, crispy shallots, pine nuts, massaged kale, parmesan, barley

Sesame Scallion Tofu Salad
romaine, cilantro, cucumber, scallions, sesame seeds, sesame dressing

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

Curried Cous Cous Salad w Falafel
pine nuts, raisins, cauliflower, cherry tomato, basil, red onion, curry vinegarette

Grilled Tomato Salad 
locally grown mixed greens, grilled tomatoes, radicchio, red onion, almonds, ricotta salata, fresh herbs, Israeli couscous, lemon honey vinegarette

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

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

 

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

Grilled Zucchini Salad
grilled zucchini, Israeli couscous, red bell pepper, grilled red onion, poblano, yellow cherry tomatoes, parsley, lemon herb vinegarette

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

Summer Orzo Pasta Salad
orzo, basil, cherry tomato, asparagus, peas, pine nuts, feta, shallot, arugula, lemon red wine vinaigrette

Israeli Couscous Summer Vegetable Salad
pea shoots, asparagus, red onion, radish, cucumber, mint, goat cheese, pistachios, lemon herb pesto

Soup Ideas

Photo @sargentSchutt



Spicy Zucchini Soup

Black Bean Soup w Roasted Poblano Chiles

Summer Corn Soup
topped w grilled corn and red pepper coulis 

Green Gazpacho
topped with sourdough croutons

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

Turmeric Ginger Coconut Chickpea Soup

Smooth and Spicy Pinto Bean soup

Tuscan Farro Soup

Spinach soup
rich spinach broth, white beans. orzo, diced tomato, roasted fennel

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

Thai curry noodle soup w sweet potato

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


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 - DF/ can be GF
green lentil, sweet potato, oyster mushrooms, dill garlic dressing


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



Gnocchi alla Vodka - can be DF
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  - Can be GF/DF
savory butternut squash sauce, grilled zucchini, roasted red bell pepper, spinach, ricotta, parmesan and fontina cheeses



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



Asian




Pan seared eggplant - NEW!!
served with an asian inspired lemongrass broth, herb salad, over rice noodles




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




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




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




Spicy Tofu Stirfry -GF/DF
scallions, celery, red bell pepper, brocoli, cilantro, peanuts, rice




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




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




Turmeric Black Pepper Cauliflower - DF
thai basil, crispy garlic, cashews, scallions, fresno chili, coconut garlic sauce, soba noodles




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




Vietnamese Noodle Salad - GF/DF
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 - GF/DF
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  - GF/DF
bok choy, snow peas, daikon radish, carrot,  yellow pepper, cashews, jasmine rice, ginger sauce




Indonesian Tofu  - GF/DF
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
GF/can be DF




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




Pinto Bean Crunchy Tacos
GF/can Be DF
crunchy corn tortillas, pinto beans, smokey red salsa, jalapeno dressing, avocado, feta



Grilled Vegetarian Tacos
poblano, red onion, corn, zucchini, black beans, chile sauce, sour cream, corn tortillas - GF/can be DF




Salsa Verde Veggie Enchiladas-GF 




Red Veggie Enchiladas - GF






Other


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

Mushroom Bourguignon - can be DF
served over garlic mashed potatoe

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

Bourbon Brown Sugar Glazed Tofu
charred shihito peppers/ peaches  aleppo pepper lemon yogurt, bourbon brown sugar glaze
GF/Can be DF

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 potoatoes - Can be GF


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


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


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


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

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


Brioche Cinnamon Rolls
w cream cheese frosting

Savory Snacks

Classic Egg Salad

Lemon Herb Hummus

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Creamy Garlic Hummus

Beet Dip

Tzatziki Sauce

Spicy Greek Feta Dip

Cashew Jalapeño Dip

Mint and Pistachio Dip


Spinach Artichoke Dip

Tabouli

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Sweet n Spicy Nut Mix


Stuffed Grape leaves


Homemade Falafel




Vegetarian Meatballs










 

 

Desserts

Sea Salted Fudge Brownie - can be GF/DF 


Blondies - Can be GF 


Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies


Sugar Cookies


Peanut Butter Cookies


Pecan Linzer Bars


Brown Butter Pretzel Rice Crispy Treats
dipped in chocolate


Pies - Apple, Pecan, Blueberry, cherry, strawberry crumble, 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


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


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


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


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


German Chocolate Cake - Can be GF


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



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


 Homemade Classic Mixed Nut Granola