Summer 2026

Vegetarian Ideas 

 

custom Vegetarian meal Preparation
Summer 2026

Summer Veggie Quiche and Salads

Vegetarian Menu Ideas 


Custom vegetarian Meal Preparation

Summer 2026

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


 

Small Bites 

Small Bite Appetizers

Lemon herb burrata w olives and flatbread - NEW!!!

Lemon herb burrata w olives and flatbread - NEW!!!

Lemon Herb burrata with olives - NEW!!!
served with homemade flatbread

Falafel bites - Can be Gf/DF -NEW!!!
w yogurt and pickled cucumbers

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
 - DF
crispy bottom steamed veggie dumplings,  chili oil, crispy garlic

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

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

Savory Lentil and Squash Empanadas

Asian Glazed Crispy Brussel Sprouts - GF/DF
topped with furikake

Cashew Jalapeno Dip - GF/DF
w homemade veggie chips

Mint and Pistachio Dip - GF - NEW!!!
served with crudités and homemade tortilla chips

Spinach Artichoke Dip - GF
served homemade veggie chips

Beet Dip - GF/DF
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 - df
w ponzu chili dipping sauce

Avocado Crostini - can be gf/df
avocado, zucchini, jalapeno, cilantro, maldon sea salt, citrus vinegarette, crostini

Guacamole and  Smokey Tomato Salsa - GF/DF
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 - DF
spicy tofu, avocado, microgreens, wonton taco

Spanish Veggie Meatballs - DF/Can be gf
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 - GF/DF
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

Lettuce Wraps - GF/DF
asian spiced ground tempeh, asian shaved vegetables,  crispy rice noodles  w peanut sauce

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, fresh summer 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

Beet Orange and Avocado Salad


Peanut Noodle Salad - NEW!!! - GF/DF
cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, snap peas, cabbage, thai basil, cilantro, peanuts , shirataki “miracle” noodles, peanut dressing

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
pea shoots, 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 vinaigrette

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

 

Grilled Radicchio Salad - NEW!!!
Mixed spring greens, grilled radicchio, cucumber, pine nuts, sautéed red onion, fennel, mustard furikake dressing

 

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

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

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 vinaigrette

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
Spinach, jalapeño, shallots, strawberries, goat cheese, pecans, avocado, honey dijon vin

 

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

 

 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 vinaigrette

 

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

 

 Crispy Carrot Salad
vertical harvest pea shoots, crispy 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

Green Gazpacho Soup


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

 

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

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 biscuitss

Veggie Quiche
Asparagus, sundried tomato, gruyere

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

Basil and Burrata Tortellini
sautéed summer vegetables, fresh summer corn sauce, crispy basil, pecorino cheese

 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

Summer Vegetable Lasagna - can be GF/DF
sautéed Summer 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

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!!!‍ 
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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

Peanut Noodle Salad

Peanut Noodle Salad - NEW!!!


Peanut Noodle Salad - NEW!!!
cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, snap peas, cabbage, thai basil, cilantro, peanuts , shirataki “miracle” noodles, peanut dressing - GF/DF

Peanut Tofu Satay – GF/DF - NEW!!!!!
served with Asian cucumber and carrot salad and jasmine rice

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


Peach Chipotle Tempeh Tacos - GF
chipotle marinated tempeh, cabbage, peach, pickled onion, cilantro, sour cream, corn tortillas

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” Tacos
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

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

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

Veggie “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

Tandoori style Tofu - Can be GF/DF
served with summer cucumber salad

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

Pan Seared Cauliflower  - Can be GF
over Mediterranean Tabouli Salad, citrus strained yogurt, farro

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

Summer Vegetable Gratin
grilled summer vegetable gratin, served with arugula pesto

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

Breakfast Fun!

cinnamon rolls

Photo @carrie_patterson

Blueberry Crumble Bars

Gluten free Almond Crumble bars -  NEW!!!! - great with coffee!!

Pecan Raspberry Linzer Bars

Banana Bread - can be GF

Muffins
flavors available - Blueberry crumble, chocolate chip crumble,, Banana Nut, Carrot

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

 

 

Desserts

Sea Salted Fudge Brownie 

Blondies  

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sugar Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies – NEW!!!

Gluten free Almond Crumble bars -  NEW!!!!

Pecan raspberry Linzer Bars

Brown Butter Pretzel Rice Crispy Treats
dipped in chocolate

Pies -, Blueberry, Cherry, Strawberry Crumble, Mixed Berry Crumble

Classic Bread pudding

Chocolate Dipped S’mores Cookie Sandwiches
graham cracker cookie, charred marshmallow, dipped in chocolate

 

Chocolate Mousse Domes - NEW!!!
Chocolate base, hazelnut creme, milk chocolate mousse, chocolate ganache 
Can be GF

 

Peach Turnovers
flaky puff pastry, lemon vanilla icing, raspberry coulis

 

Peach Cobbler
locally made vanilla ice cream, salted caramel sauce

 

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

 

French Lemon Yogurt Cake
vanilla ice cream, honey, pistachios

 

Strawberry Crumble Pie
topped with vanilla ice cream

 

Strawberry Shortcake
classic buttermilk biscuits, roasted and fresh strawberries, whipped cream

 

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

 

Lava Cake - GF/ can be DF (client will need to have ramekins)
locally made vanilla ice cream, grilled pineapple

 

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

  

Coconut Cake
served with fresh mixed berries and raspberry whipped cream

 

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

 

Classic Chocolate Cake -Can be GF- NEW!
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