Black Bean Stew 

A spicy stew of onion, garlic, red bell pepper, jalapeno, and assorted spices blended with tomato puree, vegetable stock and black beans. Finished with shredded Monterey jack cheese (optional) and chopped fresh cilantro.

Butternut Squash & Cauliflower Chowder 

Chunks of butternut squash and cauliflower florets simmered until tender in blend of vegetable broth and milk (optional) infused with bay leaf and fresh thyme. Finished with corn kernels and fresh lemon zest.

Moroccan-Style Vegetable Stew

Carrots, turnip, green onion, chickpeas and baby spinach simmered in a flavorful broth infused with white wine, ground cumin and coriander then finished with freshly-chopped herbs, lemon juice and minced garlic.

San Francisco Black Bean and Corn Stew

Onions, carrot, celery and red bell pepper sweated in a mixture of dry sherry and extra-virgin olive oil then simmered with black beans, sweet corn kernels, and chopped tomatoes in vegetable broth infused with cumin, chili powder, oregano, fresh cilantro and a dash of honey.

Cajun Seafood Stew

Fresh Andouille sausage, shrimp, and mixed white fish simmered in a flavorful broth infused with roux, Cajun seasoning, garlic, red bell pepper, onion, celery, clam juice and diced tomatoes.

Cajun Chicken Ragout

Sweated onion, red bell pepper, celery and garlic mixed with browned roux and spices then simmered in chicken broth infused with Worcestershire sauce. Finished with browned Andouille sausage, shredded dark meat chicken and sauteed bacon.

Chicken Andouille Gumbo

Pan-seared chicken thighs and Andouille sausage blended with roux simmered in chicken stock with diced tomatoes, okra, red bell pepper, celery, garlic, herbs and file powder.

Chicken Chili

Sauteed onion, red pepper, and garlic infused with ground cumin, chili powder and pureed ancho chili paste fortified with cashews. Finished with shredded chicken, chopped plum tomato, corn kernels and fresh cilantro.

Chicken Corn Chowder

Chopped onion and red bell pepper sauteed with cubes of potato then finished with corn kernels blended with milk, shredded chicken breast, fresh thyme, scallion and cilantro.

Chicken Curry

Fresh chicken breast braised with onion, celery, tomato and sliced Granny Smith apples in a chicken stock infused with grated ginger, mild curry powder and minced garlic.

Chicken Fricassee

Fresh chicken breasts pan-seared, mixed with sauteed mushrooms, onions and herbs then braised in a blend of chicken broth and white wine until tender. Finished with fresh lemon juice and a dash of cream.

Coq Au Vin

Chicken pieces braised in red wine with sauteed button mushrooms, caramelized pearl onions and lardon of bacon.

Country Captain

Fresh chicken thighs fried in bacon fat then braised in a tomato-based sauce infused with mild curry powder.

Gumbo-Style Chicken Creole

Chunks of fresh chicken thigh simmered in chicken broth infused with browned roux, red bell pepper, onion, diced tomato, sliced mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, tamari and Creole spices.

Turkey Chili

Sauteed onion, red bell pepper and garlic infused with ground cumin, chili powder, and ancho chili paste fortified with cashews. Finished with shredded turkey breast, chopped plum tomato, corn kernels and fresh cilantro.

Beef Bartholomew

Tender beef braised in beef broth infused with onion, sweet potato, diced tomatoes, fresh orange juice, spices and sweet baby peas.

Beef Burgundy

Tender beef braised in red wine with pearl onions, button mushroom and bacon. Garnished with fresh chopped parsley.

Beef Goulash

Tender beef braised with peppers, onions and traditional Hungarian spices.

Borscht

Coarsely chopped fresh lean beef mixed with onion, carrots, and celery then sauteed with tomato paste before being simmered in beef broth infused with beet juice and coarsely chopped plain and pickled beets. Served warm garnished with low-fat sour cream (optional).

Braised Beef Short Ribs with Red Wine Gravy

Fresh beef short ribs braised with chunks of turnip, carrot and celery in chicken broth infused with red wine, sun-dried tomato, fresh herbs, chopped onion and garlic. Finished with a reduction of the braising liquid.

Cincinnati Chili

Ground beef simmered in water infused with chopped onions, tomato sauce, spices, unsweetened chocolate, garlic, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce.

Classic Chili

Sauteed red bell pepper, onion, and ground beef fortified with diced tomato, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, garlic, oregano and kidney beans.

Irish Stout Beef Stew

Tender beef braised with chunks of onion, red bliss potatoes, carrots and fresh herbs in a flavorful stock infused with stout beer, garlic and brown sugar.

Moroccan Beef Meatball Tagine

Tender beef meatballs braised in beef broth fortified with onion, tomato, carrots, spinach, golden raisins and traditional Moroccan spices.

Osso Bucco

Fresh veal shanks, simply seasoned, dredged in flour and pan-seared until golden brown, then braised until tender in a blend of dry white wine and broth infused with carrot, celery, tomato paste and fresh herbs.

Vegetable Beef

Cubes of seared beef chuck simmered in beef broth infused with diced onion, carrot, celery, butternut squash, russet potato, diced tomatoes and fresh herbs. Finished with corn kernels and baby peas.

Braised Pork with Cherry Gravy

Fresh seared pork shoulder braised in chicken broth infused with celery, carrot, tomato paste and red wine.

Butternut Harvest Stew

Fresh pork shoulder braised in chicken broth infused with onion, garlic and herbs then finished with diced butternut squash and apples.

Cajun Pulled Pork

Fresh pork shoulder rubbed with Cajun seasoning, flash-seared then braised in water infused with vinegar, liquid smoke, sauteed onion and garlic. Shredded and served on a bun (optional).

Pulled Pork

Fresh pork butt rubbed with a blend of brown sugar, paprika, chili powder and cumin then braised in a blend of cider vinegar, water, ketchup and liquid smoke until tender. Shredded into bite-sized pieces and dressed with a reduction of the braising liquid.

Red Beans & Rice

Chopped ham sauteed with onion, red bell pepper and celery until tender, seasoned with cayenne, bay leaf, garlic and fresh herbs then simmered with red beans in chicken broth fortified with Andouille sausage and ham hocks. Served over rice.

Wild Rice, Corn and Ham Chowder

Onion, carrot, russet potato and corn kernels simmered in chicken broth infused with fresh thyme, nutmeg and bay leaf. Finished with cooked wild rice, cubed ham, half and half and freshly chopped parsley.

Yucatan Pork

Fresh cubes of pan-seared pork shoulder braised with onions, carrots, plum tomatoes, minced garlic and ancho chile peppers.

Braised Lamb Shanks

Fresh pan-seared lamb shanks braised in chicken broth infused with onion, garlic, tomato paste, chili powder, cinnamon, sliced peppers and chopped cilantro.

Kashmiri Lamb

Kashmiri-style lamb curry infused with fresh chile peppers, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, fresh ginger, minced garlic, shredded coconut, chopped tomatoes, sliced onions, yogurt, saffron and fresh cilantro.

Kusa Chez Michael

Squash and zucchini stuffed with a mixture of rice, chickpeas, raisins, pine nuts and cinnamon then braised with seared lamb chops in a tomato sauce.

Lamb Curry

Cubed leg of lamb pieces seared until golden brown then braised in chicken broth infused with onion, mild curry powder, sliced Granny Smith apple and raisins. Finished with fresh lemon juice.

Lamb Stew

Tender chunks of lamb shoulder or leg braised with onion, carrot and celery. Garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Moroccan Lamb Meatball Tagine

Tender lamb meatballs braised in beef broth fortified with onion, tomato, carrots, spinach, golden raisins and traditional Moroccan spices.