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Take-out again? Are you wondering how you are going to feed your family freshly prepared, healthy meals without spending an arm and a leg or hours in the kitchen? Many people face this dilemma every day. Or perhaps you have dietary restrictions and you're worried about all the sodium in packaged foods? Well, take a deep breath and relax, this is where I come in.

What it is we do: 
You and I fill out a detailed food questionnaire that tells me all the foods you love to eat, and the foods you never want to see in your house. I then create a customized menu based exclusively upon your food preferences. On your cooking day, I do all the food shopping, come to your home, cook, package and store each meal in your refrigerator and freezer with detailed thawing and re-heating instructions. By following these instructions carefully, your meals taste like they were just prepared. I then clean up and leave your kitchen the way I found it. All you have to know I was there is the scent of delicious foods wafting through your home.

Necessity or luxury? If your first thought is that this service is an unaffordable luxury, you should think again. Your time and health are your most precious commodities. Instead of spending your time shopping, cooking and cleaning up, spend it with your loved ones, or just relax and enjoy yourself at the end of your day.

We also offer in-home interactive cooking classes and catering services. To learn how to expand your knife skills, or just learn more about healthy cooking techniques, contact us for more information.

For a view of our catering menu, please scroll on down.... 


                            



                                     WELCOME HOME PERSONAL CHEF
                                           and CATERING SERVICE 
                
                                                      Catering Menu
                                                          11/1/09
                                              


Breakfast: (all dairy and eggs are organic, humanely raised, hormone and antibiotic free)

Juice - orange, apple, prune, pineapple or tomato
Assorted Fruit Salad - mixed fruit and berries served with plain or vanilla yogurt (opt.)
Yogurt - plain or vanilla with assorted toppings (choice of two)
Cold Cereal - fiber 7 flakes, oat bran flakes or raisin bran, served with your choice of rice, soy or cow’s milk
Hot Cereal - steel cut or rolled oatmeal, millet, brown rice or 7 grain with assorted toppings (choice of two)
Muffins - blueberry, corn, bran or apple spice…all home-made
Egg and Vegetable Frittata - peppers, onions and tomatoes baked golden brown
Nitrite Free Bacon - organic nitrite free bacon…crispy and smokey
Whole Grain Bread or Toast - whole wheat, seven grain or Ezekiel bread, plain or toasted, with butter and your choice of grape, strawberry or raspberry jam on the side
Pancakes - your choice of whole wheat, Iowa corncakes, multi-grain or teff, served with butter and maple syrup on the side
Toppings - brown sugar, granola, trail mix, mixed dried fruit, chopped nuts, flax seed oil, maple syrup, butter and grape, strawberry or raspberry jam 



Salad: (* indicates vegetarian, ** indicates vegan)

**House Salad - mixed greens with cucumber, tomato, red onion and alfalfa sprouts
Spinach Salad - with mushrooms, bacon and chopped egg…served with warm vinaigrette
**Shaved Fennel and Citrus Salad with Toasted Pine Nuts - served with a citrus vinaigrette
**The Works - mixed greens with carrots, cucumbers, three bean salad, coleslaw and tofu… topped with alfalfa sprouts and sunflower seeds (substitute cheese for tofu, additional charge)
*Summer Garden Pasta Salad - with olives and feta cheese
*All-American Potato Salad - baby red potatoes, skin on, mixed with vegetables and mayo…the perfect match for a wrap
**Taboulleh Salad - bulghur wheat with tomatoes, scallions, and mint
**Moroccan Couscous and Chickpea Salad - with Moroccan spices… sweet and savory     

(salad served with choice of (2) dressings…house, tahini, honey-mustard, ranch and balsamic vinaigrette)  


Soup: (* indicates vegetarian, ** indicates vegan)

**Green Split Pea - smooth and creamy…served with croutons
**Minestrone - hearty Italian vegetable soup with beans and pasta… served with toasted garlic bread
*Butternut Squash – served with cinnamon sugar croutons
*Tomato Dill Bisque - a rich tomato soup paired perfectly with fresh dill and cream
Black Bean Soup - traditional spices make this a favorite…garnished with a dollop of sour cream
**Spicy Lentil Soup - hold on to your hats…this soup’s got a kick
*Roasted Red Pepper Soup - roasted red peppers give this soup a sweet, tangy flavor… served with toasted French bread
Garlic and Saffron Soup - if you love garlic, this soup is for you…not what you might expect…rich and mellow
*Gazpacho - cold tomato soup puréed with bread and cucumber (seasonal)
*Sweet Potato and Pear Soup - just as the name implies…naturally sweet and comforting…great on a cool autumn evening
Classic French Onion Soup - slowly caramelized onions in a rich beef broth topped with a toasted baguette and melted gruyere cheese make this our signature soup  


Starters : (* indicates vegetarian, ** indicates vegan)

*Nachos - refried beans on corn tortilla chips smothered with cheese, sour cream, salsa, olives and jalapeño peppers (opt.)
*Black Bean and Corn Quesadillas - black beans, toasted corn, red onion and cheese between flour tortillas…served with salsa and sour cream
*Spinach Quesadillas with Guacamole - flour tortillas with spinach, melted cheese and topped with our own guacamole  
**Red Lentil Paté - spicy red lentil purée served with whole wheat pita points
**Red Kidney Bean Dip - served with corn chips
**Hadenjan Dip - spicy eggplant dip served with whole wheat pita points
*Baked Stuffed Mushrooms - jumbo mushrooms stuffed with bread crumbs, herbs and cheese, then baked to a golden brown
Swedish Meatballs - a classic with a creamy beef sauce
**Cold Asian Sesame Noodles - Japanese soba noodles flavored with sesame, vinegar and red pepper
**Hummus - garlic, roasted red pepper or cilantro hummus served with whole wheat pita points
**Tri-Color Hummus - garlic, roasted red pepper and cilantro hummus served with whole wheat pita points


Vegetarian Entrées: (* indicates vegetarian, ** indicates vegan)

** Pasta with Sun-dried Tomato Basil Pesto - whole wheat pasta with a pesto made from sun-dried tomatoes, basil, pine nuts, garlic and olive oil
*Baked Ziti - whole wheat ziti topped with home-made tomato sauce, fresh basil and cheese…baked to perfection
*Spinach Lasagna - whole grain lasagna noodles, spinach-ricotta cheese filling, home-made tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese… layered and baked to perfection
**Spaghetti and Mushroom Meatballs - whole wheat spaghetti covered with home-made tomato sauce, topped with our special mushroom meatballs
*Baked Eggplant Parmagiana - eggplant breaded and baked, then layered with home-made tomato sauce, a blend of cheeses and basil, then baked again till bubbly
*Mushroom Pasta Bake - wild mushrooms and whole wheat pasta smothered in a béchamel sauce, covered with cheese and baked to a golden brown
*Butternut Squash Lasagna - butternut squash, shiitake mushrooms and sage layered between ricotta filling and cheeses…baked and served piping hot 
)*Four Grain and Vegetable Burritos - brown rice, barley, lentils, vegetables and spices wrapped in whole grain tortillas…served with fruit chutney and sour cream
**Tempeh Chili - Tex-Mex spiced beans, corn and tempeh, slow cooked for hours…served with avocado and cornbread
*Tempeh with Broccoli Sauce - sautéed tempeh with a ginger spiced broccoli purée…served over brown rice and garnished with roasted red pepper
*Farro with Portobello Mushrooms and Thyme - portobello mushrooms sautéed with garlic, then finished with marsala wine and thyme, then tossed with farro (an ancient Italian grain)
*Home-made Whole Wheat Pizza - whole wheat pizza dough made from scratch, topped with our own tomato sauce and  a blend of cheeses…available plain, with sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions and peppers…the ultimate comfort food
**Moroccan Black Bean Stew - black beans, yams, vegetables and habañero chili with Moroccan herbs and spices make this stew rich and complex
**Vegetable Stir-Fry - a blend of Asian vegetables quickly sautéed in a brown sauce…served with brown rice or soba noodles
**Glazed Tempeh or Seitan Stir-Fry - sweet glazed tempeh or seitan with mixed vegetables served over brown rice or soba noodles
**Chili Cornbread Pie - beans and vegetables in Tex-Mex spices topped with a lightly sweetened cornbread make this a classic
**Vegetable Creole - a wide variety of vegetables and Creole spices make you think you’re down on the bayou…served with brown rice
*Vegetable Masamba - a traditional African vegetable dish
**Roasted Vegetables Bombay - Indian spiced roasted vegetables give this dish its flair 
*Sweet Potato Tsimmes - this sweet and savory eastern European dish made with soybean miso and prunes is an original
**Spicy Couscous with Roasted Vegetables - light and delicious for any meal of the day
**Shiitake Mushroom, Summer Squash and Quinoa Pilaf - curry brings all the flavors together here…earthy and fulfilling
**Sunshine Burgers - brown rice, sunflower seeds, carrots and spices make this a flavorful, nutritional powerhouse of a burger… served on a whole wheat bun with lettuce, tomato and mayo…cheese available at an additional charge
**Lentil Walnut Burgers - tangy and earthy, these burgers are served on sprouted multi-grain bread with alfalfa sprouts, lettuce and red onion…cheese available at an additional charge
*Tomato Potato Gratin - layers of thinly sliced potatoes, tomatoes and herbs baked until silky smooth
**Curried Coconut Seitan - seitan and cabbage head up this stir-fry seasoned with curry, coconut and topped with crispy sprouts
**Thai Curried Vegetables - mixed vegetables sautéed with Thai seasonings and herbs
**Quinoa Primavera - quinoa flecked with jewels of mixed vegetables flavored with ginger…a wonderful dish not only reserved for spring
**Baked Stuffed Zucchini with Millet and Herbs -a zucchini boat overflowing with a stuffing of mixed vegetables, herbs and millet
*Cheesy Corn Pudding - a savory pudding made with fresh corn and cheeses…baked and served family style


Poultry:  (all poultry is antibiotic free and humanely raised)

Chicken Parmagiana - breaded and baked chicken cutlets smothered in our home-made tomato sauce, covered with cheese and baked to a golden brown
Chicken Tetrazzini - white meat chicken sautéed and covered in a béchamel, then baked with spinach pasta
Braised Chicken with Mushroom Sauce and Almond Purée - chicken thighs slowly braised and smothered in mushrooms and a creamy almond sauce…a personal favorite
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry over Soba Noodles - chicken breast, broccoli and vegetables with a delicious sauce served atop a mound of buckwheat soba noodles topped with crunchy sprouts
BBQ Turkey Meatloaf - ground turkey mixed with vegetables and glazed with a tangy BBQ sauce
Thai Green Curry Chicken with Broccoli and Shiitake Mushrooms - made from scratch, this Thai curry sauce made with chili peppers and coconut milk is our signature dish…served over brown jasmine rice
Chicken in Lemon Wine Sauce - chicken breast in a light, refreshing sauce…served over whole wheat spaghetti
Chicken in Tarragon Cream Sauce - chicken breast pairs wonderfully with cream sauce and a hint of tarragon…served over whole wheat spaghetti
Pasta with Chicken and Broccoli - whole wheat penne pasta in a creamy sauce with white meat chicken and broccoli
Chicken and Pasta in Sun-dried Tomatoes and Cream - chicken breast in a cream sauce flavored with the tangy taste of sun-dried tomatoes… served over whole wheat penne pasta
Chicken with Basil Lemon Cream Sauce - if you love basil, this chicken dish is for you…served over your choice of pasta
Turkey Scallopini with Mushrooms and Tomatoes - thinly pounded turkey breast sautéed in a white wine sauce with mushrooms and tomatoes…served with whole wheat spaghetti 
Spaghetti with Turkey Meatballs - turkey meatballs made with pine nuts and raisins covered in a sugo sauce…served over whole wheat spaghetti
High Roast Chicken and Potatoes - whole chicken with mustard and thyme roasted in a very hot oven with crispy russet potatoes


Meat :  (all meats are grass raised, growth hormone and antibiotic free)

Glazed All Beef Meatloaf - all beef meatloaf with a tangy, spicy tomato glaze
Shepherd’s Pie with Garlic Mashed Potatoes - ground sirloin and vegetables seasoned and topped with garlicky mashed potatoes and baked to a golden brown
Classic Lasagna - lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese and meat sauce layered, topped with a blend of cheeses and baked to bubbly perfection
Sirloin Burgers Stuffed with Bleu Cheese - ground sirloin seasoned and stuffed with a tangy Danish bleu cheese and baked…served on a whole grain bun with ketchup, mustard, lettuce and tomato
Maple-Mustard Glazed Pork Roast - seasoned pork loin seared and finished in the oven, drizzled with a maple-mustard glaze…served over egg noodles
Thai Chili Beef* - blade steak sliced and pan seared, served with a Thai chili sauce… definitely one of my all-time favorites…served over coconut-cilantro rice (* denotes hot and spicy)


Greens and Sides:  (* indicates vegetarian, ** indicates vegan)

Garlic Bread - toasted golden brown, slathered with garlic, olive oil and parsley
Coconut Cilantro Rice - jasmine rice cooked with coconut milk and finished with cilantro
**Forbidden Black Rice - Chinese black rice seasoned with vinegar and spices
*Whole Grain Rice - brown, jasmine or basmati
*Jambalaya Rice - spicy Cajun rice and vegetables
Mexican Rice - yellow rice with Mexican spices and tomato
*Pan-Roasted Asparagus -with garlic chips, lemon and parmesan
**Roasted Rosemary Winter Vegetables - assorted winter vegetables oven roasted with fresh rosemary
*Broccoli, Corn and Tomato Sauté - sautéed in butter with marjoram*Garlic Mashed Potatoes - creamy mashed potatoes with roasted garlic
*Potatoes Lyonnaise - thinly sliced russet potatoes pan seared with caramelized onions and garnished with parsley…a classic
**Baked Sweet Potato Fries - thick sweet potato wedges seasoned and baked until golden
**Green Beans Italienne - fresh green beans sautéed with garlic and diced tomatoes
Collard Greens with Bacon - braised collard greens with bacon and onions…kicked up Louisiana style
**Georgia Collards with Leeks, Corn and Peanuts - Georgia style collards with crunchy and sweet corn and peanuts 
**Southern Collards with Black-eyed Peas and Red Peppers - a classic side dish, spicy and tangy
**Spicy Swiss Chard with Walnuts and Cherries - Swiss chard braised with garlic and red pepper flakes, balanced with the sweetness of cherries and the earthiness of walnuts
*Spicy Indian Wilted Greens - mixed greens with curry…a great combination
**Lemon-Basil Kale - braised kale leaves with an aromatic, tangy punch
**Chinese Bok Choy, Shiitake Mushrooms and Tofu - Chinese greens sautéed with mushrooms and marinated tofu

 
Dessert:  (all our desserts are made from scratch)

*Pumpkin Pie - roasted, pureed pumpkin with cinnamon and nutmeg make this a favorite at thanksgiving dinner…in a flaky, whole wheat pastry crust...with or without whipped cream
*Classic New York Cheesecake - thick, creamy and dreamy, set on a graham cracker crust with your choice of plain, strawberry or blueberry topping…leave room for this one
*Low-fat Cheesecake - a low-fat alternative to the classic New York cheesecake, if you didn’t already know it was low-fat, you would never know…also available plain, strawberry or blueberry
*Apple-Cinnamon Bundt Cake - simply spiced with cinnamon, this cake is a fall classic…with an apple glaze
**Blueberry Couscous Cake - a sugar free dessert made with fresh blueberries and sweetened with apple juice, it is our most popular dessert item…dairy free or served with whipped cream
**Carrot Cake with Cashew-Pignoli Nut Cream - this cake is dairy free for those who have trouble digesting dairy products, but don’t let that fool you…this cake is rich and delicious
*Cappuccino Pudding Cake -a decadent dark chocolate cake with hints of espresso that is so rich, you might need to skip the appetizer
*Bread Pudding with Sauce - bread custard with a cream sauce drizzled over the top…should be illegal
**Thai Sticky Coconut Rice with Mango - Thai purple sticky rice cooked in a sweetened coconut “broth” with mango slices…refreshing and ethereal
*Brown Rice Pudding - made with soy milk this pudding is satisfying and healthy





We at Welcome Home Personal Chef and Catering Service strive to give our customers the highest quality meats and produce available, locally and organically grown whenever possible. All of the meat and poultry we use is hormone and antibiotic free, grass raised and humanely treated. We pride ourselves on being able to cater to all dietary needs and restrictions. We never use trans-fats of any kind in our cooking. We are the only catering service in the Toms River area who offers such a wide variety of healthy vegetarian and vegan options. If you have any inquiries about our service, feel free to call or e-mail us. It is our goal for our customers to have the best dining experience possible. We would like to extend our thanks to all our customers, old and new, who help in making Welcome Home Personal Chef and Catering Service a success. We will continue to provide the freshest, tastiest, healthy home-made foods possible.  

Thank you for your continued business,
Barry Greenstein
Owner/Executive Chef