Using fresh ingredients in cooking gives us the opportunity to enjoy the changing seasons and beautiful bounty that the farmers, fisherman and ranchers have worked so hard to provide for us.

I frequent the farmers markets and try to buy locally grown, organic products whenever available to support the local economy and to create unique flavorful dishes for my clients.

Here are some sample menus of seasonal dishes that I find delicious:

Fall
Mustard Crusted Pork Medallions with Port Wine Sauce
Dried Fruit and Nut Stuffed Turkey Breast with Marsala Wine Sauce
Turkey & Apple Meatloaf with Autumn Succotash
Butternut Squash, Leek and Sage Lasagna
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Cranberries & Pecans

Winter
Roast Beef with Caramelized Shallots and Red Wine
Smoked Salmon Chowder
Grilled Portabella Mushrooms with Couscous
Halibut Steamed with Ginger, Orange and Lime
Spinach Risotto with Roquefort
Slow Braised Beef Stew with Mushrooms

Spring
Mediterranean Lamb and Couscous
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Soy-Ginger glazed Wild Salmon with Snow Peas and Carrots
Nicoise Salad with Poached Chicken
Mexican Flank Steak with Brown Rice and Vegetables
Roasted Beet Salad with Feta Dressing

Summer
Eggplant Parmesan Polenta Stacks with Marinara Sauce
Pan Seared Halibut with Cilantro Pesto
Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken
Stuffed Papaya with Curried Chicken Salad
Tomato Medley Salad with Fresh Mozzarella & Basil

Anytime Favorites
Roasted Chicken
Beef & Vegetable Stew
Minestrone Soup
Rustic Lentil Stew
Grilled Meats and Vegetables
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Pasta Dishes
Asian Stir Fry