Chef Jo Fall/Winter Menu

A chill is in the air and it's time for comfort food - thick, hearty soups and lots of winter veggies.

Most of these recipes are good for you, taken from the pages of Eating Well, Cooking Light, Gourmet and bon appetit. So, pull a chair up to the fireplace, tuck yourself in with your favorite cozy blanket and enjoy!

MEAT

Beef
Smoky Tomato-Braised Beef with Potatoes

Horseradish-Crusted Roast Beef

Bacon, Swiss and Mushroom Meatloaf

Hanger Steak with Bourbon and Peppercorn Sauce

Sticky Marmalade-Glazed Baby Back Ribs

Rosemary Beef Tenderloin

Country Beef Short Ribs with Gorgonzola Polenta

Braised Beef with Red Wine Sauce

Cranberry Beef Stew

Indian-Spiced Burgers

Meatloaf “Wellington”

Beef Ragu with Pappardelle

Steak with Parmesan Butter & Balsamic Glaze

Texas Beef Brisket Chili

Sweet Potato Chipotle Shepherd’s Pie

Pork

Walnut-Crusted Pork Chops with Autumn Vegetable Wild Rice

Yucatan Pork Stew with Ancho Chiles and Lime

Spiced Penne with Sausage and Creamy Ricotta

Cranberry-Citrus Glazed Pork Roast

Chef Jo’s Italian Sausage Lasagna

Pork Roast with Harvest Fruits

Raspberry-Pepper Glazed Ham

Cider-Brined Pork Chops with Walnut-Bacon Butter

Pancetta, French Lentil and Spinach Risotto

Panko-Crusted Pork Chops with Creamy Herb Dressing

Pasta with Proscuitto and Spinach

Pork Tacos with Slaw and Spicy Pepitas

Stuffed Heritage Pork Chops with Creamy Grits

Vietnamese Caramelized Pork with Coriander Rice

Pork Roast with Braised Collards Greens and Creamy Polenta

Poultry

Apricot Glazed Chicken with Fresh Herb Gravy

Proscuitto Stuffed Chicken with Peas

Rosemary Roasted Whole Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots

Stuffed Turkey Tenderloin

Cornish Game Hens with Artichokes and Potatoes

Braised Chickens with Mushrooms and Chard

Chicken and Tomato-Ginger Chutney

Herbed Chicken and Dumplings

Indian Cashew Chicken

Smoky Spicy Turkey Tamale Pies

Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Sage-Butter Sauce

Spicy Pecan Crusted Chicken

Spiced Chicken Thighs in Tomato Broth with Olives and Chickpeas

Roasted Sticky Chicken

Seafood

Rice with Chorizo, Shrimp and Green Olives

Coconut-Crusted Salmon with Tamarind BBQ Sauce

Seafood Risotto

Crispy Crusted Red Snapper

Sole Amandine

Creamy Fish Chowder

Mediterranean Roasted Fish and Vegetables

Potato-Horseradish Mahi-Mahi

Seared Salmon with White Beans and Fennel

Halibut with Herbs and Capers

Flounder with Parsley and Caper Sauce

Lamb

Merquez-Spiced Lamb Shanks with Chickpeas

Braised Lamb Shanks with Savory Vegetables

Roasted Leg of Lamb with Olive Tapenade

Lamb Chops with Mint-Fig Sauce

Lamb Shoulder Chops with Apples and Dried Plums

Sicilian Lamb Patties Braised with Eggplant, Peppers and Tomatoes

MAIN DISH SLOW-COOKER SELECTIONS

What could be better than coming in the door and out of the chill to the heavenly aroma of a delicious, hot meal stewing on your counter and ready to eat?

Braised Beef Short Ribs w/Red Wine Sauce

Osso Bucco

Middle Eastern Lamb Stew

Rich Chicken Stew

Ropa Vieja (An authentic Cuban dish of shredded flank steak in a tomato sauce base served with black beans, yellow rice, plantains)

Slow-Cooked Beans

Slow-Cooked Black Bean/Mushroom Chili

Braised Pork with Salsa

Turkish Lamb and Vegetable Stew

Yankee Bean Pot

Squash, Chicken and Red Lentil Soup

Hungarian Beef Goulash

Irish Stew

Coq au Vin

Beef Bourguignon

SOUPS

Cauliflower Soup with Crispy Chorizo Bread Crumbs

White Bean Soup with Bacon and Herbs

Vegetable Parmesan Stew

Turkey Vegetable Soup

Smoked Sausage Lentil Stew

Curried Dal with Basmati-Raisin Pilaf

Chicken Barley Soup

SIDE DISHES or VEGETARIAN MAIN DISHES

Butternut Squash Turnovers

Potato Crisps with Chive-Sour Cream Dip

Chorizo Corn Bread Stuffing

Fennel, Red Onion and Foccacia Stuffing

Spiced Yogurt Muffins

Leek Mac & Cheese

Rosemary Roasted Vegetables

Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions

Spiced Sweet Potato Stuffing

Wild Rice Stuffing

Individual Zucchini, Lemon and Ricotta Galettes

Succotash of Corn, Beans, Tomatoes and Onions

Autumn Farmer’s Market Salad

Risotto with Butternut Squash and Sage

Glazed Carrots and Pistachios

Thyme-Roasted Beets

Potatoes Au Gratin

Green Beans and Carrots with Citrus Gremolata

Pecan Risotto

Jeweled Spaghetti Squash

Root Vegetable Mash

Creamy Cranberry Salad

Savory Holiday Bread

Feta and Pine Nut Rollups

Apple Pie Bread

Cornmeal Apple Cakes

Cheddar Bacon Drop Biscuits

Butter Roasted Parsnips and Carrots

Apple and Butternut Squash Tian

Black Lentil Couscous Salad

Boursin Creamed Spinach

Baked Sweet Potatoes with Maple-Jalapeno Sour Cream

White Bean Puttanesca

Baked Beans with Maple Glazed Bacon

Celery Salad with Walnuts, Dates and Pecorino Cheese

Creamed Spinach and Parsnips

Crunchy Broccoli Salad

Roasted Vegetables with Pine Nut Pesto

Mixed Green Salad with Fig-Yogurt Salad

Sweet Potato Gratin with Chile-Spiced Pecans

Three-Apple Apple Sauce

Cheesy Baked Penne with Cauliflower and Crème Fraiche

Corn Maque Choux (a Cajun take on an American classic)

Belgian Leek Tart with Goat Cheese

Green Bean Casserole

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Tel: 832-687-0490

Email: chef-jo@hotmail.com

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