Chef Share Menu for Pick-Up Wednesday, November 17^th, 2010

All orders (or changes to orders) must be emailed to jenn@chefwylie.com no later than midnight Saturday, November 13th, 2010. There will only be 32 portions of each dish prepared, so reservations for portions will be made on a first-come, first serve basis. Orders may be picked up in Elmhurst any time after 3:15PM on Wednesday, or can be delivered to your house Thursday morning for an additional charge.

Spicy Asian Pumpkin Soup

The pumpkin soup was so popular last time that I’ve taken it up a notch. This one has a little bit of a kick with a touch of Serrano, a lot of fresh ginger, garlic, and a splash of coconut milk and fresh lime juice. I call it a medium heat, but my husband calls it mild. This soup is vegetarian/vegan.                                                                                                        $4 per cup

                                                                                                                                                                $8 per pint (2 cups)

                                                                                                                                                                $15 per quart (4 cups)

Fresh Greens, Cucumber, Tomato & Hearts of Palm with Green Goddess

A crisp green salad topped with your favorite baby cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced hearts of palm with homemade Green Goddess dressing on the side.                                            $6 per pint (2 cups)

                                                                                                                                                                $11 per quart (4 cups)

Grandma Devona’s Chicken & Dumplings

There are a hundred different ways to make chicken & dumplings and I can’t promise this is exactly like your grandma’s. I can only do it Devona’s way. Whole chickens are braised in homemade chicken stock until they are fall-apart tender. Add delicate hand-rolled dumplings and not much else. 

                                                                                                                                                                $9 per pint

                                                                                                                                                                $17 per quart

Balsamic Glazed Meatloaf with Sweet Potato Mash

I’m not going to slice this loaf for you because it tends to fall apart when touched, and I like it that way-tender and juicy.  Lightly glazed with Balsamic vinegar and a touch of Dijon, each loaf is served with a decadent mash of both organic sweet and Yukon Gold potatoes.           Freezes and reheats well. Weight listed is for pre-cooked meatloaf.

$12 per mini loaf – ½ lb loaf w/ 1 cup of mash (generous single serving)

                                                                                          $20 per 1 lb loaf w/ 2 cups of mash (2-3 servings)

                                                                                          $35 per 2 lb loaf w/4 cups of mash (5-6 servings)

Garlic Green Beans

I just love green beans with meatloaf or chicken & dumplings. I steam them until just tender and then toss with toasted garlic in evoo and butter.                                                                              $4 per cup

                                                                                                                                                                $8 per pint

                                                                                                                                                                $15 per quart

German Chocolate Cake

One of my childhood favorites loaded with pecans and coconut. My secret weapon is just a little bit of stout beer in the cake mix.                                                                   $3 per square 1 tier piece

      $25 8 inch 3 tier cake (8-10 servings)

Homemade Maple-Cinnamon Granola

My family’s favorite breakfast, freshly toasted just for you. Made with real Vermont Maple syrup, whole-grain rolled oats, sliced almonds, sunflower seeds, toasted wheat germ, unsweetened coconut, and dried cranberries & blueberries, this healthy treat has just a touch of cinnamon. I eat it as a topping for my homemade Greek-style yogurt, but it is great by itself with a splash of milk, and my kids eat it as a snack.                                                                                                                                                                $3 per cup

                                                                                                                                                                $6 per pint (2 cups)

                                                                                                                                                                $10 per quart (4 cups)

Turkey Brine

My secret for a perfect bird every year, this custom blend of organic herbs, spices, kosher salt, and sugar changes your bird at a cellular level through osmosis, allowing it to retain more moisture and flavor.  1 tin makes 1 gallon of liquid brine to bathe your turkey in prior to roasting or frying.  This will also be available on my special Thanksgiving week menu, but you can buy this non-perishable item in advance. It keeps for 1 year if kept in a cool, dry spot. 1 gallon is enough for small birds under 12 pounds. If doing a larger bird, I recommend 2 tins. This is also the secret to my grilled chicken breasts, in case you’ve ever wondered.                                                                                                                $7 per tin

$6 per tin if you order 3 or more