Chef Share Menu for Pick-Up Wednesday, January 5^th, 2011

All orders (or changes to orders) must be emailed to jenn@chefwylie.com no later than midnight Saturday, January 1st, 2011. There will only be 40 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.

Hearty Black Bean Soup

I’m making two batches of this soup and I have bets on which version will sell out first. Dried organic black beans, not canned, lovingly slow cooked with carrot, celery, onion, and garlic. Pureed and finished with a splash of aged dry sherry. Both versions are Gluten-free and freeze well.

                VEGAN w/ Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Homemade Vegetable Broth                 $3 per cup

                                Low-fat                                                                                                                   $6 per pint (2 cups)

                                                                                                                                                                $12 per quart (4 cups)

                CARNIVOROUS w/Nitrate-Free Bacon & Organic Chicken Broth                  $4 per cup

                                                                                                                                                                $8 per pint (2 cups)

                                                                                                                                                                $15 per quart (4 cups)

Farro Salad with Cucumber, Cherry Tomato, Balsamic Vinaigrette

A whole wheat salad that can be eaten hot, room-temperature or chilled, Farro is literally the whole grain of an Italian variety of wheat without processing of any kind. I simmer it until tender, and then toss it in balsamic vinaigrette and add generous amounts of fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, basil & parsley.           Vegan/Vegetarian. Whole Grain. Low-fat.                                                                           $4 per cup

$8 per pint (2 cups)

                                                                                                                                                                $15 per quart (4 cups)

Grilled Chicken Breast w/ Toasted Quinoa Pilaf & Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Brined with my custom blend of herbs, all-natural organic chicken breast is grilled and served sliced over toasted quinoa pilaf mixed with fresh herbs & lemon juice. Served with a puree of roasted red pepper, caramelized onion, & roasted garlic on the side. Each serving contains 4 ounces of chicken and 1 cup of quinoa.         Gluten-free. Low-fat.                                                                                                    $9 per serving

Ratatouille

This traditional Provencal vegetable dish of zucchini, yellow squash, bell peppers, eggplant, onion, tomatoes & garlic lightens up a bit by oven roasting & then stewing rather than sautéing  most of the veggies. I have often paired this with some crusty French bread & fresh Parmesan and called it a meal. Vegetarian/Vegan. Gluten-free.                                                                                                           $3 per cup

                                                                                                                                                                $6 per pint

                                                                                                                                                                $12 per quart

Texas Beef Chili

No beans, no filler, just big chunks of tender beef, poblano & serrano peppers, onions, & garlic. I use my own custom roasted & blended chili powder to round out the heat. This chili definitely has a kick. I call it medium, but my husband considers it mild. I can’t sell it by the cup because the chunks of meat won’t fit in that small of a container.  Freezes well.                                                                                $12 per pint (2 cups)

                                                                                                                                                                $20 per quart (4 cups)

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)