Showing posts with label delivered dinner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label delivered dinner. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Remember the Delivered Delights

If you can't make it to the market, I can make it to your house!! Give me three days notice and I'll bring dinner to your door. I have made a "menus of the moment" heading on my side bar, be sure to look over all the menus for the widest variety. If you don't find what your looking for drop me an email (alexacdrc@aol.com) and I will be happy to customize a menu and/or any dishes.

Friday, May 22, 2009

Higganum Village Market

The following menu will be available to order from for next week's market. Place your order by 5pm Wednesday for Friday pick-up at the Higganum Village Market (3:30pm-7pm.) Please email me orders at alexacdrc@aol.com

Casseroles (serves 8-10 people) Great for Freezing!
Meat Lasagna…$45
Chicken and Spinach Lasagna…$45
White Pesto Lasagna…$32
Cheese Lasagna…$30
Baked Beef Burritos…$45
Baked Chicken Burritos…$35
Baked Bean Burritos…$20
White Bean Gratin…$20
Baked Macaroni and Cheese…$20
Dad’s Classic Meatloaf…$30
Barbecue Turkey Meatloaf…$25
Alexa’s Sheppard’s Pie…$45

Half and quarter size portions are available upon request.

Meats (prices per person or otherwise noted)
Split Roasted Chicken…$10/half
Split Roasted Duck…$18/half
Broiled Salmon (organic or wild caught)…$10
Turkey Meatballs and Chicken Sausage in Marinara…$6

Sides (prices per person)
Maple Glazed Carrots…$3
Sautéed Artichokes, Red Onions and Garlic…$4
Parmesan and Sage Polenta Triangles…$3

Soup, Chili and Chowder (prices per quart)
Beef Chili…$12
Turkey Chili…$10
White Chicken Chili…$10
Clam Chowder…$12
Carrot Ginger or Carrot Dill…$6
Mushroom Bisque…$8

Frittata
Spinach, Tomato and Feta…$4
Mushroom and Caramelized Onions…$4
Asparagus, Dill and Feta...$4
Lamb Sausage, Sage and Pleasant Cow Cheese...$5

Green Salads (prices per person)
Baby Spinach with Blue Cheese, Mushrooms, Toasted Pecans and Red Wine Vinaigrette…$4
Field Greens with Toasted Walnuts, Cranberries, Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette…$4

Pasta Salads (one pound minimum)
Farfelle Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan…$6/pound
Spinach and Egg Fettuccine with Calamata Olives, Artichoke Hearts, Grape Tomatoes, Feta Cheese and Dill…$7/pound

Other Salads (one pound minimum)
Organic Wild Rice Salad with Pecans, Scallions, Cranberries and Orange Vinaigrette…$7/pound
Broccoli Salad with Raisins, Peanuts and Sweet Red Wine Dressing…$6
Organic Wheat Berry Salad with Oranges, Pomegranates and Currants (seasonal)…$6/pound
Organic Curried Couscous with Currants, Golden Raisins, Toasted Almond, Carrots and Scallions…$6/pound

Lunch Salads (one pound minimum)
Tuscan Tuna Salad…$6/pound
Organic Salmon Salad…$8/pound
Curried Egg Salad -or- Tarragon Egg Salad…$5/pound
Curried Chicken Salad…$8/pound
Tarragon Chicken Salad…$8 /pound
Classic Chicken Salad…$6/pound
Classic Tuna Salad…$5/pound
Classic Egg Salad…$4/pound

As a chef local, organic and sustainable foods are very important to me. I use as many local ingredients as possible. Ingredients I'm unable to purchase from here in CT are natural and organic.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Gluten Free Wraps!!!

The brown rice wraps I used yesterday at the SGFA Conference were Food for Life. I was calling them life is good, oops!!! Well life is good when you find a tasty wrap. Look for them in the freezer department of your local health food store. If they don't have them ask! Any retailer using UNFI (United Natural Foods) can get them. Their sprouted corn tortillas are also very good. They are great for Mexican lasagnas.

A Mexican Lasagna, sounds silly but they are sooo good. I make home made salsa, that I can in the fall, but your favorite store bought salsa will do.

You will need:
a large lasagna pan
your favorite cheese (soy or dairy), shredded
2 packs of Food for Life corn tortillas, defrosted
3-4 jars salsa

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.Grease your lasagna pan.
3. Spread down some salsa.
4. Layer down about 6 tortillas.
5. Sprinkle cheese.
6. Continue this until all tortilla are used and top with salsa and cheese.
7. Bake until heat through and bubble. Finish under the broiler for a extra crispy edge and toasty brown cheese!!!

This is a great comfort dish for people of all ages and so easy to make. When I have a busy week of catering and cant chop another veggie this is a great dinner. Serve with a salad and you have a quick and tasty meal!!!

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Gluten and Wheat Free Lasagna!!!

Yes that's right, gluten and wheat free lasagna!!!
I made lasagna tonight for dinner and I decided to use Debole's Rice Lasagna Noodles. It was delicious. I'm so happy to have found these noodles and to be able to offer a WF/GF lasagna. I offer a wide range of lasagnas; white, red, pesto, cheese, meat... For prices and options look at Delivered Delights.
Now I have to practice the baked penne and macaroni and cheese!!!

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Afternoon Tea

I became obsessed with the idea of an afternoon tea when planning our wedding. We had an afternoon wedding, late for lunch and early for dinner. We stayed on time and budget by having an afternoon tea. This is a great way to have a get together on a reasonable budget. The little sandwiches, cheeses, savory bites and sweets pack a powerful punch. They have intense flavors, great presentation and simple elegance. Whether planning a shower, wedding or casual get together, this can be the way to go. I have put together a menu of my favorites, take a look and plan your next party!**


Tea Sandwiches 36 pieces
Smoked Salmon on Marbled Rye with Cucumber and Lemon Dill Cream Cheese...$55
Roasted Turkey on Cinnamon Raisin Bread with Cream Cheese Butter...$50
Roast Beef Pinwheels with Garlic Herb Cream Cheese...$45
Roasted Peppers and Provolone on Sourdough with Olive Cream Cheese...$50
Pear and Walnut Cheese Pinwheels...$45
Zucchini Bread with Honey Cream Cheese...$35
Black Forest Ham with Honey Mustard on a Buttermilk Biscuit...$60
Sharp Cheddar with Mango Chutney on a Buttermilk Biscuit...$45
Prosciutto with Fig Preserves on White Pullman...$55
Curried Chicken on a Croissant...$60

Savory Bites 36 pieces
Mini Vegetable and Cheese Quiche...$40
Blue Cheese Stuffed Endive...$45
Spinach and Prosciutto Palmiers...$50
Parmesan Cheese Straws with Olive Tapenade...$45
Assorted Cheese Short breads...$35
Smoked Cheese Triangles, Pecan Cheddar and Parmesan Cracked Pepper
Quiche Lorraine Squares...$35 (36 pieces)

Dessert Platters 36 pieces
Assorted Fruit Bars...$45
Lemon Bars, Date Bars, Raspberry Crumb Bars and Blueberry Crumb Bars
Assorted Sliced Breads...$30
Pumpkin, Zucchini, Banana and Apple
Assorted Cookies...$35
Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip and Chocolate Shortbread
Assorted Tea Scones...$40
Raisin, Ginger Almond, Cranberry Walnut and Cheddar Dill
Assorted Brownies...$45
Classic, Chocolate Walnut, Chocolate White Chocolate Chip and Cream Cheese

Other Delights 8-10 servings
Lemon Tart…$20
Chocolate and Cinnamon Cake…$32
Passion Cake…$36
Sour Cream Coffee Cake...$32
Assorted Local Cheeses with Crackers...$45
(Please specify whether you like blue cheese!)

It is not to late to place your orders for Easter. Take a look at Delivered Delights or Afternoon Tea. I will be delivering these orders Saturday April 11th.
Orders must be in by Monday April 6th!!!

Email Alexa at alexacdrc@aol.com!!!


**For delivery information please see Delivered Delights.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Delivered Delights

Alexa Carlson Catering is now offering
Delivered Delights…Entrées, Sides, Soups, Salads and More!!!

All items made to order using local, natural and organic ingredients.

SPRING FLING SPECIAL!!!
From March 1st through June 1st
FREE DELIVERY!!!

We deliver to homes within 20 miles of Deep River, CT each Thursday for all orders received by midnight on the Monday of that week. A confirmation email will be sent Tuesday.

A $50 minimum per order is required. All orders must be paid COD.

Please order via email: alexacdrc@aol.com.

Special orders available upon request please call
(860)227-6683.


Casseroles (serves 8-10 people) Great for Freezing!
Meat Lasagna…$45
Chicken and Spinach Lasagna…$45
White Pesto Lasagna…$32
Cheese Lasagna…$30
Baked Penne with Ricotta…$20
Baked Beef Burritos…$45
Baked Chicken Burritos…$35
Baked Bean Burritos…$20
White Bean Gratin…$20
Baked Macaroni and Cheese…$20
Dad’s Classic Meatloaf…$30
Barbecue Turkey Meatloaf…$25
Alexa’s Sheppard’s Pie…$45

Half and quarter size portions are available upon request.

Meats (prices per person or otherwise noted)
Split Roasted Chicken…$10/half
Split Roasted Duck…$18/half
Broiled Salmon (organic or wild caught)…$10
Turkey Meatballs and Chicken Sausage in Marinara…$6
Sausage with Peppers and Caramelized Onions…$6
Grilled Butter-flied Leg of Lamb…$8

Sides (prices per person)
Haricots Verts with Caramelized Shallots…$4
Maple Glazed Carrots…$3
Roasted Winter Vegetables -or- Grilled Summer Vegetables…$4
Sautéed Artichokes, Red Onions and Garlic…$4
Parmesan and Sage Polenta Triangles…$3
Roasted Fingering Potatoes…$3
Mashed Potatoes…$2
Oven Roasted Potatoes with Sweet Paprika…$2

Soup, Chili and Chowder (prices per quart)
Beef Chili…$12
Turkey Chili…$10
White Chicken Chili…$10
Clam Chowder…$12
Carrot Ginger…$6
Mushroom Bisque…$8
Corn Chowder with Turkey Sausage…$10

Quiche (nine inch/eight slices)
Smoked Salmon, Caramelized Onions and Spinach…$22
Lorraine…$18
Spinach, Tomato and Feta…$18
Mushroom and Caramelized Onions…$16

Green Salads (prices per person)
Baby Spinach with Blue Cheese, Mushrooms, Toasted Pecans and Red Wine Vinaigrette…$4
Field Greens with Toasted Walnuts, Cranberries, Goat Cheese and Balsamic Vinaigrette…$4
Classic Caesar Salad…$3

Pasta Salads (one pound minimum)
Farfelle Pasta with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Basil and Parmesan…$6/pound
Spinach and Egg Fettuccini with Calamata Olives, Artichoke Hearts, Grape Tomatoes, Feta Cheese and Dill…$7/pound
Salsa Pasta Salad with Black Beans, Red Peppers, Cilantro and Roasted Corn…$7/pound

Potato Salads (one pound minimum)
Red Skins with Shallots and Creamy Dill dressing…$4/pound
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Red Onion, Calamata Olives, Flat Leaf Parsley and Whole Grain Mustard Vinaigrette…$6/pound
Southwest Potato Salad…$6/pound

Other Salads (one pound minimum)
Organic Wild Rice Salad with Pecans, Scallions, Cranberries and Orange Vinaigrette…$7/pound
Broccoli Salad with Raisins, Peanuts and Sweet Red Wine Dressing…$6
Organic Wheat Berry Salad with Oranges, Pomegranates and Currants (seasonal)…$6/pound
Organic Curried Couscous with Currants, Golden Raisins, Toasted Almond, Carrots and Scallions…$6/pound

Lunch Salads (one pound minimum)
Tuscan Tuna Salad…$6/pound
Organic Salmon Salad…$8/pound
Curried Egg Salad -or- Tarragon Egg Salad…$5/pound
Curried Chicken Salad…$8/pound
Tarragon Chicken Salad…$8 /pound
Classic Chicken Salad…$6/pound
Classic Tuna Salad…$5/pound
Classic Egg Salad…$4/pound