Double Whammy

Find me in two places this weekend!!! I will be at the Higganum Village Market on Friday and Chester Eco Arts Fest on Saturday. (The Chester Eco Arts Fest is at the Chester Meeting House at 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.) There is fun to be had at both events with great vendors, music, food and more...
Don't forget to place your order for the Higganum market by Wednesday 5 p.m. Find the full menu here!

Friday's Market

The Higganum Village Market is tomorrow and I'll be there with this week's tasty offerings.

Lamb Sausage Frittata with Sage and Sheep's Milk Cheese 

( This was sooo popular last week I decided to give it another go!!!)

$10/ 2 pieces

Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms with Pine Nuts, Parmesan and 

Rosemary Focaccia Bread Crumbs

$12/ 2 caps

Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Buttered Bread Crumbs

$10/ 2 generous servings

Bowtie Pasta Salad with Artichoke Hearts, Sun dried Tomatoes, Calamata Olives, 

Parsley, Dill and Feta

$8/ quart (4 generous cups)

I'll have menus and order forms for next week!!! Place your order tomorrow for pick-up at next Friday's market!!!

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.

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!!!

Last Day For Easter Orders!!!

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 midnight Monday April 6th!!!

Email Alexa at alexacdrc@aol.com!!!

***See Delivered Delights for order information!!!