Entrées:
Chicken:
Italian Chicken Meatloaf with Basil (F) (NF,SF)
A lovely meatloaf made with fresh Italian herbs and spices makes for a delicious and healthful meal that is perfect for any occasion!
Recommended Pairing: Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
 
Beef:
Steak Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette (GF,NF) **PC
Flank steak is seasoned, marinated and grilled, a unique vinaigrette is made with fresh tomatoes, lime and chili sauce and all is tossed together with crunchy Boston bibb lettuce, fresh herbs and feta cheese. 
Recommended Pairing: Italian Turkey Sausage, Spinach and Tortellini Soup
 
Pork
Pan-Seared Pork Chops with Basil Butter and Summer Squash (F) (GF,NF,SF) **PC
The basil butter is the star here: It seasons the pork and adds an herby, rich flavor to the roasted squash.
Recommended Pairing: Summer Garden Couscous.
 
Seafood:
Creole Shrimp & Grits (F) (NF,SF) **PC
The merge between two Louisiana staples. The shrimp don't actually go on the grill rather they are slow cooked in a creole butter sauce. Served over creamy gouda grits and finished with chives.
Recommended Pairing: Sauteed Kale w/ Mushrooms and Stewed Tomatoes
 
Something Simple:
Antipasti Potato Salad
It is a robust enough salad to enjoy as a main course! It has a lot of colors and flavors coming from red-skinned potato, giardiniera – Italian pickled vegetables -, diced Provolone cheese, chopped slice good-quality salami, marinated artichoke hearts, sliced green olives with pimientos and torn fresh basil. 
Recommended pairing: Homemade Hummus and Grilled Pita
 
Sides:
Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes (F) (GF,NF,SF)
A slight twist on regular mashed potatoes, adding olive oil lends a creamy texture without adding butter and this pairs perfectly with the meatloaf.  
 
Italian Sausage, Spinach and Tortellini Soup (F) (NF,SF)
I have always been a fan of tomato soup. I love the creaminess, the rich tomato flavor and brightness of the tomatoes. So imagine my delight when I combined those flavors I love with spicy Italian Sausage, Spinach and Cheesy Tortellini!
 
Summer Garden Couscous (DF,NF,SF)
This couscous side makes the most of summer's bounty: zucchini, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, celery and an array of fresh herbs.
 
Sautéed Kale, Mushroom and Stewed Tomato (GF,NF,SF)
If you're a mushroom lover, you will love this dish. We use different varieties of mushrooms like shiitake, portobello and oyster. Meaty mushrooms and fiber-rich kale make this vegetarian side dish a nutritional knockout. 
 
Homemade Hummus and Grilled Pita (DF,NF,SF)
Simply delicious and healthy and don’t forget packed with flavor!
 
(F) = you can freeze that dish if needed. My meals will last for 5-6 days and they don’t need to be frozen. I indicate which meals are freezable in case you want to save it for later.
 
ALLERGEN SYMBOL GUIDE:
-GF GLUTEN FREE
-DF DAIRY FREE
-NF NUT FREE
-SF SOY FREE