Gail's Here! Personal Chef Service Menu Choices
Gail’s Here! has over 300 tested recipes to draw upon to develop menus customized to your family’s likes and dislikes. Using only top quality meats and seafood, and the freshest fruits, vegetables, and herbs, I make gourmet meals for your family. No preservatives, no MSG, just home made goodness!
For each service, I will suggest dishes that meet your needs, preferences, and provide variety. My classic service of 4 portions each of 5 entrées and some side dishes lasts, for instance 5 days for 4 adults, 10 days for 2 adults, or 20 days for 1 adult. Typically, a set of entrees would consist of:
- 1-2 Beef, Pork, or Lamb Entrées
- 1-2 Poultry Entrées
- 1 Seafood Entrée
- 1 Casserole or Hearty Soup Entrée
- Plus some appropriate side dishes and “Mom” specialties.
The following are just a small sample of the many different entrées in the various I can prepare for you and your family. Bon Appétit!
Stuffed Flounder: Baby Flounder Fillets stuffed with Shrimp and flavored with Lemon and Dill
Coquille St. Jacques: Sea Scallops in a light creamy Mushroom Wine Sauce
Salmon Pillows: Baked Salmon Fillet surrounded by Spinach and wrapped in Puff Pastry
Shrimp Scampi: Traditional style Lemon and Garlic Shrimp Skewers ready to broil or grill
Gratin of Scallops Tomatoes and Basil: Bay Scallops in a Garlic Basil Cream Sauce, topped with Swiss cheese
Balsamic Chicken with Wild Mushrooms: Chicken Thighs braised in a rich Red Wine Tomato Sauce with Porcini Mushrooms, Bacon, and accented with Balsamic Vinegar
California Chicken Salad: Tender Chicken mixed with Grapes, Celery, Green Onions and Swiss cheese, in a Thyme Mayonnaise over Mixed Greens.
Chicken DePaola: Chicken Breasts surrounded by Spinach, Sun- dried Tomatoes, Pine Nuts, and Cream Cheese, baked in Puff Pastry
Braised Shanghai Chicken: Sautéed Chicken Breasts in a Sweet Soy Sauce with Fresh Ginger and Garlic
Artichoke and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken: Tender Chicken Breasts filled with a lightly Herbed Goat Cheese and Artichoke Filling
Beef Madagascar: Strips of Sirloin in a rich Green Peppercorn Sauce
Filet Medallions with Port Wine Mushroom Sauce: Seared Beef Tenderloin Medallions topped with a warm Wine and Mushroom Sauce
Grilled Pepper Steak: Flank Steak marinated in a delicious Peppery Herb and Dijon Sauce, ready to broil or grill
Old Fashioned Swiss Steak: Tender Sirloin Steaks simmered in a thick Tomato and Bell Pepper Sauce
Stuffed Bell Peppers: Large Peppers filled with a Beef mixture containing Onions, Mushrooms, Rice, and Parmesan Cheese with a mild Tomato Sauce
Pork Paprikash: Pork Tenderloin Medallions sautéed and topped with a mild White Wine Sauce, seasoned with Marjoram and Paprika, and finished with Sour Cream
Sweet and Sour Pork: Pork braised with Bell Peppers, Carrots, Onions, and Pineapple in a Sweet and Sour Sauce
Pork with Apricots and Prunes: Pork Loin cubes in a sweet Fruit Stock with Apricots and Prunes
Pork Tenderloin with Conserve: Pork Tenderloin baked in Fruit Juice and Herbs, and topped with an Orange, Onion, and Raisin Sauce
Texican Shredded Pork: Spicy Tomato Sauce, Cheese, and Shredded Pork filled Flour Burritos
Lamb Osso Bucco: Lamb Shanks slow-baked in a White Wine Tomato Sauce with Onions, Celery, and Carrots
Marinated Lamb Chops: Loin Lamb Chops marinated in Fresh Rosemary and Garlic, ready to broil or grill
Minted Lamb Balls: Ground Lamb Balls with Pine Nuts and Fresh Mint
Lamb Curry: Lamb braised in a spicy Curry and Coconut Milk Sauce
Cheddar Chile Pie: Spicy Beef and Red Bean Chile topped with a Cheddar Cheese Cornbread
Penne with Herbed Lentil Sauce: Pasta topped with a zesty Lentil Sauce and garnished with Parmesan Cheese
Spinach and Sausage Stuffed Manicotti: Three Cheese and Spinach stuffed Pasta, topped with Tomato Sauce and Parmesan Cheese
Chicken Enchiladas: Rolled Corn Tortillas filled with Chicken and Cheese, topped with Red Enchilada Sauce, Cheese, Black Olives and Green Onions
Italian Beef and Macaroni Casserole: Baked Pasta and Cheese, topped with a Tomato Meat Sauce
Turkey Meatball Soup with Escarole and Orzo: Herbed Turkey Meatballs simmered in a rich Chicken Broth with Carrots, Orzo, and Escarole
White Bean Soup with Meatballs: A hearty Baby Lima Bean Soup with Carrots, Onion, Celery, and Veal or Turkey Meatballs
Tomato Zucchini Bake: A shredded Zucchini and Cheddar Cheese mixture topped with Fresh Tomato slices and Parmesan
Asparagus Bundles: Baked Asparagus wrapped in Toast and filled with Bleu and Cream Cheeses
Braised Collard Greens: Traditional Collard Greens prepared with Bacon and Onions
Herb and Lemon Green Beans: Steamed Green Beans in an Herb Dijon Vinaigrette
Orange Glazed Carrots: Julienned Carrots steamed and coated with an Orange and Butter Glaze
Mashed Potato Cheese Casserole: Mashed Potatoes seasoned with Garlic and topped with Parmesan Cheese
Noodles Romanoff: Baked Egg Noodles in a Sour Cream and Cottage Cheese Sauce, and topped with Cheddar Cheese
Smashed Root Vegetables: Coarsely mashed Russet Potatoes with braised Parsnips and Leeks
Dried Fruit Couscous: Couscous mixed with Apricots, Dates, Cherries, and Raisins
Rice with Swiss chard, Peas and Almonds: White Rice and Peas, mixed with sautéed Garlic and Swiss chard and topped with toasted Almonds
Herbed Parmesan Chicken: Baked Herb and Cheese Breaded Chicken Breast Fingers
Pastitsio: Macaroni and Tomato Meat Sauce layered with an Egg Cream Sauce
Classic Macaroni and Cheese: Macaroni baked in a rich Cheddar Sauce
Shepherd’s Pie: Seasoned Ground Beef mixed with Green Beans, Carrots, and Corn, and topped with Mashed Potatoes and Cheddar Cheese
Individual Pizzas: Homemade Crusts covered in toppings of your choice
Spaghetti and Meatballs: Beef Meatballs in an Herb Tomato Sauce over Pasta