Chef Katie Simmons Plants-Rule Personal Chef Menu ... KATIE SIMMONS, PERSONAL CHEF CHEFKATIESIMMONS.COM Chef Katie Simmons Plants-Rule Personal Chef Menu Summer 2014 What’s in season?

CHEF KATIE SIMMONS, PERSONAL CHEF CHEFKATIESIMMONS.COM

Chef Katie Simmons

Plants-Rule Personal Chef Menu

Summer 2014

What’s in season?

Zucchini, summer squash, tomatoes, bell peppers, eggplant, greens, sweet onions, Yea Summer!

Berries, cherries, stone fruits (peaches, plums, apricots)

Have you tried these beans, grains, and lentils? Ask for recommendations in your favorite dishes:

Himalayan Red Rice Purple Sticky Rice

Black Beluga Lentils

White Lentils Au Puy French Lentils

Anasazi Beans

Berlotti Italian Beans Mayacoba Beans

Giant Peruvian Lima Beans Yellow Eye Stueben Beans

Farro

Kamut Soft White Wheatberries


New and Seasonal Favorites ** Meat and Vegetarian Options available for all

Traditional American

American Sunday Roasted Giant Lima Beans Roasted Root Vegetables: Carrots, Parsnips, Potatoes Light Spinach Garden Salad Braised Rosemary Portobello Mushrooms Herbed Cauliflower Potato Mash Arugula Salad with Roasted Beets, Pepitas, Cranberries Honey Mustard Glazed Giant Peruvian Lima Beans Savory Butternut Squash Puree Wild Rice Pilaf Traditional Stuffed Acorn Squash Mushroom Sage Stuffing Choice of Tempeh or Rye Croutons Roasted Brussels, pecans, cranberries Creamy "Geez-y!" Kale and Pasta Bake Creamy Butternut “Geez” Sauce Minty Peas Salad Autumn Quinoa Stuffed Delicata Squash Quinoa, apple, hazelnuts, spinach, shallot, mint Roasted Root Vegetables: Turnips, carrot, sweet potato, jewel yams, onion, garlic Chili Bowl Dinner: Kidney beans, onion, bell pepper ** Options of: lentils, tempeh, or sweet potato Southern Style Crumbly Cornbread Traditional Guacamole Choose extra toppings: minced onion, sliced radish,

roasted corn, diced tomato, minced jalapeno

Southern-style Dolmades Collard Green wraps Raisin, Rice, Pecan Filling with Sweet Potato Puree Sweet Corn, Roasted Pepper Salad Whole Stuffed Pumpkin Rye Leek Stuffing Wild Rice Brussels Sprouts Pilaf with Cranberries

Italian Italian Mushroom Ragout Butternut Squash Polenta Garlicky Sauteed Spinach Spaghetti Squash Grain-free Bolognese Bake Layers of: Spaghetti Squash, Spinach and Cheezy Cannellini Beans, Tomato Marinara Choice of side salad or steamed vegetable Mexican Chipotle Roasted Potato “Steaks” Cumin Scented Smashed Potatoes Roasted Carrots Ancho-Spiced Butternut Squash Roasted with an Ancho-Chili Rub Creamy Brown Rice with Arugula Pumpkin Seed Arugula Pesto Quinoa Fiesta Bowl Quinoa with Mexican Spices Stewed Black Beans Pico de Gallo Shredded Lettuce Avocado Lime Dressing


Asian

Pineapple Soy Sweet and Spicy Roasted Tofu Creamy Rice with Miso Steamed Sesame Broccoli Szechuan Red Chile Tofu Or Edamame, veg-only Steam-fry Bok Choy and Brown Rice Noodles Toasted Edamame Chinese Five Spice Sweet Potato and Mushrooms Or choose tofu or tempeh Black Rice Broccoli Sesame Salad Chinese Spiced Apple Sauce Smokey Sweet Korean Beet Burgers Shredded beets and red bean burger With ginger, scallion, sesame, honey, tamari Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges Toppings: tomato, avocado, red onion, lettuce, or other Buns: whole wheat, seeded, honey oat, pretzel, “naked” Sweet Potato Ginger Kale Yellow Chickpea Curry Steamed Brown Basmati Rice Toasted Coconut Indian Spinach Yukon Potato Saag With Tofu or Chickpeas Spiced Basmati Rice Cucumber Salad Drunken Red Curry Noodles with Tofu With dark greens, red bell pepper Coconut Red Curry Sauce Cold Thai Cucumber Salad

Other Parts of the Globe Jamaican Jerk Platter Sweet Potatoes, Pineapple, Bell Peppers With Jamaican Jerk Sauce Pigeon Peas and Rice Moroccan Root Vegetable Chickpea Tagine Whole Wheat Couscous with dried apricots, mint, cilantro, cayenne Carrot Currant Slaw


Full Entrée Menu

Most can be made vegan, gluten-free Comfort Classics American Baked Stuffed Geezy Potatoes with Geezy, Broccoli, Onion, Tomato Stuffing Warm Smoky Salad of Black Beans, Roasted Pepper Crab-less Hearts of Palm Crab Cakes Creole Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges Wilted Arugula Southern Salad Root Vegetable Pot Pie -- Selection of carrots, celery, parsnips, sweet potato With a "healthier" crumble topping Fresh Greens Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing American Super-Fueled Green Sliders Broccoli, peas, quinoa, scallions, and basil Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Whole Wheat Slider Buns Spicy Sweet Potato Fries Roasted Steakhouse Mushroom "Steaks" Steakhouse Marinade – red wine, Worcestershire (vegan), garlic, Dijon, paprika, rosemary, sage Creamed Corn Millet Roasted Poblano peppers Southern Peppered Black-Eyed Peas and Grits Peppery Southern Grits Caramelized greens Sweet Heat Tomato Jam Lentil Sloppy Joes Chili-Rubbed Fries Steamed Cauliflower with Nacho "Geez!" Sauce Whole Grain buns or English Muffins Beefy lentil burgers Caramelized Onions and Dijon Mushrooms Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Whole Wheat Buns Greens Garden Salad with Dijon Dressing Creamy "Geez-y!" Kale and Pasta Bake (a la baked Mac 'n Cheese) -- With kale and red bell pepper baked in casserole Radish, Carrot, Pea Salad

Rich White Bean Stew French White Beans, mushrooms, potatoes, carrot, celery, sauce With Celery Root Horseradish Mash Roasted Golden Beets Salad Hearty French Portobello Stew Whole Wheat Garlic Bread Mixed Greens Garden Salad With Honey Balsamic Dressing Southwestern Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers Sweet Potato Fries Jicama Lime Cilantro Slaw or Apple Onion Chipotle Ketchup Whole Wheat or Ezekiel Buns Barbeque Rubbed potato steaks Corn on the cob Chipotle baked beans Roasted heirloom tomatoes Garden Veggie Burgers Yellow squash, orange bell pepper, chickpeas, green peas, chives, basil Smoked Paprika Red Potato Wedges Grilled Summer Squash Toppings: tomato, avocado, red onion, lettuce, or other Buns: whole wheat, seeded, honey oat, pretzel, “naked” SuperFueled Smoky Burgers Poblano pepper, jalapeno, quinoa, cilantro, cumin, paprika Sweet Potato Fries Charred Summer Squash Toppings: tomato, avocado, red onion, lettuce, or other Buns: whole wheat, seeded, honey oat, pretzel, “naked” American Seasonal (some modifications might apply) New Year’s Good Luck Dish: Southern Stewed Collard Greens (for the good luck of dollar bills) Smokey Black-Eyed Peas (for good luck of coins) Peppery Southern Grits Brunch-for-Dinner: Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding Grape Compote (just grapes and love, seriously) Potato Mushroom Hash (green bell pepper, onion)


Italian Inspirations

Homemade Chickpea Flatbread Pizzas Choose sauce: Tomato marinara, chickpea pesto, roasted garlic spread Choose 3-4 toppings: Roasted peppers, sauteed mushrooms, kale, spinach, diced tomato, olives, zucchini, onions My recommendation: Caramelized onion, mushrooms, kale with a roasted garlic spread. Side: Big salad or veggie/grain of choice Eggplant Mushroom Meatballs Traditional Linguine Garlicky Marinara Italian Side Salad -- Arugula, Tomato, Cucumber, Basil, Champagne Vinegar Honey Mustard Balsamic Dressing Lemony Rigatoni Pasta Kale, Pistachios, Garlic Whole Grain Rigatoni Pasta Lemon White Wine Sauce ** Add Cannelini Beans or Giant Lima Beans Italian Spring Green Pasta Spinach Linguini, Asparagus, Peas Chickpea Avocado Pesto White Lentil salad with Tomato, Basil Italian Mushroom White Bean Piccata With a lemon and caper sauce Roasted Spaghetti Squash and Brown Rice Noodles Steamed Asparagus Italian Vegetarian Cacciatore (“Hunter’s Stew” with mushrooms, onion, garlic, tomato, capers) Stewed Rosemary White Beans Cucumber Tomato Italian Salad Creamy Quinoa "Risotto" Roasted Tomatoes, Basil Pistou Side of Roasted Beets with crushed pistachios Whole Grain Fettuccini Pasta Arugula Walnut Pesto With Roasted Bell Pepper Strips Toasted "Geezy" breadcrumb topping

Spicy “Arrabiatta” Pasta: “Devil”-ishly spicy Whole Grain Pasta Shells and Broccoli Spicy Garlic Sauce Roasted Beets Pistachio Salad Classic Red Pizza Whole Wheat Crust Red Tomato Pizza Sauce Mozzarella (optional) or Cashew “Parm” Roasted Peppers, Shaved Red Onions, Olives, Basil Kale Avocado Salad

White Pizza “Blanca”

Whole Wheat Crust

Roasted Garlic White Sauce

Roasted Peppers, Olives, Sautéed Mushrooms, Spinach

Mozzarella (optional) or Cashew “Parm” Italian Side Salad – Cucumber, Tomato, Olives, Roasted

Peppers, Oregano

Italian Panini Inspiration: Whole Wheat Baguette with Roasted Pepper, Mushroom, Arugula Roasted Eggplant Garlic Spread Italian Side Salad -- Arugula, Sunflower Seeds, Tomato, Cucumber Honey Mustard Balsamic Dressing *Cheese option (provolone, mozzarella, smoked gouda) Italian Lasagna Roll-ups (with Brown Lentils) Brown Rice lasagna noodles Simple Tomato Marinara Spinach Mushroom Filling (veg) Mixed Greens Summer Salad with tomato, red onion, balsamic, basil Butternut Squash Pasta Sage Squash Sauce Pasta Shells with Dark Greens Italian Shaved Fennel Salad: fennel, grapefruit, hazelnuts, basil, mint


Mexican Fiestas Mexican Tortas (aka Mexican Sandwiches) Chipotle Spiced Portobellos Charred Onion and Poblano Sweet Potato Chipotle Sauce On Whole Wheat Rolls Side of Heirloom Bean Mango Salad Mexican Quinoa Enchiladas Rojas (red ancho chili sauce) Quinoa, Bell Peppers, Red Onion Filling Cumin-dusted Roasted Asparagus Avocado, Lime Wedges Mexican Quinoa Fajitas Sautéed Peppers and Onions Flour Tortillas Chunky Corn Tomato Salsa, Avocado, Lime, Cilantro Mexican shredded onion Jackfruit 'carnitas' Red quinoa, onion, corn salad Pineapple or watermelon salsa Corn Tortillas Mexican Shepherd's Pie "Tarta Pastor" Filling: Black Beans, peppers, red onion, jalapeno, corn Topping: Chipotle Sweet Potato Crust Side: Spinach Roasted Pepper Salad New Mexico Black Bean Cakes With New Mexico Chili sauce Roasted Butternut Squash and Pumpkin Seeds

Asian Homage

Chinese Quinoa Fried "Nice" (instead of fried rice) With Edamame, Bok Choy, Carrot Side of Crunchy Cashew Broccoli and Tofu Chinese Napa Stir-fry Garlic Soy stir-fry sauce With Tofu – made from black soybeans Brown Rice Pad Thai Noodles and Scallions Crunchy Edamame (for snacking or topping) Chinese Broccoli Mushroom Stir-Fry with Oyster Sauce (contains seafood) Ginger Rice Roasted Edamame Teriyaki Mushroom Scallion Stir-fry with tofu Basmati Rice with ginger, carrot, bell pepper, bok choy Seasoned Edamame Pods Korean-inspired Bulgogi Marinated Sizzling Vegetables Charred Sweet potato, parsnips, red onion, Scallions Steamed Red Himalayan Rice Kim-Chi (optional) – a trip to Funky town Indian Baked Curry Samosa Cakes -- Aloo Gobi: potato, cauliflower, peas, curry spices Curry Yukon Wedges and Roasted Cauliflower Dill Avocado Dip Vietnamese Pad Thai Edamame, Tofu, Tempeh, or all Veg Brown Rice Pad Thai Noodles and Veggies Asian Peanut Sauce Cucumber Salad Vietnamese Orange Ginger Stir-fry Edamame, Tofu, Tempeh, or all Veg Brown Rice and Veggies Orange Ginger Cashew Sauce


Other Parts of the Globe French Mushroom, Leek, White Bean Pot Pie Filling: cremini mushroom, leeks, cannellini beans, onion, garlic, red chili flake Pot Pie topping: vegan butter, brown rice pastry crust Roasted Tomato Faro Salad with fresh herbs Mediterranean Broiled Platter Broiled Zucchini, Bell Pepper, Red Onion Mediterranean Olive Caper Tapenade (Greek olives, garlic, capers, thyme, parsley, red wine vinegar, oil) Quinoa Parsley "Tabouleh" pilaf Middle Eastern Charred Eggplant and Peppers Spiced Rice and Caramelized Onions Cucumber Dill dairy-free Tzatziki (with avocado) African Sweet Potato Groundnut (Peanut) Curry Toasted Israeli Couscous Pilaf Celery Lemon Slaw (a la preserved lemon) Baked Green Falafel Cakes Chickpea Dill Tzatziki Fennel with Black Beluga Lentils and Mint Spanish Quinoa and Currants Stuffed Peppers Spanish Romesco Sauce Roasted Cauliflower

Argentine Broiled Sweet Potatoes Roasted Asparagus, Tomato, Faro Salad Chimichurri Sauce Jamaican Jerk Platter Sweet Potatoes, Pineapple, Bell Peppers With Jamaican Jerk Sauce Pigeon Peas and Rice Argentine Broiled Yams Roasted Asparagus, Tomato, Faro Salad Chimichurri Sauce Costa Rican Gallo Pinto – “Painted Chicken” Beans and Rice Chili Lime Corn on the Cob Traditional Guacamole Moroccan Root Vegetable Chickpea Tagine Couscous with dried apricots, mint, cilantro, cayenne Carrot Currant Slaw


Burger Meal Creations

Vegetarian Inspirations: Meaty Mushroom: Sauteed mushrooms and onions, lentils, Dijon mustard, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper Southwestern Fiesta: Black beans, sweet potato, corn, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno, paprika, cumin Korean Bulgogi: Adzuki red beans, sweet potato, scallion, ginger, sesame seeds, red chili, tamari Italian Roasted Pepper: Cannelini beans, roasted red peppers, garlic, basil, thyme, “cheezy” flavor Indian Curry Samosa: Chickpeas, cauliflower, potato, curry, ginger, cayenne Garden Veggie: Chickpeas, cauliflower, red bell pepper, corn, thyme, basil, chives SuperFueled Smoke: Poblano pepper, jalapeno, quinoa, cilantro, cumin, paprika

*All are served with your choice of bun, garnish, and side

Build-Your-Own Burger

Flavors Bases Shapes How to Eat American Traditional Pepper, onion, garlic, paprika Garden Herb Fresh thyme, basil, chives Indian Curry: Fenugreek, Turmeric, Cumin, Ginger, Garlic, Cayenne, Pepper Italian Roasted Red Pepper: Roasted red peppers, garlic, basil Korean “Bulgogi” Sesame, ginger, red chili flake, tamari, scallions Mexican Fiesta Paprika, cumin, cayenne, garlic

Blackbeans Chickpeas Quinoa Red Adzuki Beans Millet Potato (regular or sweet) Lentils Portobello

Burger Slider Samosa Meatball

Whole Grain Wheat Roll Sprouted Whole Grain Bread Whole Wheat Pita Corn Tortillas Burger “Salad”

Choose Your Extras:

Garnishes Sides Apricot Date Chutney Apple Onion Ketchup Caramelized onions and mushrooms Chipotle Ketchup Creamy Cool Green Goddess Dip Pickled Red Onions Roasted Corn Guacamole Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Chile-Rubbed Potato Wedges Curry-Rubbed Yukon Gold Wedges Red Quinoa Corn Fiesta Salad Red Rice Sweet Potato Salad Roasted Beets and Carrots Savory-sweet Roasted Parsnip “Fries” Spicy Sweet Potato Fries Steamed Lemon Broccoli Whole Grain Penne and Spinach


Suggested Combinations

Flavor Base Shape Garnish Side American Lentils Burger Apple Onion Ketchup Chile-Rubbed Fries Garden Herb Quinoa Sliders Green Goddess Dip Roasted Beets and Carrots

Salad Indian Curry Chickpeas Samosas Apricot Date Chutney Curry Yukon Gold Wedges Italian Roasted Red Pepper

Millet Meatballs Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Whole Grain Penne with Spinach

Korean “Bulgogi” Red Adzuki Beans Sliders Pickled Red Onions Red Rice Sweet Potato Salad

Mexican Fiesta Black Beans Burger Roasted Corn Guacamole Red Quinoa Corn Fiesta Salad


Substantial Salads

New and Seasonal Selection: Shaved Brussels Wild Rice Pilaf Brussels Sprouts, Wild Rice Blend, Pecans, dried Cranberries Roasted Red Potato Green Bean Dijon Salad Roasted Red Potatoes, green beans, celery, Dijon dressing, toasted almonds Creamy Orzo Ratatouille Whole wheat orzo, eggplant, bell pepper, zucchini, tomato, garlic, thyme, oregano Wilted Chard and Cherries Red Rice, chard, onion, apple, dried cherries, walnuts, red wine vinegar Roasted Beets with Arugula Roasted Beets, baby arugula, toasted pepitas, Dijon, garlic, balsamic Georgian Eggplant, Mushroom, Black Lentil Roasted Garlic Salad

Eggplant, Portabella mushroom, black lentils, garlic, white wine vinegar, parsley, onion, tomato, walnuts Other Delights: Black Bean Fiesta Salad Black beans, roasted corn, bell pepper, red onion, and toasted pepitas with Mexican spice Charred Zucchini, Onion Quinoa Salad Quinoa, zucchini, sweet onions, scallions, sunflower seeds, Tahini Lemon dressing, chives Golden Tarragon Potato and Artichoke Roasted Yukon Gold potatoes, artichokes, leeks, lemon, white wine vinegar chives, tarragon

Italian Fennel Citrus Fennel, grapefruit, hazelnut, red quinoa, basil, mint, champagne vinegar Creamy Kale Avocado Salad Kale, avocado, red bell pepper, lemon Kale Waldorf Salad Kale, celery, apple, walnuts, raisins, Dijon mustard, champagne vinegar Asian Black Rice Curry Salad

Forbidden Chinese rice, mango, bell peppers, jalapeno, scallions, toasted coconut and Curry orange dressing “Super Fuel” Quinoa Salad Tri-color quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, steamed Lacinato kale, toasted almonds, orange miso dressing


Super-Soups and Stews (all vegan, unless otherwise noted)

New and Seasonal Flavors: Butternut Squash Apple Bisque Butternut Squash (or choose Acorn, Kabocha, Celebration), apple, celery, garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme Calo Nero: Kale White Bean Stew

Cannelini beans, onion, garlic, rosemary, bay, red chili flake, basil, vegetable stock, kale, diced tomato Batali’s Hearty Italian Faro Vegetable Soup

Parsnip, onion, celery root, zucchini, peas, carrots, berlotti brown beans, faro, tomato, garlic Mexican Tortilla Soup with Hominy

Onion, jalapeno, fire-roasted tomatoes, hominy, cilantro

With: Baked tortilla strips, lime wedges, avocado Creole Okra Tomato Stew

Stewed tomato, celery, onion, green bell pepper, creole spices, bay, garlic, black-eyed peas, okra Classic Favorites: Peruvian Summer Corn Soup

Onion, bell pepper, sweet potato, zucchini, corn, garlic, bay, marjoram, oregano, thyme Chunky Tomato Basil Soup

Tomato, onion, garlic, basil, thyme, bay, salt, pepper Cold Tomato Gazpacho

Tomato, cucumber, bell pepper, sherry vinegar ** cayenne (optional) Middle Eastern Chickpea Stew with Turnip Greens Ginger Spiced Carrot Fennel Soup Creamy Asparagus Tarragon African Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Lemon Lift Quinoa Vegetable Soup

Italian Minestrone Soup

Not-Chicken Celery Root Soup Creamy Potato Leek Soup Creamy Corn Chowder with Roasted Poblanos

Chipotle Black Bean Soup Smoky Yellow Split Pea with Spinach Hearty Classic Red Chili (vegetarian, beef, or turkey) Middle Eastern Creamy Lentil Mushroom Leek Wild Rice (can add chicken) Winter Vegetable Barley (can add beef)


Build-Your-Own Hash Choose any 4 ingredients and a flavor for your own hash mix:

Potatoes Beans, Lentils Vegetables Flavor

Red potatoes Sweet potato Russet Yukon Gold Purple Potatoes

Black beans Red Kidney beans Pinto beans White Cannellini beans Navy beans White lentils Black beluga lentils Green lentils

Bell peppers Mushrooms Onion Spinach Tomatoes Asparagus Fennel Parsnip Butternut Squash Broccoli Cauliflower

Italian (basil, thyme, garlic) Traditional (garlic, onion, black pepper) Smokey Southwestern (smoked paprika, cumin) Mexican (chili, cumin, cayenne) Steakhouse (paprika, garlic, pepper)

Snacks and Treats

Anasazi Refried Bean Dip Baba Ghanouj Chickpea Basil Pesto (nut and dairy-free) Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Roasted Corn on the Cob with Lime salt and mashed Avocado

Creamy Chia Breakfast Parfait

Cinnamon Spiced Apple Sauce Vanilla Poached Pears Oats, Nuts, and Fruit Stuffed Baked Apples Fresh Fruit Salad Charred Pineapple Spears Chunky Berry Compote

Baked Treats

(bread, muffin, or mini loaves)

Cherry Pecan Grain-Free Granola Chunky Monkey Banana Chocolate Chip Zucchini Sweet Potato Bread Blueberry Cardamom Muffins

Whole Grain Banana Walnut Bread Blueberry Lemon Poppyseed Bread Pumpkin Spiced Muffins Chocolate Almond Bread

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