Not exact matches
In addition to always - available menu standards like mashed fried green plantains called mofongo or Cuban sandwiches ($ 6.95)-- the pressed heros with ham,
roast pork and, here, an extra thick layer
of melty
cheese — there are also dozens
of daily specials.These specials, all served with your
choice of stewed pink or black beans and three kinds
of rice, are the standouts here.
Ingredients 3 - 5 cups greens
of choice (arugula, spring mix, spinach, etc.) 1/2 cup cooked grains (farro, quinoa, barley... whatever floats your boat) 1/2 cup red grapes, sliced in half 2 tablespoons
roasted cashews 2 tablespoons crumbled feta
cheese Optional protein: I added pre-seasoned tofu, but you can add whatever your heart desires 2 teaspoons olive oil Squeeze
of fresh lemon juice Directions 1.
The Appetizer is a
choice between shared Crispy Brussel Sprouts topped with soft cooked egg, cranberries, goat
cheese, and almond or a Santa Barbara Salad with greens and Falkner Riesling lavender vinaigrette served with walnuts, gorgonzola
cheese, and fresh apple; entrée options for each diner will be either a Charbroiled Center Cut Sirloin Steak served with
roasted red potatoes, grilled zucchini, and a Gorgonzola demi - glace, or Jumbo Shrimp Pasta with spinach,
roasted red bell peppers, asparagus and a Boursin
cheese cream sauce; the shared dessert
choice is a wonderful house - made Cinnamon Apple Tart served with a scoop
of vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy your
choice of two main dishes such as Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast, St. Louis BBQ Ribs, Grilled BBQ Shrimp Skewer, Slow
roasted Tri-tip and many others — and pair it with two sides including BBQ Baked Beans, Almond Coleslaw, Southern - style Mac n»
Cheese, Corn on the Cob and other
choices.
SALADS: quinoa — arugula, mint, green apple,
roasted beets, goat
cheese, citrus; sandwiches (
choice of fries or salad): buttermilk fried chicken — bacon, tomato jam blue
cheese slaw and Bloomfield burger — two custom blend patties, American
cheese, secret sauce on potato bun;
Top with
cheese of choice, the
roasted pistachios and pomegranate arils.
Low - salt pretzels; fat - and sugar - free yogurt or cottage
cheese; celery sticks filed with low - fat / low - sodium peanut butter; any kind
of pre-washed fresh fruit (nature's gift to humanity); dried or dehydrated fruit, such as raisins; apricots, pears, apples,
roasted or raw almonds, walnuts or peanuts (not oiled or candied); low - fat string
cheese or chunked low - fat
cheese; and even baked chips or healthy pita chips in moderation are all great
choices.
Panera Bread — Panera features two kids» menu items with partial organic ingredients — a grilled organic American
cheese sandwich and a «Kid's Deli» sandwich, which is organic
cheese with your
choice of roast beef, ham or turkey.
8 ounces ground turkey breast 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 teaspoon cumin 3/4 teaspoon chili powder 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup fire -
roasted salsa (or salsa
of choice) 1 can refrigerated pizza dough 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar
cheese 2 teaspoons olive oil
To add flavor to your
cheese, use minced fresh herbs
of your
choice, or sprinkle in
roasted garlic shelled flax.
She recommends greens
of your
choice +
roasted vegetable + protein + fruit +
cheese + extra goodies like nuts or dried fruit.