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Why spend money at an expensive restaurant when with a bit of effort you can whip up a beautiful Valentine’s Dinner? Just add a pretty tablecloth, candles and you’re all set!
Wow your family and guests with my tantalizing Thanksgiving Buffet for 2015 including fun ‘n easy starters, beautiful entrees and sides and of course show-stopping desserts! Take all the guesswork out of what you’re going to serve this year by allowing me to help you choose a healthy menu that is colorful, scrumptious and will please even the pickiest of palettes.
As many of us know, it’s very easy to pile on the calories and pounds during Passover. Here’s a menu that’s light (with a few sweet indulgences), yet still embraces many of the flavors and traditions of this joyous spring holiday.
| Serves 8 to 10 Classic Jewish Chicken Soup Mediterranean-Spiced Chicken Thighs Apricot ‘n Lemon Glazed Salmon Holiday Tzimmes No-Noodle Veggie “Kugel” Roasted Moroccan-Spiced Carrots Pan-Roasted Green Beans with Caramelized Onions Passover Chocolate Chip Kamish Bread Passover Apple Crisp Fruit Array with Berry Coulis Adjust selections as desired depending on level of kashruth. Feeding a bigger or smaller crowd? Increase or decrease quantities of recipes as needed. |
While it’s easy to choose to indulge in traditional Easter favorites, this year why not consider a light and beautiful spring menu that still embraces the holiday without all the guilt? This way, you can choose to treat yourself (if you like) to one of my delicious “sweet endings.”
| Serves 8 to 10 Heirloom Tomatoes with Goat Cheese ‘n Balsamic Drizzle Dijon ‘n Herb-Encrusted Rack of Lamb Spaghetti Squash ‘n Veggie Mélange Mediterranean Couscous Roasted Moroccan-Spiced Carrots Pan-Roasted Green Beans with Caramelized Onions Smashed New Potatoes with Fresh Herbs Creamy NY-Style Cheesecake Double Chocolate Fudge Squares Mini Fruit Kabobs with Chunky Strawberry Dip Feeding a bigger or smaller crowd? Increase or decrease quantities of recipes as needed. |
Why spend money at an expensive restaurant when with a bit of effort you can whip up a beautiful Valentine’s Dinner? Just add a pretty tablecloth, candles and you’re all set!
| Serves 4 Chilled Cucumber-Avocado Soup Trio of Roasted Beets Salad with Apple-Dill Drizzle Pan-Roasted Pomegranate Chicken with Caramelized Lemons Parmesan Crunch-Top Potatoes Balsamic-Glazed Brussels Sprouts NY-Style Cheesecake with Dark Chocolate Ganache Fresh Strawberries, Raspberries and Blackberries (Adjust quantities of recipes as needed) |
Wow your family and guests with my tantalizing Thanksgiving Buffet for 2014 including fun ‘n easy starters, beautiful entrees and sides and show-stopping desserts. Take all the guesswork out of what you’re going to serve this year by allowing me to help you choose a healthy menu that is colorful, scrumptious and will please the pickiest of palettes.
Exert a bit of independence at your 4th of July party by serving something different! This year, I revved up my creative juices and put together this fun and healthy menu for you featuring my favorite kabobs. For time-crunched cooks, much of this menu can be prepared ahead of time.
| Serves about 8 Layered Picnic Salad Chicken ‘n Veggie Souvlaki Beef Kefta Kabobs Herbed Salmon ‘n Tomato Kabobs Easiest Veggie Kabobs Herbed Buttermilk Cole Slaw Corn on the Cob Homemade Frozen Fruit Pops Adjust quantities of recipes as needed. |
| Here’s a fun summery dinner dedicated to all the fathers, father in-laws, grandfathers and great grandfathers in our lives! Serves 4 Grilled Asparagus, Peppers ‘n Tomato Salad Sticky Chicken Veggie ‘n Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Pan-Roasted Green Beans with Caramelized Onions Dark Chocolate Oblivion Torte Adjust quantities of recipes as needed. |
| If you usually dine out for Mother’s Day, why not let your family pamper you by helping to make a special lunch that all can enjoy? Makes about 4 servings Edamame Hummus Homemade Crispy Pita Chips Chicken Satay with Tamari-Peanut Dipping Sauce Or Veggie-Pasta Bake Honey Bear Granola Bars Assorted Fruit Juices Adjust quantities of recipes as needed. |
| As many of us know, it’s very easy to pile on the calories and pounds during Passover. Here’s a menu that’s light, yet still embraces many of the flavors and traditions of this joyous Spring holiday. Serves 8 to 10 Classic Jewish Chicken Soup or “Creamy” Broccoli ‘n Cauliflower Soup Pan-Roasted Pomegranate Chicken with Caramelized Lemons Salmon Balsamico Holiday Tzimmes Passover Apple Crisp Adjust selections as desired depending on level of kashruth. |
| While it’s easy to choose to indulge in traditional Easter favorites, this year why not consider a light and beautiful Spring menu that still embraces the holiday without all the guilt? Serves 8 to 10 “Creamy” Broccoli ‘n Cauliflower Soup Heirloom Tomatoes ‘n Goat Cheese with Balsamic Drizzle Orange-Sesame Turkey Tenderloins Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Fresh Thyme Mango-Mango “Fro Yo” Feeding a bigger or smaller crowd? Increase or decrease quantities of recipes as needed. |
| (And for All Eight Nights of Hanukkah!)To commemorate the once in a lifetime event of Thanksgiving Day (11-28-13) falling during Chanukah, I created this scrumptious buffet …the perfect harmony of the traditional foods and flavors of these beloved holidays! Serves 12 to 16 Grilled Vegetable Meze with Labneh Smoked Salmon ‘n Cucumber Canapés Classic Jewish Chicken Soup Cranberry Brisket with Vegetable Gravy Double Chocolate Fudge Squares Adjust selections as desired depending on level of kashruth. |
| Wow your guests with MPM’s Thanksgiving Buffet including fun ‘n easy starters, beautiful entrees and sides and show-stopping desserts. Take all the guesswork out of what you’re going to serve this year by allowing MPM to help you choose a menu that is colorful, scrumptious and will please the pickiest of palettes. Serves 8 to 10 Veggie Crudités with Romesco Dip Spinach ‘n Veggie Stuffed Baby ‘Bellas Maple-Orange Glazed Turkey Breast (may need 2) Easy Stuffin’ Muffins Sweet Potato Mash with Pecan Streusel Topping Potpourri Of Roasted Vegetables Autumn Harvest Salad Eggplant Rollatini Apple-Pear Cranberry Chutney Holiday Pumpkin Cheesecake Having a bigger or smaller crowd? Adjust quantities of recipes as needed. |
| This year, think about treating your guests to a surprising twist on the “typical” by serving up some of MPM’s 4th of July goodies! Decorate your table with festive red, white and blue and enjoy a healthy feast that’s fun for all. Serves about 8 Summery Iced Teas with a Twist Signature Gazpacho Blue corn chips Beef Kefta Kabobs with Tzatziki Zesty Black Bean Burgers with Tropical Fruit Salsa Shrimp Cobb Salad Grilled Pineapple with Orange-Honey Glaze (adjust quantities of recipes as needed) |
| Here’s a fun summery dinner dedicated to all the fathers, father in-laws, grandfathers and great grandfathers in our lives! Serves 4 Veggie Crudités with Romesco Dip Spinach ‘n Veggie Stuffed Baby ‘Bellas Summer Tomato Stacks with Herbed Buttermilk Dressing Grilled Tri-Tip Roast with Caramelized Onions and Peppers Fresh Fruit Salad (adjust quantities of recipes as needed) |
| Mommy, can I PLEASE cook something special for you for Mother’s Day? Your answer should be YES! Satisfy your lil’ chefs-in- training with this fun and healthy brunch menu, full of jobs for kids of all ages to share. So get out the aprons, bowls, mixing spoons and other kid-safe kitchen tools and let the memory making begin! And don’t forget to supply plenty of paper, scissors, glue, paint and crayons so your kids can create beautiful placemats and centerpieces. Serves 4 to 6 Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Canapés Yo-Fruity Crunch Sundaes Apricot-Glazed French Toast with Fresh Berries Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins Fresh Squeezed Juices (adjust quantities of recipes as needed) |
| As many of us know, it’s very easy to pile on the calories and pounds during Passover. Here’s a menu that’s light, yet still embraces many of the flavors and traditions of this joyous holiday. Serves 8 to 10 Classic Jewish Chicken Soup* Or Lentil, Quinoa ‘n Veggie Soup Artichoke ‘n Hearts of Palm SaladCitrus Poached Salmon with Tzatziki Veggie-Stuffed Pattypan Squash with Tomato-Basil Coulis Holiday Tzimmes Array of Mini Fruit Kabobs with Chunky Strawberry Yogurt Dip (adjust quantities of recipes as needed) |
 MPM Mini-Bites: |
depending on your level of observance, you may wish to modify this menu as desired |
| While it’s easy to choose to indulge in traditional Easter favorites, this year why not consider a light and beautiful menu that still embraces the holiday without all the guilt? Serves 8 to 10 Festive Relish Tray Asparagus Ribbon Salad with Lemony Vinaigrette Herb Crusted Turkey Breast with Leeks ‘n Carrots Penne with Roasted Vegetables Sauté of Rainbow Chard with Apples Apricot ‘n Lemon Glazed Carrots Array of Mini Fruit Kabobs with Chunky Strawberry Yogurt Dip (adjust quantities of recipes as needed) |
| Traditional Game Day nibbles take on a healthier twist with this fun to prepare menu. MPM is betting if you serve up these goodies to your family and friends, they will never miss the usual overload of calories, sodium and fat! Serves about 8 Crunchy Spiced Chickpeas Homemade Sweet Potato Chips withGingery Yogurt Dip Veggie Crudités with Classic Hummus Confetti Turkey Chili Roasted Veggie Pizza Build Your Own Chicken Tostados Choco-Oat Cookie Bars Array of Fresh Fruit (adjust quantities of recipes as needed) |
| Serves 10 to 12 Festive Relish Tray MPM’s Favorite Roast Chicken Apricot-Lemon Glazed Carrots Classic Potato Latkes with No-Fuss Crockpot Applesauce Green Beans with Caramelized OnionsDried Cherry and Pistachio Biscotti Baby Brownie Biscotti Array of Fresh Fruit (adjust quantities of recipes as needed) |
| Dazzle your guests with this lovely buffet including fun ‘n easy starters, delicious entrees and sides and show-stopping desserts. Take all the guesswork out of what you’re going to serve this year by allowing MPM to help you choose a menu that is colorful, scrumptious and healthy while pleasing the pickiest of palettes. Serves 10 to 12 Festive Relish Tray Baked Brie with Cranberry ChutneyRoasted Brussels Sprouts ‘n Apple Salad with Balsamic Drizzle Haricot Verte Salad With Chunky Tomato Dressing Pan-Roasted Pomegranate Chicken Potpourri of Roasted Vegetables Decadent Chocolate “Mousse” (adjust quantities of recipes as needed) |
Even though the kids are going back to school and the stores are full of autumn colors, don’t even think about giving up on summer yet. Just fire up the grill and get ready to treat your family and friends to MPM’s super fun and healthy Labor Day Barbecue!
| Serves 8 Array of Fresh Veggies Fresh Peach Salsa Brown Rice ChipsBeef Kefta Kabobs with Cucumber RaitaGrilled Chicken Quinoa Tabbouleh Grilled Pineapple (adjust quantities of recipes as needed) |
Why spend money at an expensive restaurant when with a bit of effort you can whip up a romantic Valentine’s Dinner just for two? Just add a pretty tablecloth, candles and you’re all set!
| Serves 2 (with leftovers) Spinach and Veggie Stuffed Baby ‘Bellas Butternut Squash Ribbon Salad with Apple-Dijon Vinaigrette Pan-Roasted Pomegranate Chicken with Caramelized Lemons Sautéed Green Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts Dark Chocolate Bark or Fresh strawberries and raspberries (adjust quantities of recipes as needed) |
| MPM Mini-Bites: |
these recipes make enough for 4 servings which would be nice to have for a quickie dinner later in the week! |