Yes…Yes…YES!!!! It is that time again and we ALL love it! The Superbowl is right around the corner. And whether you are the host or guest, we have the best tasting food to make your party complete. You don’t have a say on if the game will be good, but you can make sure the food is GREAT! Choose your dish and if you want delivery Saturday (complete with re-heat instructions) or Sunday, in time for the big game. Enjoy the menu and we’ll be looking forward to your call!

2012 Superbowl Menu Options

Shrimp Po' Boy

Angus or Kobe Beef Short Ribs (5 ways)

Basque Beef with Root Vegetables

Po’ Boy with Creole Remoulade (5 ways)

Chicken Wings (Mango Jerk, Pineapple Chipotle, Fried, Herb Roasted, Cajun Buffalo)

Rum Braised Chicken or Herb Roasted Chicken

Calvados Chicken BLT Sandwich

Turkey or Spinach Lasagna with Truffle

Turkey Chili

Spicy Corn Sauté

Mango Jerk Wings

Basil Tossed Corn

“Very Corny” Cornbread

Goat Cheese Cornbread Muffins

Sautéed Greens with Spicy Mango

Memphis Rubbed Ribs

Blackened Salmon (6 oz per piece)

Pan Roasted Tilapia with Lemon

Herb Pork Loin with Ginger Pear Chutney

Creole Turkey Meatballs

Roasted Potatoes (4 ways)

Blackened Salmon

Green Beans with Fresh Herbs & Lemon Zest

Winter Root Vegetable Medley

(Cost Per Person)

Standing Bone-In Pork Rib Roast with Thyme and Caramelized Apples (serves 8-10) ($12)

Rosemary & Peppercorn Roasted Boneless Pork Loin (serves 8-10) ($11)

Jerk Pork Tenderloin with Mango Chutney ($8)

Memphis Rubbed Ribs ($14)

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Pomegranate & Chipotle Beef Short Ribs with Pomegranate Demi-Glace ($10)

Cajun Kobe Beef Chuck Roast w/ Nawlins’ Au Jus ($28)

Braised Oxtail Ragu with Parpadelle Pasta ($17)

Osso Busco with Rosemary & Sun-dried Tomato ($14)

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Whole Roasted Salmon Side (4-5lbs) – 12 varieties ($55 for the entire side)

Blackened Salmon ($12)

Halibut with Citrus Beurre Blanc ($18)

Preserved Lemon Roasted Catfish ($10)

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Roast Chicken with Baby Pears and Candied Ginger ($12)

Calvados Chicken ($14)

Mango Jerk Chicken ($11)

Herb Baked Chicken with Lemon ($9)

Chicken Cubano ($9)

Chicken Etouffee ($10)

Duck Confit Etouffee ($14)

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Duck Fat Potatoes with Herbs ($6)

Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Truffle ($5)

Pommes Anna ($4)

Peruvian Fingerling Potatoes with Sage ($4)

Charred Broccoli with Thai Chili Oil ($3)

Broccoli Saute ($3)

Chef Tiki’s Brussel Sprouts *The Best You will EVER taste!* ($4)

Haricot Vert with Lemon Zest ($4)

Spicy Spinach with Ginger ($3)

Southern Style Fried Corn ($4)

Chef Julius on the WGN News set with Pat Tomasulo and Erin McElroy

We love this time of year!! Holiday cooking holds a special place in all of our hearts, yet it causes so much anxiety for hosts. Each year we work tirelessly to help reduce the stress that comes along with the season. This season we started with a fun cooking demos highlighting new recipes (see below) with unforgettable flavor. We featured a round of side dishes that will allow you to “Stamp Your Culinary Passport” this Thanksgiving - Moroccan Cranberry Stuffing, Caribbean Spiced Broccoli Casserole, Asian Haricot Vert, New Orleans Style Mac & Cheese. We can’t get enough of blending cultures at the table and we think you will love this menu that infuses flavors and spices from around the globe.

And tune in again this Saturday for People to People on WGN as we prepare a special turkey recipe – Saturday, Nov. 19th | 5:30am

Moroccan Cranberry Orange Stuffing Demo on WGN | http://www.wgntv.com/videogallery/66126844/News/Chef-Julius-makes-a-Thanksgiving-dish

RECIPES

Moroccan Cranberry Orange Stuffing (serves 6-8)

1 bag Marcy’s Gourmet Cranberry Orange Stuffing

½ cup dried cranberries

2 medium shallots (diced)

¼ cup roasted garlic

1 ½ cups turkey stock (warmed)

2Tb Chilean extra virgin olive oil

¼ cup thinly sliced celery

1tsp allspice

1tsp nutmeg

¼ chopped leeks

Directions:

Place a sauté pan on medium heat for 2 min. Add the shallots and cook until they become soft. more…

There is no shame in getting a little help with holiday cooking.  What better way to eliminate the stress of cooking, than to have your own private chef deliver it to you.  All the dishes come with detailed heating instructions. And you can dispose of any evidence that someone else cooked…because deliveries are done on Wednesday.  It will be our little secret.

Menu and Pricing (per person)

Andouille Stuffed Breast of Capon $13.95

Balsamic Glazed Turkey Legs $10.95

Maple Glazed Turkey Breast $11.95

Braised Beef Roast w/baby carrots $12.95

Vanilla Kissed Sweet Potatoes $7.95

Duckfat Roasted Potatoes w/Tarragon $8.95

Chestnut & Chicken Andouille Stuffing $8.95

Roasted Root Vegetables w/Fresh Herbs $7.95

Haricot Vert (French Green Beans) w/Lemon Zest & Truffle Oil $8.95

Goat Cheese Corn Bread Muffins $1.50 ea

Cranberry Sauce $4.00 pt

I would like to extend a big thanks to everyone who joined us last Thursday at Black Cloud Gallery for the Sip, Savor & Support benefit! We had a great turn out, amazing food & wine and lots of fun. Special Thanks to Carolina Ordoñez of ProChile  and Marisa Brown of Ve-Global for coordinating a wonderful event!

Photo Credit | Errol Dunlap Photography & David H. Lasker

RECEPTION FOR FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Road, NW
Washington, DC
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
4:30 PM
General Admission $250
RSVP and contribute here:
http://my.barackobama.com/october11dcreception?custom1=2772267

DINNER WITH FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA
Home of Kathleen Kaye & David McKean
Washington, DC
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
6 pm
$2,500 per person
RSVP and contribute here:
http://my.barackobama.com/october11dcdinner?custom1=2772267

All RSVP’s should have the name, Lakeila R. Stemmons, in the “Who Encouraged you to Contribute” box.

Come and join us for a unique fundraising event! SIP, SAVOR & SUPPORT 2011 will feature top quality wines from Chile and Israel, great appetizers from top Chicago chefs, Chilean food products, entertainment and much more.

SIP, SAVOR & SUPPORT 2011 will be held on September 22, 2011 at 6PM at the Black Cloud Gallery in the Chicago Arts District. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online or with a personal check made out to Coaches Across Continents. Tickets at the door will be $35 and can be purchased by cash or check only.

SIP, SAVOR & SUPPORT supports two great international nonprofit organizations, VE Global and Coaches Across Continents, which both work to provide greater opportunities for youth. VE Global provides educational and social opportunities to disadvantaged youth in Chile through a global network of trained volunteers. Half of the proceeds of this event will go towards improving the organization’s Sports and Fitness Program. Coaches Acros Continents is a development organization that uses soccer as a vehicle for social change and works primarily in African countries, however is also connecting with organizations in new countries. Half of the event’s proceeds will go towards the programs with which Marisa will be working with in Ghana, Liberia and India.

I will be on hand using chilean products to create exciting dishes that highlight the great flavors of Chile. Chef Julius is a culinary ambassador of Chilean cuisine. Also, Chef Jenn Stoker, owner and executive chef of At First Bite, will also be showcasing her best recipes to guests.

To purchase tickets log on to http://sipsavorsupport-estwhdr.eventbrite.com/

To some, the holiday season is the best time of the year. For us…it’s FOOTBALL season!!!!  These dishes are guaranteed to make your at home tailgating party INCREDIBLE!!! Make your own party package or have our team design one to fit any price point. And one more thing…GO BEARS!!!!

Tailgaiting Party Menu Items (per person pricing)

“Bite Back Teriyaki” Beef Short Rib ($10)

Delightful Deviled Eggs ($2.50)

Spinach & Goat cheese Stuffed Mushrooms ($3)

Calvados Chicken Club Sandwich ($9)

Memphis Rubbed Ribs ($15)

Blackened Catfish ($9)

Rum Braised Jerk Chicken ($11)

Goose Island Beer Braised Andouille Sausage w/Caramelized Shallot & Roasted Red Peppers ($8)

Chef Tiki’s Spicy Corn Sauté ($4)

Monte Carlo Salad w/Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette ($4)

Herb Roasted Potatoes ($4)

‘Not Your Mama’s” Peas ($4)

The Festival is back for its 3rd year and I just confirmed that I will be grilling this Thursday and Friday on the rooftop! In addition to the amazing artisan creameries, pastry chefs and wineries, there is a grill section where I am making Grilled Chicken Cubano on a warm tortilla with lettuce, cilantro, spicy mango & a wedge of lime. I’m never satisfied with just one dish, so I am going to also grill some corn & spice it up Merquen, one of my favorite Chilean spices, and brush it with Mango Butter.

This event is a blast every year and is super family friendly. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for kids ages 5-12. Ice cream, pastries, food and wine are included in the ticket price. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House and Gridiron Greats.

For more info and to buy tickets log on to http://chicagobrainfreeze.com/

Chef Julius will on-site for a live demo and to judge the competition!! We will post the time of the demo soon. See you there!!