Menu: Tuesday, October 30th

Grilled Vietnamese Meatballs w/ Rice Noodles

"The meatballs were very delicious. Even my 2 kids (who really only like chicken nuggets) loved them. The combination of rice noodles, salad and fish sauce blended very well."--Ramona

"Ai, everyone I shared my dinner with last night thought the meatball dinner was delicious! I know I will be ordering more for my family and friends. My husband who was skeptical to eat food that "he did not know where it came from"  ate it and WOW, was he surprised. He asked me for more dinner which I had no more. So thanks for such a great meal."--Hilda

Ground Turkey marinated with fish sauce, garlic, onions, carrots and scallions, formed into meatballs and grilled. Enjoy with rice noodles on top of a bed of greens, and shredded red/green cabbage, and carrots. Topped with scallions, cilantro, crushed peanuts and Vietnamese fish sauce vinaigrette.

* Peanuts packed separately.

Instructions :
Place greens on bottom, followed by rice noodles and meatballs. Top with crushed peanuts, scallions, cilantro and fish sauce.

Pineapple Jerk Ribs w/ Curry Fried Rice

 & Creamy Coconut Green Beans

**2/$25 or 4/$45**

Baby back ribs slow cooked and basted with a pineapple jerk marinade w/ Curry Fried Rice and green beans sauteed with onions and coconut milk. 

Menu: Tuesday, October 23rd

 Chicken Curry Pho

The chicken curry pho is soooooooo good.  I could have eaten the whole
thing if I wasn't on a diet. =)  - Irene

Tender chicken thighs slooooow cooked in a sweet, rich and savory basil coconut curry broth with pho rice noodles and topped with cucumbers, bean sprouts, fresh herbs and a lime wedge.  HEAVEN I promise!

Peruvian Lemongrass Chicken w/ Bacon Sticky Fried Rice

& Ginger Lime Slaw

I felt inspired after devouring a whole Peruvian Chicken to myself this week and thought how wonderful it would be to fuse two of my favorite influences, Latin and Asian--an explosion of flavors and the best of both worlds!  It's smoky, savory, slightly sweet and tangy.  I'm going to marinate thick pork chops overnight.  Grill them.  Then match it up with a ridiculously savory sticky fried rice with garlic, scallions, onions and yes....BACON!  A nice ginger lime slaw on the side.  And because I love you guys, will also give you some sweet ranch to drizzle on the pork chops! 

Menu: Tuesday, October 16th

Peruvian Chicken w/ Garlic Rice, Plantains and Side Salad

*2/$25 or 4/$45*

"Last night's dinner (Peruvian Chicken) got a huge WOW!  Definitely a keeper! " - Suzanne  

"The Peruvian Chicken last night was delicious!!!  My mom, my husband and I enjoyed it very much last night.  Can't wait to have the left over for lunch today. YUM!!!" - Irene

First, let me warn you, this is a lot of food!  I don't make this often, but I always look forward to it when I do.  This is just one way I'd like to show my appreciation for all my customers.  One whole chicken marinated in a smoky cumin sauce then slow roasted. Just go ahead and put away your forks. The best way to eat this is to rip apart the meat with your hands, then dip it in either the Sweet Ranch or the Cilantro Sauce. Follow up with a sweet piece of plantain.and the rich and savory garlic rice.  When I serve this to my family, I place the salad on the bottom of the rice and pour some sauce over it.  You will love the variety of flavors working so well together!

 

Crispy Cod w/ Zucchini & Peppers Orzo

& Grilled Garlic Bread

*2/$25 or 4/$45

"OMG - THE ENTIRE MEAL WAS WONDERFUL!!!!  The fish was perfect (loved the sauce), the orzo was to die for (I could have eaten the entire container) and the garlic bread - what can I say delicious (I'll start grilling mine from now on).  Fantastic meal!!!" - Karen

"Just wanted to let you know Monday's dinner was delicious!  Everything was so good, I will definitely be ordering it again. " -Felecia
 
 

I really can't tell you what I like most about this dinner.  I think it's the combination of the crunchy yet soft grilled garlic bread, the savory orzo with sweet veggies and the crispy cod fillet with a creamy Dijon sauce.  A great dinner!

Menu: Tuesday, Oct. 9th

Hoisin Salmon w/ Baby Bok Choy & Sesame Ginger Noodles

*2/$25


"The salmon melted in my mouth (and my kids mouths). They loved it! I liked the fresh spinach too. The noodles were delicious. I was surprised that the kids liked the noodles because I tried switching to whole wheat before and they did not eat it.  I would have rank this dinner at the top along with the meatballs." - Ramona

"Last nights dinner was fantastic.  I was a little hesitant on the veggie but it was wonderful!  Not one morsel left!" - Karen  

"The meal last night was GREAT! Thanks Ai, Robin and I LOVED the food last night and the convenience too! Thank you again and I WILL be seeing you again soon." - Chase

 

-Salmon marinated in hoisin sauce
-Baby Bok Choy sauteed with garlic and ginger slivers
-Whole Wheat Noodles tossed with light olive oil
-Sesame Ginger Sauce 

Pulled Pork w/ Garlic Rice, Plantains & Side Salad


"Nicole and I are excited about the pulled pork.  This is quite possibly our favorite dish." - Lynne

"My husband and I absolutely loved the pulled pork!   We will definitely be ordering that again." - Eydie

"The pulled pork was fantastic!!  Believe this is now my favorite.  Can't wait for lunch!"  - Karen 

"Loved the pork and the sweet garlic ranch. Tasty!"--Irene  

"It was absolutely WONDERFUL!!!! The pulled pork was so tender, and had an incredible amount of flavor. Both my husband and I raved over it, and can't wait to try more of your yummy dinners." - Debi

If you're not a fan of pork, this dish might just turn you into a pork lover. It is pure torture to be in the same room while this is slow cooking for 5 hours! The pork is incredibly tender, juicy and massively savory. It goes perfectly with the Garlic Rice. And finally, to top it off are 2 sauces that totally compliment each other: Spicy Cilantro and Sweet Garlic Ranch, which you can also use for your salad dressing!
 

Menu: Tuesday, Oct. 2nd

Grilled Vietnamese Meatballs w/ Rice Noodles

"The meatballs were very delicious. Even my 2 kids (who really only like chicken nuggets) loved them. The combination of rice noodles, salad and fish sauce blended very well."--Ramona

"Ai, everyone I shared my dinner with last night thought the meatball dinner was delicious! I know I will be ordering more for my family and friends. My husband who was skeptical to eat food that "he did not know where it came from"  ate it and WOW, was he surprised. He asked me for more dinner which I had no more. So thanks for such a great meal."--Hilda

Ground Turkey marinated with fish sauce, garlic, onions, carrots and scallions, formed into meatballs and grilled. Enjoy with rice noodles on top of a bed of greens, and shredded red/green cabbage, and carrots. Topped with scallions, cilantro, crushed peanuts and Vietnamese fish sauce vinaigrette.

* Peanuts packed separately.

Instructions:
Place greens on bottom, followed by rice noodles and meatballs. Top with crushed peanuts, scallions, cilantro and fish sauce.

 BBQ Pork Chops,  Spicy Fried Rice

& Napa/Red Pepper Salad w/ Orange Ginger Dressing

"The Pork Chops were Fantastic!!!" - Hilda

"The pork chops were fantastic last night.  We were sucking on the bones.
If I had not packed some for lunch, my husband would have eaten all of it.
=) Thanks!" - Irene

If you like sweet savory BBQ and spicy foods, this is for you!

Menu: Tuesday, September 25th

Peanut Lemongrass Chicken w/ Coconut Lime Basmati Rice

& Pineapple Slaw

"Mom, this is the best chicken you've ever made!  I can't stop eating this!" - my son Liem

When my son makes such a statement, it's hard not to want to make this again just to watch him devour his meal and look up at me with an appreciative smile.  Grilled boneless Chicken thighs marinated with a sweet and nutty peanut lemongrass sauce.  If you've never experienced the taste and smell of peanuts being grilled, you've got to give this a try! 

Bang Bang Calamari Noodles

*New Dinner*

2/$25 or 4/$45

Crispy calamari  tossed with a spicy creamy Bang Bang sauce on top of whole wheat noodles, mixed greens, and julienne peppers.   Top it off with toasted sesame seeds and a drizzle of sweet and tangy fish sauce!

Instructions:

Reheat calamari in oven at 350/375 or pan fry with oil until crispy.  Toss with Bang Bang sauce.
Place the greens and noodles in a bowl, then top with coated calamari and garnish.

 

Menu: Tuesday, Sept. 18th

 *New Dinner*

Pineapple Cumin Pork

w/ Black Bean Garlic Rice, Mango Salsa & Slaw

"I wanted to let you know that the pork last night was absolutely delicious!" - Lynne

Country style ribs marinated in a sweet and smoky pineapple cumin juice then slow cooked 'til the sugars caramelize and the meat is soft and tender.  

Crispy Ginger Fish w/ Rice Noodles

*$2/25 or 4/$45*

"This is mine and Irene's favorite!" - Hilda

  I make this for a lot of our family gatherings (especially the Asian ones).  Yes, it's a whole fish, with bones and all!  If you've never tried eating fish on the bones, you definitely need to start with this.  The fish is rubbed with garlic and ginger and fried til nice and crispy.  To serve, just take a knife and lift at the two cut slits and pull apart from the bones. Place fish on top of rice noodles, salad and drizzle on some fish sauce.   (If you're absolutely terrified of the fish head, just let me know and I'd be glad to remove it prior to packing!) 

To Reheat:  You can either bake it at 350/375 til crispy or do a quick broil for a few minutes.