Getting Started
The following are but a few of the many many meal options from Wise Belly. I try to accentuate what each season has to offer, and some of my favorite items (fava beans, fresh corn, clementines, fresh figs) aren't available year round, but I try to take advantage of them when they are in season. I put a lot of care into how I start each meal. All of my stocks - veggie, bone, corn (great for rice and grains), fish, and shellfish - as well as all the marinades, bases and sauces I use are made from scratch, so I can control each dish from beginning to end, and are always more flavorful than what can be bought in any store.
As a cook I am experienced in:
- Working with your likes and dislikes (and the various likes and dislikes within your family)
- G(luten) F(ree) / V(egan) / Dairy-Free / Nut-Free / Paleo
- Navigating dietary restrictions
- Inventive alternatives
- Breakfast, snacks (healthy and sweet), lunch, dinner, & dessert
Poultry Mains -
Roasted Chicken Legs / Fennel Bulb / Clementines / Grappa
Roasted Chicken Thighs / Sunchokes / Shallots / Thyme / Lemon (side option: herbed rice)
Dry-poached Chicken Breast / Green Beans / Grilled Corn / Red Quinoa / Quick-pickled Onions / Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette / Feta
Turkey Meatballs / Basil & Garlic Red Sauce / Herbed Rice / Pea Pods
Vietnamese Braised Chicken / Shiitake / Carrot / Ginger / Veggie Stock
Beef Mains -
Boiled Dinner / Brisket / Cabbage / Carrot
Shepherds Pie / Brisket, Ground Beef or Lamb / Carrot / Onion / Whipped Herbed Potatoes
Lamb Mains -
Roasted Lemon-herb Marinated Leg / Roasted Carrots / Herbed Yukons / Mint Yogurt Sauce
Lamb Meatballs / Dried Cherries & Figs / Shallots / Yogurt / Herbs
Braised Egg / Ground Spiced Lamb / Cherry Tomatoes / Preserved Lemon / Zhoug / Tahini & Yogurt
Pork Mains -
Carolina BBQ / Bourbon Sauce / Chipotle Aioli / Asian Slaw / Corn Bread Muffins
Fish and Seafood Mains -
Harissa-Marinated Char / Golden Beet and Orange Salsa / Herbed Quinoa
Paella / Shrimp / Octopus / Scallions / Cherry Tomato / Rice in Fish Stock
Fish Tacos / Shredded Cabbage / Chipotle Aioli / Cilantro / Guacamole
New England Fish Chowder
Soups -
Roasted Butternut Squash / Home-made Vegetable Stock / Kale / Pork Belly or Hot Sausage
Black Bean Soup / Gulf Shrimp / Corn / Cherry Tomatoes
Creamy Green Gazpacho / Tomato / Avocado / Cucumber / Jalapeno / Basil / Spinach / Celery / Tomatillo
Roasted Red Pepper Soup / Quinoa Salsa with Avocado and Red Onion
Heirloom Tomato / Red and Yellow Bell Pepper / Summer Squash / Fresh Carrot Juice
Sweet Potato / Cilantro / Baby Spinach / Veggie Stock / Vidalias / Cayenne
Fava Bean / Fresh Pea / Tarragon / Vidalia / Veggie Stock
Psychodelic Soup / Carrot-Ginger-Miso / Sweet Pea-Mint
Savory Cantaloupe Soup / Roasted Yellow Bell Peppers / Vidalia
Salads and Veggie Mains -
Peasant Bowl / Home-made Beans / Rice / Fresh or Stewed Tomatoes / Lettuce / Feta / Creamy Avocado Dressing
Moroccan Spiced Lentils / Prunes / Mint / Citrus-marinated Carrot Ribbons
Summer Slaw / Jicama / Granny Smiths / Watermelon Radish / Carrot / Cabbage / Tahini-Maple-Tamari Dressing
Grilled Summer Salad / Green Beans / Corn / Zuchinni / Red Quinoa / Quick-pickled Onion / Feta / Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette
Tuscan Tuna / Fennel Bulb / Carrot / Tarragon / Parsley / Lemon / S&P
Classic Chicken / Thighs / Shallots / Celery / Parsley / Lemon / Dijon / Mayo / Hot Sauce
Snacks -
Granola 1 - Oats / Sunflower Seeds / Pumpkin Seeds / Walnuts / Almonds / Shredded Coconut / Sunflower Oil / Maple / Orange Zest / Dried Apricots / Currants
Granola 2 - Oats / Cocoa / Buckwheat / Chia / Shredded Coconut / Walnuts / Coconut Oil / Maple / Dried Cherries
Chocolate Chip Cookies / Oats / Walnuts / Orange Zest
Desserts -
Caramelized Figs / Pomegranite Molasses / Thyme / Orange Zest / Mascarpone
Clementine Almond Cake / Clementine Syrup / Chocolate Icing (can be made GF)
Brownies / Cocao / Dates / Walnuts / Almonds - GF, V