California, Spa & Vegetarian Menus

(More to come!)

It's difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato

~ Lewis Grizzard

• Spinach with Sesame and Soy
• Carrot, Baby Potato, and Pea Ragout with Tarragon
• Broiled Asparagus and Artichokes with Lemon Brown Butter
• Stir-Fried Asparagus and Shitake with Ginger and Sesame
• Farro with Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes, Grilled Vegetables, Mozzarella & Aged Parmesan-Reggiano
• Jerusalem Salad - Tomatoes, Persian Cucumbers & Parsley in a Tahini Sauce

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In addition to the following "spa" fare, for those wishing to lose a few pounds or are just desirous of more balanced and healthy fare, we will prepare recipes from The South Beach Diet, Cooking Light, as well as dishes from Canyon Ranch Spa.

Spa and Vegetarian Cuisine - Main Courses

Fish

Baked Halibut Provencale - SPA

Salmon (or any fish) and Baby Vegetables Cooked in Foil - SPA

Spicy Grilled Tuna Steaks - SPA

Shrimp with Chiles, Snow Pea Pods, Ginger, Garlic & Scallions - SPA

Shrimp with Vanilla - SPA

Lemon and Garlic Shrimp Roman Style with a Garlic-Parsley-Black Pepper Butter/Extra-Virgin Olive OIL - can be grilled on skewers-SPA

Scampi w/French green beans and Caramelized Pears - SPA

Chili and Lime Marinated Snapper (grouper or Tilapia as well) with Roasted Corn Salsa - SPA

Grilled Sesame Swordfish with Pesto

Citrus Broiled Salmon - SPA

Grilled Halibut with Fresh Mango Salsa - SPA

Rainbow Trout with Tarragon - SPA

Cod Broiled with Miso

Parmesan Crusted Mahi Mahi

Salmon Cakes with Remoulade Sauce

Scallops with Peach-Mango Salsa - SPA

Poultry

Asian Barbeque Chicken - SPA

Chicken Marbella - Delicious Mediterranean dish w/prunes, olives, capers and garlic- SPA

Chicken Picatta - SPA

Chicken Marsala - SPA

Herb Roasted Chicken or Individual Cornish Hens Roasted with Rosemary-Roasted Potatoes, Baked Shallots and fresh herbs

Buttermilk Roast Chicken

Lemon and Lime Roasted Chicken w/Garlic - SPA

Honey Balsamic Chicken w/ Tomatoes, Mushrooms and Peppers - SPA

Chicken Stir-Fry - SPA

Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Lime - SPA

Chicken Breasts Stuffed w/Artichokes, Lemon and Goat Cheese

Turkey Meatloaf

Turkey and Three-Bean Chili

Meat/Pork

Italian Meat Loaf with Fresh Basil and Provolone

Florentine Style T-bone (or Rib-Eye or NY Strip)- SPA

Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon w/Horseradish Cream

Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Mustard Sauce

Shaking Beef - Delicious Thai Dish

Teriyaki Pork Chops - SPA

Vegetarian

Cold Oriental Noodles w/ Peanut Sauce

Spinach Lasagna w/Goat's Cheese

Roast Vegetable Lasagna

Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni

Ravioli w/Mushrooms and Sugar Snap Peas

Tomato-Vodka Pasta w/Shitake Mushrooms and Eggplant

Macaroni and Cheese

Pasta w/Fresh Tomato Sauce

Baked Ziti w/Eggplant, Tomato, and Three Cheeses

Vegetable Napoleon w/Ricotta Cheese

Vegetarian Chili 

Eggplant Parmesan

Wild Mushroom and Leek Tart/Quiche

Butternut, Feta, & Spinach Pie

Fresh Tomato and Zucchini Tart/Quiche w/Mozzarella and Basil

Wild Rice and Vegetable Stuffed Yellow Bell Peppers

Assorted Quiches - Leek/Gruyere, Gruyere/Spinach, Tomato/Zucchini, Mushroom/Swiss, et al.

Spanakopita

Vegetable Galette

Porcini Risotto With Peas

Couscous with Dried Apricots and Preserved Lemon

Tomato and Eggplant Pie

Smoky Eggplant Soup 

Mushroom and Herb Polenta

Tuscan Eggplant with Black Garlic 

Israeli Cous-Cous with Turmeric, OJ, Lemon, Scallion, Pecans, Dried Cranberries & Goat Cheese

Wild Rice and Orzo with Pinenuts, Parmesan, Grilled Vegetables, Wild Mushrooms, Spinach, Feta, Olives and Dried Cranberries

Pissaladière - Provencal Onion, Niçoise Olive and Anchovy Tart

Hearty Vegetarian Soups - meals in themselves

Potato Leek Soup

Potato-Cheese Soup

Wild Mushroom Soup - SPA

Baked Butternut Squash Soup with Crème Fraiche - SPA (without the Creme Fraiche)

Cream/Puree (no cream) of Broccoli Soup

Cream/Puree (no cream) of Asparagus Soup

Tuscan Tomato Basil Soup - SPA

Roasted Corn Soup

Spa and Vegetarian Cuisine - Side Dishes

Fresh Green Salad - optional ingredients: candied walnuts; pine nuts; avocado; home made croutons; cheese (parmesan/goat cheese); bacon; sautéed mushrooms; grilled peppers; caramelized apples or pears; or just fresh garden vegetables - the list goes on - tell me your favorite salad ingredients! Comes with Steph's Balsamic Vinaigrette, Honey Hazelnut Vinaigrette or dressing of your choice - first nights dinner only

Green Beans with Dilled Lemon Butter

Crunchy Szechuan Green Beans

Baby Green Peas with Pearl Onions

Steamed French Green Beans w/Pine-Nut Brown Butter

Spinach w/Sesame Dressing

Steamed Asparagus with Orange Butter

Zucchini Pancakes with Chunky Applesauce and Chive Sour Cream

Grilled Asparagus with Pistachios

Spinach Roman Style w/Raisins and Pine Nuts

Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry

Baked Artichokes Parmesan

Tuscan Baked Eggplant

Grilled Parmesan Asparagus

Feta, Cucumber and Radish Salad

Glazed Tri Colore Bell Peppers and Sugar Snap Peas

Steamed Sugar Snap Peas

Sautéed Mixed Peppers and Onions

Braised Winter Squash and Potatoes w/ Mustard and Shallots

Grilled Asparagus w/Sesame Seeds or Pine Nuts

Puree of Butternut Squash

Sesame and Garlic Green Beans and Cherry Tomato Salad

Garlic Spinach with Pine Nuts

Sauteed Broccoli Rabe with Kalamata Olives

Steamed Broccoli with Garlic Butter

Cous-Cous Salad w/Dried Cranberries/Scallion and Goat's Cheese

A little less SPA! - Side Dishes

Orzo Pasta and Goat Cheese w/Tomato, Pine Nuts and Wild Mushrooms

Wild Rice and Orzo w/Pine Nuts, Parmesan, Wild Mushrooms and Dried Cranberries

Foil-Baked Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Potato Galette

Potatoes Sarladaise (crispy layers of potatoes, butter, nutmeg, crispy scallions and wild mushrooms)

Wild Rice and Orzo

Parmesan Polenta

Scallion Pancakes w/Plum and Hoisin Sauce

Potato Pancakes - w/Applesauce and Chive Sour Cream

Corn Cakes w/ Peach-Mango Salsa

Zucchini Bread

Banana Bread

Date-Nut Bread

Rice Pilaf

Sweet Potato and Carrot Puree

Mashed Sweet Potatoes or Yams

Mashed Idaho Potatoes

Grandma's Noodle Kugel

Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

Polenta w/Mascarpone and Pesto

Baby Carrots in Sweet Cream

Glazed Carrots

Garlic and Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes

Roasted Ginger-Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Sweet Potato Pancakes - w/Applesauce and Chive Sour Cream

CANYON RANCH MENU/COOKING LIGHT/SOUTH BEACH MENU SELECTIONS

ENTREES 

FISH

Tilapia, Mahi Mahi (or any fish) Cooked in Foil w/Baby Vegetables and Basil Oil

Spicy Grilled Tuna Steaks

Cod Broiled with Miso Sauce

Teriyaki Salmon

Grilled Rosemary Salmon

Five-Spice Salmon

Lump Crabmeat Fritters

Creole Salmon Cakes

Citrus Broiled Mahi Mahi

Grilled Sesame Swordfish with Pesto

Halibut Provencal

Grilled Scampi with Wild Mushrooms, Snow Pea Pods, Garlic and Scallion

Lemon and Garlic Shrimp Roman Style with a Garlic-Parsley-Black Pepper Oil- grilled on skewers

Shrimp with Chiles, Snow Pea Pods, Ginger, Garlic & Scallions

Vanilla Shrimp

POULTRY

Grilled Basil Chicken with French Green Beans and Shitake Mushrooms

Baked Chicken with Eggplant, Mushrooms and Peppers

Grilled Tarragon Chicken

Honey Balsamic Chicken

Baked Pesto Chicken

Turkey Chili

Oven "Fried" Chicken Fingers with Honey-Mustard Dipping Sauce

Chicken Marbella - Delicious Mediterranean dish w/prunes, olives, capers and garlic

Spanish Spiced Rubbed Chicken with Mustard-Green Onion Sauce

Spice-Rubbed Chicken Tenderloins with Cilantro Dipping Sauce

Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry

Lemon and Lime Roasted Pepper Chicken with Garlic

Sausage and Chicken Gumbo    

MEAT

Florentine-Style NY Strip Steak - (T-bone or Filet Mignon as well)

Shaking Beef - Thai Beef Dish

Beef Satay with Peanut Sauce

Honey-Hoisin Pork Tenderloin 

Diner Meat Loaf "Muffins"

Thai Grilled Steak with French Green Beans

Pork Tenderloin with Sautéed Wild Mushrooms, Raspberries, Blueberries and Port

VEGETARIAN

Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry 

Vegetarian 3-Bean Chili

Eggplant Parmesan

Tofu Cacciatore

Garlic and Lemon Grilled Vegetables 

SIDE DISHES

Grilled Asparagus with Toasted Pine Nuts

Grilled Parmesan Asparagus

Baked Artichokes Parmesan

Tuscan Baked Eggplant

Mixed Greens with Garden Vegetables and Steph’s Balsamic Vinaigrette

French Green Beans w/ Toasted Pine Nuts

Sesame and Garlic Green Beans and Cherry Tomato Salad

Green Bean and Red Onion Salad

French Green Beans with Mixed Wild Mushrooms

Artichoke and Kalamata Olive Salad

Feta, Cucumber and Radish Salad

Baked Portobello Caps with Melted Goat Cheese

Balsamic Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil Salad

Edamame with Scallions and Sesame

Glazed Tri Colore Bell Peppers and Sugar Snap Peas

Sautéed Peppers & Onions

Bok Choy with Shitakes

Broiled Tomato w/Pesto and Mozzarella

South Beach "Mashed Potatoes" – made with Cauliflower

Garlic Spinach with Pine Nuts

Broiled Portobello Mushroom Caps w/Pesto and Pine Nuts

Summer Cole Slaw

Steamed Broccoli with Garlic Butter

Broccoli Rabe with Kalamata Olives