The Grateful Chef

The Thanksgiving menu is live on the website! Pickup next week is only on Wednesday from 10-6, and we will be closed the rest of the week!

www.thegratefulchefdsm.com To order!

In addition to the items on the menu we will have fun things in the grab and go case available including:
*vegan spinach and artichoke dip
*pumpkin goat cheese dip with caramelized onions (can be served hot or cold)
*roasted garlic and mascarpone mashed potatoes
*fresh cranberry & orange sauce
*cranberry bbq mini meatballs

Lori will also have cookie boxes for sale! Hope to see you this week!

Brussels Sprouts Gratin
9 Inch round pan/$28 (approx. 4-6 servings)
Super excited to make this dish for you! Brussels sprouts, shallots and garlic first get roasted in the oven and then tossed with reduced thyme scented cream with gruyere cheese and topped with crispy bread crumbs. Ready to be baked until bubbly and golden brown.
*Vegetarian

*Dish is gluten-free except for the breadcrumbs. We can substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs for you. If you want this option, please select the *gluten-free* option in the drop-down box!



Candied Pecan Sweet Potato Casserole
9 Inch round pan for $28 (approx. 4-6 servings)
Pulling out all the stops for this sinful creamy sweet potato casserole with a crunchy candied pecan topping and toasted marshmallows! Sweet potatoes that are whipped with brown sugar, eggs, vanilla and butter and topped with candied pecans and then mini marshmallows to be baked in the oven.
*Vegetarian and Gluten-Free



Glazed Lentil, Apple and Walnut Loaf with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
2-3 Servings/$28
This is a perfect vegan holiday meal! The loaf is made from cooked lentils, raisins, diced apples, celery, onions, oat flour and ground flax, and topped with a Balsamic Apple glaze. It is served alongside creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes!
*Vegan and Gluten-Free
*Meal contains walnuts, pecans and almonds




Caramel Apple French Toast Casserole
4-6 Servings/$30
Sourdough bread that we dice and cover in a rich egg and cinnamon custard with apples and brown sugar. Drizzled with caramel and topped with a cinnamon streusel and ready for the oven! Enjoy a tasty and easy breakfast that everyone is sure to love!
*Nut Free





Caramel Apple French Toast Casserole GLUTEN-FREE
4-6 Servings/$35
Gluten-Free bread that we dice and cover in a rich egg and cinnamon custard with apples and brown sugar. Drizzled with caramel and topped with a cinnamon streusel and ready for the oven! Enjoy a tasty and easy breakfast that everyone is sure to love!
*Nut Free

Tomorrow’s new menu is great! Here’s what you can order when the menu goes live:

Kalua Pork with Aloha Rice and Unagi Mayo Sauce

2-3 Servings/$28

We are making this again after we got so many compliments the first time we offered it earlier this year! Inspired by a traditional meal served in Hawaii! Pork roast that is slow cooked with fresh pineapple, sweet onions, jalapeno and chicken broth until it is tender and falls apart. The pork is served over top the Aloha rice which consists of rice cooked with pineapple, rice wine vinegar, onions and broth. On the side you will get a flavorful sauce made from mayo mixed with cooked mirin and sake, sugar and gluten-free soy. You will reheat the meal and spoon the sauce over right before eating. Garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

*Gluten-free and Nut free

*Dairy Free



Mushroom Stroganoff
2-3 Servings/$28
A creamy dairy free and meat free version of a classic comfort food meal! Fusilli pasta topped with a savory stroganoff sauce made from slowly simmered mushrooms with fresh thyme, cashews, white wine and tomato paste. This is a grateful chef favorite!
*Vegan
*Gluten-Free available by selecting that option in the drop-down box!
*Contains Cashews

Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna
3-4 Servings/$30
Bringing this back by customer request! This lasagna is made with diced ham, chicken, Swiss and mozzarella cheeses with fresh egg lasagna noodles layered in the pan with a homemade bechamel cream sauce. Sinful and delicious!
*Available gluten-free by selecting that option on the website!
*Nut Free

Perogie & Kielbasa with Braised Cabbage & Mustard Vinaigrette
2-3 Servings/$28
This is a fun new offering we are excited to make. Cheese perogies cooked on a sheet pan in the oven along with sliced smoky kielbasa sausage and chopped green cabbage. The meal is drizzled with a super flavorful stone grain mustard vinaigrette. Reheat and add a dollop of sour cream and you’ll be in perogie heaven!
*Nut Free

Thai Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers with Peanut Sauce
2 Cooked Burger Patties + Sauce/$13
One of my favorite vegan burgers! Made from
shredded sweet potato, chickpeas, crushed peanuts and gluten-free
oats. Seasoned with ginger, garlic, basil and cilantro. These get formed into
patties and baked in the oven. Served with a side container of homemade peanut
sauce. These burgers are great to keep in the freezer and reheat as desired and
served with peanut sauce! This offering does not have buns or other sides
included.
*Vegan and Gluten-Free
*Contains Peanuts

Single Serving Keto Swedish Meatballs with Cauliflower Mash
Single Serving Size Container/$15
This is a low carb/keto friendly dish that is super satisfying for everyone but a real treat if you are trying to eat low carb! Tender beef meatballs in a super flavorful beef broth and cream sauce scented with allspice and nutmeg as well as caramelized onions. The meatballs are served alongside cauliflower mash that we smashed with butter, sour cream and sea salt.
*Low Carb/Keto
*Gluten-Free
*Meatballs contain Almond Flour


Marry Me Chicken Soup Tuscan Style
1 Qt/$13
Don’t worry…we are offering a high number of soups this week after selling out so quickly the last few weeks! This week’s soup features chicken, potato gnocchi, spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy chicken broth/pesto/parmesan broth. Grab some crusty baguette and enjoy!
*Contains pine nuts, wheat and dairy