Weekly Menu & Chef’s Suggestions
January 18-19

1. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.
2. Top with shredded cheese.
3. Add some crunch with tortilla chips.

1. Use as sauce/base for: Pastas, Gourmet Raviolis, Meatballs, Gourmet Sausages. Add sautéed mushrooms, sprinkle with your favorite Truffle products.
2. Turn into a BEEF STROGANOFF (or Chicken) by: searing small pieces of sirloin or filet mignon, onions, garlic. Use mushroom soup as sauce to cook meat mixture. When done, add Dijon mustard and crème fraiche or sour cream, top with chopped fresh parsley. Serve over rice or buttered egg noodles. Don't forget salt & pepper!
3. Sauté your favorite combination of mushrooms and add to your mushroom soup or mushroom sauce.

1. Enjoy COLD as a savory mid-morning energy shake or with a dollop of Greek Yoghurt and diced cucumbers.
2. Enjoy HOT with a side of avocado toast, or add your fresh leftovers of any meats, legumes, greens and heat through. Optional to top with a sprinkle of Parmesan.

Cook some basmati or brown rice. I love adding butter instead of oil, as it perfuse the rice beautifully.

On the side -

1. for vegan toppings, I love having little bowls of any or all of the following: chopped cilantro, toasted coconut, toasted almonds, hot chili peppers,
2. for protein rich option, also add grilled prawns, rotisserie chicken plus the vegan toppings
3. make Raita by mixing one cup of plain or Greek yoghurt with 1/2 cup of chopped Persian or English cucumbers. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. serve with warm Indian Naan (many brands available at all stores now)

1. Simply heat your soup in a saucepan and divide the whole chestnuts between your servings.
   a) Top with Chopped fresh parsley
   b) Add your favorite Truffle or truffle product, such as truffle salt, truffle oil...
2. For a more decadent soup entrée for two: Add your favorite crab meat, seared sea scallops, garlic sautéed prawns.
3. If desired, add cream.

1. Add cooked chicken or grilled prawns, a handful of chopped fresh, baby, spinach, or cilantro.
2. Serve over some beautiful, buttery basmati or brown rice.
3. Top with some toasted peanuts.

1. Heat soup, pour in serving bowls, top with chopped fresh parsley or chives (my favorite💜).
2. For extra decadence, add a drizzle of crème fraiche, sour cream or regular cream, then top w chopped fresh herbs, chopped smoked ham, sweet English peas and sliced carrots make this a complete and hearty meal.

1. Enjoy over your favorite Pastas, Gourmet Raviolis, Chicken or Potato Salads.
2. Dilute with some EVOO and use as marinade on chicken, prawns or veggies before barbecuing/grilling.
3. Use as sauce for homemade Pizza and top with your favorite toppings.
4. Grill veggies and while hot, toss with the pesto and serve.

Cranberry sauce is not just for Thanksgiving anymore.

1. Enjoy it all through winter as a beautiful appetizer with lovely gourmet cheeses on crostini.
2. Delicious with a nice roast leg of lamb.
3. Make your chicken or turkey sandwich extra special.