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Chef Mel can design any kind of menu you require from Family Friendly Meals | Healthier Meals | Low Carb Meals | Vegetarian Meals | Party Food | American Favorites | International Favorites

Sample Menus

Chef Mel offers something for everyone! Regardless of what you choose, remember that with alegría your menu options are unlimited.

Chef Mel can design any kind of menu you require, from a standard mix of American regional favorites, to a menu spiked with global flavors and textures. You can choose from delicious, economy-minded dishes or splurge on luxury ingredients and preparations. The choice is yours and Chef Mel is ready to help you figure out exactly what mix of cuisines and dishes is right for you.

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Stressed out by the challenge of putting healthy, Family-Friendly Meals on the table night after night? Let alegría take on that burden and spend the time you save enjoying quality time with your family.

Want to eat Healthier Meals but at a loss about where to begin since you don't know how to prepare the meals you would like to eat? Let Chef Mel design and prepare your health-conscious meals for you.

Trying to drop a few pounds? Try some well-balanced Low-Carb Meals in your menu mix. Nix the refined carbs in your alegría menu and replace them with lean proteins and the complex carbs of whole grains and fresh veggies.

Vegetarian Meals appeal? Chef Mel excels at gourmet quality vegetarian cuisine, prepared with the freshest ingredients and beautifully balanced flavors.

Want entirely Organic Menus? Chef Mel offers that option as well.

How about a menu of mouth-watering Party Food for your next gathering of friends and family? Let Chef Mel create a feast you can serve with pride.

Don't forget to check out all the American Regional Favorites and exotic International Flavors you can savor with alegría.

Family Friendly Meals

Family Menu I

Whole Roasted Chicken with Green Beans Amandine

Sweet Pepper Turkey Chili with Mexican Cornbread

Bar-B-Que Glazed Meatloaf with Smashed Potatoes

Spaghetti Pie with Garlic Toasts

Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potato Crust

Family Menu II

Pecan Crusted Tilapia with Vegetable Rice Pilaf

Italian Chicken Cutlets with Penne Marinara

Beef Pot Roast with Carrots and Potatoes

Curried Turkey Burgers on Whole Grain English Muffins

Baked Sweet and Sour Pork with Vegetables

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Healthier Meals

Delicious Health-Conscious Menus Featuring Lean Proteins, Complex Carbs and Healthy Fats

Health-Conscious Menu I

Grilled Ginger Shrimp Skewers and Curried Whole Grain Couscous Salad

Pulled Pork Bar-B-Que with Crunchy Cabbage Slaw

Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry with Curried Brown Rice

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

Thai Beef Salad on Baby Greens

Health-Conscious Menu II

Whole Wheat Penne Pasta w/ Green Beans and Feta Cheese

Shrimp Coconut Curry w/ Brown Basmati Rice

Baked Whole Grain Ziti w/ Turkey Sausage

Oven Fried Chicken w/ Buttermilk Smashed Potatoes and Asparagus Parmesan

Apricot Stuffed Pork Loin w/ Gingered Sweet Potatoes

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Low Carb Meals

Low-Carb Menu I

Teriyaki Glazed Salmon w/ Crunchy Asian Salad

Greek Beef and Vegetable Kabobs w/ Whole Grain Mediterranean Couscous

Pork Tenderloin with Sage and Sauteed Apples

Whole Grain Spinach Lasagne

Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry with Brown Basmati Rice

Low Carb Menu II

Tequilla Chicken and Sauteed Green Beans, Sweet Onions & Grape Tomatoes

Tilapia w/ Lemon Caper Sauce and Seared Spinach

Zucchini Noodles with Meatballs Marinara

Eggplant Manicotti

Roasted Rosemary Pork Loin with Grilled Sweet Potatoes

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Vegetarian Meals

Global Vegetarian I

Brown Rice Hoppin John w/ Southern Greens

Chickpea/Sweet Potato Koftas w/ Yogurt Sauce

Quinoa Tabbouli w/ Crunchy Israeli Salad

Curried Cauliflower, Chickpeas & Spinach w/ Basmati Rice Pilaf

Penne w/ Hearty Eggplant Sauce

Global Vegetarian II

Vegetable Pad Thai w/ Tofu Chunks

Wild Mushroom Ragout w/ Creamy Polenta

Vegetable Paella w/ Artichokes & Mushrooms

Oven Roasted Vegetables w/ Mediterranean Quinoa Pilaf

Mushroom Risotto and Green Beans w/ Feta & Walnuts

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Party Food

Savory Party Collection I

Gingered Lamb in Phyllo Pastry w/ Pineapple Chutney

Spinach & Feta Frittata Squares

You Peel 'Em Spicy Shrimp

Pinwheel Rolls: Ham &Cheese; Garlic Rosemary

Mini Open-Faced Sandwiches: Roast Beef & Boursin; Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil

Mini Crab Cakes w/ Sweet Chili and Curry Sauces

Sweet Party Collection I

Macadamia Upside Down Cake

Coconut Flan de Leche

Carrot Cake Squares w/ Brandied Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate Pots de Creme w/ Creme Chantilly

Customized Cookie/Shortbread/Biscotti Platter

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American Regional Favorites

American Regional Favorites I

Old Fashioned Chicken & Dumplings Stew

Crab Cakes w/ Curried Apple Coleslaw

Beef Brisket w/ Carrots and New Potatoes

Pulled Pork Bar-B-Que on Onion Rolls w/ Creamy Cole Slaw

Shrimp Jambalaya

American Regional Favorites II

Pecan Crusted Catfish w/ Corn Fritters

Mac & Cheese Casserole with Ham

Corn Chowder w/ Cheddar Chive Biscuits

Boston Baked Beans, Brown Bread and Roasted Beet and Apple Salad

Chicken Pot Pie

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International Flavors

alegría: Your Source for Authentic Asian, Caribbean, Indian, and Mexican Meals

International Collection I

Asian Glazed Salmon w/ Jasmine Rice and Crunchy Salad

Meatballs Mexicano w/ Chipotle Mushroom and White Rice Pilaf

Beef Satay Skewers w/ Jasmine Rice Pilaf

Chicken & Vegetable Lettuce Wraps with Tangy Dipping Sauce

Thai Noodles with Spicy Peanut Sauce and Snow Peas

International Collection II

Keralan Seafood Soup

Caribbean Style Whole Roast Chicken and Puerto Rican Rice w/ Peas

Jalapeno Flank Steak and New Potatoes w/ Tomatillo Sauce

Cauliflower Curry with Cashew & Lemon Rice

Baked Fish Filets with Salsa Verde

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"Give yourself a world of flavor and the gift of time." Chef Mel Ramos