Lunchbox Dinners

10/15/2026

Here is the menu for this Tuesday, October 20. If you are interested in ordering and you are not on my mailing list, please email me at [email protected] and I will give you the details!
Roy Choi started the Korean taco craze with his Kogi food trucks and I have always wanted to make them for you on a Tuesday! Korean tacos are typically made in the style of Mexican street tacos but use a Korean-style meat and "slaw."

Korean Tacos- pork bulgogi with sweet soy sauce, ginger, garlic, Korean pear & sesame. The "not quite kimchi" slaw will have fresh Nappa cabbage, green onion, shredded iceberg lettuce with "kogi vinaigrette." Spicy gochujang drizzle will be on the side, of course!

Korean Cheese Corn-
Classic Korean street food of creamy doenjang corn, topped with broiled mozzarella cheese, chopped tteok & scallions

Steamed Rice-
Steamed Calrose rice to accompany the cheese corn!

10/15/2026

Here's our "Old Hollywood" inspired menu for the evening- tickets are on sale now!

SHRIMP COCKTAIL

LA SCALA CHOPPED SALAD

MONTE CRISTO SANDWICH “SLIDER”

MINI FRENCH ONION SOUP GRATINEE

CHICKEN A LA KING “VOL AU VENT”

ROASTED MEATS “CARVING STATION”

DUCHESSE POTATO BOATS

CHILLED ASPARAGUS

✨ 2026 Starlight Gala Tickets Are On Sale! ✨

You won't want to miss this special evening of dinner, auctions, and fun, all for a wonderful cause! 🌟

Every dollar raised goes toward supporting our local schools and students! ❤️

🎟️ Get your tickets today and join us for a night to remember!

📍629 Alder St
Mt.Shasta CA 96067

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https://www.mtshastaeducationfoundation.org/2025-starlight-gala

10/08/2026

Here is the menu for this Tuesday, 10/13. If you our interested in ordering, and you're not on our mailing list, please email me at [email protected] and I will send you the details...

I've been waiting for cold weather to make this fall-inspired "Bacon Butternut Macaroni and Cheese" but it's nowhere in sight and I can't hold back. I love this dish, with it's buttery crumb crust, crumbled bacon, and creamy sauce! The puree of roasted butternut squash gives it a velvety texture, good flavor, and of course, all the good stuff that comes from winter squash! This meal will feel like fall, even if the weather doesn't :)

Bacon Butternut Mac and Cheese- vegetarian, vegan, GF and cauliflower version available upon request

Roasted Organic Broccoli with olive oil & lemon

Maple Vanilla Baked Pears with crumbly spiced oat topping

10/06/2026

You can't beat Dave's tomatoes! We are so lucky to have produce from his gardens ♥️

10/02/2026

Join us for a fun evening with yummy food & drinks, for a great cause!

✨ Mount Shasta Education Foundation✨️

🌟Starlight Gala 2026 Tickets Are On Sale! 🌟

Join us for a wonderful evening while supporting the students in our community!

The 2026 Starlight Gala Dinner & Auction brings our community together for a night of dinner, fun, and some incredible auction items—all while raising funds to support our local schools. ❤️

Proceeds from the Gala help support Mount Shasta Elementary, Sisson, and Mount Shasta High School, providing funding for classroom needs, programs, activities, and opportunities for our students.

🎟️ Get your tickets and come be part of a great night for our schools!

Your support truly makes a difference, and we hope to see you there!

📍GALA DINNER
629 Alder St
Mt.Shasta Ca 96067

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https://www.mtshastaeducationfoundation.org/2025-starlight-gala

10/01/2026

I love Peruvian food and this menu has become a favorite! I'm excited to make it for this week's dinner, Tuesday, October 6.
If you are not on my mailing list but would like to order, please email me at [email protected]

Peruvian Chicken with Aji Verde Sauce-
Free range chicken leg and thigh marinated with citrus and garlic, roasted and served with creamy, spicy aji verde sauce on the side. The sauce is flavored with aji amarillo peppers, cilantro & lime.

Roasted Potatoes & Yams-
Organic red potatoes and Garnet sweet potatoes, roasted with olive oil & salt.

Criolla Salad-
Salsa Criolla is a much loved Peruvian side. We are making a salad of organic tomato & pickled red onion in the style of Salsa Criolla. We'll be getting some local tomatoes again this week!

09/24/2026

Here is the menu for this Tuesday, 9/29. If you would like to order and you are not on my mailing list, please email me at [email protected] and I will give you all the details.
Tantan Ramen-
Japanese ramen noodles simmered in a rich, creamy broth of chicken stock with white sesame paste, ginger and doubanjiang, which is a bean paste similar to miso but slightly sweet and spicy. It has a little sake as well, and the creaminess comes from almond and soy milk.
The ramen will be topped with minced organic chicken (seasoned with fresh ginger and fermented Chinese soybeans), steamed organic baby bokchoy, scallions and marinated silken tofu with aji mirin. Adding an Autumn vibe with slices of roasted Kuri squash. To top it off, I'm making handmade chili crisp! The oil is infused with star anise, Sichuan peppercorns and ginger, plus crunchy peanuts, chilies, shallots & garlic.

Ube Mochi "Brownies"-
If you haven't tried Hawaiian butter mochi, you are in for a treat! It's made with Mochiko sweet rice flour which gives it a chewy "mochi" texture. In this version, we flavor it with handmade ube jam, giving it a beautiful purple color and the rich, vanilla-brown sugar notes characteristic of ube yams.

For vegans/vegetarians I will make seasoned minced shiitake/tree ear mushrooms instead of chicken.

09/17/2026

Here's the menu for this Tuesday, 9/22... yes, it's pretty much built around me wanting to make this recipe from NYT cooking!!!

Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini- organic zucchini boats filled with Italian sausage, roasted peppers, aromatics & herbs.

Creamy Beans & Greens- tender white beans simmered with onions, garlic & cherry tomatoes, topped with lemony arugula salad and toasted breadcrumbs.

Rosemary Foccaccia- handmade with organic flour, olive oil, sea salt

This weeknight wonder is for those who delight in turning a modest can of beans into a spectacular dinner. Inspired by the flavors of red pesto, this recipe calls for simmering cannellini beans with staple ingredients like onion, garlic, crushed red pepper, tomato paste and heavy cream, as well as s...

09/10/2026

Here is the menu for this Tuesday, 9/15. If you would like to order and you are not on my mailing list, please email me at [email protected] and I will give you all the details!

Caribbean Jerk Chicken Bowl- Jerk-marinated chicken breast and thigh with allspice, green onion, brown sugar and chilies. The recipe I'm using has a bit of Guinness, ginger and lime juice as well. The base of the bowl will be Jamaican "rice and peas" which is basically a fragrant coconut rice simmered with red beans. Toppings will include roasted purple sweet potatoes, pineapple salsa, and sauteed collard greens.

Jamaican Banana Rum Cake with Salted Caramel Glaze

09/03/2026

Here is the menu for this Tuesday, September 8. If you would like to order and you are not on my mailing list, please email me at [email protected]

Japanese Chicken Teriyaki Meatballs- made with organic chicken and flavored with ginger, scallion & veggies, glazed with handmade Teriyaki sauce, garnished with fresh pineapple

Japanese Macaroni Salad-
Similar to classic American macaroni salad but texturally different, made with carrots, cucumber, rice vinegar, imitation crab and kewpie mayo.

Yamitsuki "Addictive Cabbage"-
We tried this salad at the Garden Tap and WOW! It was so delicious! Dressed with toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, sesame seeds and a little nori, my version will use a few different types of organic cabbage (green cabbage/savoy/nappa).