CAKES AND PIES
CAKES
- Coconut Cake.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$34White cake layers topped with fluffy white frosting and fresh coconut.
- Red Velvet Cake.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$26Chocolately red layers with a fluffy cream cheese and pecan frosting.
- Chocolate Frosted Cake.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$26White cake layers with Ghirardelli chocolate cream cheese frosting.
- Old Fashioned Chocolate Fudge Cake.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$28White cake layers surrounded by cooked chocolate fudge icing. Just like G'ma used to make!
- Caramel Layer Cake.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$26Caramel layers topped with cooked caramel icing.
- Old Fashioned Lemon Cheese Cake.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$28Not a "cheesecake". White cake layers topped with a creamy cooked lemon icing.
- Peach Pound Cake.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$25Sour cream and peaches inside and sprinkled with confectioners' sugar.
- Sour Cream Pound Cake.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$25Traditional Southern sour cream pound cake.
- Date Nut Loaf.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$30Dates and lots of nuts; drizzled with orange juice as soon as it's cooked.
- Carrot Cake.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$35Three layers of carrots, nuts and spices topped with a creamy frosting.
- German Chocolate Cake.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$35Three sweet German chocolate layers with a coconut and pecan icing.
CUPCAKES
Priced by the dozen.
- Red Velvet Cupcakes.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$14
- Carrot Cake Cupcakes.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$16
- White Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$14
PIES
- Old Fashioned Pecan Pie.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$16
- Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$18
- Sweet Potato Pie.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15
- Pumpkin Pie.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15
- Mini Pies.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$24One dozen. Choose from Pecan Pies (Tassies), Chocolate Bourbon Pecan or Sweet Potato.
- Chocolate Pie.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$18Old fashioned chocolate pie in a pastry crust.
FROM THE FREEZER
VEGETARIAN
- Vegetable Lasagna-4 servings.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$24Chopped vegetables layered with lasagna noodles, a cream sauce and cheeses.
- Mel's Mac and Cheese.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$161.5 pounds. Seven cheeses....nothing else to say.
MEAT
- Traditional Lasagna-4 servings.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$24Lean ground beef mixture layered with lasagna noodles, marinara sauce and cheeses.
- Chicken Pot Pie-4 servings.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$24Creamy combination of vegetables and chunks of chicken covered with a butter pastry crust.
- Chicken Divan-4 servings.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$24Broccoli spears and chicken breasts topped with a creamy sauce and bread crumb topping.
- Chicken Tetrazzini-4 servings.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$24Diced chicken in a creamy sauce with peppers, cheese and spaghetti.
- Green Chili Enchiladas-4 servings.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$24Ground beef, onions and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla and topped with a green chili/jalapeno sauce.
- Wild Rice Chicken - 4 servings.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$24A combination of wild rice, chopped chicken, and water chestnuts in a creamy mushroom sauce.
- Roasted Vegetable/Turkey Shepherd's Pie-4 servings.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$24Roasted root vegetables combined with turkey in a light cream sauce and covered with mashed potatoes.
HOLIDAY MEALS
MEATS
- Turkey Breast.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$46Roasted or Deep-Fried. Serves 4-6.
- Turkey 10-14 lb..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$56Roasted or Deep-Fried. Serves 10-14.
- Turkey 16-24 lb..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$96Roasted only. Serves 16-24.
- Pork Tenderloin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$42Roasted with ginger rub. Serves 4-6.
- Stuffed Pork Tenderloin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$70Pork tenderloin roast stuffed with apricots and prunes. Serves 4-6.
- Beef Tenderloin$35/pound. Roasted with rosemary and spices.
SALADS
All prices are for 6 servings unless noted differently.
- Divinity Salad.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$25Shipped cream, pineapple, pecans and marshmallows.
- Spinach Salad.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$20Spinach and mushrooms with honey dressing.
- Waldorf Salad.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$20Apples, celery, nuts and mayo.
- Broccoli Cranberry Salad.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$28Broccoli, dried cranberries, celery and sunflower seeds mixed with a vinegar mayo dressing.
- Mixed Green Salad.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$20with vinaigrette dressing.
ACCOMPANIMENTS
All prices are for 6 servings unless noted differently.
- Broccoli-Corn Casserole.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$25Broccoli and corn mixture topped with buttered crackers.
- Corn Pudding.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$25Corn, cream and eggs.
- Corn Casserole.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$25Cornbread and corn baked together.
- Deviled Eggs.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$12A dozen stuffed egg halves.
- Glazed Carrots.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$24Sliced carrots with orange glaze.
- Glazed Sweet Potatoes.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$24Chunks of sweet potatoes with orange and cranberry.
- Sweet Potato Souffle.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$27Traditional Southern shuffle, topped with brown sugar and pecans.
- Creamed Spinach.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$35Spinach in a cream sauce.
- Squash Casserole.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$27Rye bread makes this squash casserole a hit.
- Balsamic Marinated Asparagus.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$28Cooked asparagus marinated in homemade balsamic dressing then layered with sweet peppers and green onions. Serve cold.
- Cranberry Pecan Chutney.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$20A pint full of pecans, cranberry, apricots and brandy chutney.
- Cornbread Dressing.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$30Traditional Southern dressing flavored with sage.
- Giblet Gravy.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$12Traditional gravy made with turkey giblets and egg slices. About 3 cups.
- Bacon Tarragon Applejack Gravy.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15The name tells you all you need to know. About 3 cups.
- Asparagus.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$30Freshly steamed with hollandaise sauce.
- Mashed Potatoes.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$18Mashed potatoes with cream and butter.
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$18Mashed potatoes with garlic, cream and butter.
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$18Sweet potatoes mashed with cream, butter and a touch of cinnamon.
- Wild Rice with cherries and apricots.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$30A mixture of wild rice, cherries and apricots to serve either warm or at room temperature.
BREADS
- Yeast Rolls.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$8Per dozen.
- Sweet Potato Biscuits.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$8.50Per dozen.
DESSERTS
PLEASE SEE THE COOKIES AND MORE MENU
TRAYS, TINS, BOXES AND BASKETS
TRAYS
Local delivery only. An assortment of cake slices, cheese straws, cookies and confections.
- Tray-12".........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$46Approximately 50 pieces.
- Tray-16".........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$68Approximately 70 pieces.
TINS
Goodies of your choice in a protective tin. Perfect for shipping.
- Cheese Straws.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$32One pound of cheese straws in a protective tin. Plain, Jalapeño or combination.
- Old Fashioned Assortment.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$25A half dozen of each: English Thumbprint, Old Fashioned Molasses and Peanut Butter cookies.
- Balls Tin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$32One and a half dozen of each: Date Nut Balls and Jack Daniels Balls.
- Brownie Tin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$32One dozen triple chocolate brownies.
- Cookie Tin.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$28Just pick a cookie from the Cookies Menu and we'll package them in a tin. Quantity varies based on price and size of cookie selected.
- Tipsy Jar.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$32In a jar instead of a tin. When you open the quart Mason jar, you'll savor the aromatic oaky smell of over three dozen Jack Daniels Balls.
BOXES
When you want a gift box with more contents than basket decorations.
- "A Bit of the South"-Small.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$18Sampler gift box of delicious Southern goodies. Old Fashioned Divinity (3 pieces), Mini Pecan Pies (3 pies), Cheese Straws (1/3 lb.).
- "A Bit of the South"-Medium.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$30Sampler gift box of delicious Southern goodies. Old Fashioned Divinity (6 pieces), Mini Pecan Pies (6 pies), Cheese Straws (2/3 lb.).
- "A Bit of the South"-Large.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$48Sampler gift box of delicious Southern goodies. Old Fashioned Divinity (9 pieces), Mini Pecan Pies (9 pies), Cheese Straws (one lb.).
- Cookie Box for Shipping.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$38Specially packaged selection of cookies, cheese straws and confections. Approximately 25 pieces.
- Cake Box.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$50Three mini cakes--sour cream pound cake, date nut loaf and peach pound cake.
- Cheesecake.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$48Choice of New York Style or Sweet Potato Cheesecake.
- Cookie Box for Local Delivery.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$45More cookies than the box packaged for shipping. Approximately 40 pieces.
- Cupcake Assortment.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$50Red Velvet, Carrot Cake and Chocolate Frosted. Four of each packaged for giving.
BASKETS
Baskets contain an assortment of cheese straws, cookies, confections, mini cakes, and breads. Prices range from $45 to $400 (based on basket size and contents). The handmade baskets are of high quality--sturdy enough to support lots of goodies. I'll put together an assortment for you or you can help decide what to include. Listed here are typical basket contents and prices.
- Basket-Small.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$581/4 lb. Cheese Straws; 1/2 doz. Jack Balls; Cookies-4 each: Butterscotch Oatmeal, Fruitcake, Pfeffernusse, Molasses, Peanut Butter, Crispy Nut, Thumbprint; Candy-3 each: Divinity, Pralines.
- Basket-Medium.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$741/2 lb. Cheese Straws; 1/2 doz. Jack Balls; Cookies-4 each: Butterscotch Oatmeal, Fruitcake, Pfeffernusse, Molasses, Peanut Butter, Crispy Nut, Thumbprint; Candy-4 each: Divinity, Pralines.
- Basket-Large.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$1381/2 lb. Cheese Straws; 1/2 doz. Jack Balls; 1/2 doz. date balls; Cookies-5 each: Butterscotch Oatmeal, Fruitcake, Pfeffernusse, Molasses, Peanut Butter, Crispy Nut, Thumbprint; Candy-5 each: Divinity, Pralines; Mini Date Nut Loaf; Mini Pound Cake.
- Basket-Extra Large.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$1681 lb. Cheese Straws; 1 doz. Jack Balls; 1 doz. Date Balls; 1 dozen Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies; Cookies: 1/2 doz. each: Fruitcake, Pfeffernusse, Molasses, Peanut Butter, Crispy Nut, Thumbprint; Candy-1/2 doz. each: Divinity, Pralines; Mini Date Nut Loaf; Mini Pound Cake.
- CustomFor larger baskets please call to discuss details and content desired.
GIFT CERTIFICATES
GIFT CERTIFICATES
Gift Certificates are available in any amount you choose and are redeemable for any of My Chef, Mel servcies and products. A pdf of the gift certificate can be emailed or an actual printed copy can be mailed to you or directly to the recipient.
PARTY FARE
FOR SMALL OR LARGE GATHERINGS
- Tea Sandwiches.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5050 finger sandwiches with assorted fillings (cucumber with boursin, pimento, ham, egg salad).
- Chicken Salad Sandwiches.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5050 mini almond-tarragon chicken salad sandwiches.
- Mini Quiche-Lorraine.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$6250 mini egg, bacon and swiss cheese pies.
- Mini Quiche-Spinach.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$6250 mini spinach and egg pies.
- Phyllo Triangles.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$6540 triangles filled with spinach and feta to serve warm.
- Sausage Puffs.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5075 bite size puff pastries wrapped around sausage to serve warm.
- Cream Puffs-Sweet.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$6040 bite sized cream puffs filled with coffee cream filling.
- Cream Puffs with Chicken Salad.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$6540 bite sized cream puffs filled with chicken salad.
- Asparagus and Proscuitto.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$6540 pieces of tender asparagus wrapped in prosciutto to serve cold.
- Caramel Brie-Small Round.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$40Brie topped with caramel nut sauce. Great served with crackers. Serves up to 50.
- Caramel Brie-Large Round.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$78Brie topped with caramel nut sauce. Great served with crackers. Serves up to 100 people.
- Cheese (Straws) Wafers.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$20One pound of plain, jalapeño or combination.
- Spinach/Artichoke Dip.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$20One pint to serve warm. Great served with tortilla chips.
- Fruit Tray-18" Assorted.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$72Selection of seasonal fruit to serve up to 25 people.
BREAKFAST/BRUNCH
BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH
- Banana Walnut French Toast.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$28French toast in a casserole. Serves 8-10.
- Breakfast Casserole-Sausage.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$27Sausage with cheese and eggs. Great served with salsa. Serves 6-8.
- Sausage Pancake.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$18Sausage and cheese in a pancake full of maple syrup. Serves 4.
- Quiche-Loraine.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$268" pie with bacon, swiss cheese and eggs. Serves 6.
- Quiche-Spinach.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$258" pie with spinach, swiss cheese and eggs. Serves 6
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
- Scones-Cranberry.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$16One dozen.
- Scones-Date.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$16One dozen.
- Muffins-Blueberry.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$16
- Muffins-Banana Nut Bran.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$16
- Muffins-Cranberry Nut.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$16
- Muffins-Lemon Poppy Seed.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$16
- Fruit Tray-Small.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$20Selection of seasonal fruit.
- Fruit Salad-Small.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$24A seasonal fruit salad.
COOKIES AND MORE
COOKIES
By the dozen.
- Butterscotch Oatmeal.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$8Unique blend of flavors--a real favorite.
- "Hot" Chocolate.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$10Chocolate cookies with just a little kick – chile powder. Topped with pecans.
- Junk Food Jumbles.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$12Chocolate covered peanuts, chocolate covered raisins and peanut butter candies held together with oatmeal. You never know what you'll bite into.
- English Thumbprint.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$151" cookies coated in finely chopped pecans and topped with jam. Great for tea parties.
- Scottish Shortbread.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$7Traditional shortbread cookies--full of butter. Also great for tea parties.
- Fruitcake.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15Like a fruitcake but better.
- Amish Sugar.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$82 dozen drop sugar cookies.
- Frosted Sugar.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15
- Snickerdoodles.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$7.50Sugar cookies covered in cinnamon sugar. YUM!
- Peanut Butter.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$5Small flourless cookies that will melt in your mouth.
- Chocolate Crinkles.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$8Like a bite-sized brownie.
- Red Velvet Crinkles.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$8The name says it all.
- Pecan Pie Cookies.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15Full of pecans.
AND MORE
- Lemon Squares.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$13Traditional lemon squares topped with powdered sugar.
- Triple Chocolate Brownies.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15Packed with three different kinds of chocolate. Mmmmmmmmm.
- White Chocolate Blondies.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15Brown sugar brownies with white chocolate.
- "Really Huge" Cinnamon Rolls.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$28One taste of these frosted cinnamon rolls and you'll be hooked. Twelve rolls fill TWO 9"x12" pans.
- Cinnamon Rolls-not so huge.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15The same great cinnamon rolls but half the size. One dozen fill a 9"x12" pan.
CANDY
CANDY
- Divinity.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$18A white cloud that melts in your mouth. Topped with a pecan. One dozen.
- Pecan Pralines.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$18A family Louisiana recipe. One dozen.
- Jack Daniels Balls.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$91" balls with a Tennessee Kick. One dozen.
- Date Nut Balls.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$91" balls full of dates and nuts then rolled in sugar. One dozen.
CHEESE (STRAWS) WAFERS
Priced by the pound
Please place orders at least one week in advance.
- Plain or Jalapeno.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$20Cheddar cheese and butter baked in a crunchy square. Sooooo Southern!
- Pecan Cheese Rounds.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$20Cheddar cheese, butter and pecans baked into a tasty bite-sized round.
LUNCH
BAG LUNCHES
Individually packaged lunches.
- Sandwich-Turkey.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11Smoked Turkey on homemade french bread with mustard and swiss cheese, potato salad and dessert.
- Sandwich-Roast Beef.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$12Roast beef and boursin on homemade french bread, potato salad and dessert.
- Sandwich-Ham.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11Ham and cheddar on french bread, potato salad and dessert.
- Chicken Salad Sandwich.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.50Almond tarragon chicken salad on croissant, potato salad and dessert.
- Turkey and Cranberry Sandwich.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$11.50Turkey breast and cranberry spread on croissant, fruit cup and dessert.
- Stuffed Tomato-Tuna Salad.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$10.50Tomato stuffed with tuna salad. Served with homemade bread and dessert.
- Salad-Grilled Chicken.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$14Grilled chicken served on a bed of mixed salad greens with sliced peppers and balsamic vinaigrette. Served with homemade bread and dessert.
- Salad-Fried Chicken.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15Fried chicken slices served on a bed of mixed salad greens with sliced cucumbers, eggs and dressing. Served with homemade bread and dessert.
- Pasta Salad-Pesto Shrimp.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................$15Shrimp and pasta in a pesto sauce. Served with homemade bread and dessert.