Dinners on Demand

 

 

OUR CHEFS CAN’T HELP THEMSELVES!

They just keep creating wonderful dishes for our freezers!

Here’s What’s For Sale Today

As of May 26, 2012

in our popular

“Dinners On Demand”
program

Just right for dinner, entertaining, or thoughtful gift-giving, these tasty dishes are packaged in various sizes, perfect for a lovely dinner for two, a quick family dinner or for elegant entertaining.  Our 4 Viking freezers are filled to the brim.  They are a sight to behold!  All dishes are labeled with instructions for easy preparation.  Place an order via phone or email and we’ll be happy to hold your order for you until you can get by to pick it up!   We’ll see you in our kitchen!

Celebrating the Culinary Arts

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Catering * Teambuilding

 7920 Santa Fe Drive

              Overland Park,KS 66204

       913-341-4455 voice     913-341-5070 fax

www. kcculinary.com            cook@kcculinary.com

IMPORTANT NOTES:

*   indicates gluten-free dish

-Unless otherwise noted, most of these dishes must thaw for 24 hours before cooking, so make your dinner plans accordingly.

-Sometimes items are sold before we have a chance to update this flyer,Iso please accept our apologies if the item that you have chosen is no longer available.
-Letters after an item help our staff locate the dish in our freezer; it has nothing to do with the food content.

SAFE THAWING

• Items purchased must be kept frozen until their arrival to your refrigerator or freezer.   DO NOT ALLOW TO THAW on the way home.
• DO NOT thaw perishable foods at room temperature.  Just ONE bacterium, doubling every 20 minutes, could grow to 64 bacteria in two hours and 2,097,152 bacteria in seven hours!  If perishable foods, such as meat, are left at room temperature too long, bacteria may grow and produce heat-resistant toxins that can cause food-borne illness.  Cooking may not be able to destroy these toxins.
• It’s best to plan ahead for slow, safe thawing in the refrigerator.  Small items may thaw overnight in the refrigerator.  Larger foods may take longer – allow approximately one day for each 5 pounds of weight.
• Thaw packages of raw meat, poultry or fish on plates on lower shelves of refrigerators to prevent their juices from dripping on other food.
• For faster thawing, place food in a leak-proof plastic bag and immerse in COLD water.  Change the water every 30 minutes
• to assure it stays cold.  DO NOT use hot water.  After thawing, refrigerate the food until ready to use.  Food thaws in cold water at the rate of approximately one pound per half hour.* Indicates Gluten Free

 

 

 

Festival of Smoke Specialties

 

 

 

*BBQ Dude’s Championship Pulled Pork: Come and get it!  “The BBQ Dude” Larry Hadley has fired up his smoker to create some of the best BBQ in KC.  Competition proven to boot!   (60 available @ $10 pt)   O   

 

 

 

*Perfect Smoked Brisket:  One pound of “The BBQ Dude” Larry Hadley’s tender sliced smoked brisket made with USDA choice beef.  Don’t miss this dish…some of the best BBQ in KC.  Competition proven to boot!  Our own Main Dish served this for her family this summer for a holiday meal and everyone agreed that we need to give Larry a medal of honor…so we did! Serves 4. (7 available @ $10/1 lb)  H

 

 

 

* Chef Larry’s Butt Kickin’ Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce:  Our own KCBS master BBQ expert and judge has taken a sweet taste and balanced it with just the right amount of spices.  Delicious on pulled pork ! (11 available @ $5/pt.)      

 

 

 

* Chef Larry’s Bovine Bliss BBQ Sauce:  Our own KCBS master BBQ expert and judge has created a winner with a punch of heat.  This ultra-secret sauce (he won’t even tell his wife what’s in it !) is made from a unique blend of bold spices  Ideal for brisket. (14 available @ $5/pt.)     

 

 

 

*The “BBQ Dude’s Pork Rub:  This rub will turn your next pulled pork into “Nirvana”-  all the neighbors will come a runnin’ to beg for a taste. Sweet and spicy.

 

(8 available @ $5.95 ea.)

 

 

 

*The “BBQ Dude’s Brisket Rub:  Larry has proven himself time and again with this one:  bold and kicked up with some heat. Your brisket will win rave reviews !

 

(11 available @ $5.95 ea.) 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                          Entrees

 

 

 

Scallop and Sweet Crab Cakes:  Four cakes filled with sea scallops, jumbo lump crab meat, red peppers, scallions and shallots and lightly coated with panko bread crumbs.  These cakes are bursting with flavor.  Serve with a crisp green salad topped with apricot viniagrette (recipe included), a glass of wine and you’ll feel like you are ocean side.  Serves 2-4. ( 4 available @ $8/4 pk.)  N

 

 

 

“Grown Up” Mac & Cheese:  Holy Cow!  This is not like any mac & cheese you’ve ever had!  There are 5 cheeses, bacon, carmelized onions and just the right amount of seasonings in this fabulous casserole.  Topped with buttery, crunchy bread crumb topping and it’s better than… well you know what we mean.  By the way, kids will love this too, but you might not want to share!  Grab a glass of Sauvignon Blanc (if you’ve NOT a kid, silly!) and enjoy!  Extra cheese included to stir or serve on the side.  Serves 2-4.  (89 available @ $12 each)  N,L,S

 

 

 

“Reuben The Great” Casserole:  One of our favorite casserole creations here at The Culinary Center.  It’s a fun take on a Reuben Sandwich – a “magically delicious” homestyle casserole with loads of home made corned beef, Swiss cheese, and egg noodles.  We added rye bread crumbs toasted in butter to give that extra little (as in “leprechaun”) something different.   (40 available /Serves 4-6 @ $12)  N               

 

                                                         

 

*Victoria’s Famous Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Casserole:  Our own Victoria Lara hand-created a perfect salsa verde enchilada sauce to layer between roasted chicken, cheese and corn tortillas.  It comes with a cup of salsa verde.  We are diggin’ this baby around theCulinaryCenter I’ll say.  You will too.  Serves 2-4.

 

(27 available @ $12)    C

 

 

 

Vegetable Lovers’ Lasagna:  Holy cow this is a good one for those of you who love your veggies or perhaps are watching your meat intake!  Classic lasagna noodles layered with fresh cooked veggies, creamy ricotta cheese and Chef Matt’s Famous Marinara Sauce.  Feeds 2 as a main dish or 4 as a side dish. 

 

(3 Avail. at $13/each)  N

 

 

 

*Elegant Crustless Ham & Swiss Quiche:  Company coming and no time to prepare?  We’ve got you covered.  Just thaw and pour this wonderfully rich quiche mixture into a greased 9-inch pie pan (no crust required!) and let the oven do its thing!  This velvety quiche will WOW all of your guests!  Serves 6. 

 

(17 available @ $17.50)   N

 

 

 

*Two Pounds Sliced Smoked Pork with BBQ Sauce: Our BBQ Dude Larry rubbed some beautiful pork loin with his famous BBQ rub and then smoked it to tender and juicy perfection.  This kit contains slices of this work of art as well as a pint of gorgeous BBQ Sauce.  Holy cow Batman!  This is some great BBQ!  Some of the best BBQ you’ll have….competition proven to boot! 

 

(3 available @ $15/kit (pork & sauce)  H    

 

                                                                                                                

 

                                                     

 

 

 

                                                          

 

                                                           Soups

 

 

 

*Caballero’s Choice Tortilla Soup.  A creamy and flavorful soup made with tender chicken, peppers and warm spices … just right when you want to take a little “stay-cation” to a sunnier place.  We’ve included a bag of fried tortilla strips to sprinkle on top for that added crunch.  Any caballero (a Mexican cowboy) would give this a thumbs up!  (23 available at $10/qt.)    W

 

 

 

*Ooh La La! French Onion Soup  Rich beef stock and onionsslow-cooked for hours to create a sweet and mild onion broth, ready for you to top with your favorite cheese.  Packaged with a small container of Gruyere Cheese.  Top with your croutons if desired….then enjoy!!! Serves 4 dainty Frenchies or 2 hungry Frenchmen. 

 

(18 available @ $13/qt.)  N

 

 

 

*Tuscan Bean Soup:  This delicious Tuscan bean soup makes for a hearty meal with onions, carrots, celery, potatoes, bacon, red peppers, white beans, tomatoes, herbs.  Splurge for some artisan bread at your grocers and you’re in Italy.  Hey it’s cheaper than a vacation.  Serves 2-4.  (2 available @ $12/qt)  O

 

 

 

*Tomato Cognac Soup:This soup will blow you away.  It’s like the tomato sauce you remember as a child…only on steroids.  It is delicious cream-style soup of tomatoes infused with herbs, cream and cognac to finish.  Serves 2-4 (if you decide to share).  (8 available @ $13/qt)  N

 

 

 

* “Art Market” Steak Soup: This hearty soup/stew is chock full of serious goodness and flavor.  We created it in honor of Downtown Overland Park’s “Third Friday Art Market” held, curiously enough, on the third Friday of each month.  What could be better on a cool brisk winter evening than a shopping stroll down the unique and eclectic shops of Downtown OP.  This dish is full of beef tips, beef stock, potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, green beans, mushrooms and garlic.  If you like a thinner (less “stew-like” soup, then just add your own beef stock or water).  Hello that’s what I call a work of ART!  …As well as a tribute to what can be done in the culinary arts!  Serves 4+ (18 available @ $15.00/qt)  C

 

 

 

* Italian Sausage Soup: Talk about marriage made in heaven!  Italian sausage, roasted red bell peppers and onions simmered in a seasoned chicken broth.  Perfect for a chilly day. (6 available @ $12/quart)  W

 

                                                                                                                 

 

 

 

 

 

                                          

 

 

 

 

 

                                              For Your Salads

 

 

 

Miso-Sesame Vinaigrette:  “Totally addictive!” says the CCKC staff on this baby.  It is a delicious Asian dressing made with beautiful Asian ingredients like giner, rice wine vinegar, miso and sesame seeds.  Yumilicious!  A true favorite of staff and customers alike.  One taste and you will never go back to store-bought dressings!!

 

(35 available @ $7.50/pt)  N

 

 

 

Mango Ginger Vinaigrette : Make your salads sing with flavor!  This over the top combination of mango and ginger just what you need to take your salads to the next level.  You could drizzle this over pork or vegetables too!

 

(9 avail. @ $7.50 ea)  H    ***** SALE $5.00 *****                  

 

                                                                            

 

                                                     Extras

 

*Party-Time Crab Rangoon:  ….Just heat this creamy and crabby dip in the oven for just a few minutes, grab your favorite tortilla chips (or wontons – recipe included) and you have the perfect chip and dip treat. Purchase your own chips or make some homemade fried wonton chips with the recipe included. (1 pints available @ $8.00/pint)  N

 

 

 

*Victoria’s Secret Salsa:  Salsa at it’s best folks.  Made with fresh tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, lime juice, cilantro and seasonings – this is what summer is all about.  Not only is this perfect with your favorite tortillas chips, try it as a topping on fish or chicken.  Yummy!  (16 available @ $4.50/pt)  N

 

 

 

“Simply Maavalous” Marinara:  This tasty red sauce made with sweet tomatoes, onions, garlic, oregano and fresh basil is the perfect summer topping for pasta, chicken or even used to dip mozzerella sticks.  (Can you say happy snack??)  Believe me, you’ll never reach for “that jar” again.  Enjoy! (11 avail at $10/qt)  O

 

                                                                                                                                                

 

Irish Kiss Butter:  Ok imagine butter and then imagine honey and then add Jamison Irish Whiskey.  What you have is akin to a kiss from a beautiful Irish lad or lassie ‘cause they consume a lot of all three of these Irish staples.  This flavored butter is perfect on biscuits or toast or heaven forbid … pancakes.  So many more options.  Now watch yourself folks.  This stuff is better than you can imagine so you might get hooked.   (6 available @  $7.50)   H  

 

 

Golden Raisin Irish Soda Bread: Now imagine some warm bread to go with the Irish Kiss Butter (see above). Top o’ the morning to ya’ as you enjoy this mini loaf.

 

(8 available @$4.00)  W

 

 

Cheddar Scallion Irish Soda Bread: A wee bit o’ savory to dunk in your Celtic Warrior Stew (see Entrees above). Serve this mini loaf with warm butter.

 

(3 available @$4.00)  W

 

 

 

Artichoke, Spinach and Bacon Dip: A popular dip but this is our own version that we’ve trumped up with the addition of bacon.  Who can deny the popularity of bacon?  Try this hot, flavorful dip with toasted bread or tortilla chips.  (2 available @ $8/pint)   O

 

 

 

*Asiago Alfredo Sauce:  A deliciously rich and creamy Alfredo sauce includes roasted garlic (which mellows the garlic flavor) and pleasantly sharp grated Asiago cheese.  It’s delicious on pasta, but try it on everything  from chicken to vegetables too!! Serves 2 – 4.    (2 avail. @ $6/pt.)   N

 

 

 

*BBQ Spiced Baked Beans:  Our own BBQ Dude’s secret blend of barbeque spices and sauce, not to mention melt in your mouth smoked pork loin. This baby will make your tastebuds say – “hey, where you been?”

 

(48 available @ $4.95)  N   

 

 

 

*Sassy Soiree Blue Cheese Dip:  A dreamy creamy blue cheese dip made with cream sherry.  A sure hit for any occasion.  This dish is a beautiful thing as an appetizer/hors d’oeuvre before a casual dinner or the biggest social event of the year!  (2 available @ 13.50)  O

 

 

 

*”Chef’s Treat” Slow Roasted Pork Belly Appetizer: Funny name…Fantastic Dish.  Chefs are crazy about this dish and you should be too.  Chef Matt used White Marble Farms premium pork belly and slow roasted it to a tender “pulled pork” style dish. Fully cooked but Chef Matt suggests a quick sear over high heat to “finish” this treat. Comes with apricot cognac glaze. (3 – 8oz portions avail. @ $8.00/kit)  N

 

 

 

*CCKC’s Mango Chutney:  Filled with fresh bright flavors of mango and apricot preserves, garlic, ginger, red onions, red pepper and brown sugar, this chutney is lovely served alongside fish, chicken or pork.  We guarantee you will be a rock star in the kitchen. (12 pints available @ $6.50/pint)  N

 

 

 

“Yea Mon!” Jamaican Jerk Marinade.  No doubt if you have traveled to “de islands” you have tasted Jerk Chicken.  Now you can make it at home yourself.  Just marinade chicken (wings, thighs, breasts…whatever) in this freshly made Caribbean-inspired mixture of spices, herbs, scotch bonnet peppers, vinegar, orange juice, onions and soy sauce and pop them on the grill.  Add a Margarita and some “Rice & Peas” and you’re good to go. (1 avail. at $7.95/pint)  H

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

                                                          

 

                                                     Desserts

 

 

 

Fresas Con Crema (“Strawberries & Cream”)  You can call this by either name … or you can just call it delicious (spelled “heroin”! )  Our own Vicky Lara has stopped her busy job here to make a huge batch of this very special Mexican dessert made with strawberries and “lechera” (Mexican sweetened milk) and cream.  We’ve included a little spoon so you can dig in in your car on the way home.  Bet you can’t stop at one spoonful.  (69   8-oz containers of pure heaven at $4.25/8 oz.)   O