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Monthly Take & Bake Meals
We have your delicious solution to everyday hectic. Are you tired of typical carryout but still in need of convenience? Are you looking to replace gut-busting dinner with a prepared, tasty, from-scratch meal? We are stocking our cases with a selection of crafted meals and sides for one or for the entire family. And, to make your experience fresh and fun, we frequently rotate the menu and create a unique twist. We recently kicked off monthly rotating meal specials that highlight female culinary pioneers. No franchise food here–just inspired food with a twist.
Delivery now available for the Greater Rochester Area on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please leave a cooler on your porch and your meals will be delivered between 1pm – 5pm, ready to heat and serve. Download our reheat instructions for take & bake meals
Femme Fatale of Food February
Leah Chase
Leah Chase, or “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞” was a famous cookbook author, Chef, and activist. Leah and her husband, “Dooky Jr.,” a jazz trumpeter, took over his parents’ little sandwich shop they started in 1939. This little sandwich shop in the Treme area of New Orleans moved across the street and evolved into the area’s first white tablecloth restaurant. When she started, Leah believed she would be the welcoming hostess, but with nobody at the helm in the kitchen, she tied an apron on to “help out” and subsequently changed her life.
Notable for its delicious preparations of creole specialties and Leah Chase’s hospitable nature, the restaurant quickly became a meeting place for many in the civil rights community. She was also an avid collector of African American art. It decorated the walls of the interior of the restaurant. Artists, political figures, sports icons, and visiting travelers flocked to Dooky Chase for the “New Orleans experience” with Mrs. Chase at the helm.
Always working, Leah was in the kitchen until her death at age ninety-six. The Dooky Chase restaurant lives on, and I highly recommend traveling to New Orleans to experience it. Leah’s grandson, Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, is now Executive Chef and, like his Grandmother, a community activist and New Orleans Museum of Art board member.
Femme Fatale of Food March
Marcella Hazan (April 15, 1924 – September 29, 2013)
Born in Italy, Marcella Hazan moved to the U.S. with her husband, Victor, a Sephardic Jew. She published 8 cookbooks focused on Italian cuisine despite never working in a kitchen or cooking before marriage. She began cooking out of necessity when she found that American prepackaged foods were unfamiliar. She learned from Italian cookbooks and aimed to replicate the flavors of her childhood in Italy. Over time, she developed her own style, teaching cooking lessons in her NYC apartment and sharing recipes with the New York Times. Her first cookbook, Essentials of Italian Cooking, became a classic. It features slow-cooked, handmade recipes, like her famous 3-ingredient tomato sauce that simmers for 45 minutes. Her no-fuss approach appealed to both novice and experienced cooks.
Fun Facts
Hazan is credited with starting the balsamic vinegar trend in America after introducing the CEO of Williams Sonoma to high-quality vinegar. However, she later regretted it as fake versions flooded the market. Her recipe “Chicken with Lemons” became known as “Engagement Chicken” after multiple women claimed it led to marriage proposals. A lifelong smoker, Marcella died of emphysema in 2013. Rancho Gordo, a California bean company, named a bean after her in her honor.
DINNER IS READY AT SIDE DISH
Seasonal Favorites
Experience our seasonal favorites, rotating quarterly, featuring timeless bestsellers and Sham fan favorites that have delighted from the start. Now, they’re ready for you to enjoy at your table all year round.
Salmon Mango Wild Rice Bowls
Baked salmon w. mangos and green beans tossed in a gingery citrus sauce, topped w. crushed pistachios (delicious hot or chilled)
Pierogi Party w. Braised Red Cabbage
2 types of Local Pierogis, Caramelized Onions, Sour Cream, and Bright Red Cabbage w. Caraway
Tuscan Chicken w. Roasted Redskins
Chunks of herb-marinated chicken, spinach and cheese tossed in a creamy sundried tomato sauce w. veggies over seasoned redskins. There is no added Gluten in this popular dish.
Prime Rib Pot Pies w. Root Veggies
Tender Beef Bites, Potatoes, Root Veggies, Peas and Carrots tossed in a rich gravy, baked in a special made in house flaky pie crust
Shrimp and Feta Quinoa Bowls
Can be enjoyed warm or cold! Grilled Shrimp, Feta, Lemony Vinaigrette, Tomatoes and Olives
MONTHLY TAKE & BAKE DINNERS
Gluten-Free Delights
Culinary delights meet dietary restrictions in perfect harmony! Once per month we dedicate our kitchen to prepare this special gluten-free meal only. Two soups, two entrees, and special gluten-free maker feature to choose from. An ingredient list and cooking instructions will be provided.
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Pre-order for pick up at Side Dish February 6th between 11 am – 4 pm — $10 Porch delivery on February 6th only.
Our Gluten-Free LOCAL Maker for February – The Real Renee. Add on some of her Good Housekeeping Best Snack Award Winning Chocolate Chip Granola!
MARCH 6, 2025
Pre-order for pick up at Side Dish March 6th between 11 am – 4 pm — $10 Porch delivery on March 6th only.
Our Gluten-Free LOCAL Maker for March – The Real Renee. Add on some of her Good Housekeeping Best Snack Award Winning Chive Crackers!
Broccoli White Cheddar Soup
Our Delicious Soups are Sold by the Quart
Beer Cabbage w. Potatoes Soup
Our delicious soups are sold by the quart.
BBQ Ribs, Sweet Potatoes, and Tangy Slaw
Slow Baked tender Ribs, Honey Glazed Sweet Potatoes and a Crunchy, Refreshing Slaw
Balsamic Grilled Chicken over Loaded Caprese Salad
Sliced Balsamic Chicken over Medley of Cherry Tomatoes, Mozzarella Balls, and Basil.
Chive Crackers
Our Gluten-Free LOCAL Maker of the September - The Real Renee. Check her out at www.therealrenee.com Add on some of her Good Housekeeping Best Snack Award-Winning Chive Crackers $9
Corned Beef Sandwich Kits
St. Patrick’s Day Flavors
Available for Side Dish Pickup March 14th & March 15th
Featuring 6oz Sy Ginsburg corned beef, Rising Stars Bakery marbled rye bread, cole slaw or sauerkraut, Swiss, and house-made Russian dressing. Sandwiches are ready to grill at home on your stovetop or panini maker.
$18 each, or 2 for $32
Add-On Corned Beef Hash
$20 a quart
Get your orders in by Thursday the 13th, or Join us at Forks & Fêtes on March 17th for our St. Patrick’s Day Event!
The Silver Shamrocks Gift Cards
Gift a Meal
Treat your family or friends to a night off cooking! Give a taste of our scratch-made Take and Bake meals. Everyone deserves a night off cooking! Our gift cards make great gifts for everyone in your life. Redeemable both online and in-store.
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