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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 January
Deborah Madison
Deborah Madison is considered THE expert on Vegetarian cooking. Her books concentrate on vegetables, farmer’s markets, and seasonal eating. She focused on local and slow foods before #supportlocal became a hashtag. After the holidays, with all our new resolutions and goals, she is the natural choice to kick off our new culinary year.
Fun facts about Deborah- she spent 20 years as an ordained Buddhist priest, she worked at the famed Chez Panisse in CA, and my most favorite, despite writing over 12 books about vegetables and fruit, Madison is not a Vegetarian.
This month, we are featuring a couple of our favorite recipes from her cookbooks: a soup, a salad, and a rich main entree showcasing cauliflower’s beautiful flavors.
Femme Fatale of Food February
Leah Chase
Leah Chase, or âđđĄđ đđźđđđ§ đšđ đđ«đđšđ„đ đđźđąđŹđąđ§đâ was a famous cookbook author, Chef, and activist. Leah and her husband, âDooky Jr.,â a jazz trumpeter, took over his parentsâ 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 areaâs 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 âhelp outâ and subsequently changed her life.
Notable for its delicious preparations of creole specialties and Leah Chaseâs 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 âNew Orleans experienceâ 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. Leahâs grandson, Edgar âDookâ 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 â 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
KICKOFF YOUR WEEKEND
Football Fridays at Side Dish
Our cases are stocked every Friday and Saturday during playoff season: 1/17 – 2/9
Second Down Sliders
French Onion Beef
BBQ Pulled Pork
Roasted Veggie & Mozzarella
Wings and Drums
2 Dozen Honey BBQ or
2 Dozen Asian BBQ
16 oz. Dips
Maytag Blue Cheese Dip, Beet Hummus, Cowboy Caviar, Buttermilk Ranch, or Spinach Artichoke Dip
Game Day Platters
Crudité Platter (serves up to 10)
Charcuterie & Cheese (serves up to 12)
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.Â
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Pre-order for pick up at Side Dish February 6th between 11 am – 4 pm â $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 â $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!
Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Comforting soup made with a chicken broth base, wild rice, mushrooms, carrots, onions and celery. Sold by the Quart
Carnitas Tortilla Soup
Smoky pork carnitas, black beans and corn fill this flavorful soup. Topped w. Cotija cheese. Sold by the Quart
Creole Jambalaya
Family Favorite! Tender pieces of chicken, sausage, and shrimp, cooked in a rich chicken stock with rice, celery, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and herbs.
Bulgogi Beef Lettuce Wraps
Delicious garlicky beef seasoned with mirin, GF soy, and brown sugar, all ready to wrap in tender leaves of butter lettuce. Served w. rice and carrots.
Chocolate Chip Granola
Our Gluten-Free LOCAL Maker of the Month - The Real Renee. Check her out at www.therealrenee.com Add on some of her Good Housekeeping Best Snack Award-Winning Chocolate Chip Granola - $11
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
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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