Farm-to-table personal chef & meal delivery service, proudly serving New Jersey.

Charles Gassenheimer
Plant Based Meals

Mains
Meals, dips, salad dressings
Vegetable Thai Curry
In season Vegetables, with a plant based curry paste Curry, Coconut extract, onion, garlic etc.
Vegetable Curry with Chive Dumplings
A vegetable based curry sauce, with coconut extract and soy milk, with yummy chewy and soft chive Chickpea flour dumplings
$30

Lentil Sheppards Pie
Base layer of Lentils, Collard greens, topped with whipped turnips and nutritional yeast
Sweet Potato Enchiladas
Veg broth, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano,, soy sauce, lime juice, sweet potato. yellow squash, cilantro, Onion, garlic, corn tortilla,
$25

Bean Chili
Tomato Based Chili with spices, various beans (black, chickpea, kidney, cannelloni etc.) kale
Eggplant Parmesan
Grilled Eggplant with layers of hemp seed creams sauce ( hemp seed, lemon juice, garlic, nutritional yeast), marinara sauce, topped with nutritional yeast
Caulflower Tikka Marsala
Cauliflower in a tikka sauce consisting of Tomatoes, dark leafy greens, Indian spices, soy milk, and spicy chilies
Italian Mushroom Meatballs
Dr. Fuhrman's recipe using hemp or flax seed, no walnuts
Mushroom Vegetable Lasagna
Dr. Fuhrman's recipe with hemp or flax seed substitute in the cashew tofu ricotta
Green Lentil Mushroom Meatballs
Dr Fuhrman's recipe
Instant Pot Lentil Curry
Dr. Fuhrman's recipe. Soy milk and coconut extract substituted for coconut milk
Creamy Barley Risotto with tomatoes and Peas
Dr. Fuhrman's recipe
Eggplant Chickpea Stew
Dr.Fuhrman's recipe
Green bean Casserole with Caramelized Onion
Dr. Fuhrman's recipe, no fried onion, caramelized onion instead
Lentil cakes
Lentil Cakes- Lentils, greens, quinoa, onion, garlic, soy and spices, held together with oats
Shirataki Noodles with Marinara
Basic Marinara sauce with Japanese Shirataki noodles
Vegetable Stir Fry
In season Vegetables, tossed in high heat with Asian seasonings
Mushroom Ragout w/quinoa
Mushroom , tomato, seasonal vegetables( no corn) stewed in a spicy tomato sauce
Sautéed Escarole with white Beans
Escarole, white beans, veg broth, spices, onion, garlic, bell pepper and celery
Spiced Cauliflower Steaks
Seasoned cauliflower cut into steaks, vegetable stock, tomatoes, shallot and garlic served over Escarole or Spinach
Grilled Portabella steaks over Cauliflower rice
Grilled Mushroom tops, cauliflower stir fried with asian spices and little (1tsp) of aminos
Chickpea stuffed Zucchini Boats
Chickpeas, zucchini, kale, tomato, onion, garlic and spices
Chickpea and Quinoa Bowl
Cooked quinoa Cooked chickpeas Cucumber, tomatoes, parsley Lemon juice, garlic, pepper for dressing
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burritos
Roasted or steamed sweet potatoes Canned black beans Kale wrapped Cilantro, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bell peppers (halved and seeded) Filling: cooked Quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, garlic, chili powder Bake until peppers are soft
Broccoli and Mushroom Stir-Fry
Broccoli florets, sliced mushrooms Garlic, ginger, low-sodium tamari or coconut aminos Vegetable Broth stir-fried
Baked Falafel
Cooked chickpeas Onion, garlic, cumin, parsley Blend and shape into patties, bake until golden Serve in lettuce wraps or over a salad
Kale and Sweet Potato Bowl
Steamed kale Roasted or steamed sweet potatoes Quinoa or millet Lemon and Garlic and herb dressing
Baked Cauliflower Fried Rice
Riced cauliflower, peas, scallions, bell peppers Garlic, ginger, black pepper, coconut aminos
Bulgar Wheat Bowl
Bulgar wheat cooked in vegetable stock, with peas, garlic onion, kale, bell peppers, and tomato
Soups, Sides and Snacks
Lunch meals, side dishes, or snacks
Rice paper rolls
Dr. Fuhrman's recipe. No peanut dipping sauce
Easy Baked Balsamic Tofu
Dr. Fuhrman's recipe
Cuban Black Beans
Dr. Fuhrman's recipe
Bulgogi Tofu
Dr. Fuhrman's recipe
Kamut
Kamut Kushari- Kamut Berries in cumin, garlic, tomato ,and onion sauce
Garlic and Vegetable Quinoa
Vegetables ( onion, garlic, peas, asparagus, bell peppers) and quinoa cooked at high heat to resemble fried rice, spices
Sautéed Greens
Kale, Collard, Spinach, Chard and Spinach....your choice, with spices, onion, and garlic
Zucchini and Tomato Saute
Sliced zucchini and cherry tomatoes Garlic, oregano, black pepper Dry sautéed in a nonstick pan or steam briefly
Mexican Vegetable Soup
Dr. Fuhrman's recipe
Creamy Mushroom Soup
Dr. Fuhrman's recipe, minus the walnuts, no substitutions
Creamy Red Pepper Soup
Dr. Fuhrman's Recipe, no cashews, hemp seed can be substituted for the creamy effect
Creamy Roasted Garlic Mushroom Soup
Dr. Fuhrman's recipe, minus the cashews, hemp or flax seed can be substituted for the creamy effect
Creamy Cheddar Broccoli Soup
Dr. Fuhrman's recipe, no cashews, substitute with chia seeds
Mushroom Onion Soup
Prepared in a french onion style, reduced mushroom, onion, and spices
Cauliflower Soup
Cauliflower, garlic, onion, vegetable stock, spices blended
Miso Vegetable Soup
Miso Soup with various vegetables
Light Spring Pea Soup
From the cookbook
Seminar Soup
onion, celery, sweet potato, Corn, Spinach, Cilantro, Parsley, Balsamic, Vegetable Broth, Mrs. Dash Herb Blend
Butternut Squash and White Bean Soup
Roasted or steamed butternut squash Cannellini beans or navy beans Onion, garlic, rosemary, black pepper Blend until smooth or left chunky
Nutty Energy Balls
Dates, oats, flax or chia, cinnamon, and vanilla Blended, rolled into balls, and refrigerated
Baked Chickpeas snack
Cooked chickpeas Toss in smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder
Lentil Lettuce Cups
Pre-cooked lentils Mix with chopped tomatoes, cumin, and lemon juice Serve in romaine or butter lettuce leaves
Stuffed Medjool Dates
Fill pitted dates with: Almond butter Optional: roll in crushed oats or hemp seeds
Baked Sweet Potato Halves
Roast sweet potato and keep in fridge Eat cold or warm with cinnamon, nut butter, or just plain
Dips and Salad Dressings
Dips for snacking Dressing for Salads All salad dressings and dips will be portioned out into 2 oz. portions
Flax seed and Herb Cesar Dressing
Dr. Fuhrman's recipe, with the use of flax seed omitting the cashews
Greek Goddess Dressing
1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 cup raw cashews 2 tablespoons hemp seeds 2 tablespoons tahini or unhulled sesame seeds 1 teaspoon coconut aminos 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dry parsley flakes I teaspoon dry
Vinaigrette
Dr. Fuhrman's recipe
Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing
Dressing will contain, soy yogurt or soy milk, white beans, sun dried tomatoes without salt, mustard seed and powder, soybeans, ginger, chickpea miso, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, water, and spices
Asian Ginger MIso Dressing
Dressing will contain, soy yogurt or soy milk, white beans, sun dried tomatoes without salt, mustard seed and powder, soybeans, ginger, chickpea miso, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, water, and spices
Sundried Tomato Dressing
Dressing will contain, soy yogurt or soy milk, white beans, sun dried tomatoes without salt, mustard seed and powder, soybeans, ginger, chickpea miso, lemon juice, garlic, herbs, water, and spices
Ann and Essy's favorite Dressing
via recipe sent from cook book
Susie Cuke Dressing
From your cookbook
Ginger Lemon Dressing
Recipe from your cookbook
Citrus Ginger Dressing
Orange, lemon, ginger, and black pepper
Herbed Cucumber Dressing
1 c cucumber, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, fresh dill and parsley, garlic powder, and black pepper
Balsamic Date Dressing
3 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 date, water, garlic powder
White Bean Ranch Dressing
cannellini or navy beans, lemon juice Onion powder, black pepper and water
Mommy's Mushroom Gravy
via recipe sent from cook book
Queso Dip
Dr. Fuhrmans's recipe, using only the hemp seed from the recipe omitting the cashews
Black Bean Dip
Dr. Fuhrman's recipe
Pumpkin Pate
Sun-dried tomatoes, Onion, Garlic, Fresh sage, Winter squash, hemp seeds, black pepper
Lentil Pate
Ume plums, lentils, onion, chia and flax mix ,bayleaf ,garlic, mirin, miso paste, basil
Sweet Potato Hummus
ROASTED OR STEAMED SWEET POTATO, GARLIC, CUMIN, AND A DASH OF CINNAMON
Hummus
via recipe sent from cook book
Carmelized onion Hummus
via recipe sent from cook book
Herbed Lentil Dip
Cooked green or brown lentils Fresh dill or parsley, lemon juice, garlic, black pepper Mashed for texture or blend for smoothness.
Green Pea and Mint Dip
Steamed green peas Fresh mint leaves, lemon juice, black pepper Blended until smooth
Butternut Squash and Ginger Dip
Steamed butternut squash Fresh ginger, lemon juice, turmeric Blended until creamy; pairs well with celery or rice crackers
Creamy garlic and White Bean Dip
Cannellini beans or navy beans (no salt) Garlic, lemon juice, black pepper, parsley Blended until smooth, adding water or unsalted veggie broth for texture. Roasted garlic first for a sweeter, richer flavor.
Smoky Roasted Red pepper Dip
Roasted red bell peppers Smoked paprika, garlic, lemon juice Blended until silky

Breakfast Selections
Easy Breakfast Grabs
Chia Pudding with Berries
Chia seeds Unsweetened almond milk or oat milk Fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries) Optional: cinnamon or vanilla extract
Fruit & Nut Millet Porridge
Cooked millet with water or unsweetened plant milk, chopped apple or pear, cinnamon, and ground flaxseed Optional: raisins or unsweetened dried fruit
Tofu Scramble
Crumbled firm tofu Turmeric, garlic powder, black pepper, cumin Added veggies like spinach, mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers Dry sauté in a non-stick pan with water or broth
Bulgur Breakfast Bowl
Cooked bulgur wheat Add cinnamon, grated apple, ground flaxseed
Chickpea Flour Omelet
Chickpea flour + water + turmeric + black pepper + garlic powder Stir in chopped veggies Cooked like a pancake and folded
