According to the Menu?

A La Carte is a French term which means – “From the Menu”. Technically the expression refers to particular restaurant menus that have several items that can be purchased separately.

So, the next time you visit your favorite place for lunch and you decide to order according to “your taste”, rather than what is already paired for you, (make sure they allow it)don’t automatically assume that you are being difficult or picky. You are simply recognizing that you have certain uniqueness when it comes to choosing food.

If you are the type of person who enjoys putting different types of food together to make your favorite meal, post your creations to this site so we can all see what food parings you are most affectionate of.

Here is a clever blend of items I have compiled that resemble a bistro style lunch menu (my favorite)!

My A La Carte Menu
Crab Cake
Mixed greens, fines herbs, George Paul vinaigrette,
classic sauce – beurre blanc

Garden Vegetable Pasta
Capelli d’ angelo, asparagus, haricot verts, shitake mushroom,
preserved lemon, grape tomatoes, light lemon cream sauce

Baked Cod alla Puttanesca
Roasted new potatoes, sautéed summer squash,
putanesca sauce

Seared Atlantic Salmon
Minnesota wild rice blend, grilled asparagus, béarnaise sauce

Reuben Sandwich
Grilled marble rye, thin cut corned beef, Russian dressing,
sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, French fries

Grilled Turkey Sandwich
Ciabatta roll, gruyere, guacamole, bacon,
roma tomato, French fries