Menu for the week of April 16 to April 19

Monday, April 16
Beef Chili topped with cheese
Homemade Scones with Honey Butter

If you're looking for a reason to enjoy the seemingly endless Utah winter, complete with frigid temperatures and the occasional inversion, this meal is your answer. This hearty chili will warm your bones while warming your soul. The perfect compliment to this meaty, flavorful chili are homemade scones. You can use your scone to scoop up the last few bites of chili and wipe the bowl clean, or put a dollop of honey butter and let it melt down your fingers while enjoying your scone as dessert.

Tuesday, April 17
Homemade Tortellini Soup
Bread

Wednesday, April 18
Parmesan Chicken Sandwich
Cole Slaw

This whimsical dish combines two of my most celebrated items. I've taken my deliciously moist Chicken Parmesan and turned it into a fun and easy-to-eat sandwich. Using the same process as my wildly popular Chicken Parmesan dish, everything is homemade and fresh. I start with chicken cutlets, tomatoes, onions, garlic, basil, mozzarella cheese, and parmesan cheese. I lightly bread the cutlets, then saute and bake the chicken to ensure luscious, juicy meat with a crunchy exterior. I place a cutlet on a fresh bun, and top with my fresh marinara and cheese. Coupled with my beloved coleslaw, this warm sandwich and fresh, crisp salad make a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone in the family will love!

Thursday, April 19
Beef Bolognese & Creamy Polenta

Bolognese is one of the most famous dishes in Italy. It is a chunky sauce made of beef, pork, lots of vegetables, and tons of flavor. The touch of cream gives this sauce a rich, velvety feel that melts in your mouth. I serve my bolognese over a creamy polenta. My polenta is made from a few simple ingredients that create a light, fluffy texture. I find that bolognese and polenta, topped with fresh parsley and freshly grated parmesan cheese, are a perfect pair.