Chef Mario's Inc menu

Angel Hair Pasta Salad

with a hint of balsamic small dice of every color bell pepper, tossed with diced tomato, garlic, angel hair pasta cooked just right and herbs, with a hint of balsamic

Carolina Cole Slaw

shredded white cabbage, carrots, peppers and onions in a sweet tarragon vinegar - celery seed vinaigrette

Chef Mario's Famous Apple Slaw

julienned apples and carrots in a slightly sweetened celery seed dressing

Rainbow Peanut Noodles

a vivid combination of vegetables tossed with linguini and a fantastic peanut dressing

Southern Chicken Salad with Pecans & Grapes

tender chunks of roasted chicken breast tumbled with pecans and seedless grapes in a thick creamy dressing with tarragon

The Minestrone Pasta Salad

penne pasta tossed with an assortment of fresh vegetables and chick peas, tossed with a creamy basil aioli

Greek Pasta with Tomatoes, Basil and Feta

perfectly cooked penne smothered in an oregano laced chunky tomato sauce and topped with crumbled feta cheese with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. great hot or cold

Basil Pasta Primavera

pasta, broccoli and tomatoes tossed in a fresh basil red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing

Chickpea, Bulghur & Tomato Pilaf

tender bulghur wheat tossed with chick-peas, tomatoes and scallions, seasoned with lemon and spice

Black-eyed Pea & Bacon Salad

with mustard vinaigrette black-eyed peas tossed with tomatoes, scallions, celery, arugula, parsley and bacon tossed with balsamic dijon vinaigrette

Marinated Three Bean Salad

Fisherman's Chowder of Red Snapper

peppers, carrots, onions mushrooms, zucchini and summer squash in a light seafood stew with chunks of potato and red snapper, uniquely seasoned

Tomato Dill & White Cheddar Soup

rich warm tomato and dill topped with tangy cheddar

Chili Cheese Chowder

Chef Mario's Macho Gazpacho

this cool tomato soup with cucumbers, peppers, celery, mango, apples and herbs was so popular with one client, they went through 28 gallons! no kidding! 2 quarts a week for a year, they loved it

Black Bean Soup

with sunflower seed rice chunks of onion, carrots. peppers, tomatoes, herbs and spices in a thick dark black bean broth, finished with cilantro and just a little heat, served with sunflower seed wh

Roasted Corn Chowder

fresh corn (when available) shucked, seasoned, roasted and cut from the cob, then simmered in a pot full of potatoes, leeks, celery in a creamy white stew

Red Beans & Rice Soup

with shrimp chunks of vegetables, tomatoes with red beans and rice in a flavorful chili broth with tender shrimp

Beef & Mushroom Stew

tender chunks of beef and mushrooms in a richly flavored vermouth stew with hint of tomato and an essence of orange

Chicken Noodle Soup

a hearty chicken broth with shredded chicken, noodles, carrots, celery, onions. chicken noodle soup can be prepared with just chicken, noodles and broth upon request

The Three Onion Soup

shallots with sweet and red onions caramelized to a deep golden brown, flooded with rich beef stock, seasoned with sherry, all under a gruyere cheese crouton

Cabbage Soup with Kielbasa

Herbed Split Pea Soup

smooth and creamy split peas with bacon, carrots, onions and potatoes

Chef Mario's Champion Chili

""we are the champions, my friend"" 1999-2000 raleigh state farmers market i cannot describe what the chili contains for fear of chili spies. very top secret

Mini Meat Loaf

with brown sugar ketchup glaze

French Onion Salisbury Steak

seasoned ground turkey braised in a rich onion soup served with a cheese crouton

Beef Stew

with bacon, mushrooms & pearl onions

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatball Casserole

each meatball is stuffed with a chunk of fresh mozzarella, sautéed then braised in mama's marinara

Hearty Lasagna

layers of tender noodles, mama's marinara, ricotta, cottage cheese, parmesan and ground beef topped with melted mozzarella

Thai Spicy Beef Noodles

flank steak sliced thin and marinated in a savory thin broth tossed with a brilliant array of vegetables and noodles

Italian Pot Roast

beef slowly braised with wild mushrooms, pancetta, onions, garlic and rosemary in a thin red wine and tomato sauce

Steak Quesadillas

with caramelized onions, roasted peppers & cheddar-jack cheese thinly sliced flank steak licked with lime and soy, with caramelized onion, roasted red peppers, cheddar and jack cheese, wrapped in a g

Beef & Bean Burritos

ground beef, onions, garlic, pinto beans and chilies simmered flavored with masa topped with colby-jack cheese and wrapped tight in a golden sautéed tortilla

Grandma's Stuffed Peppers

peppers stuffed with a rice, ground beef and pork mixture, flavored with parmesan cheese, in a bath of mama's marinara, topped with mozzarella lift one side of cover from container. heat in microwave

Beef Stroganoff

lean beef strips with onions & mushrooms. served over egg noodles

Spectacular Spaghetti Sauce

with pasta ground beef, garlic, mushrooms & onions in a tomato sauce. served over pasta

Stuffed Flank Steak

with tomato sauce flank steak stuffed with kale, red peppers, garlic & mozzarella, topped with tomato sauce

Chef Mario's Savory Tuna Salad

tuna with capers, lemon, onion and seasoning - such a different way of talking tuna

Linguini with White Clam Sauce

my version of a secret family recipe from the very first place i worked at bove's restaurant in burlington, vt.

Baked Cod

topped with orange caper olive sauce

Thyme, Orange & Black Pepper Salmon

Shrimp Jambalaya

a combination of rice, vegetables, tomatoes, sausage, shrimp and herbs

Bombay Curry Shrimp

curry lovers rejoice! shrimp simmered in a creamy coconut curry sauce with an abundance of fresh vegetables. nice with rice, perfect with pasta

Shrimp Lo Mein

just like what you get in a chinese restaurant but 10 times better, and 100 times healthier

Southern Style Spicy Shrimp

we're talking kick people! shrimp in a spicy (let us know mild, medium, or super spicy) rich, tomato based lava sauce

Orange Glazed Salmon

hunks of moist salmon dusted with chef Mario's super spice, then brushed with citrus orange glaze

Shrimp Scampi

Honey Lime Salmon

with confetti corn salad salmon soaked in lemon, crusted with black pepper then seared in a hot sauté pan

Chili Cheese & Rice Burritos

basmati rice, zucchini, tomatoes & onions with pepper-jack cheese wrapped tight in a golden sautéed tortilla

Vegetable Lasagna

layers of eggplant, summer squash, zucchini, onions, domestic and portobello mushrooms separated by layers of mama's marinara, melted cream cheese, parmesan and mozzarella. 6 points per serving

Herb & Spinach Cakes

mashed potato, chopped spinach, onions, garlic, bread crumbs and cheese are formed into cakes and sautéed until golden brown. we suggest serving with roasted roma vinaigrette

Spinach Stuffed Mac & Cheese

you can't get better comfort

Spinach Lasagna Rolls

lasagna noodles smeared with spinach and ricotta, rolled, then partially submerged in a pool of mama's marinara, topped with melted mozzarella

Nutty Black Bean & Rice Cakes

a mixture of rice, onion, garlic, carrots and peppers tossed with pumpkin and sunflower seeds, pressed into cakes then sautéed, served with a salsa cream

Cous Cous Feta Cakes with Home made Mango Chutney

sautéed cakes of cous cous, feta and garlic with the stained glass appearance of red onion, red, green and yellow peppers

Roasted Vegetable Enchiladas

flour tortillas stuffed with roasted corn, zucchini, peppers, carrots & onions, topped with homemade enchilada & cheese sauces, then baked golden

Leek & Tofu Cakes

leeks, carrots and ginger sautéed until soft, combined with tofu, nuts and bread crumbs, formed into cakes and sautéed and served with a cucumber dill sauce

Black Bean Spinach & Mushroom Burritos

a creamy, flavorful filling gently hugged by a golden sautéed flour tortilla

Spinach & Cheese Turnovers (spanakopita)

wilted spinach with feta, ricotta and parmesan, herbs and spices stuffed in a filo pillow

Greek Pasta with Tomatoes, Basil & Feta

perfectly cooked penne, smothered in a layer of oregano laced tomato sauce, crumbled feta cheese, basil puree and topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley. great hot or cold

Pasta

with cauliflower, pepper flakes, and italian sausage

Pineapple Spiced Chicken

chicken cutlets dredged in a spicy spice mixture sautéed and served with pineapples onions and cous cous

Chicken Stuffed

with artichoke, lemon & goat cheese

Stuffed Chicken Pizzaiola

chicken breast stuffed with italian sausage & herbs, topped with cheese and braised in tomato sauce

Herb Crusted Chicken Roulade

boneless chicken breast stuffed, then rolled with proscuitto & swiss cheese coated with a golden herb bread coating

Chicken Cacciatore

chicken slowly simmered in a rich red wine tomato sauce, infused with every color bell pepper, mushroom, onion, summer & zucchini squash and served with either pasta or mashed potatoes

Southwestern Style Chicken

stuffed with goat cheese, red peppers & chilies served w/red beans and spicy rice

Chicken Enchilada Pie

creamy layers of corn tortillas, shredded chicken, southwest style chunky tomato sauce, black olives and green chilies. topped with melted colby-jack cheese 8 points per serving

Chicken Black Bean Quesadillas

a huge client favorite, young and old. shredded chicken, black beans, sharp cheddar, colby-jack cheese and scallion, sandwiched between golden sautéed flour tortillas 8 points per serving

Chicken Parmesan

chicken breast dredged in parmesan cheese then coated with panko bread-crumbs, sautéed golden, served with mama's marinara, parmesan and mozzarella cheese, perfect with pasta

Pistachio Crusted Chicken

stuffed with goat cheese, herbs and oven-dried tomatoes. crusted with pistachios & breadcrumbs, then baked in the oven

Chicken Saltimbocca

chicken breast stuffed with sage, prosciutto and provolone cheese, sautéed then braised with a onion & mushroom marsala sauce

Ginger Cashew Chicken

it's just like what you get in the chinese restaurants, but 10 times better. and 100 times healthier

Great Northern Cassoulet

clients love this dish! tender chunks of pork, chicken and turkey kielbasa in a rich stew of white beans and vegetables with just a hint of sweetness

Arroz Con Pollo

chicken & rice with tomatoes, spicy chiles & peas

Rosemary Chicken

with wild rice chicken cutlets in a sweet orange sauce with carrots& zucchini served over a wild rice blend

Bella Braised Chicken

chicken breast, carrots, celery. onions & tomatoes in a white wine sauce

Indonesian Coriander Chicken Thighs

chicken thighs marinated in soy, ginger &cashew

Spicy Turkey Bean Chili

ground turkey, peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, black beans &chilies

Turkey Chili Verde

ground turkey, white beans, tomatillos, green chilis and cilantro

Chicken with Sausage & Capers

chicken breast sautéed with italian sausage, peppers, onions, italian seasoning, crushed tomatoes & capers

Mexican Style Pork Chops

boneless pork chops braised with peppers, onions, corn, salsa & tomatoes

Bbq Pulled Pork

Turkey Meatballs

with mushrooms and rice

Triple Sesame Ginger Chicken

Chicken Breast

stuffed with antipasto filling

Honey Pecan Pork Cutlets

La La Lemon Bars

Blonde Baby Bars

Apple Pecan Coffee Cake

Blueberry Almond Muffins

Banana Bread

Lemon Tofu Poppy Seed Muffins

Carrot Muffins

Cornbread Muffins

Cappuccino Chip Crumble Coffee Cake

Sour Cream Chocolate Chip Muffins

Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins

Scallion, Goat Cheese & Prosciutto Muffins

Triple Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Peanut Butter Cookies

Lemon Macaroons

Oatmeal Cookies

with or without golden raisins

Chocolate Chip Cookies with or with Out Nuts

Million Neiman Marcus Cookies

All American Apple Pie

The Ultimate Flourless Chocolate Cake

Pineapple Upside-down Cake

Chocolate Mousse

Apple Betty Squares