On The Menu

On The Menu August 3rd-August 9th 2009

Monday August 3rd- Fabada

Fabada is a classic white bean stew of Spain which simmers savory and flavorful meats with beans and spices. Today’s Fabada is flavored with delicious turkey sausage and tomato.

Tuesday August 4th- Tuna Salad

Tuna Salad has its roots in France, of all places, where Salad Nicoise is delicately composed of tuna, green beans, hard boiled eggs, tomatoes, and onion. The hearty and high protein American version served at St. Anthony’s is dressed in mayonnaise with vegetables and served with lettuce.

Wednesday, August 5th -Macaroni and Cheese

While Macaroni is an Italian grain, Macaroni and Cheese was originated by African Americans in the south , and is now a Soul Food standard. We aren’t talking Kraft here- St. Anthony’s Macaroni and Cheese have perfectly cooked noodles in a sharp cheddar cheese sauce.

Thursday August 6th- Turkey Salad with Curried Mayonnaise

While Curry itself is thought by many to have originated in India, variations of the savory classic can be found in the West Indies, Southeast Asia, and North Africa. This innovative cousin of the classic chicken salad has healthy pieces of chicken in a sweet and spicy dressing.

Friday August 7th- Father Alfred’s Birthday! Asian Chicken & Noodle Salad

If you have ever appreciated St. Anthony’s in any way , then you must know about Father Alfred, who was the Franciscan Friar who founded St. Anthony’s on October 4th, 1950. Father Alfred wanted a place where hungry people could be served, be filled, and create community while breaking bread. We celebrate Father Alfred’s birthday with a savory Asian Chicken & Noodle Salad with tasty chicken tossed in with a delicately flavored sesame soy sauce dressing.

Saturday August 9th- Frank and Beans

The word “frank” is short for frankfurter which comes from Frankfurt, Germany where sausages in a bun originated. It is unclear when “frank and beans” was coupled for a protein power packed meal, but certainly before 1851 when this poem was published around 1841 by an anonymous poet:

“The pot of baked beans! with what pleasure I saw it,

Well seasoned, well porked, by some, rosy face dame.

And when from the glowing hot oven she drew it,

Well crisped and well brown’d to the table it came.”

Sunday August 9th- Tuscan Bean Stew

Tuscan Bean Stew is an Italian classic made with white cannelloni, beans, tomatoes, olives, and delicious aged parmesan cheese. In Italy and Italian cuisine, beans play an important role as they are high in protein and make for hearty and heart healthy cuisine. Beans or fagioli are loved in all parts of Italy with Tuscany being famous for many bean dishes and soups.

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