April 2 6 Beef Stroganoff Cremini Stroganoff Buttered Noodles Sauteed Peas & Carrots Chicken Tinga Burritos Black Bean Burritos Mexican Rice Crudite with Ranch Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie All Beef Vienna Hot Dogs Tofu Pups Roasted Broccoli Macaroni Salad Sauteed Apples Turkey Thigh Coq au Vin Portobella Coq au Vin Mashed Potatoes Garlic Green Beans Cheesecake Hamburgers Black Bean Burgers Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad Roasted Cauliflower Pineapple Chunks FEATURED INGREDIENT Cremini Mushrooms White button, cremini, and portobello mushrooms are all the same variety the only difference is their age. White buttons are the youngest and portobellos are the most mature, with cremini mushrooms falling in the middle. Macaroni & Cheese Bar Bacon Bits, Sauteed Broccoli, Cherry Tomatoes
April 9 13 Chicken Marsala Eggplant Marsala Creamy Polenta Sauteed Swiss Chard Mongolian Beef Mongolian Tofu Sauteed Broccoli Steamed Brown Rice Cowgirl Cookies Chicken Tikka Tofu Tikka Village Salad Pita Bread Rice Pudding with Golden Raisins Beef Vindaloo Meatballs Chickpea Vindaloo Spinach Saag Steamed Brown Rice Banana Bread Ham & Cheese Melt Portobella Melt Roasted Potato Wedges Roasted Zucchini Honeydew Wedges FEATURED PRODUCER Phoenix Bean The team at Phoenix Bean has more than 30 years of experience crafting multiple varieties of tofu and soymilk out of fresh, wholesome ingredients. The company, based in Chicago s Edgewater neighborhood, exhibits a true local focus by sourcing its main raw product non-gmo soybeans from an Illinois farm that pays special attention to the health of its fields. Hamburgers or Black Bean Burgers on Brioche Buns
April 16 20 BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich BBQ Portobella Sandwich Roasted Butternut Squash Macaroni Salad Early Spring Fruit Salad Chicken Tinga Tacos Tofu Chorizo Tacos Corn Salad Refried Pinto Beans Shortbread Cookie Squares Baked Rigatoni with Chicken Sausage Baked Rigatoni with Veggies Sauteed Kale Vanilla Greek Yogurt with Granola Pasta Primavera Garlic Bread Caesar Salad Roasted Garlic Croutons Blueberry Streusel Cake All Beef Vienna Hot Dogs Tofu Pups Sweet Potato Wedges Apple-Cranberry Coleslaw Cantaloupe Wedges FEATURED HOLIDAY Earth Day April 22 marks the 48th annual Earth Day. When it comes to food, one of the best ways we can protect the Earth is by decreasing our food miles. Food miles are the distance food travels from the time it is grown to when it reaches our plates. Most food in the United States has traveled an average of 1,500 miles before it gets to its final destination that s farther than the distance from Chicago to Yellowstone National Park. The start of spring is the ideal time to reconnect with locally grown food. Chicken Tinga Burritos or Fajita Burritos
April 23 27 Chicken Curry Fried Rice Tofu Curry Fried Rice Stir Fry Vegetables Herb Roasted Turkey Breast Herb Roasted Portobellos Mashed Potatoes Garlic Green Beans Vanilla Biscotti Quinoa & Black Bean Chili Buttermilk Cornbread Crudite with Ranch Housemade Apple Rings Asian Turkey Meatballs White Bean Croquettes Brown Rice Roasted Zucchini Orange Caramel Flan Italian Sub Sandwich Roasted Vegetable Sandwich Mediterranean Orzo Pasta Salad Butternut Squash Orange Wedges FEATURED TECHNIQUE Dehydrate Dehydration is an ancient method of food preservation in which all moisture is removed from a food, consequently inhibiting the growth of microorganisms. We use specialized machines that control heat (around 140 F), humidity, and air circulation to effectively dehydrate items ranging from apples rings to beef jerky. You can also dehydrate foods in the sun. French Bread Pizza
April 30 May 4 Chicken Shawarma Roasted Middle Eastern Veggies Pita Bread Cucumber & Tomato Salad Spring Fruit Salad Roast Beef Herb Roasted Portobellos Sweet Potato Wedges Caramelized Brussels Sprouts Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies Spaghetti with Bolognese Spaghetti with Marinara Parmesan Roasted Zucchini Raspberry Gelee Lemongrass Marinated Chicken Lemongrass Marinated Tofu Thai Cucumber Salad Steamed White Rice Banana Pudding Chicken Tinga Quesadilla Cheese Quesadilla Refried Beans Corn Cobbettes Local Apple Wedges FEATURED INGREDIENT Brussels Sprouts You can find and enjoy healthy brussels sprouts year round, but their peak growing season is September through February. Chicken Shawarma or Falafel