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Winter/Spring Menu
It’s that strange time of year in Southern California when the calendar says that it is still winter, but the weather is more like spring. The comforts of winter are still appealing, especially when the nights cool off, but I always start to get anxious for the renewal ahead. This menu will hopefully appeal to both impulses. Try the Morroccan Lentil Stew, a Berkeley Salad and a Roast Chicken for a comforting, yet light meal or go straight for the Pot Roast with Quinoa Salad, Roasted Potatoes and Blanched Beans. If you need renewal more than comfort, try the Curry Cauliflower Soup, The OC Salad and Roasted Pepper, Onion and Cauliflower. Whichever combination you choose, you can’t miss with the menu this month. Simply place your order 24 hours in advance by email to kimdonahue@weekdaybistro.com or 714-307-9453.
Soups
Pint/6 Quart/8
Roasted Cauliflower Curry – Roasted Cauliflower, onion and vegetable broth with a hint of mild sweet curry.
Morroccan Lentil Stew – A rich tomato based stew with lentils, onion, mild aleppo pepper and a hint of anise.
Tuscan Wedding Soup -white beans, sweet italian sausage, carrots, onions and herbs.
Salads
Berkely Salad- mixed greens, tomato, avocado, purple and orange carrots, grilled portobello mushrooms, hard boiled egg served with a creamy vinaigrette
10
OC Salad – Mixed greens, mandarin orange wedges, pommegrants with a orange and champagne vinaigrette
12
Pickled Cabbage Salad – shredded red and savoy cabbage, fennel, apples in a tangy apple cider vinegar brine
12
Roasted Red Pepper and Red Onion Quinoa Salad
12
Main
Grilled Chicken Paillard – thin grilled chicken breasts with a mustard cream sauce.
10/per serving
Whole Roast Chicken
20
Pot Roast Provencal – Pot Roast marinated with garlic, olive oil, fresh herbs, red wine, dijon mustard and lemon juice
15/half pound serving 45/whole roast
Sides
Roasted Peppers, Red Onion, Cauliflower
8
Roasted Dutch Potatoes
6
Blanched Beans
6
WEEKDAY BISTRO HOLIDAY CATERING
Happy Holidays from Weekday Bistro
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. December can seem like one long celebration, which is great if you are a party guest, but can be stressful if you are the host or hostess. Let Weekday Bistro help you relax and enjoy all of your celebrations. We will help you plan a menu for a perfect holiday gathering. Take a look at our sample menus below.
Cocktail Gathering $20/per person
Assorted Cheese and Cracker Platter
Olive Tapanade
White Bean Hummus
Fresh Breads
Hot Puff Pastry Squares
Vegetable platter
Wine
Non-Alcoholic Spritzer
Company Holiday Lunch $15/per person
Sandwich Bar
Green Salad
Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
Dessert Bar
Holiday Dinner Party $30/per person
1st Course
Holiday Pear Salad – Fresh greens with pears, dried cranberries, toasted pecans and blue cheese with a balsamic vinaigrette.
2nd Course
Boeuf Bourguignon
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Blanched Green Beans
3rd Course
Rich Creme Brulee
Wine pairings and additional courses may be added for a fee.
These menus are just an example. Menus can be customized for your event or dinner. I’d love to help you plan the perfect event. For more details contact kimdonahue@weekdaybistro.com or call 714-307-9453. No matter how you celebrate this holiday season, may all your days be merry and bright.
Give Thanks
Do you find it hard to be grateful on Thanksgiving? It’s difficult to stop in the middle of all the preparations and remember to give thanks. Weekday Bistro would like to help you feel more gratitude and less stress this season. Instead of spending days in the kitchen, use that time to play a game with the kids, call a friend and tell them how grateful you are for their presence in your life, or just relax and enjoy the abundance around you.
Thanksgiving Sides Menu
Mashed Potatoes $7/Serves 4
Creamy, melt in your mouth potatoes made with real russett potatoes, cream, butter and sour cream. YUM!
Stuffing $10/serves 4
Made with bread crumbs, onion, sausage, cranberry, and so much more. Perfect when baked on it’s own or stuffed in the bird.
Fresh Cranberries $8/8oz jar
Fresh made tart, slightly sweet and spicy cranberry with a hint of citrus. This isn’t the stuff you buy in a can. You’ll never want to eat Turkey without it again.
Gravy $6/pint
Rich and delicious made with slow simmered Turkey stock. Heat and serve. No extra mess in the kitchen and no need to wait to put everything on the table.
Quinoa and Roasted Sweet Potato $10/serves 4
GLUTEN FREE
This is a great alternative to stuffing if some guests are avoiding gluten or if you have vegetarians in the crowd. Quinoa is a great source of protein and the roasted sweet potato adds traditional touch of flavor. The addition of roasted red onion adds subtle sweetness making it a great alternative to overly sweet yams.
Orders will gratefully be accepted until Monday, November 24. Place orders by email to kimdonahue@weekdaybistro.com or call 714-307-9453. Happy Thanksgiving!
Fall Menu
The flavors of fall are some of my favorite. The aromas of warm spices and end of season fruits is a heady combination that I look forward to every year. Those same spices and late harvest crops take center stage in the fall menu. Cauliflower roasted and then mixed with onion and seasoned with the sweet spicy flavor of curry. The Napa salad combines the fall sensations of sweet fruits, nutty flavors, and crunchy all in one delectable bite. If you would like to give these items, or anything else on the menu a try, then place an order 24 hours in advance Monday-Thursday. You can contact me at kimdonahue@weekdaybistro.com or text/call 714-307-9453.
Happy Fall!
Soups
Pint/6 Quart/ 8
Roasted Cauliflower Curry
Carrot Ginger
Red Lentil Chicken
Salads
Berkeley Salad – mixed greens, tomato, avocado, purple and orange carrots, grilled portobello mushrooms, hard boiled egg served with a creamy vinaigrette 10
Napa Salad – butter lettuce, apples, golden raisins, toasted pecans and warm goat cheese crisps served with a walnut, Viognier and honey vinaigrette 12
Main Dishes
Grilled Chicken Paillard served with mustard cream sauce 10/per serving
Whole Roasted Lemon Chicken 20
Plank Grilled Wild Maple Glazed Salmon 15/per serving
Sides
Quart size serves 2-3
Roasted Dutch Fingerling Potatoes 6
Blanched Green Beans 6
Roasted Cauliflower and Peppers 8
Quinoa salad with roasted carrots, beets and red onion 10
Mother’s Day Delight

Mother’s Day is less than a week away. This is a wonderful time when the women in your life should relax and let others take the lead. Do you need help planning your mother’s day soiree? Weekday Bistro would like to help.
Mother’s Day Brunch items
Lemon Blueberry Scones
$10/half dozen $20/per dozen
Cranberry Orange Almond Granola $7/8oz bag
Orange Honey Yogurt $6/8oz container
Any or all of these items would compliment your own scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage. Any mom would be ecstatic to have this waiting for her on Mother’s Day morning.
Need a gift for the baker in your life? Weekday Bistro is now selling 100% authentic vanilla extract. Made with real Madagascar Vanilla Beans. $10/per 4oz bottle.
Supplies are limited. Orders must be placed by Friday, May 9 for Mother’s Day.
As always, orders can be placed by email to kimdonahue@weekdaybistro.com or call 714-307-9453.
“Soup of the evening”
“Soup of the evening, beautiful soup!”
Alice in Wonderland
Spring Menu
Did you know that people who eat soup at dinner tend to be thinner and healthier? In many cultures, soup is the main event at the evening meal. If you have been trying to find a way to make your daily life a little bit healthier, try soup for dinner. All Weekday Bistro soups are made from fresh ingredients, making them tasty as well as healthy. Give yourself the gift of health this month and order a soup. Orders can be placed for Monday-Thursday by email to kimdonahue@weekdaybistro.com or call 714-307-9453.
Happy Healthy Spring!
Soups
Hearty Chicken Noodle
Homemade pasta noodles, tender chicken breast and veggies in a rich chicken herb broth.
White Bean and Sausage
This is sometimes called Tuscan Wedding Soup, but whatever you want to call it, it’s delicious. White Beans, Sweet Italian Sausage, Carrots, Potatoes and herbs de Provence in a hearty chicken broth.
Mediterranean Lentil and Rice
Roasted tomato and red pepper, green lentils, basmati rice cooked in vegetable broth. Turkish Aleppo pepper and crushed anise seed add a subtle and unique spice making this an exotic and vegetarian friendly alternative to chili.
2 Servings/ $16 4 Servings/ $24 6 Servings/ $34
*Each serving is approximately 1 1/2 cups
Green Salad
Mixed greens with shredded Carrots and cherry tomatoes
4 Servings/ $12 6 Servings/ $18
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REQUIRE 24 HOUR ADVANCE ORDER
Bread
Bread Boule $4/Loaf
Popovers 4/$8 6/$10
Challah $4/Loaf
Special Order
Grilled Chicken Paillard with Mustard Cream Sauce – Thin Chicken Breasts pounded flat and grilled served with Mustard Cream Sauce.
4 Servings/$25 6 Servings/$35
Zucchini Pancakes
Shredded zucchini in an egg and flour batter that is cooked into savory pancakes. Great as a meal or a side.
2 Servings/ $10 4 Servings/$20 6 Servings/$30
Spring Green Risotto
Creamy arborio rice cooked with asparagus, peas and fresh herbs. Can be served as a side or as a meal.
2 Servings/$12 4 Servings/$15 6 Servings/$20
NEW MENU
Weekday Bistro is getting ready to celebrate a new milestone. This website will soon be a thing of the past. The new and improved website will be here soon along with a few new features. More on that later. For now, I have made a few changes to the menu and how it’s presented. I’ve decided to offer a more consistent and smaller menu for weeknight meals. This relates to some of the changes underway that, I hope, will help make the service even more valuable to you. Weekday Bistro has been developing a mix of hearty winter soups that eat like a meal and satisfy every palate. One change that is effective immediately is that you do not have to order any of our soups 24 hours in advance. If you want a soup and salad meal, you can order on the same day you need delivery. There will still be a few items on the menu that require more advance ordering time, but now you can order last minute if you need. All items this month are a la carte instead of packaged as a meal. Place orders online by emailing kimdonahue@weekdaybistro.com or call 714-307-9453. Happy Eating!
Soups
Hearty Chicken Noodle
Homemade pasta noodles, tender chicken breast and veggies in a rich chicken herb broth.
White Bean and Sausage
This is sometimes called Tuscan Wedding Soup, but whatever you want to call it, it’s delicious. White Beans, Sweet Italian Sausage, Carrots, Potatoes and herbs de Provence in a hearty chicken broth.
Mediterranean Lentil and Rice
Roasted tomato and red pepper, green lentils, basmati rice cooked in vegetable broth. Turkish Aleppo pepper and crushed anise seed add a subtle and unique spice making this an exotic and vegetarian friendly alternative to chili.
2 Servings/ $16 4 Servings/ $24 6 Servings/ $34
*Each serving is approximately 1 1/2 cups
Green Salad
Mixed greens with shredded Carrots and cherry tomatoes
4 Servings/ $12 6 Servings/ $18
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REQUIRE 24 HOUR ADVANCE ORDER
Bread
Bread Boule $4/Loaf
Popovers 4/$8 6/$10
Challah $4/Loaf
Special Order
Grilled Chicken Paillard with Mustard Cream Sauce – Thin Chicken Breasts pounded flat and grilled served with Mustard Cream Sauce.
4 Servings/$25 6 Servings/$35
Roasted Garlic Chicken Thighs
4 Servings/$25 6 Servings/$35
*Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Green Beans are available with these meals for an additional $4/per serving fee.
December Menu
Tis the Season to be jolly. What could make you jollier than a good meal and a clean kitchen? You can have both this month when you order from Weekday Bistro. Okay, so I’m not going to come over and clean your kitchen, but I can promise that you won’t have to deal with dirty pots and pans at this busy time of year.
Simplicity and lightness are the themes this month. I’ve put together a collection of comforting dishes that will give you a nice break from the rich and overindulgent fare of the season. As always, please place orders 24 hours in advance. Orders can be place by e-mail to kimdonahue@weekdaybistro.com or by phone 714-307-9453. Happy Holidays! Be Merry, Bright and Light! Don’t forget to check out information for holiday catering in the previous post.
Want to spread the cheer? This is the season of giving so I’m donating 20% of the proceeds from this month’s orders to Families Forward.
December Menu
All Items are available all month.
Sausage and white bean stew
Green Salad
Bread Boule
2 Servings/$18 4 Servings/$25 6 Servings/$35
Whole Roasted Chicken
Roasted Fingerling Potato
Mixed Green Salad
Apple Cranberry Sauce
2 Servings/$29 4 Servings/ $39
*Weekday Bistro Favorite
Carrot Ginger Soup
French Fougass – A bread with cheese, olives, red onion and bacon folded in. Delicious!
Green Salad
2 Servings/$20 4 Servings/$39 6 Servings/$49
Beef and Barley Stew
Mixed Green Salad
Finnish Brown Bread
2 Servings/$20 4 Servings/$30 6 Servings/$40
December 24- January 2
BISTRO CLOSED
Weekday Bistro offers free delivery in the Tustin/Irvine area.
Weekday Bistro Holiday Catering
Happy Holidays from Weekday Bistro
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. December can seem like one long celebration, which is great if you are a party guest, but can be stressful if you are the host or hostess. Let Weekday Bistro help you relax and enjoy all of your celebrations. We will help you plan a menu for a perfect holiday gathering. Take a look at our sample menus below.
Cocktail Gathering $15/per person
Assorted Cheese and Cracker Platter
Olive Tapanade
White Bean Hummus
Fresh Breads
Hot Puff Pastry Squares
Vegetable platter
Wine
Non-Alcoholic Spritzer
Company Holiday Lunch $12/per person
Sandwich Bar
Green Salad
Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad
Dessert Bar
Holiday Dinner Party $30/per person
1st Course
Holiday Pear Salad – Fresh greens with pears, dried cranberries, toasted pecans and blue cheese with a balsamic vinaigrette.
2nd Course
Boeuf Bourguignon
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Blanched Green Beans
3rd Course
Rich Creme Brulee
Each course can be served with an appropriate wine pairing. Additional courses may be added for a fee.
These menus are just an example. Menus can be customized for your event or dinner. I’d love to help you plan the perfect event. For more details contact kimdonahue@weekdaybistro.com or call 714-307-9453. No matter how you celebrate this holiday season, may all your days be merry and bright.
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