The chef next door

My in-laws are so lucky; they have a chef living right next door! Chef Doug Maitland, although he is officially "retired," is still working like a crazy man in his kitchen. He makes a new, creative meal every week available for order, and he delivers them right to your door each Wednesday! For less than $10, you can have a scrumptious meal, complete with dessert, hand-made by a chef, with local, home-grown ingredients. Nathan and I have been fortunate enough to sample three or four of these meals, and we have never been disappointed. They are delicious!

Chef Doug is a vegetarian, so you won't find any meat in his dishes, but please don't let that stop you from giving them a try. You'll never miss those animals, believe me! Also, he has begun to offer breakfast tacos, muffins, and the like for breakfast orders on Fridays, and additional treats like homemade salsa for purchase anytime (while supplies last). 

This is what we ate on Wednesday evening:

Shirlea’s Shells: Large Pasta Shells Stuffed w/Mixture of Three Cheeses, Spinach & Zucchini, in Light, Savory, Summer Garden Marinara

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Hearty Tuscan-Style White Bean Soup w/Fresh Basil Pesto

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Toasted French Bread Tossed in Italian Herbs

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Tender, Locally-Grown Broccoli Florets in Garlic Butter

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Mom’s Favorite Italian Cream Cake

It was so good, I think I was licking the plate afterward. 

Okay, maybe not, but it was awesome. :)

Shameless plug for a family friend? You betcha!! He's a nice guy, and he loves the Alexander family dearly. We most definitely want to keep supporting him as much as we can. Please let me know if you're in the Bastrop area and you would like to receive weekly menus via e-mail. I can let you know how to get in touch with him. There is something new and different every week, and you won't have to cook dinner, which is always a big plus.