Mousseau's Meals

Anyone want some Fire Roasted Veggie Stew? I made too much at work and would be happy to bring some back to Ravenswood in a cooler.

Pickup Thursday or Friday

$10 qt

Leeks, celery hearts, carrots, crimini mushrooms, poblanos, cannellini beans, tomatoes, cabbage, zucchini, broccoli and garlic with fresh herbs and rich veggie stock

Hello Friends,

I’ve got some extra goodness to help warm you up on these cold days. Limited amounts.

Lentil Tomato Soup - $10 quart
w/wood oven roasted veggies including cauliflower, mixed bell peppers, carrots, shallots and celery
GF, Vegan

Chicken & Dumplins’ - $15 quart
roasted root veggies

*available for pickup Saturday after 6pm

Hello everyone,

As some of you know and others are hopefully wondering, I’ve taken a slight break from my endeavor. I recently lost the ability to drive a car. This has limited my ability to get quality ingredients at the right prices from the stores I frequent. My doctors and I are doing everything we can to get me back to 100%.

I’m not yet sure how I will be moving forward with Moose’s Meals but I assure you I have no intention of giving up on cooking for you all. I have free time and this business has helped me focus, cook and grow.

Having said that, one of you reached out this week and asked me for a few things. Therefore, I am cooking now and making a small amount extra to offer you to make your week tastier and easier. I have limited amounts of these 3 items. 4 - 6 quarts of each. I will update as soon as I can.

Please help me and yourself by ordering some delicious soup. You’ll be glad you did. 😀 I hope your holidays are amazing and wish you a fantastic New Year! I’ll be back. 🎄

Spicy Thai Red Curry - $12/qt
coconut milk, roasted cauliflower & mixed veg
GF, V

Melinda’s Butternut Squash Soup - $12/qt
GF, V

White Bean with Bacon & Sausage - $12/qt
tomatoes & mixed veg
GF

Thanks again for your continued support,
J

***UPDATE***
I’ve sold all the curry and butternut squash soup.

Order some white bean and sausage!

Hey Everybody,

As you may or may not know, I spend most days in Winnetka working for my friend Matt and his wife Sarah at Grateful Bites. We make amazing pizza, scratch soups, and sides with a beautiful wood burning oven as our centerpiece.

In past years, I have worked with Matt making holiday meals easier for our Winnetka customers to enjoy with less hassle. I would spend endless hours in the kitchen with the team there and then come home and do the same thing, shopping and cooking separately for my MM customers… and inevitably sleeping less than I should.

This year, instead, we are going to offer our Grateful Bites holiday menus to my customers instead of a separate menu. Amazing pies by Baker & Hobbes will be available as well.

Thanksgiving orders will be picked up (as usual, from my house) on Wednesday, November the 25th.

Please place all Thanksgiving orders with me by Thursday, November 19th.

Check out our art here: https://www.instagram.com/gratefulbites/
The pie creations we love: https://www.instagram.com/bakerandhobbs/

Happy Holidays!
Chef Jay

PS Assuming this goes well, we will plan a similar event for December holidays.

Tortilla Soup - $12 quart
roasted corn, poblanos, garnishesGF, V

Pork Pozole - $12 quart
garnishesGF

Dill Pickle Soup - $12 quart
GF, V

Spicy Thai Green Curry - $14 quart
mixed veggies, tofu or chicken, kaffir lime leaves, garnishes
GF, V upon request

Tinga De Pollo - $14 lb
Mexican stewed chicken great for tacos, burritos, nachos, tortilla soup
GF

Red Chilaquiles - $20 for 2 servings, $30 for 4 servings
roasted poblanos, chihuahua cheese
GF, V

Pork Carnitas - $20 lb
GF

Chocolate Pot de Crème - $10 for 2 or $16 for 4
salty oat cookies

Please Place all orders by 3 pm Wednesday for Saturday pickup. I will not be available Friday this week.
Also, I will be offering side dishes for Thanksgiving to help make your day easier and delicious. The menu will be posted in the next couple of days. Pickup will be on Wednesday the 25th.

Happy Halloween! Order up please!! I’m taking next week off to travel to MI and do some deer hunting with my dad. Therefore, you should order double!! Please place all orders by 3pm Wednesday for Friday pickup. Have a great week and good luck on this out-of-the-box Halloween. 🎃

Melinda’s Butternut Squash Soup - $12 quart
(back by request)
GF, V

Chicken Lemon Rice Soup - $12 quart
GF

Spicy Yellow Thai Curry Soup - $14 quart
chicken or tofu, mixed veg, coconut milk
GF, Vegan upon request

Chilaquiles - $20 for 2 servings/$30 for 4
think enchilada casserole*
your choice of chicken and/or poblanos
GF, V upon request

Beef Stroganoff - $25 for 2 servings/$40 for 4
tender braised beef in rich mushroom sauce with egg noodles and garnishes
GF upon request

Maple Pumpkin Pot de Crème - $10 for 2/$16 for 4
Salty Oat Cookies
GF, V

Butternut Squash Soup - $12 quart
back again
V, GF

Seafood Chowder - $15 quart
shrimp, clams, potatoes, onions, celery

Curds and Whey - $12 quart
chicken soup you want to try if you are not lactose intolerant
chicken, homemade ricotta dumplings, whey, mixed veggies

Chicken Cacciatore - $18 for 2 servings or $25 for 4 servings
braised chicken thighs, white wine, garlic, tomatoes, onions, green olives & pasta
GF pasta available, Tofu for vegetarians

Perfect Pork Belly with Pretzel Spaetzle & Mustard Sauce- $20 for 2 servings or $30 for 4 servings

all orders in by Wednesday at 3pm for Friday pickup

Hey all, get ready for those cold days coming up again this week. I've had some specific requests for this week so guess what?..I'm making them. Order up! Please place all orders by 3pm Wednesday to allow me time to shop and cook for Friday pickups. Thanks again for your support!

Fire Roasted Tomato & Bell Pepper Soup
$12 quart
GF, V

Texas Beef & Bacon Chili
garnishes, $15 quart
GF

Zuppa Toscana with Italian Sausage
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zuppa_toscana
garnishes, $12 quart
GF

1/2 Chicken & Dumplins
roasted root veggies, $20 or $30 for a whole chicken

Braised Beef Shepherd's Pie
2 servings for $20 or 4 servings for $30
GF

Apple Cider Donut Bread Pudding
Stan's cider donuts & brioche bread, organic apples, cider caramel
2 servings for $6

Happy October! Soup’s on!!

Spicy Thai Red Curry Soup with Tofu - $10 qt
Vegan, GF

Tortilla Soup - $10 qt
add chorizo if you like or V, GF

Beef Barley with Mushrooms - $14 qt

Hoisen Babyback Ribs - $20 slab
add a quart of fried rice for $8

3 Cheese Lasagna - $20 for 2 # tray
GF option with Red Lentil Spaghetti
add Italian Sausage - $25

*all orders in by Wednesday at 3pm

Aloha. Happy Birthday Chris! I hope the luau was a nice surprise. I was a bit busy but managed a couple pics.

Hello! Who’s hungry?

Melinda’s Butternut Squash Soup - $10 qt
V, GF

Chicken Lemon Rice Soup - $10 qt
GF

Broccoli Parmesan Risotto - $12 - 1.5 qt
serves 2-4
V, GF

Thai Spiced Babyback Ribs - $20 slab
curried greens
GF

Smokey Hickory Chicken Thighs - $12 lb
slaw
GF

Fire Roasted Veggie Soup with Orzo - $10 qt

Cream of Tomato Soup with Croutons - $10 qt

Spicy Green Thai Curry - $15 qt
chicken or tofu, eggplant, mixed vegetables & garnishes

Farro & Lentil Salad - $10 qt
mushrooms, cauliflower, feta cheese & lemon vinaigrette

Roasted Chicken Chili - $13 qt
beans & garnishes

BBQ Babyback Ribs - $25 slab
bacon braised greens

Char Siu Roasted Pork Steak - $20 lb
fried noodles, vegetables & garnishes

Seafood & Corn Chowder - $15 quart
crab, shrimp, clams, potatoes & corn
GF

Chicken Lemon Rice Soup - $10 quart
GF

Toasted Israeli Cous Cous Salad - $10 quart
fire roasted garden vegetables, fresh herbs & tomato vinaigrette
V

Thai Massaman Curry - $15 quart
chicken or tofu, eggplant and vegetables

Cajun Spiced Babyback Ribs - $25 slab
stewed beans & bbq sauce
GF

Garlic & Herb Roasted Pork Sirloin - $15 lb
pan jus
GF

Apple Cider Whole Roasted Chicken - $17
pan jus
GF

Buttered Herb Spaetzle & Fire Roasted Broccoli - $12 for 1 quart of each
V

We're back to school Ravenswood. I'm here to help. Please have orders in by Thursday @ 3 for pickup Friday after 4. Thanks for your support!

Crab & Corn Bisque - $15 quart
GF

Roasted Chicken & Orzo Soup - $10 quart

Quinoa Salad - $10 quart
confit tomatoes, parmesan cheese, green olives, caramelized cauliflower, fresh herbs & shallot vinaigrette
GF, V

Potato Salad - $8 quart
yukon golds, hard boiled eggs, celery hearts, dijon mayo, chives & dill
GF, V

1/2 Grilled Chicken & 12 wings - $30
cheesy risotto & baby green bean salad
GF

Mousseau's Build Your Own French "Tacos" - $50
8 oz pork roast, 8 oz sausage, haricots verts, shaved gruyere cheese, braised kale, pickled onions, herbed pesto, 12 crepes
just 1 dish to reheat and off you go!
please contact for vegetarian offering*

Hello Friends,

I'm thinking about a nice easy laid back holiday weekend and some food to make our bbq's more enjoyable. Please get all orders to me by Thursday. Food pickups will be scheduled for Saturday after 4 and Sunday morning. All soups and salads are going to be 1 quart from this time forward. Lemaster Family Kitchen, or LFK blend amazing spice variants here in Chicago. I was blown away at the Logan Square Farmer’s Market and got a few blends that I’m using this week. Check them out.
https://www.lemasterfamilykitchen.com/

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup - $10 quart
V, GF

Toasted Cous Cous Salad - $10 quart
heirloom tomatoes, cukes, celery hearts, feta cheese, fresh oregano & parsley, black pepper & lemon vinaigrette
V

Potato Salad - $8 quart
traditional with hard hard boiled eggs, celery hearts, dijon mayo & dill
GF

Fire Roasted Rainbow Carrot Salad - $12 quart
grilled baby green beans, baked onions, roasted pumpkin seeds, cotija cheese, paprika vinaigrette
V, GF

Mexican "LFK Rub It Right" Spiced Chicken Wings. Yes, Chicken wings. $12 dozen
slaw and green "Moose-alo" sauce from the gardens of Grateful Bites and myself.
GF

"LFK TOSA" Spice Rubbed Babyback Ribs - $25 slab
slaw & sauce
GF

Red Thai Curry - $15 quart
Chicken Thighs or Tofu with veggies

I visited the farmer’s market in Logan Square yesterday. A menu is soon to follow. I apologize but the zucchini blossoms and cheese curds are for me to over indulge with later. I did get some new freshly roasted spice blends and other fruits and veggies for this weeks offerings. Who’s hungry?

Gazpacho - $6 pt

Shrimp & Corn Chowder - $7 pt

Israeli Cous Cous Salad - $7
garbanzo beans, celery hearts, roasted tomatoes and poblanos, cilantro, cotija cheese and lime vinaigrette

Thai Panang Curry - $15 qt
Chicken or Tofu with mixed vegetables

Grilled Pork Tenderloin - $18
Summer Salad
mixed greens, peaches, goat cheese, cashews & caramelized onion vinaigrette

Chicken Tikka Masala- $40
cucumber yogurt raita, roasted veggies, bulgur wheat and tomato salad, mixed lettuces, naan bread
Serve as a wrap buffet. Feeds up to 4 people.
(tofu also available)

Classic Vichyssoise - $6 pint
creamy potato leek soup served warm or cold

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho - $6 pint

Spicy Yellow Thai Curry - $15 quart
chicken, eggplant, mixed veggies, coconut milk

Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin - $15
herbed panko crust

Grilled Chicken Dinner for 4 - $50
garlic herb grilled chicken
basil & leek chimmichurri sauce
fattoush salad with garden veggies and herbed vinaigrette
roasted gold potatoes with smoked salt butter
6 salty oat cookies

Farro and lentil salad - $7 pint
feta cheese, tomatoes, cukes, greens

Have an event coming up? Let me help take some stress out of your day.

Due to a hectic work week this week’s menu is limited in offerings and volume. Stock up because next week I’m headed to the Magical Mitten to celebrate Jude’s Birthday. All orders by Thursday afternoon please.

Corn Chowder
$10 qt
GF

Spicy Thai Red Curry with eggplant, mixed veg and coconut milk
Chicken or Tofu
$15 qt
GF

Grilled Chicken Thighs
Buffalo with Blue Cheese Dressing
or
Garlic, Lemon and Oregano with Tomato Feta Sauce
$14 lb
GF

Korean Spiced Babyback Ribs
Kimchee
$25 slab
GF

Pork Tonkotsu Ramen with Veg and Garnishes
$16 qt

Toasted Quinoa with Wood Fired Veggies and Dijon Vinaigrette
$5 pt

Hello, summer is in full swing and I’ll be using more local vegetables than usual. What’re you craving? Please place orders by Thursday afternoon for pickup Friday evening or Saturday after 4. Thanks again!

Gazpacho - $15 qt
ripe heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs and bread puréed and enjoyed cold
vegan

Corn Chowder - $10 qt
vegetarian, GF

Spicy Yellow Thai Curry - $15 qt
chix or tofu, eggplant, coconut milk, mixed veg
GF

Babyback Ribs - $25
potato salad
GF

Beer Can Roasted Chicken - $25
tzatziki sauce
GF

Turkey Kofta Kabob Meal - $25 lb
veg kabobs, Persian bread, tzatziki, tomato salad

Toasted Farro Salad - $6 pt
fire roasted vegetables, herbs, dijon vinaigrette
vegan

Yukon Potato Salad - $5 pt
hard boiled eggs, celery hearts, chives, mayo

I had a great trip home to MI for the holidays which included my sister’s birthday and safe distancing practices. She asked for Hawaiian Mixed Plate “Lunch” so she got it.

Instead of your Chicago style hot dog stand or Portillos’s they have a “Plate Lunch” meal in the islands. It consists of your choice of protein with a couple scoops of medium grain sticky rice and a scoop of mac salad...more or less.

This was Laura’s menu:

Burrata cheese with garnishes

48 hour short ribs with fermented black beans and peanut chili oil

Teriyaki grilled red Argentinian shrimp

Lemon garlic grilled chicken thighs

Caramelized cauliflower

Macaroni & potato salad

White rice with aloha shoyu

What can I make for your next event? Whenever that happens...

Week of July 7

Tomato Whey Soup with Ramp Gnudi - $12qt

First I take organic milk and cream from the dairy and cook it to become curds and whey. The whey/liquid is blended with fire roasted vegetables and organic tomatoes to become the soup base. The curd/solids/ricotta is turned into a dumpling to be enjoyed in the soup. I know it’s a bit hot for soup but I promise it’s a nice meal in the lovely AC of your home.

Mustard Glazed Babyback Ribs - $25 slab
w/coleslaw in peach vinaigrette

Argentinian Grilled Chicken - $25
whole chicken mildly spiced with chimmichurri

Squash “Lasagna” - $20
add pork ragu & Italian sausage for $25
serves 2 - 4
Giorsetti Farmed Michigan Zucchini and Spaghetti Squash layered with tomato ragu, homemade ricotta, provolone, parmesan and fresh herbs

Spicy Green Thai Curry - $15 qt
chicken or/and tofu, eggplant, mixed vegetables and garnishes

Coleslaw with peach vinaigrette - $5 pt

Barley & Lentil Salad - $7 pt
fire roasted tomato vinaigrette, feta, mixed vegetables and toasted pinenuts
Try tossing this with your favorite lettuce combo for a nice change from how we often eat salad. Add some protein(or not)and you have a great simple meal.

Hello friends and enemies alike. The Moose is taking a week off for a short trip out of the city for the holiday. I’m SUPER grateful for the support I’ve received the last 6 months or so. I’m not done. I look forward to cooking for you and helping make your weeks a little easier and more flavorful in the future. We’ll see you next week!

Did you order this weeks cous cous salad? These are the veg hitting the oven for blistering.

Greetings friends, this weeks menu is staying simple. What are you craving?

Corn Chowder - $10 qt

Full Slab Babyback Ribs - $20 slab

Grilled “Syrian” Chicken - $20 each
My Grandfather’s recipe. Seriously STRONG lemon and garlic marinade/dipping sauce.

Spicy Red Thai Curry with coconut milk, eggplant and mixed veggies
Chicken or Tofu - $15 qt
Red Argentinian Shrimp - $20 qt

Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese - $12 pound

Creamy Potato Salad - $5 pint

Cole Slaw with Mustard Vinaigrette - $5 pint

Cous Cous with Fire Roasted Veggies and Citrus Vinaigrette - $6 pint

Moose’s Meals is very sorry if you didn’t get a chance to order the dauphinoise potatoes or Nueske’s candied bacon. Thanks again to those who did and for those of you who keep considering, it’s time to rethink your decisions. Enjoy your weekend!

Last call for Orders is 8pm Wednesday. Don’t miss out. If you need some Curry just ask. I’ll make it happen.

Father’s Day Week Menu

I thought most gentleman just want to grill some meat up so I’m going to offer some brunch items and some side dishes.

Grill-ready(or oven-ready) full slabs of Babyback Ribs and Corn Chowder are on weekly menus. If you ever need a dinner on the fly hit me up. The ribs are in vacuum sealed bags ready for you to take credit for cooking them.

Corn Chowder - $10 qt

Babyback Ribs - $20 slab

Brunch Items:

Candied Neuske’s Bacon - $9 for 6 pieces of
thick cut crispy candied love...the kind of thing dreams are made of. I promise.

French Toast Bread Pudding - $15 lb
chocolate, white chocolate, neither or both available

Savory Egg Breakfast Strata - $18 lb
1. Sausage, Mushroom, Onion and Cheddar
2. Ham and Swiss
3. Roasted Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions and Parmesan

Side Dishes by the quart:
$6 each or 3 for $15

Potato Salad
Creamy(Hellman’s Mayo +) or Vinaigrette

Cole Slaw
Creamy(Hellman’s Mayo +) or Vinaigrette

Hawaiian Style Potato Mac Salad

Baked Beans
with bacon or smoky vegetarian

Grilled Corn and Caramelized Cauliflower Salad with farro, citrus vinaigrette, fresh herbs, grape tomatoes, radishes and possibly avocados😬

By the pound:

Macaroni and Cheese or Macaroni and Cheese with Smoked Gouda - $12 lb
with or without crunchy panko breadcrumb topping

Dauphinois Potatoes - $14 lb
thinly sliced potatoes, gruyere cheese and roasted garlic cream sauce layered and baked

Moose’s Meals has finally added some much needed equipment. It’s been about a year since I’ve had a grill. The maiden voyage is grilled poblanos for Melinda’s butternut squash soup. I take requests...What are you hungry for?

Corn Chowder
$10 qt
GF

New England Clam Chowder
$16 qt

Italian Sausage Bolognese
$16 quart
GF

Beef Barbacoa
perfect for tacos, burritos or tortas
$20 lb
GF

Whole Spatchcock Chicken
caramelized cauliflower, roasted potatoes, chimmichurri
serves 2 - 4
$30
GF

Full Slab Babyback Ribs
cheesy grits, greens, bbq
serves 2 - 3
$30 (add a slab for $15)
GF

Spicy Yellow Thai Curry
coconut milk, eggplant, mixed vegetables and garnishes
chicken or tofu
$15
GF

Whole Grain Salad
wood roasted vegetables, ramp vinaigrette
$5 pt