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AA/US Domestic Dining (including Canada, Mexico, & the Caribbean)
Link to Combined 2019 AA International Meal / Meals - menu / photos / etc. (master thread)
There is another thread for the contingent that wishes to debate and discuss linens as a primary subject, including related presentation issues: Linens / presentation debate for meal service on AA, US / both.
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MrAndy1369 originated this thread. Other posts in this topic have been merged here, throwing his post to #4. For members’ easy reference, we have reproduced that guidepost in its entirety. /Moderators
[COLOR="Navy"]Welcome to the 2019 Domestic Dining thread and the resulting discussion/trip reports/photos/shared experiences. Here, in this wiki post, I'll strive to explain what you should expect on AA flights in First and Business, meals-wise. Keep in mind that there are many domestic flights, so there are quite a few parameters to keep track of.
Basically, in its best condensed form, you should expect to receive a meal between 4:59am - 8pm on flights longer than 900 miles, which equals about two hours in the air. From that point, there are exceptions, and specific timing parameters.
What to Expect - Mainline:
Keep in mind that this list is not entirely inclusive, and there may be certain exceptions and/or abnormalities.
What to Expect - Regional:
Keep in mind that this list is not entirely inclusive, and there may be certain exceptions and/or abnormalities.
All of the meal flights that fall under the above timing parameters will receive two choices; normally, one meat and one vegetarian.
Longer westbound flights leaving from the east coast (transcontinental; non-premium) are not officially exceptions, but some flights after 8pm receive a full dinner service (such as the 8:05pm MIA-SAN flight, or the 8:30pm PHL-LAS flight). Additionally, non-premium transcontinental red-eye flights will receive snack basket service upon departure, then a continental breakfast box prior to arrival.
Official Exceptions:
The following flights all fall under 900 miles, but will receive a full meal service, with the exception of flights leaving between 1:31-4pm. Despite some of the listed flights being over 900 miles, they are remaining listed here, based on the AA website for documentation purposes.
Additional Information:
Disclaimer: The editor of this Wiki does not guarantee the information presented above will always be accurate or properly followed by AA, given catering mishaps, irregular operations, rogue crews, or mismanagement. For the best up-to-date information, it would be prudent to check AA's website constantly for any updates, or call AA. The editors of this Wiki will keep this Wiki updated as often as possible.
Thanks to MrAndy1369 for starting the thread and for the guidelines.
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Link to Combined 2019 AA International Meal / Meals - menu / photos / etc. (master thread)
There is another thread for the contingent that wishes to debate and discuss linens as a primary subject, including related presentation issues: Linens / presentation debate for meal service on AA, US / both.
PLEASE: DO NOT POST OVERSIZED IMAGES; PLEASE DO NOT QUOTE AND REPEAT IMAGES IN YOUR QUOTED POST.
MrAndy1369 originated this thread. Other posts in this topic have been merged here, throwing his post to #4. For members’ easy reference, we have reproduced that guidepost in its entirety. /Moderators
Introduction
Welcome to the 2019 version of the combined AA meals thread, focusing on domestic service. Please post your meal/service experiences, including menus, photos, reports, questions, and service anecdotes.
To help give us a clear picture of your experience, remember to include the route, time, and meal designation (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, refreshments, none). Photos are welcome and very helpful. Those are rudimentary guidelines, but of course, the format/style is up to you.
Format Sample
This is a format you can use when introducing your meal report. This is just a sample format; deviations are expected.
AA1: JFK-LAX: 3pm
Dinner
A321
First Class, 2A
(from here, share the menu and/or experiences and/or photos)
Historical Meal Reports
Throwback mode? Go crazy!
Enjoy!
Welcome to the 2019 version of the combined AA meals thread, focusing on domestic service. Please post your meal/service experiences, including menus, photos, reports, questions, and service anecdotes.
To help give us a clear picture of your experience, remember to include the route, time, and meal designation (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, refreshments, none). Photos are welcome and very helpful. Those are rudimentary guidelines, but of course, the format/style is up to you.
Format Sample
This is a format you can use when introducing your meal report. This is just a sample format; deviations are expected.
AA1: JFK-LAX: 3pm
Dinner
A321
First Class, 2A
(from here, share the menu and/or experiences and/or photos)
Historical Meal Reports
Throwback mode? Go crazy!
- 2018 - link
- 2017 - 2017 Combined AA Domestic Meal / Meals - menu / photos / etc. (master thread)
- 2016 - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...er-thread.html
- 2015 - link
- 2014 (post-9/1 combined) - link
- 2014 (pre-9/1) - link
- 2013 - link
- 2012 - link
- 2011 - link
- 2010 - link
- 2009 (combined Domestic and International) - link
Enjoy!
Basically, in its best condensed form, you should expect to receive a meal between 4:59am - 8pm on flights longer than 900 miles, which equals about two hours in the air. From that point, there are exceptions, and specific timing parameters.
What to Expect - Mainline:
Keep in mind that this list is not entirely inclusive, and there may be certain exceptions and/or abnormalities.
- Up to 699 miles: Light snacks such as a fig bar, cookies, and/or pretzels
- 700-899 miles: Warmed nuts, a snack plate (fruit/cheese, pita/hummus, or spinach dip/pita), and a cookie
- 900-1298 miles: A meal (fruit/breakfast entree; salad/entree) followed by a cookie; no meals between 1:30-4pm
- 1298-2199 miles: A full meal including an appetizer, with cake for lunch desserts and premade ice-cream for dinner desserts
- 2200 miles and above: Same as 1298-2199 miles, but consists of made-to-order sundaes or a cheese plate for both lunch and dinner desserts
What to Expect - Regional:
Keep in mind that this list is not entirely inclusive, and there may be certain exceptions and/or abnormalities.
- Up to 175 miles: A light snack mix along with beverage service
- 176-899 miles: Sweet and savory, organic/healthy snack choices (snack basket)
- 900-2199 miles: Warm mixed nuts, two meal options, and dessert. (For flights over 2200 miles, you will receive the same selection of snacks from 176-899 miles as a pre-arrival snack. All regional meal flights leaving after 8:00pm will also receive sweet and savory snacks as the only option. Editor's note: A regional jet for 2000+ miles? Hope that never happens!)
All of the meal flights that fall under the above timing parameters will receive two choices; normally, one meat and one vegetarian.
Longer westbound flights leaving from the east coast (transcontinental; non-premium) are not officially exceptions, but some flights after 8pm receive a full dinner service (such as the 8:05pm MIA-SAN flight, or the 8:30pm PHL-LAS flight). Additionally, non-premium transcontinental red-eye flights will receive snack basket service upon departure, then a continental breakfast box prior to arrival.
Official Exceptions:
The following flights all fall under 900 miles, but will receive a full meal service, with the exception of flights leaving between 1:31-4pm. Despite some of the listed flights being over 900 miles, they are remaining listed here, based on the AA website for documentation purposes.
- Chicago (ORD) - AUS/BDL/BOS/DCA/EWR/JFK/LGA/MSY/RDU
- Dallas (DFW) - BJX/ORD/MEX/QRO/SLP
- Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - PAP
- Los Angeles (LAX) - DEN
- Miami (MIA) - DCA/IAD/PAP
- New York (LGA) - ATL
- Phoenix (PHX) - MZT
Additional Information:
- JFK-LAX/SFO; MIA-LAX are considered premium transcontinental flights, and as such, receives a more refined service with three meal choices, per-course service, printed menus, and tray/tablecloth linens in both F/J. Those flights now are the only domestic flights in the system to offer special meals as another option (which can be reserved by either preordering online, or calling). Red-eye flights will receive a full "supper/snack" meal service, which is basically a condensed dinner service.
- Hawaiian meal service is very similar to what you'd expect on 2200+ mile flights, but there also will be Hawaiian rolls served, along with a pre-arrival continental breakfast/snack (dependent on the length of the route). Tropical warmed nuts are also currently served.
- All flights over 700 miles, regardless of a meal being served or not, will receive warm mixed nuts and a cookie.
- At this time, pre-ordered meals are not available on American Eagle flights.
Disclaimer: The editor of this Wiki does not guarantee the information presented above will always be accurate or properly followed by AA, given catering mishaps, irregular operations, rogue crews, or mismanagement. For the best up-to-date information, it would be prudent to check AA's website constantly for any updates, or call AA. The editors of this Wiki will keep this Wiki updated as often as possible.
Thanks to MrAndy1369 for starting the thread and for the guidelines.
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ARCHIVE: Combined 2019 AA Domestic Meal, Meals, menu / photos / etc. (master thread)
May 27, 2019, 6:48 am
#483
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: CMH
Programs: BA Gold, AA Plat, NK $9 fare club
Posts: 666
I have the option between the Lasagnette and the Grilled Chicken w/lemon artichoke risotto and asparagus with herbed butter. Neither have gotten the best reviews. Any suggestions? I have chicken preordered at the moment, but the previous lasagna dish offered on AA was an enjoyable dish for me...
May 27, 2019, 8:57 am
#484
Suspended
Join Date: May 2013
Location: NYC
Programs: DL Diamond, AAdvantage EXP, Hyatt Explorist, HHonors Diamond, Avis First
Posts: 7,344
I certainly enjoy the short rib, but they need to increase the meat to sides ratio. Wish I had it for my upcoming Thursday flight.
I have the option between the Lasagnette and the Grilled Chicken w/lemon artichoke risotto and asparagus with herbed butter. Neither have gotten the best reviews. Any suggestions? I have chicken preordered at the moment, but the previous lasagna dish offered on AA was an enjoyable dish for me...
I have the option between the Lasagnette and the Grilled Chicken w/lemon artichoke risotto and asparagus with herbed butter. Neither have gotten the best reviews. Any suggestions? I have chicken preordered at the moment, but the previous lasagna dish offered on AA was an enjoyable dish for me...
May 27, 2019, 10:39 am
#485
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: AA Executive Platinum/Million Miler, Marriott Titanium Elite-Lifetime, Hilton Gold
Posts: 3,217
I have the option between the Lasagnette and the Grilled Chicken w/lemon artichoke risotto and asparagus with herbed butter. Neither have gotten the best reviews. Any suggestions? I have chicken preordered at the moment, but the previous lasagna dish offered on AA was an enjoyable dish for me...
May 27, 2019, 2:59 pm
#486
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: Mileage Plus, AAdvantage
Posts: 424
Is Hindu meal vegetarian?
Have an upcoming sjc-ord flight in F and have ordered the Hindu meal. The agent said it should be vegetarian but wasn't 100% sure.
I know AVML is usually Indian veg, but I have seen examples where some bland food is served instead. Has anyone seen non-veg Hindu
meal being served on a domestic flight?
thanks....
I know AVML is usually Indian veg, but I have seen examples where some bland food is served instead. Has anyone seen non-veg Hindu
meal being served on a domestic flight?
thanks....
May 27, 2019, 3:50 pm
#487
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: San Francisco area
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott T
Posts: 455
Have an upcoming sjc-ord flight in F and have ordered the Hindu meal. The agent said it should be vegetarian but wasn't 100% sure.
I know AVML is usually Indian veg, but I have seen examples where some bland food is served instead. Has anyone seen non-veg Hindu
meal being served on a domestic flight?
thanks....
I know AVML is usually Indian veg, but I have seen examples where some bland food is served instead. Has anyone seen non-veg Hindu
meal being served on a domestic flight?
thanks....
May 27, 2019, 4:09 pm
#488
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Live: IWI; Work: DCA/Everywhere; Play: LAS/SJU/MLE
Programs: AA EXP, DL PM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Ambassador/LTP, Nat'l Exec Elite, LEYE Gold
Posts: 6,675
Have an upcoming sjc-ord flight in F and have ordered the Hindu meal. The agent said it should be vegetarian but wasn't 100% sure.
I know AVML is usually Indian veg, but I have seen examples where some bland food is served instead. Has anyone seen non-veg Hindu
meal being served on a domestic flight?
thanks....
I know AVML is usually Indian veg, but I have seen examples where some bland food is served instead. Has anyone seen non-veg Hindu
meal being served on a domestic flight?
thanks....
Hindu meal is almost always vegetarian but you can look upthread for SFO777's post where, on a flagship F flight, the Hindu meal was a chicken curry. (Unfortunately I tried ordering a Hindu meal on a similar flight and was not so lucky!)
There have been no reports at all of a non-vegetarian Hindu meal on a plain-jane domestic first class flight like SJC-ORD, so I would feel comfortable ordering that and expecting a vegetarian meal even though by rule it doesn't have to be. (Also I would fully expect to get the same meal as AVML as long as it's lunch or dinner -- I was the unfortunate recipient of some bland AVML breakfasts but haven't seen any reports of bland AVML lunches or dinners.)
I have never seen any meat/fish in a AVML, although of lately the quality of these meals has been degraded significantly, now you are going to be served warmed up meals which are below supermarket frozen aisle quality levels. Last year these meals were freshly cooked, not anymore.
As an added bonus, wife had the Zoe's plate, so we ate bits of each others meals and it worked out very well ^.
Today's AVML:
May 28, 2019, 11:51 am
#489
In Memoriam, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
Programs: AA EXP/MM, DL GM, UA Platinum, HH DIA, Hyatt Explorist, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC
Posts: 33,857
AA 2570 MIA-PHL 1339-1639 767-300
PDB of OJ or Water
Choice of spicy ravioli or grilled chicken salad. I actually like this entree and think it works very well for lunch
Very warm and gooey cookies today
PDB of OJ or Water
Choice of spicy ravioli or grilled chicken salad. I actually like this entree and think it works very well for lunch
Very warm and gooey cookies today
May 28, 2019, 12:06 pm
#490
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: IAD/DCA/BWI
Programs: AA Executive Platinum
Posts: 579
I have never seen any meat/fish in a AVML, although of lately the quality of these meals has been degraded significantly, now you are going to be served warmed up meals which are below supermarket frozen aisle quality levels. Last year these meals were freshly cooked, not anymore.
May 28, 2019, 1:15 pm
#491
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,620
Just to be clear, only SOME of these meals would have been freshly cooked previously, and a lot of people have trouble telling the freshly cooked hot entrees from the frozen ones. LSG in particular has been using frozen meals for purposes like this in my part of the country since the late '00's. The change was to standardize those meals, not the introduction of deep frozen entrees -- that was done over a decade ago.
May 29, 2019, 7:30 pm
#492
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: SNA
Programs: AA EXP, UA 1K (until it expires then never again), *wood Plat, Marriott Gold
Posts: 9,239
JFK-LAX 9AM departure, FC Breakfast. I had the eggs which were meh and the fruit plate which was actually quite good. The chocolate croissants were also pretty good!
May 30, 2019, 11:07 pm
#493
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: New York
Posts: 7,352
AA 1297 LAX-MIA Flagship First Class (3 Class F) May 2019
May 2019
American Airlines Flagship First
AA 1297 Los Angeles to Miami
Glass salt & pepper shakers were featured on this flight
Lunch
Menu
Today’s menu selections are inspired by acclaimed restaurateur, Sam Choy.
Small Plates
Seared Tuna
Peruvian bean salad, cilantro lime vinaigrette, lemon aioli
Or
Goat Cheese Croquette
Apple Waldorf salad, caramelized walnuts
Soup
Butternut Squash Soup
Shaved coconut
Salad
Mixed Baby Greens
Your choice of
White balsamic chive dressing
Or
Balsamic vinaigrette
Assorted gourmet breads will be served with your meal
Main Plates
Lamb Cutlets
Pistachio pesto crust, mustard herb crust, forbidden rice, fresh greens
Or
Grain and Greens bowl
Fresh greens, farro, baby beets, carrot, cucumber, zucchini, goat cheese, almonds
turmeric rubbed chicken available upon request
Or
Seafood Medley
Shrimp, scallops, halibut, salmon, purple potatoes, baby fennel, dill saffron broth
Salmon
Halibut
Prawns & Scallops
Or
Vegetable Thai Green Curry
Jasmine rice
Dessert
Traditional Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, butterscotch, seasonal berry toppings, whipped cream, chopped pecans
Gourmet Cheese Board
Smoked Gouda, aged white cheddar, jalapeño pepper jack, medjool dates, strawberries, grapes
Warm Upside-Down Toffee Jackfruit Cake
Caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream
Irish Cream Mousse Cake
Flaky butter crust
Light Refreshment
Offered prior to arrival
Snacks
Selection of premium snacks
Christie Cookie Co
Chocolate Chunk or Snickerdoodle Cookies
Warmed on Board
Wine List
Bubbles
Castelnau Brut Reserve Champagne, France
Rose
My Essential French Rose Mediterranee, France
White Wine
Joseph Drouhin Saint Veran, France
J. Hofstatter Pinot Bianco Alto Adige, Italy
Red Wines
Black Stallion Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
Starmont Pinot Noir Carneros, California
Dessert Wine
Quinta Do Noval LBV Port, Portugal
3Cls, First, LAX/SFO-JFK/MIA, Lunch-Snack
73PM003 05/19 100F002-3
American Airlines Flagship First
AA 1297 Los Angeles to Miami
Glass salt & pepper shakers were featured on this flight
Lunch
Menu
Today’s menu selections are inspired by acclaimed restaurateur, Sam Choy.
Small Plates
Seared Tuna
Peruvian bean salad, cilantro lime vinaigrette, lemon aioli
Or
Goat Cheese Croquette
Apple Waldorf salad, caramelized walnuts
Soup
Butternut Squash Soup
Shaved coconut
Salad
Mixed Baby Greens
Your choice of
White balsamic chive dressing
Or
Balsamic vinaigrette
Assorted gourmet breads will be served with your meal
Main Plates
Lamb Cutlets
Pistachio pesto crust, mustard herb crust, forbidden rice, fresh greens
Or
Grain and Greens bowl
Fresh greens, farro, baby beets, carrot, cucumber, zucchini, goat cheese, almonds
turmeric rubbed chicken available upon request
Or
Seafood Medley
Shrimp, scallops, halibut, salmon, purple potatoes, baby fennel, dill saffron broth
Salmon
Halibut
Prawns & Scallops
Or
Vegetable Thai Green Curry
Jasmine rice
Dessert
Traditional Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, butterscotch, seasonal berry toppings, whipped cream, chopped pecans
Gourmet Cheese Board
Smoked Gouda, aged white cheddar, jalapeño pepper jack, medjool dates, strawberries, grapes
Warm Upside-Down Toffee Jackfruit Cake
Caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream
Irish Cream Mousse Cake
Flaky butter crust
Light Refreshment
Offered prior to arrival
Snacks
Selection of premium snacks
Christie Cookie Co
Chocolate Chunk or Snickerdoodle Cookies
Warmed on Board
Wine List
Bubbles
Castelnau Brut Reserve Champagne, France
Rose
My Essential French Rose Mediterranee, France
White Wine
Joseph Drouhin Saint Veran, France
J. Hofstatter Pinot Bianco Alto Adige, Italy
Red Wines
Black Stallion Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California
Starmont Pinot Noir Carneros, California
Dessert Wine
Quinta Do Noval LBV Port, Portugal
3Cls, First, LAX/SFO-JFK/MIA, Lunch-Snack
73PM003 05/19 100F002-3
May 30, 2019, 11:08 pm
#494
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: New York
Posts: 7,352
AA 1297 LAX-MIA Business/2 Class First Class May 2019
May 2019
American Airlines Flagship Business [Also Two-Class First Class]
AA 1297 Los Angeles to Miami
Lunch
Menu
Today’s menu selections are inspired by acclaimed restaurateur, Sam Choy.
Small Plate
Tomato Goat Cheese Strata
Pickled ginger vinaigrette
Salad
Baby Gem
Pomegranate, yellow cauliflower, carrot
Your choice of tarragon lemon dressing or balsamic vinaigrette
Assorted gourmet breads will be served with your meal
Main Plates
Barbecued Short Rib
Romanesco, fingerling potatoes, baby leek, blistered tomato, Southern-style barbecued sauce
Or
Asian-Style Chicken
Jasmine rice, Asian vegetable medley, snow peas, toasted sesame seeds, marsala shiitake sauce
Or
Grain and Greens bowl
Red rice, sorghum, boiled egg, turkey bacon, cucumber, tomato, onion, blue cheese, ranch dressing
Or
Vegetarian Cremini Bolognese
Spaghetti squash, basil oil, shaved Parmesan
Dessert
Traditional Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, butterscotch, seasonal berry toppings, whipped cream, pecans
Fruit and Cheese
Kindred Creamery sharp cheddar, smoked Gouda, Appalachian, grapes
Irish Cream Mousse Cake
Flaky butter crust
Light Refreshment
Offered prior to arrival
Snacks
Selection of premium snacks
Christie Cookie Co
Chocolate Chunk or Snickerdoodle Cookies
Warmed on Board
Wine List
Bubbles
Casa Gheller Brut Treviso, Italy
White Wine
La Tulipe Chardonnay Pay D’OC, France
Nessa Albariño Rías Baixas, Spain
Red Wines
Imagery Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Cote Mas Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre Pays D’OC
2Cls, First, LAX-MIA, Lunch-Snack
73PM008 05/19 200C007-3
American Airlines Flagship Business [Also Two-Class First Class]
AA 1297 Los Angeles to Miami
Lunch
Menu
Today’s menu selections are inspired by acclaimed restaurateur, Sam Choy.
Small Plate
Tomato Goat Cheese Strata
Pickled ginger vinaigrette
Salad
Baby Gem
Pomegranate, yellow cauliflower, carrot
Your choice of tarragon lemon dressing or balsamic vinaigrette
Assorted gourmet breads will be served with your meal
Main Plates
Barbecued Short Rib
Romanesco, fingerling potatoes, baby leek, blistered tomato, Southern-style barbecued sauce
Or
Asian-Style Chicken
Jasmine rice, Asian vegetable medley, snow peas, toasted sesame seeds, marsala shiitake sauce
Or
Grain and Greens bowl
Red rice, sorghum, boiled egg, turkey bacon, cucumber, tomato, onion, blue cheese, ranch dressing
Or
Vegetarian Cremini Bolognese
Spaghetti squash, basil oil, shaved Parmesan
Dessert
Traditional Ice Cream Sundae
Vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, butterscotch, seasonal berry toppings, whipped cream, pecans
Fruit and Cheese
Kindred Creamery sharp cheddar, smoked Gouda, Appalachian, grapes
Irish Cream Mousse Cake
Flaky butter crust
Light Refreshment
Offered prior to arrival
Snacks
Selection of premium snacks
Christie Cookie Co
Chocolate Chunk or Snickerdoodle Cookies
Warmed on Board
Wine List
Bubbles
Casa Gheller Brut Treviso, Italy
White Wine
La Tulipe Chardonnay Pay D’OC, France
Nessa Albariño Rías Baixas, Spain
Red Wines
Imagery Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Cote Mas Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre Pays D’OC
2Cls, First, LAX-MIA, Lunch-Snack
73PM008 05/19 200C007-3
Jun 2, 2019, 4:45 pm
#495
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: PHX
Programs: WN Companion Pass/AA Plat Admirals Club/SQ Solitaire
Posts: 138
PHX-KOA. Not only does the plane suck but the food looks like the food does too!
Looks like I will be eating sides and drinking heavily!
Dinner meals
- Choose later Choose later
- Shrimp with Red Panang Curry Shrimp with Red Panang Curry
With bamboo rice - Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Raviolini Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Raviolini
with roasted onion calabrian chili sauce
Looks like I will be eating sides and drinking heavily!