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Lovin' Oven, Frenchtown, NJ (2026)

09/15/2026

🍂👅A fall Menu of extraordinary deliciousness is ✨live✨ on our Weekly Preorder Menu at the website! 🍗🌽🌶️White Chicken Chili, 🍠🧅🥬Veggie Pot Pies, 🎃Pumpkin &Swiss Chard Lasagna, 🤎🧡Cinnamon Butterscotch Scones and so much more! ⛓️‍💥🤌🏼Link to order in bio

09/15/2026

Last Chance to Order from this week's delicious "Welcome to Fall" Menu!

White Chicken Chili

Fig, Brie & Prosciutto Flatbread

Hearty Kale Salad

Veggie Pot Pie

Salmon Fajitas

Chicken Piccata

Pumpkin & Swiss Chard Lasagna

Apple Crisp

Cinnamon Butterscotch Scones

S'Mores Cookies

To order, click HERE

09/13/2026

Fall is in the air and we are celebrating with a menu filled with hints of the new season!

Let's start with a substantial soup that will fill your belly with goodness to get you through the busy days ahead. White Chicken Chili is just the thing as the weather begins to shift to chilly mornings and breezy afternoons. Hefty shredded roast chicken gives this soup plenty of body while green chilis, sweet corn and plenty of warming spices add so much flavor. Sold by the quart with a side car of avocado, pickled red onion and sour cream to create your perfect bowl. Yummm. Figs are back and man have they been absolutely delicious. We are featuring this this week in our classic Fig, Brie and Prosciutto Flatbreads. Jammy, ripe and juicy figs blend with the heady melty flavor of warm brie cheese and the salty punch of some crisped prosciutto. All these elements blend into a great bite every time, especially sitting on top of those toasty flatbreads. Two flatbreads to an order, makes a great light lunch or a beautiful way to ease into your evening meal. The array of gorgeous dark greens at the farmer's market right now has me swooning. I just love a good kale salad and we are giving you just that with this week's Hearty Kale Salad. So many great nibbles in this one with all that chopped kale, sliced crunchy radishes, sweet local apples, meaty walnuts, creamy roasted squash, tangy feta cheese and a delightful apple c***r vinaigrette to pull it all together. A perfect (and healthy!) fall treat.

It's pot pie season my friends and we are celebrating with Veggie Pot Pies! Piles of local veggies and tender greens in a delicious pot pie topped with a homemade pie crust. 7 inch round...serves one hungry person or two people with a salad. These freeze beautifully as well if you want to stash one for a later date...you won't be sorry! You know I love salmon and I cannot think of a more fun (or delicious!) way to enjoy this luscious fish than our Salmon Fajitas! Spiced and roasted salmon served with char broiled peppers and onions and a side of black beans and rice. Three soft flour tortillas are included so that you can create your own perfect bite every time! Hearty, healthy and delicious. Cooler evenings call for something with a little more heft and our Chicken Piccata fills you up without leaving you feeling heavy. Lightly battered and sauteed chicken breast simmer in a bright sauce of capers, lemons, shallots and stock for a classic dinner that everyone will enjoy. Enough to serve one very hungry person or two lighter eaters. Nothing says fall like a dish that features a little pumpkin. Our Pumpkin and Swiss Chard Lasagna is just so yummy and really brings the autumn vibes. Seasonal eating at its best. layers of tender pasta with roasted and pureed pumpkin, ricotta, parmesan, tender swiss chard, garlic and sage. Warms your belly and your soul. One fat slice to an order.

Sweet treats this week are seasonal as heck and I know they are going to bring a smile to your face. Nothing quite as deliciously fall as a warm Apple Crisp. Ours features a variety of local apples and is topped with a delightfully crunchy and sweet brown sugar and oat topping. Scoop yourself a little vanilla ice cream and dig in. Cinnamon Butterscotch Scones are back and why not? Featuring hunks of butterscotch, loads of cinnamon and that base of buttery, flaky scone, how could you go wrong? Four scones to an order but I doubt you'll want to share. We've got a new cookie for you that we've been testing out in my household. S'mores Cookies are a huge hit with my family and I think you guys will love them too. A classic chocolate chip cookie is studded with melty marshmallows that give you that warm toasty vibe. Six cookies to an order, plan on eating at least two on the car ride home from pickup. To see the full menu and to order, click HERE.

Please remember to get your orders in by Tuesday. Pickup is Thursday between 4-5pm at the back door of the Frenchtown Methodist Church at 16 Third Street. If you need to arrange for a later pickup, just let me know!

Thanks so much for your continued support. I am having so much fun cooking healthy and tasty meals for you!

xo Julie

I couldn't resist this sweet throwback of Pep at the pumpkin patch!

09/08/2026

Last Chance to Order!

Summer Minestrone

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Thai Turkey Salad

Balsamic BBQ Ribs

Baked Beans

Tomato, Spinach & Cheddar Quiche

Shrimp Rolls!

Raspberry Chocolate Muffins

Peach Pie

Fig Almond Tart

To order click HERE (https://lovinovenweeklypreorder.square.site/ )

09/06/2026

Here we are, at the moment we all dread...the end of summer! Our last call on peaches and corn and tomatoes. Let's make the best of it with a menu that celebrates it all! (and secretly we can be getting excited about apples and pumpkin and squash!)

Let's give my favorite season the end off it deserves with a menu packed with summer favorites. There may be no better way to enjoy all the delicious abundance of summer quite like a hearty bowl of Summer Vegetable Minestrone. Packed with all the treasures from the farm market this soup is so flavorful, colorful and full of scrumptious textures. Chickpeas add just enough protein to make a bowl of this soup the well rounded meal you need to keep up with the back to school schedule. Sold by the quart this soup freezes beautifully if you want to stash a little taste of summer away for a cold fall day! Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is back and loaded with tastiness. Fluffy organic quinoa is tossed with fresh cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, tangy feta cheese and a shower of gorgeous herbs. A zesty lemon vinaigrette brings out the sunshine for a vegetarian protein blast that everyone can get behind. Don't miss out on this light yet filling treat. Thai Turkey Salad is just the thing on a busy day. A scrumptious pile of shredded turkey, cabbage, carrots, edamame, toasted peanuts and a chile garlic Thai dressing that will keep you coming back for more. Makes a great picnic lunch or lunch on the couch-whatever you're feeling. Hearty, healthy, delicious!

What summer menu would be complete without a mouth watering order of Balsamic BBQ Ribs? That sweet-sour balsamic goodness coats these tender, fall off the bone pork ribs. Nothing says summer like sinking your teeth into a rib and licking your fingers and lips of that juicy sweet goodness. 1/2 rack to an order, cut into single ribs and ready to enjoy. There is nothing I look forward to seeing on a summer BBQ spread more than a pan of old fashioned Baked Beans. Tender beans slow cooked in brown sugar and maple. Topped with bell peppers and thin rounds of red onion, just like my mom made! A quick bake in the oven gives everything that crisp, caramelized top and will keep you coming back for spoon full after spoon full. Our portion serves 3-4, summer eating at its best! These late summer days call for having a quiche stashed away in your fridge. This week we are bringing you a summer classic with our Tomato, Spinach and Cheddar Quiche. Sweet cherry tomatoes and tender baby spinach with melty cheddar cheese in our creamy custard filling are the perfect balance to that house made flaky and buttery pie crust. A whole quiche serves 4-6 especially when served with some Quinoa Salad or a side of baked beans! Honestly, what could be better (and easier!) After getting home from Block Island all I can think about is cold seafood salad in soft tender potato rolls. So let's enjoy that gorgeous flavor together with this week's Shrimp Rolls! Luscious shrimp salad packed with plump shrimp, crunchy celery and onion and sweet corn too! Served with two soft rolls on the side so you can build and enjoy at your leisure-just add ocean views and a cold beverage!

Sweet treats this week feature some summer jewels. How about some plump, juicy raspberries being featured in our Chocolate Raspberry Muffins? Is it breakfast? Is it dessert? Is it just the perfect mid-day pick me up? These muffins feature one of my favorite flavor combinations...chocolate and raspberry. Six muffins to an order so you'll have plenty to share. They also freeze beautifully! What screams summer louder than a classic Peach Pie!? We are baking them up this week, packed with local peaches and topped with a sweet and crumbly crumb topping. One fat slice per order so be sure to order enough so that you don't have to share. Figs have been popping up at the market so we have to feature them in a gorgeous Fig Almond Tart. A gorgeous rustic cake made with loads of almonds and juicy ripe figs. The perfect foil to a hot cup of coffee or tea. One large wedge to an order. To see the full menu and to order, click HERE. (https://lovinovenweeklypreorder.square.site/ )

I really hope everyone is enjoying these last days of summer. Otto started school last week and Pep has her first day on Tuesday. It's hard to say goodbye to such a good summer. I am feeling very blessed to have this time with my kids when they still want to hang out and we are able to have so much fun together! My hope is that you are all enjoying the last batches of peaches and tomatoes and are also looking forward to the beautiful (and bountiful!) autumn ahead. May we continue to enjoy healthy and delicious meals together. I am so grateful for you!

Sending love love love always
xo Julie

09/01/2026

Last Chance to Order!

Classic Corn Chowder

Panzanella Salad

Zucchini Fritters with Garlic Yogurt

Avocado BLT

Blackened Cod with Peach Salsa

"Marry Me" Chicken

Roasted Eggplant with Mafe Sauce

Lemon Cornmeal Scones

Ricotta Chocolate Chip Crumb Squares

Ginger Cookies

to order click HERE

08/31/2026

So sorry for the website issues! everything is up and working now! If you'd like to see the full menu and order, click HERE!

xo Julie

08/30/2026

We are back, refreshed and ready to relish in the end of season bounty! I'm cooking up some late summer deliciousness that you won't want to miss!

Our annual week on Block Island was everything I ever want it to be...blue sky, clear water beach days...fresh seafood for every meal...kids sun kissed and exhausted from long days in the sand. Those cool New England evenings, sipping on cocktails and waiting for the stars to come out. What could be better??? I am feeling so blessed in this life. I am also feeling very grateful to have the chance to get back in the kitchen and enjoy all the late summer bounty that our beloved New Jersey provides! So let's get back into it, my loves!

The Jersey sweet corn is still with us and I will count my blessings 100 times over that we live in a place that gives us summer corn like this. Let's continue to bask in its greatness with this week's Classic Corn Chowder. What could be better than a steaming bowl of local sweet corn chowder loaded with sweet corn, creamy potatoes, smokey bacon and of course just enough milk to make the whole thing a creamy delight. Sold by the quart, be sure to order enough so everyone can enjoy this seasonal delight! Panzanella is back because, how can we not do one more batch while those Jersey tomatoes are still dripping with their sweet sunshine juices?? It does not get better than this, made with local Jersey beefsteak and heirloom tomatoes, red onion, green peppers, garlic, toasted focaccia, extra virgin olive oil and basil. The alchemy of all of these summer delights is almost too much to bear. Get while the getting is good! The towers of zucchini at the farm markets is a beauty I never tire of seeing. It begs us cooks to come up with creative ways to enjoy these gorgeous shiny green veggies and this week we are going with a fantastic Zucchini and Herb Fritter with Garlic Yogurt. These crispy edged fritters are the perfect snack or light meal. Dipped into a herby, garlicky, creamy yogurt sauce you just won't be able to get enough. A great way to get the kids to eat their veggies! Three decent sized fritters to an order!

What better way to continue to enjoy those Jersey tomatoes than our classic Lovin' Oven Avocado BLT!? Smoked, cripsy-edged bacon, sliced juicy, Jersey tomato, creamy avocado and gorgeous crunchy lettuces on toasted bread with herbed mayo. Served with a bag of chips, what else could you need? This will be the last BLT offering of the season so be sure not to miss out. We had so much fun enjoying all the gorgeous seafood on Block island and I was inspired to recreate one of my favorite meals of the week. Blackened Atlantic Cod with Peach Salsa. Let's hang on to those summer time beach vibes just a little longer with this luscious meal of tender cod baked with delicious blackening spice and topped with local peach salsa that provides the perfect sweet balance. A side of fluffy basmati rice brings it all together for a delightful meal that tastes of late summer sunshine! My kids are starting school next week and they have requested their favorite dish, "Marry Me" Chicken so I'm making it for you as well. Tender chicken is braised in a creamy tomato sauce flecked with sun dried tomatoes and served with plenty of pasta. Comfort food at its best. Is there anything more beautiful than a shiny blue/black eggplant glistening in the sunshine? I love to roast them and smother them in a deliciously spiced African peanut sauce for our Eggplant with Mafe Peanut Sauce. Vegan and gluten free but so packed with flavor you will be amazed. A great opportunity to try something a little different!

As our household gears up for back to school I need to be sure to have a lot of grab and go goodies to get us through the hustle of the fall schedule. This week's menu has great choices starting with our Lemon Cornmeal Scones. Four buttery scones packed with that perfect flavor combination of corn and butter, glazed with a sunshine bright lemon glaze. A great way to start any day and an especially good mid day pick me up. They freeze beautifully too so you can stash some for later! The baked goods from an Italian bakery always give me those old time feels and we've adapted some of those flavors into our Ricotta Chocolate Chip Crumb Squares. The perfect sweet treat with that Italian cookie flavor profile...creamy ricotta, small hunks of imported chocolate and just enough almond extract to make it taste just like Nonna's. Three squares to an order. Grab a cup of coffee and enter a mid day moment straight out of the Roman piazza. Nothing hints at the whispers of fall quite like our Ginger Cookies. Classically chewy in the middle with a little crisp at the edges. A fat piece of candied ginger on top brings a smile to everyone's lips. To see the full menu and to order, click HERE.

Please get your orders in by Tuesday and pickup is Thursday between 4=5pm at the back door of the frenchtown Methodist Church at 16 Third Street. If you need to arrange for a later pickup, just let me know!

I can't wait to see everyone at pickup!

xo Julie

08/17/2026

Last Chance to Order!

Wednesday Pickup!

Soup Au Pistou

Peach, Brie & Arugula Flatbread

Melon & Prosciutto Salad

Cold Peanut Noddles

Spinach, Orzo Salad with Spinach

Curried Chicken Salad

Eggplant Caponata with Hummus & Pita

Sprinkly Shortbread Cookies

Blueberry Corn Muffins

Key Lime Pie

to order click HERE

08/15/2026

So excited to be back cooking this week. We've got a great menu of easy, breezy summer meals. PICKUP IS WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK!!!

I'm so excited to get back in the kitchen this week after a wonderful week of family time with my brother's family who have been visiting from San Francisco! Nothing better than watching the kids frolicking in the pool together, making memories and soaking in the last precious moments of summer vacation!

Let's get started with a soup that really speaks to the bounty of late summer. Soup Au Pistou is a french take on minestrone and is chock full of delicious summer veg like zucchini, squash, string beans, kale and leaks and the best garden pesto. Add some beans and pasta and a gorgeous light tomato broth and you are in soup heaven my friends! Sold by the quart, grab enough for a few days! Peaches are in full swing right now and I just cannot get enough of them. Peach, Brie and Arugula Flatbread makes for a wonderful light summer meal anytime of the day. Toasted flatbreads are topped with fresh local peaches, bright and green tasting arugula and melty, heady brie cheese. A drizzle of local honey brings it all together and keeps you coming back for more. Melon season is simply the best season and we are bringing back the luscious Melon and Prosciutto Salad for your eating pleasure. A stunner of a salad with colorful and meltingly sweet fresh hunks of melon, salty prosciutto, peppery arugula, creamy-dreamy fresh mozzarella and of course a drizzle of deeply flavored and sweet balsamic reduction. Gorgeous served as an appetizer, side or a light lunch.

Can you think of anything better to pull out of the fridge on a hot summer day than a container filled with Cold Peanut Noodles? A summer time staple. Refreshing, creamy and packed with flavor. Cold peanut noodles are tossed with chopped baby spinach, thinly sliced bell peppers, crushed peanuts, cilantro and lime. A perfect meal. Best eaten on your back porch with your feet up and a cold glass of iced tea beside you. Want a light and super tasty way to eat some delicious seafood? How about this week's Spinach and Orzo Salad with Spinach? A great warm weather salad of local spinach, fluffy orzo pasta, roasted, hearty salmon, braised artichoke hearts, roasted onion and a bright and sunny lemon dill vinaigrette. Yum, yum, yummmmm. Curried Chicken Salad never lasts long in our fridge. Maybe because it is perfect anytime of the day...on a bed of greens, tucked into some soft round rolls, scooped up with crackers or simply on its own! We are serving this delightful salad of shredded chicken breast, crunchy celery and onions and sweet grapes in a tangy yogurt curry dressing with a few soft little round rolls. Just tuck a little salad into each and you are ready to go! The eggplants popping up at the farmers market have just been so beautiful-shiny and deep purple and looking so fresh they might just burst out of their skin. I had to feature them this week with our Eggplant Caponata with Hummus and Pita. Absolutely delicious Sicilian "appetizer" of the gods! A slow cooked mixture of garden fresh eggplants, juicy tomatoes, zippy olives and capers and the perfect sweet and sour mix of a little sugar and vinegar. Served with creamy hummus and toasted pita so you can scoop up perfect bites of flavor sensation. Makes a great starter or an awesome light lunch or dinner.

Sweets are bright and sunny this week. Starting with a classic batch of our Sprinkly Shortbread Cookies. Each order gets four oversized buttery and delicious hand rolled shortbread flowers covered in bright colorful sprinkles that will bring out the kid in even the most sophisticated eater. You just won't be able to resist that flaky buttery crumble to each bite. Classic for a reason. The blueberries are pooping off and we have to make a big batch of seasonally delicious Blueberry Corn Muffins. Chock full of local blueberries and brimming with that delightful corn flavor, these buttery beauties are the perfect treat anytime of the day. I especially love them as a mid afternoon pick me up and they are outrageous sliced open, slathered with a little butter and toasted in a skillet. 6 muffins to an order so you can enjoy them every which way. Key Lime Pie is back for all of you devotees! How can you go wrong with a fat slice of that sweet and bright key lime custard filling, surrounded by crispy, crumbly graham cracker crust. So perfect, be sure to order enough for all of your friends! To see the full menu and to order, click HERE (https://lovinovenweeklypreorder.square.site/) .

Pickup is Wednesday this week!!!!

Please remember that pickup is WEDNESDAY this week!! Same time, same place just a day earlier! Please get your orders in by Tuesday morning and I'll see you at pickup WEDNESDAY at the back door of the Frenchtown Methodist Church at 16 Third Street.

I will be off again next week for our annual family vacation to Block Island! I will come back fresh and ready to cook you up some delicious meals. I cannot believe we will soon be talking about apples, butternut squash and pumpkin. But not too soon! We still have plenty of corn and tomatoes and peaches to devour..,.together!

Sending love and gratitude always,
xo Julie

Who knew the cousins like to fish! Forever grateful for our river life!

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