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The following is a list of many items we have prepared in the past. It is by no means a complete rendering of our repertoire. It is intended to feed the imagination and whet the creative mind when conjuring the possibilities of an event. Feel free to request anything of us. Exploring the ranges of the culinary arts is part of the adventure. 

To skip to a section click on one of the following: hors d’ouervestationschicken dishes, meat dishes, seafood dishes, salads, or desserts.

 

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Hors D’ouerve

Beggars Purses- Lobster or Seafood

Coconut Shrimp with Guava

Sugar Cane Skewered Shrimp with Pomagranate Ponzu

Maryland Crabcake with Chipolte

Vanilla Lobster on Red Endive

Five Spice Tuna with Asian Red Sauce

Moroccan Rubbed Salmon with Preserved Lemon

Miso Cod with Citrus and Black Bread

Shrimp Potsticker with Ponzu

Crabmeat Spring Roll with Cilantro-Lime Coulis

Cured Salmon, Avocado, St. Andre Pinwheel

Seared Scallop on Potato Crisp with Minted Pea Sauce

Tuna and Foie Gras Terrine

Grilled Calamari Satays with Orange Mojo

Tempura Shrimp

Ginger Chili Ceviche on Rice Spoon

Lobster Bisque in Saki Cups

Sashimi Tuna, Cucumber, Carrot, Sesame Wrap

Swordfish “Souvlaki”

Crab Tartlet

Seafood BLT

Freid Clam Wrap

Juniper and Lime Dusted Scallop

Oyster Shooters

Smoked Salmon and Pickled Carrot

Lobster Corn Dog

Corn and Crab Fritter

Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Dip

Honey Mustard Chicken on Sweet Potato Cake

Buffalo Chicken in a Blanket with Blue Cheese Dip

Tandoori Chicken Cannoli

Southern Fried Chicken Nuggets

Blackened Chicken with Lemon Aioli

Chicken Dumpling with Garlic-Chili Oil

Rolled Chicken Quesadilla with Salsa Fresca

California Chicken Tartlet

Chicken Bisteeya

Waldorf Chicken Puff

Falafel Crusted Chicken with Harissa

Parmesan Chicken Bites

Vietnamese Beef Skewers

Roasted Beef Fillet on Yorkshire Pudding

Beef Carpaccio on Risotto Cake

Bacon Wrapped Beef with Cranberry Glaze

Beef, Blue Cheese, and Crispy Onion Wrap

Beef Mole Lavosh

Chili Dusted Beef Cubes with Blackbean Dip

Mini Philly Cheese Steak

Baby Burgers

Sloppy Joe Wrap

BBQ Beef Riblets

Beef Wrapped Mushroom, Asparagus and Fingerlings with Red Wine- Rosemary dip

Wasabi Steak Palmiers

Thai Meatball with Green Curry

Pigs in Blankets (all beef)

Panko Crusted Lamb Chops

Lamb “Nigiri” on Cous Cous

Braised Lamb Shank Rolled with Caramel Soy and Cumin

Seared Loin of Lamb on Wild Rice Pancake

Lamb Souvlaki

Peking Duck Coronets

Duck Beignets with Port Wine Dip

Smoked Duck Julienne with Cucumber, Melon, Chili and Asparagus

Duck Confit Tartlet

Duck Rillette

Duck Bisteeya

Duck Satay with Plum Jam

Chorizo in a Blanket

Moo Shoo Pork Wrap

Pork Pot Stickers

Pulled Pork Fritters

Bacon Wrapped Date with Gorgonzola and Balsamic

Country pate on Toast Point

Foie Gras and Apple Tartlet

Beggars Purse- Mushroom or Spinach

Steamed Vegetable Dumpling with Ginger -Lemon Dip

Goat Cheese, Potato, Carmelized Onion Tartlet

Falafel Crusted Portabello with Tzatziki

Asiago Toasted Fingerling Potatoes

Grilled Vegetable Lavosh

Asparagus and Cheese Straws

Sundried Tomato and Mozzarella Pannini

Butternut, St. Andre and Chestnut Bouchee

Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

Cheese Beignet

Roquefort Grapes

Potato Pancake

Cheese Gougeres

Cheddar and Black Bean Quesadilla

Spinach Pie

Falafels

Green PeaSamosa

Olive Pissaladierre

Polenta With Melted Mozzarella

Baby Carrot and Cardamom Cream

Gazpacho Trio in Shot Glasses

Cocktail Stations

Artisan Cheese Selection

Dumpling Dim Sum

Satays, Kebobs, and Skewers

South Western Round Up

Create Your Own Pasta

Lavosh Wrap Platter

Middle Eastern Slather

Sushi and Sashimi

Blinis and Caviar

Chicken

Parmesan Crusted Chcken with Balsamic Reduction

Chicken Francaise

Tandoori Roasted Chicken

Chicken, Asparagus, and Portabello Wellington

Chicken Giambotti

Chicken Panzanella

Chicken Gumbo

Chicken Kiev

Chicken with Sundried Tomato and Mushroom

Citrus Grilled Chicken with Lemon and Ramps

Southern Fried Chicken

BBQ Chicken

Soy Marinaded Chicken with Wasabi Beurre Blanc

Poached Chicken with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Dumplings

Crispy Horseradish Chicken

Lemon Dusted Paillard of Chicken

Spinach and Arina Stuffed Chicken

Roulade of Chicken And Julienne Vegetables

Winter Spiced Chicken with Apple And Onion

Tea Poached Chicken with Miso Dumplings

Thai Chicken Stir Fry

Pommery Chicken Salad

California Chicken Salad

Tarragon Walnut Chicken Salad

Lemon Grilled Chicken with Vegetables and Smokey Lemon Dressing

Buffalo Chicken Salad

Meats

Grilled Fillet with Dijon Potato Gratin and Horseradish Glace

Chili Rubbed Fillet with Mole Sauce

Red Wine Marinaded Steak with Olives, Fennel, Artichoke

Beef au Poivre

Roasted Fillet over Wild Mushroom Enchiladas

Vietnamese Grilled Steak with Ginger, Shiitake, and Carrot

Grilled Skirt Steak with Sweet Potato Gratin and Black Rum

Roasted Fillet with Gorgonzola, Crispy Onions, and Glace

Truffle Scented Fillet with Mushroom Ragout

Sauteed Ribeye, Sweet Potato, Plantain and Poblano Sauce

Traditional Wellington

Texas Brisket

Pastisto

Beef Carbonnade

Cassoulet

Roasted Duck with Fermented Black Bean Sauce

Duck Confit with Huckleberry and Roasted Shallot

Sauted Breast of Duck with Jicama, Carrot and Mojito Sauce

Habanero Crisped Quail on Maple Hominy

Roasted Pork Loin with Fig Glaze and Shallot Coulis

Neiman Pork Chop with Vanilla, Carrot, and Spinach

Rack of Lamb with soy Beurre Blanc

Braised Lamb Shank

Loin of Lamb and Pistachio in Puff Pastry

Pacific Style Osso Bucco with Edamame and Ginger

Blanquette de Veau

Veal Chop Stuffed with Leek and Brie

Veal Roulade with Brandy Glace

Fish and Shellfish

Salmon Tatin

Blackened Salmon with Mambo Salsa

Chianti Poached Salmon

Grilled Salmon on Sweet Potato Crabmeat Hash

Cranberry Glazed Salmon with Red Fried Rice

Five Spice Tuna with Asian Red Sauce

Seared Tuna on Soy-Ginger Slaw

Tuna and Edamame “Bombe”

Tuna and Foie Gras Terrine with Wasabi and Chutney

Tuna Nicoise

Tuna with Jalapeno Saki Glace

Tahini Tuna Salad

Tuna “Souvlaki”

Sauteed Tuna ove Green Curry Noodles

Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple Salsa

Roasted Swordfish on Cinnamon-Savoy Slaw

Swordfish with Black Bean Ravioli and Smokey Tomato Glace

Swordfish Brochettes with Lemon BBQ

Reddened Swordfish over Tomato-Cucumber Piquante

Miso Marinaded Halibut with Mango Relish and Potato Veloute

Halibut Puttanesca

Juniper-Lime Dusted Halibut with Roasted Beets and Wild Mushrooms

Potato Crusted Halibut with Horseradish Cream

Halibut Baked with Fennel, Carmelized Carrot, and Vanilla

Shrimp Creole

Shrimp with Green Peppercorn, Pernod and Cream

Dirty Shrimp Etouffee

Shrimp with Garlic, White Wine, Oregano, and Olive Oil

Shrimp Pad Thai

Paella

Maryland Crab Cakes

Soft Shell Crabs with Tomato, Lemon, and Thyme

Grilled Calamari Mojo

Insalata di Mare

Deviled Salmon Salad

Thai Mussels in Coconut Broth

Mussels Marinniere

Vegetables

Sauteed Baby Vegetable Medley

Julienne Vegetables

Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Pignoli

Roasted Brussel sprouts

Grilled Vegetable Assortment

Broccoli and Cauliflora Persillade

Tomatoes Provencale

Vegetable Gumbo

Ginger-Cilantro Edamame

Glazed Carrots

Vegetable Strada

Mushroom and Tomato Mousakka

Tuscan Mozzarella Torta

Steamed Dumpling Stir Fry

Vegetables in Garlic and Oil

Starches

Angel Hair with Radichio, Arugala, and Tomato

Thai Noodles with Coconut Broth and Peanuts

Angel Hair with Chili-Lime Dressing

Orichiette with Tomato, Mushroom, Chipolte, and Sherry

Linguini with Spinach, Shrimp, Garlic, White Wine, and Oil

Fettucini Al Fredo

Penne with Sambuca, Tomato, and Cream

Penne with Smoked Mozarella, Balsamic, Roasted Pepper, and Cilantro

Fussili with Fresh Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil

Tortelinni Pesto

Japanese Sesame-Seafood Pasta

Gorgonzola Lasagna

Ziti Florentine

Orichiette with Artichoke, Ovendried Tomato, and Arugala Pesto

Lobster Bolognese

Penne with Sausage, Tomato, Mushroom, and Gorgonzola

Orichiette with Butternut, Pea and Brown Butter Vinaigrette

Linguini with Wild Mushrooms

Ravioli in Meat sauce

Gnocchi with Tomato, Mushroom and Cumin Glace

Mashed Potatoes

Potato Gratin

Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Pancetta and Onion

New Potatoes with Parsley and Butter

Rosemary Potato Tatin

Sweet Potato And Plantain Hash

Candied Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Garlic Corn Bread Pudding

Corn And Black Bean Salad

Creamed Corn

Corn, Chili and Lime Vinagrette

Carmelized Corn Sautee

Roasted Pepper Polenta

Grits

Basamati Rice with Cashew, Ginger and Shallot

White and Wild Rice

Red Fried Rice

Forbidden Rice (Black Risotto)

Wild Musroom Risotto

Pad Thai

Sticky Rice

Thai Noodles

Warm Lentil Salad

Vegetable Cous Cous

Bubble’n’Squeek

Salads

Crazy Salad- mixed up greens with a fruit, a nut, a cheese, and the vinaigrette of the moment

Raspberry and Goat Cheese Salad with Lavender Dressing

Asian Steamed Dumpling Salad with Crispy Shiitake, Sweet Frites, and Sesame-Orange Vinaigrette

Shocking Pink Salad

Mache, Cucumber, Jicama, Celery, and Rose Water Dressing

Spinach with Mozzarella, Pancetta, Pinenut, and Balsamic

Tomato, Avocado, Portabello, Greens with Citrus Soy and Hollandaise

Southwest Caesar Salad

New England Style Cobb Salad

Garden Salad

Soups

Smokey Tomato Bisque

Lobster Bisque

Spring Herb- Potato

Thai Coconut Bisque with Sashimi Tuna

Corn and Clam Chowder

Oyster Bisque

Black Bean Soup with Asiago

Bouallabaisse

Country Chicken Soup

Gazpacho- Red, Green, or Yellow

Melon and Blueberry Soup

Leek and Brie

Many of our soups we serve by decanting tableside into a garnished plate. This adds a flourish of service and keeps the soup neat and hot for the guest.

Desserts

Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding

Chocolate Bombe with Apricot Sorbet

Chocolate Terrine with Pistachio

Germann Chocolate Cake

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Chocolate-Marshmallow Mousse

Chocolate Fudge Brownie

Chocolate Tatin

Chocolate Pudding

White Chocolate Mousse Oreo

Baily’s Irish Creme Brulee

Creme Caramel (Flan)

Panna Cotta

Tiramisu

Grand Marnier Tiramisu

Cherry Tiramisu

Oreo Cheese Cake

Pumpkin Cheese Cake with Rosemary Syrup

Key Lime Pie

Raspberry Velvet Cake

Fruit Cobbler- many choices including Apple, Peach, Berry and Apricot

Apple Tatin

Blue Berry Turnover

Pecan Square

Strawberry Alaska

 

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