Menus

Each of my clients have different tastes, styles, and menu needs, and in order to truly capture the essence of your event, we will build a menu for your special occasion. The lists below contain suggestions, or menu-starters...the possibilities are nearly limitless!

Appetizers:
Kiwi Toasts…kiwi fruit in a sweet cream cheese nest atop crisp toast.
Savory Bacon Bundles…bread and savory herbs wrapped in bacon, and bundled together.
Tomato, Fresh Basil and Feta Pizzettes…gourmet miniature pizzas.
Orange Glazed Pecans…large pecan halves glazed in a sweet orange sauce.
Corn and Black Bean Tortilla Cups with Lime Crema Fresca…an elegant fiesta of fresh vegetables.
Chicken Bacon Brochettes…sweet with a hint of heat.
Twice Baked Baby New Potatoes…pint sized and garnished with fresh chives.
Fruit Kabobs…seasonal fresh fruit and a creamy dipping sauce.
Chicken Salad on Cucumber Slices…prepared with low-fat dressing and just enough seasoning.
Crudités with Garlic Herb Dip…fresh seasonal vegetables served with a flavorful dipping sauce.
Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips…a melange of seasonal fruits served with baked cinnamon pita chips.
Italian Skewers…Italian salami, mozzarella, grape tomatoes, and olives with a flavorful glaze.
Raspberry Brie Tartlets…sweet raspberries and rich brie baked upon a puff of pastry.
Phyllo Wrapped Asparagus…fresh asparagus rolled in phyllo blankets with a sprinkle of parmesan.
Assorted cheeses and flatbreads…simple and beautiful.
Fresh vegetable platter…featuring homemade vegetable dip.

Sandwiches:
Chicken Salad Sandwich…shredded chicken with just the right amount of seasoning.
Pesto Chicken Sandwich…thinly sliced chicken, pesto sauce, roasted red peppers and provolone cheese.
Honey Glazed Turkey Sandwich…thinly sliced turkey with colby cheese on sweet bread.
Italian Sandwich…pepperoni and salami with tomato sauce and provolone cheese.
Veggie Sandwich…lettuce, cucumber, tomato, carrot and onion slices with an herbed cream cheese on a bagel.

Pastas:
Mostaccioli...Mostaccioli noodles baked in a creamy marinara sauce and toasted under mozzarella cheese.
Baked Penne with Roasted Vegetables...Loads of fresh veggies roasted, tossed and baked with penne, marinara sauce and fontina cheese.
Fettucine Alfredo...Fettucine noodles tossed in a shallot, parmesan cheese, cream and butter sauce.
Nonna's Meat Lasagna...Flat noodles layered with seasoned beef, marinara sauce and a three-cheese mixture.
Rigatoni Marsala...Prepared with marsala wine, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, garlic, cream sauce and shredded chicken.

Entrées:
Oven Fried Chicken...moist, flavorful and crunchy.
Barbequed Beef Brisket...marinated and slow roasted, then sliced thin.
Balsamic Glazed Chicken...sweet and tangy.

Side Items:
Fruit Salad…seasonal fruit.
Pasta Salad…fusilli noodles with Italian veggies and dressing.
Fresh Veggies…carrots sticks, cucumber slices, celery and broccoli with dipping sauce.
Baked Macaroni and Cheese...creamy and cheesy with a panko crumb topping.
Cup of homemade soup…your choice of Black Bean or Corn Chowder.
Cup of homemade chili…with beef and beans.
Sautéed Green Beans...Green Beans tossed in olive oil and sautéed to tender perfection.

Salads:
Warm Bacon Salad…baby spinach with warm bacon, sliced eggs, onions and bacon vinaigrette.
Italian Salad…chopped romaine lettuce with artichoke hearts, pimentos, onions and sweet Italian dressing.
Caesar Salad…chopped romaine lettuce with parmesan cheese, garlic croutons and classic Caesar dressing.

Desserts:
Chocolate Cake...three layers of rich, moist cake and dark or milk chocolate frosting.
Peanut Butter and Dark Chocolate Stacks…sweet peanut butter and dark chocolate cake towers.
Strawberry Cake…with a strawberry cream cheese frosting.
Red Velvet Cake…traditional with crushed walnuts and coconut in a cream cheese frosting.
Loaded Carrot Cake…carrots, walnuts and pineapple under a luscious orange cream cheese frosting.
Cheesecake...creamy and delicious.
Chocolate Strawberry Pie...strawberry slices on a cloud of fluffy chocolate in a chocolate crumb crust.
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies…a baker’s dozen large cookies.
Chewy Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies…a baker’s dozen large cookies for the chocoholic.
Southern Banana Pudding…complete with ‘Nilla Wafers.

Other items available...just ask!