Menu Ideas

Here are a few of my current menus for you to choose from for that special event.

These are just to give you an idea and can be completely customized to suit your tastes and food specifics.

This is simply a great place for you to start and choose items for a dinner party or other in-home event!

ITALIAN EVENING

Appetizer – Antipasti Bites : Soprasata (A cured salami), Fresh Mozzarella Balls, Basil, Roasted Bell Peppers, Grape Tomatoes and a Balsamic Reduction

Main Entree – Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms, Pancetta and Marsala Wine

Side Dishes –  Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Cojito Cheese & Sauteed Green Beans with Slivered Garlic, Mushrooms in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Dessert – Limoncello Tiramisu

TASTEFUL & DECADENT

Appetizer – California Crab Cakes with Avocado Tartar

Main Entree – Braised Lamb Shank with Roasted Fresh Fennel and Beets over Mediterranean Risotto, served with whole baby carrots & squash

Dessert – Poached Pears with Zabaglione (Italian Custard)

VEGETARIAN DELIGHT

Appetizer – Chilled Asparagus Salad with Figs and a Balsamic Vinaigrette

Soup – Butternut Squash Soup

Main Entree – Vegetable Lasagna Florentine – Spinach and Ricotta/Mozzarella/Parmesan Cheese’s with Chef’s Special Marinara

Dessert – Birthday Cake (any flavor you can think of we can create)

SEAFOOD SUPPER

Appetizer – Lobster Salad with Belgian Endive, Avocado, Leeks & Garlic Aioli

Main Entree – Garlic & Herb Crusted Sea Bass

Side Dishes – Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Red Peppers with Fresh Thyme & Sauteed Green and Yellow Zucchini Noodles with Balsamic Glaze

Dessert – Napolean – Puff Pastry with Cream and Chocolate (A heaven-sent Italian dessert)

CLASSIC COMFORT

Appetizer – Palomino Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs

Soup – Onion Fondue Soup

Main Entree – Spice-Rubbed Tri Tip with Demi-Glace

Side Dishes – Au Gratin Potatoes – Thinly Sliced Potatoes with Roquefort and Fontina Cheeses & Shaved Brussell Sprouts with Pancetta

Dessert – Crème Brulee