My menu suggestions are basic overviews to help you with your event planning. I can customize a menu plan for any event. Please contact me for more information.
Appetizers
Array of Imported and Domestic Cheeses
Garnished with Seasonal Fruit, Cambozola, Sharp Cheddar, Holland Gouda, Brie, and Jarlsberg Cheese. Served with Assorted Crackers.
Filo Triangles
Baked Filo Triangles stuffed with Sun-Dried Tomato, Artichoke, Basil and Feta Cheese.
Baked Brie
Baked Brie Cheese with Caramelized Apples in Puff Pastry with Cognac and Walnuts. Comes with Sliced Baguettes.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed Mushrooms with Spinach, Gorganzola Cheese, and Walnuts.
Smoked Salmon and Chive Pâté
Smoked Salmon and Chive Pâté Spread. Comes with Table Crackers.
Hot Crab Dip
Hot Crab Dip with Swiss Cheese and Wine. Comes with Baked Pita Chips.
Smoked Duck Canapés
Smoked Duck with Sun-Dried Cherry Canapés. Served on Toast Points with Port Compound Butter.
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Canapés
Roquefort Cheese Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes on a Toast Round with Dill and Caper Sauce.
Cajun Crab Cakes
Breaded and Baked Cajun Crab Cakes. Garnished with Aioli and Dill.
Stuffed Phyllo Pastries
Baked Phyllo Pastries Stuffed with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Feta, and Artichoke Hearts.
Smoked Salmon Mousse on Cucumber Rounds
Cucumber Rounds Topped with Smoked Salmon Mousse and Dill Sauce.
Tarragon Chicken Pâte a Choux
A Light Pastry Dough Filled with Tarragon Chicken salad.
Grilled Thai Skewers
Grilled Peanut Shrimp, Spicy Chicken, or Seasonal Vegetable Thai Skewers.
Party Platters
Seasonal Fruit and Cheese Platter
Comes with Brie, Smoked Cheddar, Goat Cheese Torte, Dill Havarti, and Seasonal Fruit.
Crudite Platter
Comes with Fresh Seasonal Vegetables and Olives, with Choice of Dip; Ranch, Roasted Garlic Miso, or Lemon Tihini.
Sandwich Platter
Roasted Turkey, Ham, Roasted Beef, Salami, and Cheese. Served with Mustards, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Pickles and Rolls.
Mediterranean Platter
Comes with Dolmas, Artichoke and Tomato Salad, Green Lentil Salad, Hummus, Greek Olives and Pita Chips.
Finger Foods
Stuffed Mushrooms
Baked Mushrooms Stuffed with Sausage, Fennel, and Fontina Cheese.
Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms
Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms With Spinach, Walnuts, and Gorganzola Cheese.
Puff Pastry Squares
Puff Pastry Squares Stuffed with Olive Tapenade.
Vegetarian Phyllo Pastries
Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Artichokes and Feta Cheese wrapped in a Phyllo Pastry.
Mini Crab Cakes
Breaded and Baked Mini Crab Cakes. Comes with Dill Sauce.
Decorative Canapés
Choice of Smoked Salmon with Water Cress, Smoked Duck with Sun-Dried Cherry, or Apple and Blue Cheese with Walnuts.
Quiche
Choice of Quiche Loraine, Spinach and Mushroom, or Asparagus with Black Olives.
Entrée
Risotto
Italian Risotto with Sautéed Mushrooms and Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Beurre Blanc.
Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Breaded and Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Artichoke Hearts and Mushrooms.
Penne Pasta
Penne Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato, Basil, and Feta Cheese.
Poached Halibut and Prawns
Poached Halibut in a Saffron Broth with Fennel and New Potatoes. Garnished with Prawns and Garlic Aioli.
Grilled Lamb Chops
Grilled Lamb Chops Marinated in Lemon, Cumin, and Yogurt. Served with a French Lentil Medley and Maple Roasted Vegetables.
Salmon Roulades
Salmon Roulades filled with Leeks. Served in a Saffron Cream Sauce.
Green Salads
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce and Croutons with Parmesan Cheese, lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Egg, Worcestershire Sauce, Anchovies, Garlic, and Black Pepper.
Garden Salad
Fresh Garden Vegetables and Lettuce, with Your Choice of Dressing; Blue Cheese, Italian, or Vinigarette.
Composed Salad
Baby Greens, Jicama, Pear, and Blue Cheese Dressing.
Greek Salad
With Cucumber, Tomato, Feta Cheese, Olives, and Spinach.
Side Salads
Greek Lentil Salad
Greek Lentil Salad With Roasted Bell Pepper, Mint, Feta, and Lemon.
Grilled Vegetables
Seasonal Grilled Vegetables Marinated in Balsamic and Olive Oil.
Wild Rice Pilaf
With Apples, Dried Cranberries, with a Citrus Vinaigrette.
Black Bean and Corn Salad
Summer Black Bean and Corn Salad With bell Peppers, Cilantro, and Lime.
Roasted Vegetables
Maple Roasted Vegetable Medley With Tarragon
Grilled Lemon Chicken Pasta
With Roasted Tomatoes and Garlic.
Roasted Beet Salad
With Oranges, Candied Walnuts, and Goat Cheese
Asparagus Salad
Asparagus Garnished with Pine Nuts, Cherry Tomatoes Parmesan, and a Lemon Vinaigrette.
Pesto Pasta Salad
With Shrimp, Broccoli, and Pine Nuts.
Ensalada Del Mar
Calamari, Shrimp, Green Olives,and Tomatoes Marinated in a Lemon Vinaigrette. Served over a Bed of Romaine Lettuce.
Fresh Fruit Salad
Fresh Seasonal Fruit with Citrus and Mint Served in a Watermelon Bowl.
Grilled Vegetable Salad
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables Garnished with Goat Cheese and Pine Nuts.
Soup
White Bean and Kale
Comes with Bread and Butter.
Cream of Butternut Squash Soup
Garnished with Crème Fraîche.
New England Clam Chowder
Comes with Sour Dough Bread and Butter.
Cheddar Cheese Broccoli
Comes with Whole Wheat Bread and Butter.
Black Bean and Corn Chili
Vegetarian Chili with Black Beans, Corn, Green Onions, Cheddar Cheese, and Salsa Fresca. Comes with Cheddar Cheese Muffins.
Desserts
Apple Cranberry Crisp
Comes with Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Brownies
With Walnuts and Powdered Sugar.
Erika’s Famous Lemon Bars
With Powdered Sugar.
Flourless Chocolate Cake
Comes with Raspberry Couli Sauce and Fresh Whipped Cream.