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