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Just A SamplingWhether your hosting an intimate dinner party, backyard barbeque or formal reception, let us design a menu that is just perfect! Here is just a taste of some of our clients' favorites. Please contact us for personalized menu options.


Hors d'oeuvres
Small bites to get the party started


Maryland Style Crab Cakes

jumbo lump crabmeat seasoned and pan fried. Served with a classic remoulade sauce



Crispy Vegetarian Spring Rolls

sauteed Asian veggies with sesame and ginger rolled into crispy fried goodness. Served with a sweet chili dipping sauce.



Chipotle Chicken Tostadas

spicy and smoky chicken nestled in a crispy flour tortilla topped with guacaole and lime crema



Crispy Potato with Smoked Salmon

pan fried potato latkes with topped with smoked salmon and lemon herb cream



Onion & Fig Crostini

caramelized onions and fig jam on a toasted baguette with melted gorgonzola



Tuna Tartare

lime and soy marinated tuna with avocado and sesame in a crispy wonton cup



Parmesan & Pancetta Stuffed Mushrooms

roasted cremini mushroom stuffed with spinach, pancetta and parmesan cheese



New England Clam Fritters

fresh clams deep fried with a hint of spice. served with a classic tartare sauce



Bacon Wrapped Scallops

fresh sea scallops wrapped with smoked bacon and served with cajun cream sauce



Italian Sausage Bites

sweet italian sausage with cherry tomatoes and basil drizzled with a balsamic honey glaze



Pulled Pork Sliders

carolina style pulled pork on mini buns with buttermilk slaw and fried pickle chip



Lamb Meatballs

spiced lamb meatballs with lebanese yogurt dipping sauce




Salads
salads that capture the bounty of each season


Stacked Tomato Salad

heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and kalamata olive tapenade all stacked up and drizzled with a basil honey dressing



Port Poached Pear & Goat Cheese

pear poached in a spiced port, stuffed with goat cheese, walnuts and figs. served with baby arugula



Strawberry & Arugula

balsamic & maple strawberries, spiced pecans and fried goat cheese crouton over baby arugula



Roasted Butternut Squash

roasted butternut squash, shaved brussel sprouts, pomegranate salsa with walnuts & maytag blue cheese over mixed greens



Harvest Kale Salad

matchstick apples & celery root, dried cranberries, bacon, ribbons of kale and raddichio with creamy herbed dressing



Hearts of Romaine

crunchy romaine, cherry tomatoes, garlic sourdoug croutons with a creamy parmesan caesar dressing



Grilled Peach & Tomato Salad

smoky grilled peaches, juicy tomato wedges with baby lettuces, creamy burrata cheese with a white balsamic vinaigrette




The Meal
the main event. more favorites our clients have enjoyed over the years


Filet of Beef

pan seared with blue cheese, crispy shallots and cabernet reduction, green bean bundles



Cowboy Pork Chop

honey glazed, roasted fennel & onion confit, roasted brussel sprouts with bacon lardons



Pesto Crusted Salmon

tender and moist salmon, sweet corn and parmesan risotto with cherry tomato compote



Herb Crusted Lamb

rack of lamb with crunchy herb topping, potato and feta gratin, garlic greens



Pan Roasted Sea Bass

meaty and juicy sea bass filet, smoked red pepper sauce, roasted broccolini with toasted marcona almonds



Peppercorn Duck Breast

crispy duck breast, spicy green peppercorn sauce, creamy gruyere polenta, haricot verts



Roasted Quarter Chicken

white or dark meat roasted, summer succotash, crispy sweet potato and scallion latke




Sweets
sugary goodness for the perfect ending


Classic Vanilla Creme Brulee

creamy on the inside crunchy on the outside. served with petit handmade cookies



Bittersweet Chocolate Tart

super-chocolaty with a touch of espresso. served with caramel ice cream



Peach Upside Dowm Cake

caramelized peaches, yellow cake & candied ginger. served with vanilla ice cream



Classic Profiteroles

cream puffs filled with sweet cream ice cream, topped with bittersweet chocolate sauce and honey glazed peanuts



Brown Butter Pear Torte

slightly nutty classic yellow cake, with roasted pear compote and maple whipped cream



Chocolate Marbled Bread Pudding

brioche bread pudding with swirls of vanilla and chocolate custard, bourbon caramel sauce and whipped creme fraiche




For a Crowd
main dishes and sides for our buffets


Lemon Shrimp Skewers

grilled shrimp with basil-pinenut pesto



Dry Rubbed BBQ Ribs

baby back pork ribs slow cooked with carolina style sauce



Roasted Salmon with Caper-Mustard Sauce

tender salmon with a tangy Dijon sauce



Lemon Oregano Chicken

chicken filets roasted with lemon, oregano and olives



Grilled Flank Steak

with sesame-ginger glaze over bok choy



Chicken & Sausage Skewers

chunks of juicy chicken and pork sausage with sage, rosemary and garlic



Slow Roasted Beef Tenderloin

with cherry tomato and blue cheese salsa or horseradish creme fraiche



Chicken with Wild Mushrooms

sauteed with shallots, mushrooms and simmered in a maderia cream sauce



Chicken & Sweet Potato Enchiladas

pulled chicken and sweet potato simmered in a spicy chipotle sauce



Eggplant Parmesan Stacks

crispy eggplant layered with fresh mozzarella and basil marinara sauce



Spinach & Beef Lasagna Rolls

baked with a marinara sauce with mozzarella, ricotta and romano cheeses



Classic Pot Roast

tender beef simmered in a brown sauce with braised carrots, baby potatoes, celery and green peas



Pork Osso Bucco

tender braised pork shanks with herbed lemon gremolata



Crisp Summer Slaw

crunchy cabbage and carrots with a tangy & slightly sweet buttermilk dressing



Roasted Baby Potatoes

with garlic & herbs



Potato Gratin

with gruyere or cheddar cheese



Twice Baked Potatoes

with goat cheese and rosemary or cheddar and bacon



Tomato & Corn Salad

summer tomatoes with grilled corn and basil



Seasonal Vegetable Platter

grilled or roasted vegetables with balsamic & feta



Creamy Potato Salad

classic potato salad with creamy dressing, celery, hard boiled eggs and fresh herbs



French Potato Salad

fingerling potatoes, shallots and herbs with dijon-white wine vinaigrette



Five Bean Salad

garbanzo, red beans, black beans, green and waxed string beans with chive vinaigrette



Southwestern Couscous Salad

corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes with cilantro lime dressing



Wild Rice Salad

grapes, clementines, toasted pecans, dried cranberries with an orange-sherry vinaigrette



Soba Noodle Salad

carrots, red peppers, asparagus and scallions with asian dressing


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