Hors d’ Oeuvres Ideas
Citrus Grilled Shrimp
guava-chipotle sauce, toasted coconut
Lobster Tortellini Skewer
sweet corn-tarragon salsa
Chicken Thigh Tostadas
red adobo, pickled onion, avocado crema
Mini Grilled Flatbread
caramelized fennel, pork sausage, roasted tomato, fontina
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
goat cheese, pumpkinseed pesto
Mini BLTs (inside out)
crispy bacon cylinder filled with skinned cherry tomato & herb salad
Grilled Wagyu Ribeye Cube on a Rosemary Skewer
horseradish-herb breadcrumbs, bordelaise
Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes
basil mayo, bruschetta tomatoes
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
pineapple rum bbq
Tandoori Chicken Crisps
mango chutney, naan, mint yogurt
Tiny Fish “Tacos”
plantain chips, blackened grouper, tropical salsa
Lobster Bruschetta
avocado puree, Maine lobster, crispy bacon, cherry tomato
Smoked Duck Quesadillas
jack cheese, cilantro crema, caramelized peppers
“Rum & Coke” Pork Shoulder Tostadas
chipotle slaw, pineapple salsa
Grilled Lamb Meatballs
wild mushroom gravy, lingonberry jam
Mini Wild Mushroom & Brie Strudels
15 yr balsamic
Red Snapper Ceviche
corn chips, cucumber pico de gallo
Devilled Eggs
Maine lobster salad, tarragon
Crispy Potato Chips
smoked salmon, jalapeno crema
Blackened Ahi Tuna Tostadas
avocado salsa, tortilla chip
Squash Blossom Spring Rolls
goat cheese, poblano pesto
Mango BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders
crispy onion rings, Hawaiian buns
Thai Green Curry Chicken Salad
wonton crisps, toasted sesame
Grilled Beef Wagyu Roulades
arugula pesto, aged balsamic
Shrimp & Vegetable Spring Rolls
Szechuan dipping sauce
Duck Confit Bruschetta
cranberry mustard, toasted brioche
Goat Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms
herbed goat cheese, pesto, 50 yr balsamic
Ahi Tuna Tartare
cucumber, jalapeno, pear, mint, sesame oil, pine nuts
Maine Lobster Cakes
tarragon mayo, corn salsa
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
carrot-celery salad, bleu cheese sauce
Chicken Satay Skewers
Chinese vinegar peanut sauce
Grilled Pork Belly
chocolate BBQ sauce, green mango salad
Wild Mushroom Tortellini
aged sherry vinaigrette, parmesan, herbs
“Soup & Sandwich”
tomato soup shooter, gooey grilled cheese crouton
New Zealand Lamb “lollichops”
Paonia peach & ginger jam
Shredded Chicken Thigh Tostadas
salsa roja, guacamole, jack cheese
Grilled Tenderloin Bruschetta
caramelized onions, whipped bleu cheese
Slow-Roasted Lamb Shoulder Gyros
charred red onion-cucumber salad, tzatziki, pita
Twice Baked Fingerling Potato
braised beef short ribs, horseradish cream, chives
Alaskan KIng Crab Salad Toasts
English peas, chives, EVOO
Crispy Pork Belly Cube
cranberry mostarda, frisee, quail egg
Delicious Soups
Roasted Tomato Soup
Maine lobster grilled cheese, basil oil
Butternut Squash Soup
crispy pork belly, honey-chipotle crema
Wild Mushroom Soup
Cabrales bleu cheese, port wine syrup
Maine Lobster Bisque
porcini mushrooms, Cognac
Italian Minestrone
arugula pesto, hand-made pasta
Sweet Pea Soup
king crab, melon, gremolata
Asparagus Soup
goat cheese toast, EVOO
Wisconsin Beer Cheese Soup
soft pretzel croutons, chives
Sweet Corn Soup
corn nut dusted bay scallops, micro basil
Interesting Salads
Heirloom Cherry Tomato & Watermelon
watercress, radish, aged goat cheese, poblano vinaigrette
Grilled Pear & Radicchio
Roquefort, candied walnuts, port-bleu cheese dressing
Candy Stripe & Golden Beet
pomegranates, pistachios, 6 minute egg, frisee, maple-sherry vinaigrette
Smoked Trout
arugula, green apple, celery root, creamy horseradish dressing
Panzanella
marinated heirloom tomatoes, cucumber, toasted bread, roasted garlic vinaigrette
Maine Lobster
crispy bacon, celery, tomato, tarragon, avocado, Dijon, mizuna
Southwestern Cobb
romaine, bacon, tomato, grilled peppers, green onion, sweet corn, avocado, blackened chicken, lime-cilantro vinaigrette
Melon & Arugula
pistachio, feta, heirloom tomato, sweet basil vinaigrette
Baby Spinach
caramelized onion & bleu cheese fritters, warm beet-bacon vinaigrette
Seafood Creations
Herb & Peppercorn Crusted Ahi Tuna
home-made tater tots, garlicky spinach, pinot noir sauce
Porcini Dusted Diver Scallops
creamed corn, asparagus, lobster sauce, basil emulsion
Pan Roasted Ruby Trout
green beans almandine, basmati rice, lemon-brown butter citronette
Grilled Mahi Mahi
avocado puree, tropical fruit salsa, crispy onion rings
Butter-Poached Maine Lobster
pistachio gnocchi, asparagus, oven roasted tomatoes, Americaine sauce
Wild Salmon Roulade
mushroom strudel, brussels sprouts, lemon pesto citronette
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp
grilled ratatouille, watercress, “aqua pazza” sauce
Roasted Black Grouper
blue crab hash, crispy leeks, creole tomato sauce
Prosciutto-Wrapped Swordfish
garlicky green beans, salsify compote, port vinaigrette
Crispy Striped Bass
corn pudding, shaved fennel salad, oven roasted tomatoes
Hand-Made Lobster Tortellini
porcini mushrooms, tomato, peas, Parisienne zucchini, lobster sauce
Baked Pistachio Crusted Halibut
sweet pea farro risotto, seasonal vegetables, Meyer lemon beurre blanc
Mustard & Herb Crusted Salmon
wild rice pilaf, broccolini, beet beurre rouge
Meat & Poultry Ideas
Lemon & Herb Brined, Marinated, Grilled Chicken
fingerling potato “home fries”, seasonal vegetables, natural jus
Braised Beef Short Ribs
polenta, asparagus, sherry-Dijon jus
Veal & Wagyu Meatballs
hand-made pasta, tomato ragu, shaved parmesan
Grilled Quail
blackberry lacquer, brussels sprout leaves, roasted butternut squash, pomegranate jus
Coffee Crusted Grilled Skirt Steak
cilantro rice, chunky salsa roja, fresh tortillas
Mustard & Rosemary Marinated Grilled Veal Chops
Yukon mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, bacon bordelaise
Muscovy Duck
confit leg, crispy skinned breast, sweet potato, kale, blackberry jus
Pineapple-Rum BBQ Pork Ribs
corn bread, cole slaw
Chicken Saltimbocca
stuffed with ham, gruyere and sage; farro salad, charred lemon vinaigrette
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
roasted garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables, bordelaise
Mustard & Herb Crusted Rack of Colorado Lamb
dauphinoise potatoes, green beans almandine, bordelaise
Pork Carnitas Enchiladas
coconut black beans, pickled onions, red chili sauce, avocado
My Favorite Desserts
Mini Bittersweet Chocolate Pudding Cakes
vanilla bean ice cream, chocolate sauce
Strawberry Shortcake
almond cake, macerated strawberries, basil syrup, whipped cream
Warm Bourbon Apple Crisp
butter pecan ice cream
Pineapple Carrot Cake
cinnamon ice cream, raisin puree, walnut streusel, carrot pudding
Cheesecake Mousse
tropical fruit, graham cracker “granola”
Warm Apple Fritters
maple anglaise dipping sauce
Pumpkin Bread Pudding
spiced caramel sauce, crème anglaise, bourbon whipped cream
Buttermilk Panna Cotta
Colorado peaches, basil, 50 year balsamic
Warm Apple Crostada
vanilla bean ice cream, spiced caramel sauce
Coconut Cream Pie Parfait
toasted coconut, flaky pie crust, coconut whipped cream
“Banana Split”
spiced banana ice cream, bananas foster, home-made Nutella chocolate sauce
Hot Cocoa Tres Leches Cake
strawberries, chocolate sauce