The Food
My favorite dishes to prepare are the ones that bring smiles to the faces of my clients. I am constantly developing new dishes and subtly making seasonal adaptations to long-time classic ones. I can accommodate the dietary needs of anyone in your group and will work with you to make sure the menu suits everyone’s tastes.
Appetizers:
SHORT RIB CHILI TOSTADAS
Chili braised beef short ribs served with tomatillo salsa, avocado, cotija & cabbage cilantro crunch
ARANCINI WITH CALABRIAN DIPPING SAUCE
Creamy parmesan mozzarella filled balls of risotto; gently fried & served with a fruity & hot dipping sauce
ROASTED TOMATO TART WITH RICOTTA & PESTO
Flaky puff pastry baked with roasted tomatoes topped with ricotta & pesto
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH BRUSCHETTA
Roasted butternut squash; caramelized sweet onion; ricotta & sage
Salads & Sides:
A small sample of salads and sides you can choose from
SEASONAL GREENS
Shaved fennel; blood orange; grapefruit; feta; citrus vinaigrette
TRADITIONAL CAESAR
House made dressing; ciabatta croutons; parmesan
ARUGULA & SEASONAL GREENS
Apple; pecans; blue cheese; maple vinaigrette
KALE SALAD
Roasted beets; pistachio; lemon cashew dressing
ROASTED SQUASH
Stuffed with wild rice; Brussels sprouts; mushrooms
GRILLED CAULIFLOWER STEAKS
with Chimichurri
ROASTED HEIRLOOM CARROTS
Lemon tahini dressing; feta; cilantro
POTATOES DAUPHINOISE
Yukon Gold potatoes; gruyere; rosemary; heavy cream
Mains:
A small sample of mains you can choose from
PORCHETTA
Slow roasted pork shoulder; fennel, lemon, thyme & sage rub; served with lemon parmesan risotto
HERB & PEPPER CRUSTED BEEF TENDERLOIN
Grass fed local beef; served with chevre mashed potatoes
FLANK STEAK TACO BUFFET
Tequila marinated flank steak; guacamole; tomatillo salsa; pico de gallo; chipotle crema; tortillas; black beans & roasted sweet potatoes
BOLOGNESE
Beef, lamb & pork; homemade pasta
CHICKEN PICCATA
Organic chicken; lemon pan sauce; capers; thyme; charred broccolini
Desserts:
A small sample of desserts you can choose from
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE
Double layer; espresso powder; chocolate ganache; berries
CITRUS CHEESECAKE
Gingersnap cookie crust; lemon; blood orange; grapefruit
APPLE CRISP TOPPED WITH STREUSEL & ALMONDS
Served with vanilla ice cream
DECADENT BROWNIE ICE CREAM SUNDAE BAR
Dark chocolate brownies; your favorite ice creams, chocolate fudge, caramel; whipped cream; candy toppings