Dinner Ideas
Appetizers
California Style Mushroom Ravioli
Oyster and Shiitake mushrooms sautéed with shallots, placed between
fresh tomato pasta sheets on a clear brandy sauce
Salmon Cakes with Lemon Caper Remoulade
Farm raised salmon, dill and shallot medallions, sautéed in olive oil and
dressed in a lemon-caper mayonnaise
Duck Wrappers
Ginger flavored boneless duck breast, Chinese cabbage, carrot, sweet red peppers,
scallion and mung bean sprouts, encased with egg wonton paper,
wok fried and served with soy sauce, Wasabi and pickled ginger
Crunchy Almond Chicken
Boneless, skinless chicken coated with seasoned blanched almonds,
served with apple raisin chutney
Salads
Mixed Greens Salad
Red & green leaf lettuce, shredded carrot, tomato and cucumbers, served with
raspberry vinaigrette and creamy poppyseed dressings
Citrus Salad
Romaine lettuce topped with grapefruit and mandarin segments,
dressed with a creamy citrus dressing, garnished with toasted walnuts
Canlis Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with tomatoes, bacon, green onion
and grated Romano cheese in a lemon mint dressing
Mesclun Greens
Baby mixed green, poached pears and toasted walnuts
tossed with raspberry vinaigrette
Seven Layer Salad
Layers of leaf lettuce, shredded carrot, green onion, radishes,
snow peas, sweet red peppers and grated sharp cheddar cheese
topped with a creamy Italian dressing
Romaine Salad
Torn romaine lettuce tossed with spiced pecans,
crumbled blue cheese and lemon-Dijon dressing
Greek Style Salad
Spinach, cucumbers, carrots, green onions, crumbled feta and
black olives tossed with limejuice, honey, olive oil and garlic
Bibb Lettuce Salad
Bibb lettuce, Tomato and Crumbled Feta Salad
dressed with champagne vinaigrette
Entrées
Chicken Kiev
Boneless skinless chicken breast filled with chive chervil compound butter
Mediterranean Grilled Boneless Lamb Loins
Yogurt, cilantro, coriander and cumin marinated boneless lamb medallions
chargrilled and served with a fresh herb chutney
Apple Marinated Turkey
Apple cider, cinnamon, thyme and peppercorn marinated turkey, slow oven roasted and
sliced at the buffet table, served with pan gravy and cranberry sauce
Osso Buco
Braised veal shanks in wine and stock, served with Risotto alla Milanese,
asparagus hollandaise and roasted beets with their greens
Broiled Flank Steak
Soy and ginger marinated flank steak, sliced and
served with Thai dipping sauce
Sole Piccata
Delicate sole filets dipped in egg, sautéed and finished with
Lemon-caper pan butter
Roast Duck with Peach Jus Lie
Crispy semi boneless duck, placed on a fresh peach/wine sauce,
garnished with toasted macadamia nuts
Baked Haddock
Fresh Maine haddock topped with Ritz crackers, onions and celery
Lamb Medallions with Mint Hollandaise
Boneless lamb loins sautéed to your preferred doneness, topped with
Fresh mint hollandaise sauce
Accompaniments of:
Angel hair pasta
Oven roasted potatoes
Indian rice pilaf
Wild rice tart
Sautéed sweet peppers and broccoli raab
Sautéed cherry tomatoes and broccoli florets
Sautéed snap peas and mushrooms
Sautéed summer squash, zucchini and tomatoes
Green beans amandine
Desserts
Chocolate Pecan Torte
Imported dark chocolate and toasted pecans folded together with
whole butter and egg, baked to a dense truffle consistency.
Placed on crème anglaise and raspberry puree
Lemon Curd Cake
White layer cake flavored with fresh lemon curd and decorated with
Grand Mariner butter cream frosting
Fresh Berry Tart
Sweetened pastry crust topped with Grande Mariner custard and
assorted red & black berries and cream
Chocolate Chambord Mousse Crepes
Imported dark chocolate and blackberry-flavored liquor filled French pancake,
accented with raspberry puree and crème anglaise
Carmel-Pecan Sponge Roll
Chocolate, pecan and caramel sponge cake, filled with bourbon
cream frosting and decorated with chocolate caramel glaze
White Chocolate Truffle and Chocolate Layer Cake
Dark chocolate cake layered with white chocolate truffle filling,
frosted with white chocolate cream