Despite the fancy new website with all its glitz and glamour, I'm actually a very laid back, simple guy. I will gladly cook any menu, in the format and venue of your choice. With all of the infinite cuisines, and styles of service, I know it can be difficult to choose. That's why I've listed some of my favorite dishes below.
Most folks are either looking for a hors d'oeuvre party (passed appetizers), plated dinner party, family style meal, buffet, or some combination of those styles. Costs are based on the number of guests, cost of the groceries, amount of staff needed, and amount of time needed to prepare the menu. Visit the "Cost To You" page for more information.
My Favorite Hors d'oeuvres!
Most folks will select 6-8 different appetizers for a cocktail party, or 2-3 appetizers if a sit down meal is to follow
-Lotus Root Chips with Ahi Sashimi, Edamame Puree, Sweet Soy Aioli, and Pickled Japanese Chilies
-Chocolate, Brie, and Basil Paninis
-Mini Cuban Paninis
-Mini Grilled Vegetable Paninis with Pistachio Pesto
-Creole BBQ Shrimp and Grits on Asian Soup Spoons
-Sweet Potato Chips with Creamed Spinach and Seared Scallops
-Hazelnut Shrimp with Avocado Salsa
-Panko Fried Artichoke Hearts with Saffron Aioli
-Mini "Sloppy Joe" Sandwiches on Puff Pastry
-Lamb Lollipops with Cumin Mustard Glaze and Blackberry Ancho Sauce
-Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa
-Crab Cakes with Spicy Remoulade
-Salmon Cakes with Yellow Thai Curry Sauce
-Red and Golden Beet "Tartare" on Wonton Chips
-Mojo Marinated Skirt Steak Crostini with Smoked Bell Pepper Sauce and Avocado
-Garlic Seared Pork Tenderloin Crostini with Apple Mint Relish
-Smoked Prime Rib with Horseradish Sour Cream on Baguette Slices
-Open Faced Smoked Salmon Pizzas with Truffled Goat Cheese, Dill, and Capers
-Mini Quiches with Wild Mushrooms and Buttermilk Bleu Cheese
First Courses
-Two Soups in One Bowl: Carrot Ginger and Cream of Watercress with Porcini Risotto Croquette
-Grilled Eggplant "Charlotte" with Goat Cheese Custard, Arugula Pesto, Seared Mushrooms, and English Peas
-Individual Filo Pies with Saffron Braised Chicken, French Feta, Soft Scrambled Eggs, Trio of Bell Pepper Sauces
-Seared Scallops with Blood Orange Reduction, Bacon, and Basil
-Salmon Cakes with Green Thai Curry Sauce and Red Quinoa
-Homemade Crab Ravioli with Tomato Cream Sherry Sauce
-Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese, Dried Blueberries, Sliced Almonds, Tomato Basil Dressing
-Napa Cabbage Salad with Sesame Cashews, Bacon, Honeycrisp Apples, Ginger Lemon Dressing
Main Courses
-Cherry Balsamic Short Ribs, Mashed Parsnips, Swiss Chard, Crispy Sweet Potatoes
-Mojo Marinated Skirt Steak, Red Bell Pepper Coulis, Sliced Avocado, Cous Cous
-Smoked Prime Rib with Horseradish Sour Cream, Soft Polenta with Tomato Fennel Sauce, Roasted Baby Vegetables
-Seared Ribeye Steak with Mushroom Sauce, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus with Lemon
-Sauteed Sea Bass with Fennel White Wine Broth, Mashed Sunchokes, Abalone Mushrooms, Thai Basil Pesto
-Petrale Sole Florentine with Cinnamon Cap and Abalone Mushrooms, Green Olive Salsa, Orange Almond Green Beans
-Pistachio and Orange Crusted Pacific Cod, Romesco Sauce, Jannson's Temptation (Potato Gratin with Anchovies), Roasted Broccoli
-Honey Garlic and Rosemary Grilled Chicken Breast, Homemade Linguine with Pesto, Your Choice Of Vegetables
-Pomegranate Glazed Chicken with Almond Mint Cous Cous or Artichoke Risotto
*Many vegetarian main courses can be provided upon request
Desserts
-Mexican Chocolate Pie with Pecan Crust and Cinnamon Whipped Cream
-Upside Down Buttermilk Pear or Peach Cakes (depending on the season)
-Ghirardelli Chocolate Bread Pudding with Salted Caramel Sauce and Blueberries
-Mini Fruit Tarts with Almond Pastry Cream
-Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee
-Ginger Cake with Strawberry Rose Gelato
-Pine Nut, Honey, and Pear Tarts
-Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes
-New York Cheesecake with Strawberry Topping
-Strawberry Rhubarb Pie with Flaky Crust
-Apple and Golden Raisin Strudel with Whipped Cream
-Pecan Bourbon Pie