Catering by Leslie Schirle

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Thanksgiving 2008
Dinner Menu
Appetizers
Personalized Services
Event Furnishings

Cold Hors d'oeuvers

Cheeses and Spreads
Brie baked in Puff Pastry; Pesto and Sundried Tomato Torte 
Homemade Pates and Terrines     

Assorted Artisinal Cheeses
served with fig jam, fruits and nuts, and relishes

Charcuterie Assortment
array of cured meats, salumis and sausages

all selections above served

served with fresh baguettes, gourmet breads and crackers 

Dip Selection

 Traditional
hot artichoke, basil and cheese; hot crab and cheese

spinach, carmelized shallot and blue cheese

hot bacon and mushroom; cheddar cheese fondue

Mexican

 guacamole, layered refried bean dip, chile con queso

black bean, corn and avocado salsa

hot shrimp, roasted corn and cheese; chorizo and melted Monterey Jack

Middle Eastern

hummus, baba ghanouj, tabbouleh, tzatziki

Mediterranean

bruschetta, olive tapenade, roasted red bell pepper and feta

Bruschetta

toasted baguette slices topped with

Manchego cheese,olive tapenade and chopped tomatoes and basil or

white beans, sage and prosciutto

Tuna Tartare

fresh ahi tartare on wonton crisp topped with wasabi cream

Wonton Cuplet
filled with sesame soy chicken or fresh crab salad

Fresh Nicoise Salad on Toast
seared ahi tuna “nicoise”style with capers, kalamata olives and mustard vinaigrette

on toast with lemon aioli

Herb Crepe Spirals filled with Lemon Dill Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon

Scallion Waffle topped with Curried Chicken Salad

Warm Prosciutto wrapped Dates filled with Goat Cheese

Eggplant Sandwiches
grilled eggplant filled with melted  mozzarella, basil and tomatoes

Asparagus Spears wrapped in Proscuitto

Assorted Sushi
California roll, spicy tuna, spicy salmon, vegetarian

Classic East Coast Lobster or Shrimp Rolls
fresh lobster or shrimp salad on toasted, soft rolls

Hot Hors d’ oeuvres

Baby Red Potatoes filled with Sour Cream, Chives and Bacon

Miniature Potato Pancakes topped with Chive Sour Cream
traditional or sweet potato

“Twice Baked” Baby Red Potatoes
potato shell with cheddar mashed potato filling

Crispy Parmesan Basil Risotto Cakes
filled with fresh mozzarella and served with tomato basil coulis

Grilled Seafood Tortilla Crisps
crispy flour tortilla wedges topped with

spicy grilled shrimp on avocado corn relish or
grilled scallops on white bean puree

Cheese and Fresh Roasted Chile Quesadilla Triangles
with additional fillings of roasted corn,

mushroom and sautéed sweet red onions,

chicken or sautéed shrimp

Mini Pizza Wedges
topped with any of the following:

buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes and fresh basil

prosciutto, figs and sweet red onions

wild mushrooms and truffle oil

feta, spinach, red onion, and kalamata olives

grilled shrimp, mango, red onion and cilantro

Pulled Pork Sliders
traditional shredded pork with coleslaw on toasted rolls

Petite Panini
grilled sandwiches filled with any of the following:

mozzarella, basil and tomatoes

 feta cheese, roasted red bell peppers and grilled rosemary chicken

havarti, prosciutto, arugula and fig jam

goat cheese, sage, and sautéed wild mushrooms or eggplant

provolone cheese with Italian meats and red onion

Croustades

toasted baguette slices topped with any of the following:

blue cheese, walnuts and dried cranberries

    wild mushroom ragout and truffled pecorino cheese

brie with pears sauteed in honey and rosemary

shrimp or scallops, swiss cheese, and dill

Miniature Croque Monsieurs
classic French grilled ham and cheese sandwich

Miniature Crab Melt
fresh crab salad and Swiss cheese, grilled on rye bread

Grilled Blue Cheese Sandwiches
on whole grain wheat bread with walnuts and arugula

Cheese Beignets
traditional fried pastry puffs with gruyere cheese

Crispy Fried Wontons
crab and cream cheese, traditional  pork, or spicy shrimp

served with hot mustard and apricot mustard sauce

Empanadas
turnover filled with choice of
 picadillo (spicy beef filling), guava paste and queso blanco

or spicy shredded chicken, raisins and green olives

Golden Samosas
traditional curried potato or spicy lamb

served with cilantro chutney

Crispy Clam, Shrimp or Corn Fritters
served with remoulade sauce, basil aioli or fresh dill tartar sauce

Miniature Chicken Flautas
spicy shredded chicken wrapped in crisp fried flour tortilla

served with guacamole and sour cream

Miniature Crab Cakes
served with fresh dill mayonnaise, remoulade and apricot mustard sauce

Jumbo Prawn wrapped in Phyllo Pastry

served with basil aioli or roasted red pepper dip

Prosciutto wrapped Jumbo Prawns

Savory Bread Pudding Squares
with parmesan, fresh tomatoes and basil or

bacon, blue cheese and carmelized onions

Stuffed Mushrooms
spinach cheese; spinach sausage; crab, scallion and Swiss cheese;

walnut, olive and goat cheese; or Creole shrimp

Meats, Poultry and Fish

Provencal Chicken 
boneless chicken breasts strips baked in a Dijon, lemon, and herb marinade

Crispy Pecan Chicken Strips
ground pecan encrusted chicken breast strips

served with cranberry pomegranate dipping sauce


 

 Chicken Breast Roulades
boneless chicken breast filled with either pesto, Swiss cheese, and prosciutto

or goat cheese, sundried tomatoes, fresh basil and roasted garlic

Chicken, Lamb or Beef Satays
curry or teriyaki marinade
 served with spicy peanut sauce

Cocktail Meatballs
in choice of sauce
piquant barbeque, sweet and sour, marinara or Spanish tomato

Roast Sirloin of Beef      Baked Country Ham     Roasted Turkey

Fillet of Beef Tenderloin
served with sauces, condiments and an assortment of breads and rolls

Assorted Grilled Sausages
from “sweet and mild” to “hot and spicy”

served with assorted mustards, condiments, breads and rolls

Barbecued Baby Back Ribs
glazed with traditional or Asian barbecue sauce

Jamaican Spiced Pork Tenderloin
medallions of tenderloin marinated in mild Jerk seasonings

served with pineapple mango salsa

Grilled Herb Shrimp Skewers
served with fresh mango salsa

Bacon wrapped Scallops
marinated in teriyaki sauce

Iced Seafood
choice of shrimp, oysters, crab or ceviche

served with cocktail sauce, fresh dill tartar sauce and lemon