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"What a wonderful dinner Chef Virginia prepared last night!  The presentation was lovely and the food was so GOOD!" 

~Kathy D, Edmonds

SAMPLE MENUS

SAMPLE DINNER SERVICE MENUS


Family Favorites

~ Oven Fried Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Gravy ~

~ Italian Style Meatballs with Penne Pasta in a Basil Tomato Sauce ~

~ Pork Chops with Sage and Apple Stuffing, and Apple-Onion Compote ~

~ Slow cooked Pot Roast with Root Vegetables and Egg Noodles ~

~ Memphis style BBQ Ribs with Slaw & Corn Bread ~


Vegetarian

~ Spinach and Mushroom Cannelloni in a Roasted Tomato Sauce ~

~ Baked Polenta Cake with Green Chilies and Cheese
in a New Mexico Chili Sauce ~

~ Organic Tofu in a Savory Sauce of Oranges,
Garlic and Sesame Oil, over Brown Rice ~

~ Gnocchi with Walnuts and Fresh Peas in a Gorgonzola Cream Sauce ~

~ Thai Noodle Salad with Red Peppers and
Fresh Oranges in Thai Peanut Vinaigrette ~


Spring Specialties

~ Grilled Tilapia with Lemon Pepper, Basmati Rice Pilaf and Spring Vegetables ~

~ Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with Garlic and Herbs, Roasted New Potatoes ~

~ Rosemary and Garlic Grilled Lamb with Couscous ~

~ Risotto with Spring Peas, Prosciutto and Parmesan Reggiano ~

~ Jamaican Jerked Pork Kabobs, with Coco-Mango Sauce over Jasmine Rice ~


Fall Harvest

~ Hearty Beef Stew with Fall Vegetables and Smashed Red Potatoes ~

~ Chicken Braised in Wine, Mushrooms and Pearl Onions, with Creamy Polenta ~

~ Pork Medallions with Marsala and Mushrooms, over Potato Cakes ~

~ Turkey Cutlets with Sage Dressing and Mashed Sweet Potatoes ~

~ Pasta Shells Stuffed with Ricotta, Spinach and Mozzarella ~


Seafood Specialties

~ Crab-Stuffed Jumbo Prawns with Tomato Butter ~

~ Baked Halibut with White Wine and Capers ~

~ Pan Roasted Salmon Filet with Spanish Catalon Sauce ~
~ Dungeness Crab Cakes with Chipotle Aioli and Asian Slaw ~

~ Hearty Seafood Cioppino with Shrimp, Crab, Scallops, Clams and Mussels ~


Elegant Entrees

~ Filet Mignon with Duxelles and Bleu Cheese, Baked in Puff Pastry ~

~ Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops with Lemon Cream and Capers ~

~ Grilled Duck Breast with Cherry Sauce ~

~ Prawns and Scallops in Parchment with Hoisin Sauce ~

~ Spanish Paella with Chorizo, Chicken, Prawns, Scallops and Mussels ~


Light Fare

~ Broiled Chicken Breast with Apricot Glaze ~

~ Poached Salmon with Pineapple-Mango Salsa ~

~ Seared Ahi Tuna over Salad Greens with Sesame Vinaigrette ~

~ Lemongrass Grilled Chicken with Ginger Dipping Sauce ~

~ Stir-fried Turkey and Seasonal Vegetables with Black Bean Sauce ~

 

Dinner Services and Pricing

 

SAMPLE CATERING MENUS

 


Romantic Dinner for Two

~ Baby Greens with Candied Pecans, Dried Cherries
and Blue Cheese Vinaigrette ~
~ Dungeness Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Coulis ~
~ Rack of Lamb with Pinot Noir Reduction ~
~ Potatoes Duchesse ~
~ Roasted Asparagus with Garlic ~
~ Chocolate Truffle Torte with Raspberry Sauce ~


Tapas Party

~ Marinated Olives with Herbs ~
~ Ceviche Served in Martini Glasses ~
~ Marinated Mussels on the Half-Shell ~
~ Rosemary Lamb Tidbits ~
~ Sautéed Sausage Bites with Fresh Figs ~
~ Platter of Marinated Vegetables ~
~ Spanish Cheeses ~
~ Sherry Cakes ~

 


Dinner Party Buffet

~ Butternut Squash Soup with Crème Fraiche ~
~ Arugula and Mixed Greens with Pine Nuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette ~
~ Sage-Rubbed Roast Stuffed Pork Loin with Apples and Onions ~
~ Potatoes Au Gratin ~
~ Green Beans with Slivered Almonds ~
~ Hot Rolls with Butter ~
~ Cherry Cobbler a la mode ~


Themed Dinner Buffet (Thai)

~ Shrimp Toasts ~
~ Spring Rolls ~
~ Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce ~
~ Spicy Ground Chicken in Lettuce Cups ~
~ Red Curry Beef ~
~ Shrimp Pad Thai ~
~ Coconut Jasmine Rice ~
~ Fresh Tropical Fruit ~


Sit Down Dinner for Eight

~ French Onion Soup Gratinee ~
~ Composed Salad ~
~ Coq au Vin ~
~ Creamy Polenta ~
~ Vegetable Terrine ~
~ Chocolate Mousse ~



Summer Barbecue

~ Memphis Style Ribs ~
~ Barbecued Chicken ~
~ Bratwurst Steamed in Beer ~
~ Grilled Vegetables ~
~ Cole Slaw ~
~ Potato Salad ~
~ Cornbread ~
~ All American Apple Pie with Ice Cream ~


Wedding Reception Buffet

~ Roast Prime Rib of Beef au jus with Horseradish Sauce ~
~ Grilled Salmon Filet with Caper-Dill Sauce ~
~ Roasted Potatoes with Garlic ~
~ Saffron Rice Pilaf ~
~ Fresh Seasonal Vegetables ~
~ Caesar Salad ~
~ Hot Rolls with Butter ~

 

 

Packages and Pricing

 

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