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Sample menus

Below, you’ll see some examples of previous menus I’ve created for clients.

Everything is customizable to your tastes.

Tailgate Party/Backyard BBQ Party/Summer

Seafood Options:

Scallop Ceviche with Aguachile

Bacon Wrapped Chipotle Shrimp with Grilled Lime Vinaigrette

Mexican Style Crab Cocktail

Applewood Smoked Salmon tostada

Blackend Shrimp avocado, cucumber pasilla chile crema

Veggie options/ sides

Grilled Vegetable Kabobs with Pasilla Creama and cilantro lime dressing

Avocado Salad with roasted jalapeños, capers, and fresh herbs

Elote grilled Mexican Street Corn

Southwest Potato salad

Red and Green Cabbage slaw with cilantro lime vinegrette

Finger Apps

Red Chile Braised Beef Short Rib Empanadas

Al Pastor Sopes with pineapple and habanero sauce and fresh cheese

Homemade chorizo, pepita and cheese stuffed jalapeños

Ancho chile, honey and cinnamon roasted butternut squash with bacon mini tostadas

Grilled Yucatan Chicken Skewers with tangerine glaze

Pork garlic and cilantro meatballs with red jalapeños

Poblano and white wine braised beef, ramps, caramelized onion puff pastry tart

Mains

Carnitas- slow roasted on a spit served to order

Texas Style Brisket Sliders

BBQ Chicken Legs

Salsa Macha Chops- red chile almonds sesame seeds garlic dipped lamb chops (pops)


Taco Party

Salsa and Guacamole Tasting:

Salsa Verde
Red Ancho Adobo
Peach Habanero
Farm Fresh Tomato Roasted Jalapeño
Chile de Arbol Hot Sauce
Pickled Veggies
Chipotle Creama
Pasilla Creama

Homemade Red Chorizo Stuffed Jalapeno Chihuahua Cheese wrapped in handmade mini corn tortilla with thinly sliced avocado

Key West Pink Shrimp and Chipotle Pork Belly with avocado mash and Roasted poblano sauce

Sweet and Spicy Pork Tostada with Red and Green Cabbage Slaw, cilantro lime creama Habanero Vinegar

Red Chile Ribeye Carmelized sweet onion and poblano peppers, flour tortilla, Napa Cabbage Slaw, Salsa Verde, Chihuaua Cheese

Al Pastor Habanero Pineapple BBQ Sauce, Cilantro Lime Slaw, Corn Tortilla

Lamb Shank Barbacoa- Cilantro Mint Chimmichurri Queso Fresco

Ceviche- Fried Chicken Skin Chips Lime Juice “cooked” Sea Scallops Cucumber Jalapeño Shallot Garlic Cilantro

Lamb Red Chorizo Meatballs Ancho and Guajillo Bisque, Avocado Creama Chopped Green Onion

Beef Brisket Confit- Salsa Verde, Elote-Mexican Street Corn, Flour Tortilla

Scallop Ceviche with Aguachile

Bacon Wrapped Chipotle Shrimp with Grilled Lime Vinaigrette

Mexican Style Crab Cocktail

Grilled Vegetable Kabobs with Pasilla Creama and cilantro lime dressing

Avocado Salad with roasted jalapeños, capers, and fresh herbs

Roasted Fennel with Salsa macha cheese torte

Red Chile Braised Beef Short Rib Empanadas

Al Pastor Sopes with pineapple and habanero sauce and fresh cheese

Homemade chorizo, pepita and cheese stuffed jalapeños 

Ancho chile, honey and cinnamon roasted butternut squash with bacon mini tostadas

Grilled Yucatan Chicken Skewers with tangerine glaze

Pork garlic and cilantro meatballs with red jalapeños 

Poblano and white wine braised beef, ramps, caramelized onion puff pastry tart

Spicy fresh mango and goat cheese wrapped with Cecina (Mexican Cured meat similar to prosciutto)

Blood Orange Margarita

Meyer Lemon Mojito

Skinny Paloma

Mezcal Old Fashioned


A King’s Holiday

One:
Charcuterie Board
Calabrian Chili and Goat Cheese with local honey Crostini
Harbison from Jasper Hill Creamery a soft ripened cheese with Fig Preserves
Bacon Wrapped Butter Roasted Chestnuts
Assortment of Imported Cured Meats and Rustic Country Bread

Two:
Free Ranged French Cut Lamb Chops
Grilled with Salsa Matcha (Red Chiles, Roasted Garlic, Almonds, Sesame Seeds)
Fresh Mint Creme fraiche

Three:
U10 Sea Scallops
Applewood Smoked then pan seared with brown butter, lemon and Artichoke Puree

Four:
Chopped Salad
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables with Fresh Greens and Herbs
White Wine and Citrus Vinaigrette

Five:
Osso Buco
Bone in veal shanks braised slow in Cabernet Sauvignon San Marzano Tomato Sauce
Risotto All Milanese Cake (Saffron risotto)
Grilled Broccolini roasted pine nuts and fresh lemon

Six:
Chocolate Peppermint Mousse


Cyclone of Chiles

One:

Hand Made Margarita Mixes

Pomegranate Basil / Cucumber Jalapeno / Classic or Classic Skinny

Salsa sampler, an opportunity to preview many of the different salsas and sauces that will be featured in the courses to come.

Roasted poblano / Chile de Arbol / Tomatillo verde / Habanero Hot Sauce / Pasilla Crema

Tortilla and Vegetable Chips

Savory Red Chile/Cornbread Mini Waffle topped with fresh made ricotta cheese drizzle of maple syrup and Iberico Ham

Proscuitto and Calabrian Chile Goat Cheese wrapped Pears

Two:

Homemade Green Chorizo Stuffed Ancho Chile, Avocado mash Tostada with Roasted Poblano

Three:

Ensalada Taco-Jicama Tortilla, roasted butternut squash, apple, carrot, beet, cilantro topped with arugula, salsa macha and queso fresco

Four:

Three Red Chile Red Wine Smoked then Braised Bone in Prime Beef Short Rib, Celery Root Puree, Asparagus and Pasilla Cream

Five:

Grilled Honey Butter Pineapple and Plantains with Fresh Cream. Topped Cashews and an Anjeo Tequilla Reduction



Super Saturday Night

One

Charcuterie Board

Calabrian Chili Mapple Goat Cheese

Fresh Ricotta Extra Virgin Olive Oil Black and Pink Peppercorns

Handmade Cordbread Crackers

Artichoke Puree

Roasted Tomato and Fresh Herbs

Assortment of Imported Cured Meats

Fig Preserves

Fresh Baguette

Two

Red Chili Rubbed Smoked Salmon Tostada

Roasted Poblano

Avocado Fresh Lime

Cilantro Crema

Three

Crispy Pork Belly

Arugula

Pistachio Romesco

Parma Crisp

Four

Bone-in Italian Beef Short Ribs

Homemade Grilled Vegetable Giardinara

Saffron Tarragon Risotto Cakes

Cabernet Reduction

Five

Lemoncello Torte

Raspberries

Mint


End of Summer Fun Night

ONE:

Luxury Guacamole Bar

Homemade Chips

Roasted Garlic, Spicy Pepitas, coarsely crumbled chicharrón,

pickled jalapeños, grated queso anejo

Fresh Honeydew Melon Thyme Margarita

TWO:

Maple Chipotle Grilled Shrimp Stuffed Red Jalapeños

Roasted Poblano Sauce

Red and Green Cabbage Slaw w/

Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

THREE:

Al Pastor-Slow roasted pork w/garlic and red chiles

Pineapple Habanero BBQ Sauce

Corn Tortillas

FOUR:

Beef Brisket Barbacoa

Salsa Verde, queso fresco

Elote-Mexican Grilled Sweet Corn

Flour Tortillas


Bronco Benefit



Cheese Plate

Maple Calabrian Chile Goat Cheese Spread

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Burrata, Procuitto

Grilled Fresh Bread


Red Chile Lamb “Lolipop” Chop

Poblano Aioli


Sea Scallops

Tomato, Garlic, Fresh Herbs

Grilled Sweet Corn


Cabernet Braised Bone In Beef Short Rib

Celery Root Puree

Roasted Green Beans


Michigan Peach Cobbler

French Vanilla Ice Cream


Welcome Home!


Calabrian Chile Maple Goat Cheese

Fine Italian Cured Meats

Fresh Baked Pane di Casa


Bacon Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp

Chopped Dates


Korean Style BBQ Chicken with Yellow Coconut Curry Rice

Toasted Sesame Seeds, Pickled Red Onion


Seasonal Fresh Greens, Slivered Almonds, Capers

Butternut Squash Puree and Honeycrisp Apple


Red Chile Red Wine Braised Lamb Shank

Creamy Cheesy Polenta

Mint Lemon Gremolata


Tree Dedication

Red Chile Rubbed Grilled Jumbo Shrimp

Poblano Cilantro Cocktail Sauce

Cucumber Tostada

Roasted Halibut

Coconut, Ginger, Garlic, and Basil Curry

Toasted Sesame Seed Mini Rice Bowl

Sweet Pepper Stuffed with Chicken Meatball

Guyere Cheese, Quinoa, Freshly Chopped

Flat Leaf Parsley, Thyme, Oregano

Roasted Seasonal Root Vegetable Kabob

Local Honey, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Fresh Tarragon

Butternut Squash Slaw

Goat Cheese, Fresh Cranberry Sauce, Sunflower Kernels

Fresh Mint

Stuffed Baby Bell Mushrooms

Homemade Giardinara, Provolone Cheese

Gluten Free Cracker Crumble

Baked Sweet Potato Round

Pulled Maple Chipotle Smoked Chicken

Aged Cheddar

Pickled Red Onion


40th Birthday Party

Maple Calabrian Chile Goat Cheese with Crisp Pear

Peruvian  Verde Proscuitto Crostini

Sea Scallops with Artichoke Puree and Chorizo

Arancini with Italian Sausage

Roasted Tomato and Fresh Herbs

Pork Belly Bite

Roasted Red Pepper, Sunflower Seed, Arugula

Homemade Cheezit

Fresh Atlantic Halibut

Coconut, Ginger, Garlic, Basil

Lamb “Lolipop” Chop

Rosemary Mint Pesto

Farm Fresh Sweet Corn


18-55

Wisconsin Big Board:

Beer Brat Bites

Homemade Cheezit Straws

Fried Cheese

Fried Pickles

Brandy Old Fashion Cherry Tart

Oaxacan Style Lamb Pit Barbeque

Roasted Poblano Pepper Enchilada

Queso Fresco

Chopped Romaine

Roasted Tomato and Garlic Confit

Fresh Burrata and Grilled Fig

White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Prime Filet Mingon Medallions

Saffron Risotto Cake

Charred Brussel Sprout and Maple Glazed Carrot Medley


Chorizo, Green Chorizo

Roasted Poblano Chile stuffed

Red Wine Poached Pear, Cilantro

Queso Fresco

Green Chorizo Enchiladas

Salsa Roja Long Grain Rice

Ancho Chile, Brown Sugar Cinnamon Dusted

Roasted Butternut Squash


Salsa Cocktails and Tacos

Salsas:

Pineapple Habanero

Classic Verde

Roasted Poblano

Roasted Tomato Chipotle

Salsa Macha

Hand Crafted Mixers:

Lemongrass Thai Basil

Cucumber Jalapeño

Grilled Pineapple Habanero

Taco Bar:

Cilantro and Onion

Limes

Pickled Cauliflower and Red Potato

Pickled Carrots and Jalapeño

Pickled Red Onion

Queso Fresco


California Bound

Coconut, Lemongrass, Basil, Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Cantonese Style BBQ Pork skewers

Black Pepper Chicken skewers

Ssamjang Beef skewers

Veggie Spring Rolls

Edamame Salad-Arugula, basil, mint, sunflower seeds, Rice Wine Vinaigrette

Fried Rice-jasmine rice, bean sprouts, baby peas, lightly scrambled egg

Asian style Chopped Salad- Carrot Ginger Sesame Vinaigrette

Homemade Ramen Noodle Salad

Teriyaki Beef- Vertical Rotisserie

Korean Style BBQ Chicken- Kaifer Lime Leaves

Nutella Bao Buns


Tennessee, Ain’t No Place I’d Rather Be…

Passed Appetizers:

Tennessee Cornbread, Tamarind Fresno Chile Jam with Queso Fresca

Honey Butter Biscuit Bite with Pimento and Pork Belly

Smashed Slider-Beef Patty, American Cheese, Pickle

Small Plate:

Chicken and Waffle

Buttermilk Brined Fried Chicken

Savory and Sweet Waffle

Calabrian Chile Syrup

Main Plate:

Bone In Roasted Rack of Pork with Maple Chipotle Glaze

Homestyle Mac and Cheese with Cheezit Crumble

Smoked Ham Hock and Braised Collard Greens


Winner WinnerChicken Dinner

October 28, 2022

Charcuterie Board :

Fine Cured Meats and Cheeses

Carrot Habanero Hummus, Chopped Dates, Pepitas, Pita Chips

Buffalo Style Cauliflower “Wings”

Grilled Figs, Calabrian Chile Ricotta, Cotton Candy Grapes

Homemade Green Chicken Chorizo Lettuce Wrap

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Avocado, Cilantro and Lime

Fried Chicken Tenderlion, Mochi Waffle

Hot Honey Butter Drizzle

Harvest Salad-Fresh Mixed Greens, Roasted Orange Sweet Pepper, Honeycrisp Apple, Toasted Slivered Almonds, Roasted Garlic

Butternut Squash Vinaigrette

Homemade Italian Chicken Sausage, Fresh Handmade Pasta, Zucchini, Roasted Tomato, Lemon Garlic, Calabrian Chiles,Fresh Herbs,

Shaved Parmesean Reggiano


Graduation Party App Heavy

Pulled Pork Sliders- Applewood Smoked pork, choice of BBQ Sauce (Carolina Gold, Maple Bourbon, Hot Honey) homemade pickle

Empanadas-Shredded Chipotle Chicken, Cheddar Cheese, Roasted Jalapeño dipping Sauce

Pork Belly Bao Buns- Sweet Heat BBQ sauce Steamed Bun

Boneless Chicken Wings- Buffalo Style or Teriyaki

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Kabobs- Honey Sriracha Glaze

Chorizo Meatballs- Handmade Tostada, Salsa Verde, Queso Fresca

Jalapeño Poppers- Chorizo, Monterey Jack Cheese

Mini Steak Burritos- Carne Asada, Roasted Poblano, Chihuahua Cheese

Al Pastor Stuffed Potato Skins- Cheddar Cheese, Pineapple Habanero Salsa

Sausage Roll- Sweet Italian sausage, homemade giardinera, puff pastry

Italian Beef Egg Rolls

Cubano Sliders- Smoked Pork, Ham, Mustard, Homemade Pickle, Swiss Cheese, Hawaiian Roll

Fried Mac’N’Cheese Squares-Elbow Macaroni, Three Cheese Blend, Panko Bread Crumb Batter

Pimento Cheese Stuffed Soft Pretzels

Cucumber, Roasted Red Pepper, White Rice Roll

Grilled Veggie Skewers- Sweet Onion, Bell Peppers, Zucchini

Veggie Pinwheels- Fennel, Spinach, and Fontina Cheese


Bridal Shower Vegan with Vegan Options

Big Board:

Calabrian Chile Maple Goat Cheese Prosciutto Wrapped Pears

Homemade “Cheezit” Straws

Roasted Cauliflower with Vegan Walnut Pesto-vegan

Cucumber Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Bites-vegan

Bruschetta-vegan

Butter Chopped Radish Fresh Mint Toast-vegan

Smoked Salmon poblano creama pickled red onion tostada

Veggie Flatbread-spinach artichoke mushroom carmalized onion Cheese-Vegan

Assortment of exceptional cured meats and fine cheeses

Small Plates:

Spaghetti Squash Nests with sautéed spinach and tomato garlic confit-Vegan

Fillo Dough stuffed with homemade Pimento cheese

Crimini Mushroom Skewers-pearl onion and Orange Chipotle Glaze- Vegan

Stuffed Peppers- Brown Rice Roasted Spinach Tomatillo Green Chiles- Vegan

Grilled Jumbo Shrimp, Anise seed,, flat leaf parsley, serrano chile artichoke lemon puree

Banh Mi Puff Pastry Empanada with Pickled Carrot and Daikon

Green Coconut Curry Chicken Spring Roll

Red Potatoes stuffed with sun-dried tomato, cheese, sour cream chives- Vegan

Shrimp Ceviche cucumber boat

Salads:

Chopped Kale, Red Lentils, Pine Nuts, Parmesan Cheese Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette -Vegan

Mixed Greens, Shitake “Bacon” Fresh Herbs, Avocado, Roasted Tomato, Capers, Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette-Vegan

Arugula, Strawberry Hearts of Palm,Toasted Chick peas, Roasted Golden Beets, Balsamic Dressing- Vegan

Big Plate:

Savory Crepe-Chicken braised in White Wine Lemon Butter, Prosciutto, Asparagus, Gruyere Cheese, Raspberry Thyme Red Wine Reduction Sauce

Vegan Crepe- White Wine braised Portabello Mushroom, Asparagus, Spinach, Vegan Gruyere, Raspberry Thyme Red Wine Reduction Sauce

French Potato Salad- Champagne Vinegar, Dijon Mustard, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fried Shallots- Vegan

Zucchini “Pasta” Salad- Vegan

Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Roasted Sweet Potatoes and pecans

Dessert:

Fresh Fruit Torte Whipped Maple Cream- Vegan


High School Graduation Party May 2023

Mains:

12 Hour Applewood Smoke Prime Beef Brisket

Hot Honey Grilled Chicken Quarters

Beer and Vidalia Onion Braised Brats

Smoked Jerk Turkey Breast

Sides:

Fresh Baked Rolls

Homestyle Mac’N’Cheese with Crispy Cracker Crust

Red and Green Cabbage Slaw with Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette

Bourbon Bacon Baked Beans

Elote’- Mexican Style Street Corn

Classic American Potato Salad

Cornbread Muffins with Whipped Honey Butter

Condiments:

Homemade Pickles

Cherry Coke BBQ Sauce

Maple Chipotle BBQ Sauce

Habanero Hot Sauce

Classic Yellow Mustard


Happy Birthday Frank!

Applewood Smoked Bacon Wrapped Jumbo Shrimp

with Maple Chipotle Glaze

Chorizo Meatballs with Red Jalapeño “Gravy”

Salsa Sampler- Verde, Pineapple Habanero, Roasted Poblano, Morita with Fire Roasted Tomato, Salsa de Cacahuate

Slow Cooked Spit Roasted Pork with Red Chiles and Pineapple “Al Pastor” Sope’ with Pineapple Habanero Salsa and Pickled Red Onion

Smoked then Seared Sea Scallops with Fresh Sweet Corn Relish, Avocado, Chopped Green Olives and Topped with Crispy Fried Chicken Skin

Watermelon, Cucumber, Cojita Cheese, and Candied Basil Salad

Hickory Smoked Red Chile Rubbed Beef Brisket, Salsa Verde,

Roasted Poblano and Carmelized Vidalia Onion

Butternut Squash, Ancho Chile and Garlic Confit Puree’,

Dusted with Cinnamon and Clove

Red and Green Cabbage Slaw with Cilantro Lime Vinagrette


Happy Birthday Karen!

Seared U10 Sea Scallop with Artichoke Puree

Grilled Jumbo Shrimp with Pistachio Basil Puree’

Lamb “Lolipop”

Italian Parsley and Mint Chimichurri

Grilled Sweet Corn Relish

Poached then Seared Halibut Filet

Grilled Tomato with Garlic, Fresh Herbs

and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Chopped Romaine, Roasted Red Pepper, Parmesan

White Balsamic Vinaigrette

Prime Beef Tenderloin Medallions with Cabernet Reduction

French Potato Salad with Champagne Vinegar and Dijon

Grilled Vegetable Medley- Yellow and Orange Bell Pepper, Zucchini and Vidalia Onion

Triple Berry Fruit Tart

Vanilla Lemon Sorbet


Friday Fiesta!

Appetizers:

Luxury Guacamole and Salsa Bar- Five types of salsas and an assortment of guacamole toppings

Classic Ceviche- sashimi quality halibut, tomato, green chiles, green olives, jicama and cilantro

Ensenada Style Ceviche- sashimi quality ahi tuna, carrot, cucumber, green chile, ginger, soy and sesame

Shrimp Ceviche-Avocado, Tomato, Green Chiles, Cilantro

Tacos:

Al Pastor- Slow Roasted Pork with Red Chiles and Garlic

Beef Brisket Barbacoa

Green Chile Shredded Chicken

Sides:

Garlicky Smashed Black Beans

Mexican Style Red Rice

Elote’- Mexican Style Grilled Sweet Corn

Also Includes; Fresh Tortilla Chips, Homemade Corn Tortillas, Flour Tortillas


6-3-23

Mocktail: Raspberry Mango Mojito

Cocktail: Pineapple Habanero Margarita

Appetizer Board:

Asian Chicken Empanadas

Pimento Cheese Soft Pretzels

Homemade Cheezits

Puff Pastry Veggie Pinwheels

Classic Cesar Salad

Prime Beef Tenderloin with Raspberry Thyme Red Wine Reduction Sauce

Maple Glazed Carrots

Elote- Mexican Style Grilled Street Corn

Mint Chip Gelato

Triple Chocolate Brownie