Grinning Gourmand - Cocktail Party Sample MenuMinimum order 2 dozen ($2.00 – $3.50 piece)
Ascolian Fried Stuffed Olives – Olives stuffed with anchovies and Romano cheese, lightly breaded and fried. Asparagus Parmesan Pastry Rolls - Asparagus wrapped in pastry with a hint of fresh parmigiano-reggiano and truffle oil to accent the flavours. Citrus Bourbon Shrimp – Candied lemon and orange zest with a spicy bourbon marinade. Coconut Shrimp – Shrimp coated in shredded coconut accompanied by sweet and sour dipping sauce. Cherry Tomatoes with Roasted Garlic filling - Delicious cherry tomatoes with a roasted garlic filling. A hint of fresh basil for the garnish. Feta Puffs - Feta wrapped in puff pastry with fresh thyme and cracked black pepper. Individual Yorkshire Puddings with Rare Roast Beef – All the flavours of the entire dinner: Rare roast beef, creamy horseradish and gravy all in a small Yorkshire pudding bite. Miniature Crab Cakes with Tomato Ginger Jam – Crispy baked crab cakes with zesty tomato ginger jam. Onion and Sage Tarts - Buttery, flakey pastry crusts filled with deeply caramelized onions, smoked bacon and generously laced with sage. Glazed Duck Toasts with Gingered Rhubarb - Smoked duck breast sliced thin on sourdough baguette with sweet gingered rhubarb chutney. Kalamata Olive and Caper Stuffed Radishes - The saltiness of the olives & capers are a nice contrast to the peppery radishes. Thai Summer Rolls - Stuffed with shrimp, fresh veg and vermicelli noodles. Served with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce. Lollipop Chicken drummettes with Honey glaze and sesame seeds – Small no mess chicken drummettes coated in toasted sesame seeds and served with a sweet and sour sauce. Tex-Mex Beef Taquitos with Fresh Guacamole -Slowly simmered beef with Tex-Mex spices with rice and jack cheese wrapped in a mini crispy tortilla shell. Served with fresh guacamole. (Can be made with chicken or vegetarian). Assorted Canapés – Smoked Chicken Breast, Smoked Duck breast and Smoked Fish or shrimp decoratively placed on a small pumpernickel round or cucumber. Chicken and Coconut Rice Wonton Flutes - Hoisin Grilled Chicken with Coconut Rice stuffed into a crispy wonton flute served with Sesame Cilantro Dip. Tuscan Canapés - Homemade Italian Pepper Bread with Olive Tapenade, Mozzarella and Roasted Tomato concassé. Spiced Olive and Feta Spread – The spicy olives contrast with the cooling flavour of the feta spread on fresh pumpernickel rounds. Southwest Shredded Chicken Bundle - Dry rubbed grilled chicken shredded and mixed with sweet peppers, onions and roasted potato and wrapped in crispy phyllo bundles. Tomato Tartlets with Herbs de Provence – Puff pastry bites infused with fresh herbs and cherry tomatoes. Curried Chicken and Potato Wraps with Mango Salsa – Curry marinated chicken and fresh vegetables wrapped in flour tortillas and then grilled. Accompanied by a zesty mango salsa. Roasted Artichoke and Asiago Spread - With Roasted Red Peppers atop herbed crostini. Provencal Mint White Bean Dip - A variation of hummus, this dip is accented by the fresh flavours of southern France. Roasted Corn and Herb Dip - Sweet barbeque corn accents this delicious dip. Prosciutto Pin Wheels – Roasted peppers with herbed cheese wrapped up in thinly sliced prosciutto. Caramelized Apples with Blue Cheese on Pumpernickel – Sweet caramelized apples atop a walnut and blue cheese mixture. Grilled Shrimp or Chicken skewers with lime Chipotle dip – Shrimp or Chicken grilled with a smokey spicy chipotle dip. Maple BBQ Glazed Salmon Skewers – Mini skewers grilled and served with a homemade Maple BBQ sauce. Roasted Pepper Rolls – Marinated roasted peppers and eggplant with creamy goat cheese and fresh herbs rolled in freshly baked bread. Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus – prosciutto and boursin cheese with a dab of Dijon wrapped around delicious asparagus spears. Peking Duck with Chinese Pancakes - Mandarin pancakes stuffed with Peking duck and Asian vegetables. Onion Bahjias – Indian spiced onion fritters with cilantro yogurt. Antipasto Stuffed Baguettes – Baguette bites filled with Genoa salami, roasted vegetables, olives and herbed goat’s cheese. Baked Mango Chutney Brie - Baked French brie atop a fresh crostini with a sweet curried mango sauce and a sprig of mint. Sesame Seared Tuna with Seaweed Salad, Pickled Ginger, Wasabi and Fried Wonton - A small bite of infused Japanese flavours. Roasted Rosemary Lamb Stuffed Crepes – Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Lamb shredded and rolled in fresh crepes Brie with Roasted Garlic and Olives – Baked Brie covered in roasted garlic and Kalamata olives and toasted pine nuts. Tahini & Chili Palmiers - Small savory pinwheel bites baked in a flaky crust. Vegetarian Sushi - An assortment of spicy red pepper rolls, hoisin scented bok choy rolls and vegetarian California rolls. Accompanied by pickled ginger and wasabi. (Can be made as a non-vegetarian item as well) Mini Pizza Bianco – Thin crust pizzettes topped with a slice of new potato and garnished with rosemary and a touch of Parmesan and olive oil. Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola Grilled Pizza – Thin crust pizza topped with a caramelized onion Gorgonzola mixture. Grilled Chicken and Madeira Raisin Bites – Tasty chicken salad mixed with Madeira soaked raisins atop a toasted fresh foccacia. Zucchini Fritters – Shredded Zucchini with dill and feta, lightly fried accompanied by zesty tomato jam. Oregano and prosciutto Pinwheels – Roasted peppers and Italian cured ham rolled with creamy oregano and pine nut spread and cut into bit size pinwheels. Fritto Misto Di Mare – Italian battered seafood with creamy dipping sauce. Miniature BBQ Lamburgers - Bite sized homemade lamb burgers with Caramelized Onions, Wild Mushrooms and Old Irish Cheddar. (Can be made with beef or chicken) Thai Beef Salad in Cucumber Cups – Grilled beef with Thai spices and Shredded Napa in small cucumber cups. (Can be made with chicken or shrimp) Caprese Salad Skewers – Bocconcini and Cherry Tomato with fresh basil drizzled in olive oil and balsamic on a mini skewer. Beer Battered Fresh Tilapia Batons with Creamy Tartar Sauce – Classic fish n chips style Tilapia in a beer batter. Smoked Trout Rolls – Smoked trout with chives and horseradish cream rolled in fresh crepes and sliced into pinwheels. Mushrooms En Croute – Caramelized Onion and Mushrooms with Parmesan atop a thin crusty toasted foccacia round. Parmesan Tuille Cones – Crispy Parmesan cones stuffed with prosciutto, chives, figs and ricotta cheese. Grilled Salmon Spring Roll with Nori – Grilled salmon wrapped with fresh vegetables and nori in a crispy wonton wrapping. Served with spicy dipping sauce. Antipasto Baked Bread – Sopresetta Salami, prosciutto, Grilled Vegetables, olives and Provolone cheese baked into fresh herbed bread and cut into single sized servings. Mini Quiches – Curried Apple and Onion, Creamy Herb, Smoked Salmon, Corn and Red Pepper. Fresh Tilapia Fish Cakes – Mini cakes with white fish, capers and tartar, lightly breaded and baked. Lamb on Polenta – Polenta rounds with thinly sliced lamb and cilantro yogurt. Vegetable Tempura – Mixed Vegetables coated in Tempura batter with a sweet and sour dipping sauce. Corn and Potato Fritters with Creamy Ranch Dip – Crispy fritters with creamy ranch dip. Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps – Shredded Pork, Chicken or Beef marinated in Vietnamese spices with fresh vegetables, chilies and vermicelli noodles wrapped in leaf lettuce. Comes with hoisin dip. Anijhitos – Grilled tortillas rolled with a jalapeno cream cheese spread and cut into pinwheels. Accompanied by fresh guacamole. Florentine Scones with Artichoke and Mortedella – Homemade mini Spinach and Pecorino Scones with Artichoke Pistachio spread and Thinly Sliced Imported Italian Mortedella. Curried Sausage Rolls - in Puff pastry. Shredded Mu Shu Pork Wraps - Seasoned BBQ pork with Asian vegetables wrapped in a rice paper wrap. Served with a sweet chili dipping sauce. Wild Mushroom Tarts with Goat Cheese - Sautéed Wild Mushrooms with Creamy Goat Cheese atop a thin puff pastry round. Shredded Root Vegetable Spring Roll - With Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce. Italian Risotto Balls - With Mozzarella and coated in a crispy breading. Greek Feta and Sundried Tomato Bundle – Sundried Tomatoes with Feta and Fresh Oregano wrapped in crispy phyllo pastry. Empanada – Beef, Chicken or Vegetarian wrapped in light Cornish pastry dough and baked golden brown. Assorted Pinwheel Sandwiches: • Shredded Asian Pork wrap with bean sprouts and bamboo shoots • Veal Scaloppini wrap with peppers and creamy Caesar • Grilled Salmon with dill and chive cream cheese • Tex Mex Chicken Wrap with Chipotle mayo Homemade Dips: • White Bean Provencal Dip with Fresh Bread and Crispy Pita Wedges • Roasted Artichoke and Asiago Dip with Fresh Bread and Crispy Pita Wedges • Tropical Coconut Crab Dip with Fresh Bread and Crispy Pita Wedges • Caramelized Shallot and Blue Cheese Dip • Sundried Tomato and Feta Dip • Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Antipasto Platter - Assortment of Italian meats, olives, roasted peppers, artichokes, eggplant and Imported Italian cheeses. Mixed Vegetable Trays - with Ranch dipping sauce. Mixed Fruit Trays – with strawberries, grapes, kiwi, melon, pineapple. |
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