Late Fall/Early Winter 2024 Edition
All menus are fully customizable to suit your distinct tastes and preferences. Whether you’re in search of gourmet meal prep, comforting family-friendly dishes, or exquisite catering for intimate events, I can also provide an extensive catalog of seasonal menu options for every occasion. Dive into my curated collection of RECIPES + INGREDIENTS for delightful culinary inspiration that will tantalize your senses. Don’t hesitate to reach out for personalized assistance in selecting the ideal dishes that will elevate your gathering and create unforgettable memories!
Breakfast / Brunch Options
- Pumpkin Ricotta Pancakes with Warm Maple Apple Compote
- Cranberry, Mascarpone, and Walnut Brioche Toasts
- Avocado on Seeded Toast with Soft-Boiled Egg and Crispy Baby Kale
- Za’atar Baked Eggs with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, and Spinach
- Savory Sweet Potato Waffles with Crispy Bacon and Smoked Cheddar
- Spiced Carrot Cake Pancakes with Whipped Vanilla Cream Cheese
- Breakfast Tacos with Scrambled Eggs, Black Beans, Chorizo, and Cilantro Lime Crème Fraîche
- Zucchini-Quinoa Egg Muffins with Applewood Smoked Bacon, Goat Cheese, and Shallots
- Seasonal Vegetable Frittata with Kale and Butternut Squash
- Homemade Granola with Roasted Pears and Cinnamon
- Mini Italian Frittatas with Leeks, Prosciutto, Baby Spinach, and Aged Parmesan
- Sous Vide Deviled Eggs with Crème Fraîche, Smoked Paprika, and Chives
- Hasselback Eggs with Cumin, Fennel, and Fresh Cilantro
- Honey Bourbon French Toast with Spiced Apples and Maple Syrup
- Greek Yogurt and Pomegranate Parfaits with Granola
- Ebelskivers – Danish Pancakes filled with seasonal delights:
- SWEET: Apple-Cinnamon, Chocolate Hazelnut, or Maple-Pecan
- SAVORY: Herb and Goat Cheese, Spinach and Feta, Mushroom and Gruyère
- Extra-Creamy Scrambled Eggs over Buttermilk Biscuits with Sage
- Golden Pancakes with Poached Pears and Honey Yogurt
- Breakfast Strata with Turkey Sausage, Root Vegetables, Rosemary, and Fontina
- Baked French Toast with Cranberries and Cream Cheese
- Breakfast Egg Scrambles:
- Havarti and Dill
- Ham and Gruyère
- Spinach and Feta
Additional Platters/Sides:
- Spiced Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies
- Assorted Pastries, Danishes, or Bagels
- Smoked Salmon Tray with Bagels, Cream Cheese, Capers, and Pickled Red Onion
- Gourmet Maple Glazed Donuts
- Soft/Hard Boiled Eggs with Sea Salt
- Fruit and Green Smoothies with Seasonal Greens
- Seasonal Fruit Tray with Citrus and Pomegranate
Lunch Menu Options
Salads and Bowls:
- Roasted Broccoli and Tahini Pasta Salad (with roasted Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, pine nuts in Lemon Tahini Dressing with Fusilli Pasta; GF available)
- Waldorf Chicken Salad (with apples, walnuts, celery, and cranberries for a seasonal twist)
- French Onion Grilled Cheese (perfect with a hearty soup like Tomato Basil)
- Slow-Braised Ancho-Chili Beef served with Cornbread, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, and an option for Pico de Gallo
- Three Bean Chili with Seasoned Ground Turkey (can be made vegan) served with Cornbread, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, and an option for Pico de Gallo
- Spicy Sweet Potato and Black Rice Burrito Bowl with Seasoned Black Beans, Pepitas, Salsa Verde, and Sour Cream
- Quinoa and Roasted Beet Salad with Black Beans, Goat Cheese, and a Maple-Lime Vinaigrette
- Pasta Salad with Tuna, Scallions, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Hard-Boiled Egg, Bell Pepper, Fresh Dill, and Thyme in Lemon-Mayo Dressing
- Ground Turkey and Sweet Potato Burgers (with fresh cilantro, green onion, and cumin) topped with a Spicy Yogurt Sauce on Grilled Garlic Naan
- Toasted Chicken Sandwiches with Caramelized Apples, Onions, and Gruyere Cheese
- Lemon and Mint Quinoa Bowl with Shredded Kale, Carrots, Cucumber, and Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Chickpeas
- Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Sauce, Zucchini, Fire-Roasted Corn, Black Beans, Pulled Chicken, Fresh Herbs, and Mexican Cheese
- Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Crispy Sage and Aged Parmesan
- Fennel Pork Meatballs served with your choice of Pasta and Homemade Slow-Cooked Marinara
Soups (Great for Lunches Too):
- French Lentil Soup with Italian Sweet Fennel Ground Pork and Crispy Kale (vegan available)
- Creamiest Cauliflower Soup with Roasted Cauliflower and Caramelized Onion (vegan available)
- Creamy Southern-Style Corn Chowder (vegan)
- French Onion Soup with Gruyère Croutons
- Butternut Squash and Cashew Soup
- Tomato Egg Drop with Pork
- Creamy Potato Leek Soup with Crispy Pancetta
- Italian Wedding Soup with Seasonal Greens
- Mushroom Barley Soup (great for cold weather)
- Chicken Tortilla Soup with Fresh Avocado and Lime
- Roasted Onion and Sweet Potato Soup with Crispy Pancetta, Crème Fraîche, and Tarragon
Sweet Treats:
- Celery Sticks with Maple Almond Butter
- Cherry Chocolate Rice Treats (using seasonal dried cherries)
- Oatmeal Peanut Butter Energy Balls with Chocolate Chips, Toasted Coconut, Almond Extract, Agave, Flax Seeds, and Chia Seeds
- Coconut Almond Rice Krispie Treats (with a hint of vanilla)
Dinner Menu Options
Appetizer Options:
- Roasted Butternut Squash & Sage Crostini with Balsamic Reduction on Garlic Toast
- Cider-Glazed Roasted Apple & Brie Bites on Puff Pastry
- Pumpkin & Sage Crab Cakes with Spicy Maple Aioli
- Maple-Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
- Smoked Trout and Cream Cheese Dip with Rye Crisps or Seasonal Vegetable Crudites
- Spiced Pear and Goat Cheese Toast with Pecan Praline
- Charcuterie Board with Seasonal Cheeses and Fruits
Salad Options:
- Charred Romaine Caesar with Mint, Rose-Pickled Red Onions, Caraway Croutons, and Pecorino
- Burrata with Roasted Butternut Squash, Shiso-Thai Basil Herb Oil, and Sourdough Crouton
- Persimmon Salad with Grapes, Walnuts, Avocado, and Sherry Vinegar
Soup Options:
- Sunchoke and Fennel Soup
- Five Onion Soup with Provolone Toast
- Carrot Ginger Soup
Pasta (or Main) Options:
- Orecchiette with Truffle Infused Oil and Wild Mushrooms
- Squid Ink Risotto with Lobster, Scallops, and Saffron Sauce
- Spinach and Ricotta Dumplings in a Parmesan Broth
- Tagliatelle with Uni, Meyer Lemon, and Sesame Tuile
- Lobster Wontons in a Yuzu-Butter Broth with Green Garlic Oil
Main Course Options:
- Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Sweet Potatoes, Anori Mascarpone Butter, Feta, and Rainbow Chard
- Pan-Seared Walleye with Lemon Caper Butter Sauce, Green Salad, and Potato Croquettes
- Maple-Glazed Salmon with Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Steamed Green Beans
- Sous Vide NY Strip Steak with Yukon Gold Parsnip Puree and Mushroom Medley
- Crispy Fried Chicken with Spiced Honey, Brussels Sprouts, and Apple Slaw
Dessert Options:
- German Chocolate Cake with Coconut Pecan Frosting
- Almond and Orange Cake with Roasted Cranberries and Young Coconut Cream
- Vanilla Bean-Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Spiced Pear Compote
Sounds delicious?
BOOK NOW and enjoy something from the seasonal Fall/Winter 2024 menu for your next event!