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Contemporary Collection

International Selections

Sophisticated Palates

 

 

Contemporary Collection

 

Maple-Bourbon Glazed Ribs

                Grilled Pork Spareribs with a Sweet-Tangy Bourbon Glaze

Stuffed Bell Peppers

                Green Bell Peppers filled with a Beef, Onion, Mushroom, Rice and Parmesan Cheese Stuffing and topped with a mild Tomato Sauce

Stuffed Pork Chops

                Pork Chops filled with a Pecan-Vegetable-Bread Stuffing and topped with a Light Cream Gravy

Marinated Beef Skewers

                Beef, Red Bell Pepper, and Squash marinated in Soy Sauce and Sesame Oil

Pasta e Fagioli Casserole

                Mostaccioli Pasta in an Italian Meat sauce with Red Beans and Fontina Cheese

Chicken Marbella

                Sauted Chicken in a Mediterranean-style sauce with Capers, Prunes, and Olives

Curried Turkey Burgers

                Turkey Burgers with Onions and Curry Powder, topped with Jack Cheese and served with Buns and Curry Mayonnaise

Citrus-Grilled Pork Loin

                Grill Pork Loin Steaks topped with a Minted-Orange Soy Sauce

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

                Baked Chicken with a Parmesan-Bacon-Spinach-Bread Stuffing

Baked Swordfish with Dill Sauce

                Baked Swordfish Steaks topped with a Spicy Dill Sour Cream and Yogurt Sauce

Curry Basted Shrimp

                Broiled Shrimp Skewers basted with a Lemon Curry Butter

Fish in Parmesan Herb Breading

                Baked Fish with a Parmesan and Italian Herb Bread Crumb Crust topped with Lemon-Caper Butter

Gratin of Scallops, Tomatoes and Basil

                Bay Scallops in a Garlic-Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce topped with Swiss Cheese

San Francisco Baked Halibut

                Halibut baked in a Tomato-Artichoke Sauce and garnished with Parmesan Cheese

Seafood Ravioli

                Raviolis with a Crab-Cream Cheese filling, Topped with a Fresh Garlicky Tomato Sauce

Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

                Garlic Roasted Red, Green and Yellow Bell Peppers, Red Onions, Squash and Eggplant seasoned with Thyme and served over Bow Tie Pasta, garnished with Parmesan Cheese and Parsley

Spinach Stuffed Lasagna Ruffles

                Lasagna Noodles filled with Spinach and Cheese and baked in a Tomato Sauce

Vegetable Pesto Lasagna

                Lasagna layered with a Three-Cheese-Herb mixture, Carrots, Squash, Sautéed Mushrooms, and Pesto Cream Sauce, finished with Parmesan Cheese

Tuscan Bean and Escarole Soup

                Escarole and White Beans in Vegetable Broth with Tomatoes, Carrots, Onions and Herbs

 

International Selections

Chinese Pork Roast

                Roasted Pork Loin in a Chinese Marinade basted with Red Honey

 

Cajun Dirty Rice

 

                Spicy Cajun Rice with Pork, Chicken and Creole Vegetables

 

Beef Stroganoff

 

                Beef Strips in a Sherry Mushroom Beef Sauce, with Sour Cream and Buttered Noodles

 

Picadillo

 

                Ground Beef, Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Capers, and Spanish Olives in a Tomato Sauce, served over White Rice

 

Grilled Carne Asada

 

                Lightly Spiced Grilled Flank Steak, with Flour Tortillas, Jack Cheese, Sauted Bell Peppers and Onions, Cilantro and Salsa

 

Indian Lamb with Peas

 

                Spicy Indian season Ground Lamb with Peas and Cucumber Sauce

 

Baked Chicken with Tomatoes, Olives and Mushrooms

 

                Greek Seasoned Chicken baked with Italian Tomatoes, Black Olives and Sauted Mushrooms

 

Italian Chicken Bundles

 

                Bundles filled with Chicken, Ricotta Cheese, Spinach, Green Onions and Parmesan Cheese

 

Moroccan Lemon Chicken

 

                Sauted Chicken in a Zesty-Sweet Moroccan Sauce with Olives and Chickpeas

 

Baked Chinese Spring Rolls

 

                Baked Spring Rolls filled with Shrimp and Vegetables

 

Cajun Barbecued Shrimp

 

                Sauted Shrimp served in a Light and Spicy Cajun Shrimp Sauce

 

Grilled Snapper Vera Cruz

 

                Grilled Red Snapper in a Garlic-Cilantro-Lime Marinade, topped with Tomato Salsa

 

Mediterranean Fresh Fish

 

                Baked Fish covered with Black Olives, Artichoke Hearts, Feta and Tomatoes, seasoned with Garlic, Lemon and Clove

 

Sesame Crusted Salmon with Wasabi Mayonnaise

 

                Sesame coated Salmon is baked and served wit h Wasabi Mayonnaise

 

Creamy Vegetable Pot Pie

 

                Vegetable Medley in a Rosemary Sherry Cream Sauce topped with a Dill Crust

 

Seven Vegetable Couscous

 

    Moroccan Seasoned Couscous with Onions, Bell Peppers, Squash, Chickpeas, Raisins, Zucchini, and Eggplant

 

Confetti Vegetable Curry

 

                Sweet Potatoes, Zucchini, Mushrooms, Red Bell Peppers, Corn and Peas in a Curry Tomato Sauce

 

Eggplant with Picante Tomato Sauce

 

                Sauted Eggplant in a Spicy Italian Tomato Sauce, Fusilli Pasta, garnished with Parmesan Cheese

 

Creamy Southwestern Bean Soup

 

                Cream Soup with Pinto Beans, Tomatoes, Corn and Green Chiles

 

Indonesian Rice Salad

 

                Brown Rice, Currants, Green Onions, Sesame Seeds, Bean Sprouts, Cashews, Bell Peppers, Celery and Parsley tossed in an Orange-Ginger-Soy Dressing

Sophisticated Palates  

Beef Madagascar

 

                Strips of lean Beef in a Rich Green Peppercorn Sauce

 

Dijon Herbed Lamb Chops

 

                Broiled Lamb Chops brushed with a Dijon & Herb Base

 

Lamb Osso Bucco

 

                Lamb Shanks slow-baked in a White Wine Tomato Sauce with Onions, Celery and Carrots

 

Potato, Prosciutto & Spinach Lasagna

 

                Layers of Potato, Red Onion, Spinach and Prosciutto, mixed with Four Cheeses

 

Pork Tenderloin with Onion-Raisin Conserve

 

                Pork Tenderloin baked in Fruit Juice and Herbs, topped with an Orange-Onion-Raisin Sauce

 

Roast Beef Wellington

 

                Baked Puff Pastry filled with Roast Beef, Swiss Cheese an d Mushrooms, served with Horseradish Sauce

 

Veal Stew Milano

 

                Veal in an Italian Herbed Tomato Sauce with Carrots, Celery, Leeks and Onions

 

Balsamic Vinegar Chicken with Wild Mushrooms

 

                Chicken in a rich Red Wine Tomato Sauce with Mushrooms and Bacon, accented with 

Balsamic Vinegar, served over White Rice

 

Chicken Saltimbocca

 

                Sauted Chicken Breasts topped with Prosciutto and Provolone, covered with a Mushroom Sage Sauce

 

Crab Stuffed Chicken

 

                Chicken Breasts with Crab Filling, in a White Wine cream Sauce, topped with Swiss Cheese

 

Pasta with Spicy Cajun Cream Sauce

 

                Shrimp, Chicken and Sausage tossed with Vegetables and Pasta in a Spicy Cream Sauce

 

Tuna in Sesame Breading with Sesame Ginger Butter

 

                Baked Sesame Crusted Tuna, with Sesame-Ginger Butter

 

Scampi Style Baked Halibut

 

                Halibut topped with Diced Tomatoes, Lemon-Garlic Dressing and Parmesan Cheese

 

Salmon Cakes

 

                Salmon mixed with Red & Green Bell Peppers, Red Onions, and Dill

 

Seafood Paella Salad

 

                Saffron Rice mixed with Shrimp, Scallops, Crab, Red & Green Bell Peppers, Black Olives, and Peas

 

Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato-Olive Sauce

 

    Fusilli Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomaotes, Kalamata Olives, and Capers sauted with Red Wine and tossed with Olive Oil and Herbs

 

Vegetable Paella

 

                Rice, Zucchini, Eggplant, Red Bell Peppers, Artichoke hearts, Green Onions and Peas simmered in an Herb-Saffron stock

 

Zucchini Frittata

 

                Zucchini Cake made with Eggs and Parmesan Cheese

 

Olla Bouillabaisse

 

                Shrimp, Scallops and Fish Soup with Tomatoes and Onions, flavored with Tequila, Cilantro and Lime, garnished with Salsa Fresca

 

Vegetable Soup Provencal with Pistou

 

                Soup with Green Beans, Carrots, Onions, Potatoes, Zucchini, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Red Peppers, and Spaghetti, finished with a Tomato-Garlic-Basil Pistou

 

White Bean Soup with Turkey Meatballs

 

                Baby Lima Bean Soup with Carrots, Onions, Celery and Turkey Meatballs