Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, and Christmas, the Christan celebration of the birth of Christ, occur around the same time of the year in December. No matter what are your religious beliefs, it is a time of year for sharing with family, friends, and co-workers.

We have many possibilities for your holiday entertaining from simple receptions, to lunches, to buffets, to lavish sit-down dinners.

HOLIDAY RECEPTIONS
BUTLERED HORS D'OEUVRES

Price range $10.50 - $25.00 per person
These Hors d'oeuvres menus are priced for 40 or more people. For fewer numbers, a custom-designed menu would be necessary

Menu #1

Chive and Walnut Scones
filled with Honey-Baked Ham, Brie, and Honey Mustard
(2 per person)
Sweet Potato and Currant Empanadas
(1.5 per person)
Roasted Vegetable and Ricotta Phyllo Triangles
(1.5 person)
Lemon-Lime Scallop Kebabs with Cucumber
(2 per person)
Peppered Beef Tenderloin Skewers
with Saffron Aioli Dip
(2 per person)
Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Canapes
(2 per person)
Phyllo Cups
with Salmon Rillettes and Tapenade
(1.5 per person)
Assorted Holiday Cookies and Truffles
(3 per person)

Menu #2

Chilled Shrimp
with Saffron Aioli and Traditional Cocktail Sauce
(3 per person)
Smoked Mozzarella and Sundried Tomato Tarts
(1.5 per person)
Lamb, Rice, and Vegetable Stuffed Grape Leaves
with Garlic Yogurt
(2 per person)
Sweet Potato Biscuits
filled with Smoked Duck and Fruit Chutney
(2 per person)
Grilled Eggplant Roll-Ups
with Goat Cheese and Sundried Tomatoes
(2 per person)
Curried Beef, Currant, and Pine Nut Empanadas
(1.5 per person)
Spinach Roulade
with Smoked Trout Mousse
(1.5 per person)
Roast Garlic-Potato Pancakes
(2 per person)
Assorted Holiday Cookies and Truffles
(3 per person)

Menu #3

Chive Gougere
with Smoked Chicken and Pumpkin Chutney
(1.5 per person)
Tortellini Kebabs with Roasted Pepper-Pesto Dip
(1.5 per person)
Pickled Shrimp
(1 per person)
Roasted Potato Slices
with Goat Cheese, Pancetta and Chives
(2 per person)
Fig, Proscuitto, and Mascarpone Tarts
(1.25 per person)
Peppered Beef Tenderloin Skewers
with Saffron Aioli Dip
(2 per person)
Roasted Red and Yellow Pepper Eclairs
with Dill and Ricotta
(1.25 per person)
Assorted Holiday Cookies and Truffles
(3 per person)

Menu #4

Moghul Lamb Kebabs
(1.5 per person)
Potato Cups
with Creme Fraiche and Fruit Chutney
(2 per person)
Chilled Mussels with Mussel Mayonaise
(1.25 per person)
Miniature Salmon Cakes
with Caviar Dill Cream
(2 per person)
Mushrooms
stuffed with Caramelized Onions, Rosemary and Smoked Tillamook Cheese
(1.5 per person)
Crostini with White Bean-Pancetta Spread
and Wilted Greens
(1 per person)
Citrus-Glazed Chicken Skewers
with Cranberry Dip
(2 per person)
Leek and Goat Cheese Toasts
(1.25 per person)
Assorted Holiday Cookies and Truffles
(3 per person)

Menu #5

Peanut Chicken Kebabs
(2 per person)
Assorted Fresh Vegetable Basket
served with a Fresh Herb Dip
Vegetarian Pizza Squares
(2 per person)
Avocado Mousse
served with Crackers
Holiday Cookies and Truffles
(1 per person)

Menu #6

Grilled Chicken Strips in Pecan Barbecue Sauce
(3 per person)
Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
(1.5 per person)
Hot Artichoke Dip
with French Bread Crisps
Antipasto Cheese Torta
served with Crackers
Assorted Fresh Crudite Basket
served with Spinach Dip
Holiday Cookies and Truffles
(3 per person)

HOLIDAY BUFFET DINNER MENUS

Price Range $23.95 to $32.60 per person

Menu #1

Chicken Fricassee with Pastis and Garlic Puree
served with Yukon Gold Potatoes
Saute of Green Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms
Green Salad
with Parmesan-Lemon Viniagrette
French Bread and Butter
Warm Banana and Chocolate Bread Pudding
with Mint Creme Anglaise
Coffee Service

Menu #2

Roasted Beef Tenderloin
stuffed with Wild Mushrooms and served with a Green Peppercorn Essence
Potato and Turnip Gratin
with Horseradish Cream
Saute of Seasonal Green Vegetable
Salad of Romaine and Arugula with Romesco Sauce
French Bread and Butter
Pumpkin Cake Terrine
with Caramelized Applesauce and Mascarpone on a Pool of Cranberry Glaze
Coffee Service

Menu #3

Roasted Spice-Rubbed Pork Loin
with Garlic-Almond Sauce on a Bed of Sauteed Greens
Potato Gratin
Sauteed Butternut Squash and Pears
French Bread and Butter
Cranberry-Coconut Trifle
Coffee Service

Menu #4

Roasted Salmon
on a Bed of Sauteed Fennel with an Orange-Scented Tomato Coulis and Saffron Butter
Mixed Grains of Orzo, Bulgar and Wild Rice
with Herbs and Buttered Onions
Saute of Seasonal Green Vegetable
Green Salad
with Parmesan-Lemon Vinaigrette
French Bread and Butter
Chocolate Turtle Tarts
Coffee Service

Menu #5

Breast of Chicken
stuffed with Cilantro and Sundried Tomato Pesto and served with a Saffron-Chive Sauce
Herbed Orzo and White Beans
Saute of Seasonal Green Vegetable
Green Salad
with Parmesan-Lemon Vinaigrette
French Bread and Butter
Cornmeal Poundcake Terrine with Mascarpone and Pears
Poached in Honey and Red Wine
Coffee Service

Menu #6

Oven Poached Salmon Pinwheels
with a Black Olive, Orange, Lemon and Lime Gremolata
Sauteed Chicken Breasts
with a Caper, Sundried Tomato and Pine Nut Sauce
Couscous and Basmati Pilaf
Saute of Mixed Seasonal Vegetable
Green Salad
with Parmesan-Lemon Vinaigrette
French Bread and Butter
Swedish Cream with Cranberry Puree
Coffee Service

HOLIDAY SIT DOWN DINNER MENUS

Price Range $23.95 to $33.15 per person

Menu #1

Warm Salad of Potatoes, Green Beans and Bacon
with a Mustard Vinaigrette
Roasted Spice-Rubbed Pork Loin
with Garlic-Almond Sauce
Sauteed Greens
Sauteed Butternut Squash and Pears
French Bread and Butter
Warm Gingerbread
with Sauteed Apples and Cider Sabayon
Coffee Service

Menu #2

Warm Caramelized Onion Tart
with Arugula and Radicchio Salad
Roasted Salmon
with an Orange-Scented Tomato Coulis and Saffron Butter
Roasted Fennel
Sauteed Spinach
French Bread and Butter
Maple-Walnut Ice Cream
on a Crisp Gingersnap with Vanilla Custard Sauce
Coffee Service

Menu #3

Basque Pumpkin and White Bean Soup
Roasted Lamb Loin
with Lamb Essence, Orange and Candied Ginger
Roasted Eggplant, Parsnips and Turnips
French Bread and Butter
Salad of Watercress, Belgian Endive, Walnuts and Gruyere
with Champagne Vinaigrette
Profiterole
with Caramel Ice Cream and Warm Cocoa Sauce
Coffee Service

Menu #4

Portabella, Butternut Squash, Spinach and Ricotta Napoleon
with Roasted Beet-Apple Cider-Ginger Sauce
Pan-Roasted Veal Tenderloin
with Caramelized Shallots, Pancetta, Sage and Balsamic Vinegar
Potato and Celery Root Galette
Sauteed Red and Green Cabbages
with Fennel
French Bread and Butter
Chocolate Turtle Tarts
Coffee Service

Menu #5

Lemon-Scented Roasted Pepper and Goat Cheese Haystack
on a Bed of Winter Greens with Warm Lemon-Olive Oil Vinaigrette
Breast of Chicken
Stuffed with Cilantro and Sundried Tomato Pesto and served with a Saffron-Chive Sauce
Herbed Orzo and White Beans
Saute of Seasonal Green Vegetable
French Bread and Butter
Cornmeal Poundcake Terrine with Mascarpone and Pears
Poached In Honey and Red Wine
Coffee Service

Menu #6
Traditional Chanukah

4 Lily (onion) Soup
with Toasted Garlic Croutons
Slow Roasted Beef Brisket
served with a Grilled Portobello Mushroom Sauce
Traditional Potato Latkes
with Apple Sauce and Sour Cream
(Root Vegetable Latkes are also available)
Sweet Noodle Kugel
Citrus Avocado Salad
Chocolate Molten Cake
Creme Brulee
Passionfruit Terrine

Market Price

HOLIDAY LUNCHES

Price range $12.45 to $15.95 per person

Menu #1

Apple Cider and Butternut Squash Soup
with Curried Cream
Warm Salad of Grilled Herb Chicken Breast, Roasted Potatoes, Bacon and Green Beans
on a Bed of Greens with a Mustard Vinaigrette
French Bread and Butter
Chocolate Cashew Tart
with a Dried Cherry Compote

MENU #2

Grilled Fresh Tuna, Escarole and White Bean Salad
with Fennel and Guyere
French Bread and Butter
Greek Walnut Cake
with Sauteed Apples and Dried Cherries

Menu #3

Farfalle with Italian Sausage, Sage, Spinach and Smoked Mozzarella
Salad of Winter Greens
with Roasted Peppers, Cucumbers and Red Onion Vinaigrette
French Bread and Butter
Creme Caramel

Menu #4

Chicken Fricassee
with Pastis and Garlic Puree served with Potatoes
Green Salad
with Green Bean, Red Onion and Basil-Parmesan Vinaigrette
French Bread and Butter
Mascarpone Custard and Berry Tart

Menu #5

Roast Tenderloin
with Sundried Tomato and Roasted Pepper Relish
(served at room temperature)
Roasted Potato and Fennel Salad
with Pancetta Saffron and Lemon
Green Salad with Vinaigrette
French Bread and Butter
Pear Tatin
with Ginger Cream

Menu #6

Salmon Cake Sandwiches
on Onion Rolls with Lemon Herb Mayonnaise
Green Bean Salad
with Red Onion Vinaigrette
Couscous and Feta Salad
Assorted Holiday Cookies

Menu #7

Vegetable and Garbanzo Bean Curry
served with Basmati Rice and Ralta
Green Salad with Vinaigrette
French Bread and Butter
Assorted Holiday Cookies

Menu #8

Smoked Chicken Breasts
sliced and served at room temperature with Fruit Chutney
Curried Wild Rice Salad
Spinach and Watercress Salad
with Avocado and Cucumber
French Bread and Butter
Assorted Holiday Cookies

Menu #9

Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
with Asparagus, Tomatoes and Mushrooms
Green Salad with Vinaigrette
French Bread and Butter
Assorted Holiday Cookies

MENU #1O

Gratin of Polenta
with Mushrooms
Spinach Salad
with Walnuts, Red Onlons and Walnut Vinaigrette
French Bread and Butter
Assorted Holiday Cookies

The menus listed above are just samples and suggestions
This is by no means our complete repertoire... Feel free to ask for suggestions or about any new menus we are creating!