Dinner / Lunch Buffet
*A typical dinner / lunch buffet will have 1-2 proteins, a starch, vegetables, green salad and bread
proteins / mains
red meat
carved marinated new york strip steak
sauces to accompany: crème fraiche horseradish * chimichurri
carved marinated tri-tip steak
marinade of rosemary, sea salt, & olive oil
sauces to accompany: chianti & shallot demi glace * chimichurri * creme fraiche horseradish
braised boneless beef short ribs
with cabernet and mushroom reduction sauce
grilled marinated baby rack of lamb
served with mint sauce
rack of lamb
coated with fresh herbs & mustard
slider burgers (2.5 inches)
half plain beef, half with cheddar and bacon
all american condiments on the side: ketchup, mustard, pickles
traditional beef bourguignon
made with sauté of sirloin, mushrooms, bacon, carrots, leeks & fresh thyme
poultry
teriyaki chicken
pineapple teriyaki glazed chicken with cashews
sliced stuffed breast of chicken
made with prosciutto, fresh basil, chevre and sundried tomato, topped with a light herbed sauce
chicken marbella
with white wine, garlic, spanish green olives, pitted prunes, capers and dried oregano
moroccan style chicken
boneless breast of chicken made with roasted tomatoes, eggplant, slivered almonds, cilantro and lemon juice
sliced marinated breast of chicken
sliced kalamata olives, artichokes, feta, roasted tomatoes and micro basil
chicken piccata
with white wine, shallots, lemon juice, capers and minced parsley
chicken cacciatore
boneless breasts of chicken with sauteed mushrooms, tomato and parsley in a red wine sauce
jerk chicken skewers
grilled chicken, onions & peppers woven onto a bamboo skewer with caribbean “jerk” sauce marinade
traditional chicken curry
with bowls of peanuts, currants, green onions, toasted coconut, spicy & mild mango chutneys
cajun style jambalaya
homemade cajun stew cooked in a spicy tomato broth with red, yellow & green bell peppers, breast of chicken, & andouille sausage
(can and often includes a variety of seafood)
pork
platter of honey glazed ham
served with a variety of gourmet mustards
sliced pork tenderloin
with jalapeño chutney glaze
sliced pork tenderloin
with pomegranate glaze
sliced pork tenderloin
with sour cherry demi glace and spiced apple chutney
fish
teriyaki glazed salmon filets
grilled filets of salmon
sauces to accompany: wasabi aioli * tomato mango salsa
plank roasted salmon
sauces to accompany: cucumber dill vinaigrette * pesto mousseline
grilled white sea bass with light asian glaze
topped with avocado & mango salsa
grilled sea bass
topped with mediterranean "tapenade" relish of tomatoes, olives, capers, onion & olive oil
starches
firm polenta triangles
made with oven roasted tomatoes, garlic & herbs
soft creamy polenta
cheddar and corn souffle
traditional potatoes au gratin
traditional mashed potatoes
garlic roasted mashed potatoes
wasabi mashed potatoes
mashed sweet potatoes
chipotle sweet potato mash
mixed wild & white rice
basmati rice
kaffir lime-scented sticky rice with sesame seeds
traditional risotto
with wild mushrooms and parmigiano reggiano
mediterranean barley salad
grilled eggplant, cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, parsley, lemon vinaigrette
herbed israeli couscous
with fine diced bell peppers & red onion
orzo salad
sundried tomato, pesto, goat cheese, kalamata olives
warm quinoa salad
adzuki beans, pistachios, basil, cilantro, roma tomatoes
ancient grain salad
quinoa, farro, amaranth, black beans, mango, avocado, cilantro lime vinaigrette