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Composed Salads-11.95 per person

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce, tossed with a creamy classic Caesar dressing, homemade croutons, garlic and soy marinated grilled chicken breast topped with 24 month aged Parmesan cheese. For an additional $2.00 per person substitute-
Thinly sliced red wine marinated flank steak or pan seared shrimp in anchovy butter

Tuna Niçoise Salad
Organic Baby Greens, topped with pan seared Albacore Tuna, Haricot Vert, red bliss potatoes, hard boiled egg, and red onions dressed with caper lemon vinaigrette

Greek Salad
Field Greens, crumbled Feta, cucumber, tomato, bell peppers dressed with a red wine vinaigrette Orange Teriyaki Glazed Salmon Salad Homemade teriyaki glazed salmon oven roasted and served over fresh field greens with grape tomatoes

Cobb Salad
Herb roasted chicken, apple smoked crumbled bacon, fresh avocado, and Oregon blue cheese, over a bed of romaine, dressed with a creamy ranch dressing

Chef Salad
Boar’s Head Brand thinly sliced roast beef, turkey and ham, with aged Swiss and Cheddar cheeses, hard boiled egg, cucumbers, vine-ripened tomatoes, carrots, and onions, with a red wine vinaigrette or creamy Italian dressing

***All salads served with Artisan Bread***



Sandwiches- 9.50 per person

Classic Chicken Caesar Wrap
Great chicken Caesar salad wrapped into a sandwich


Black Forest Smoked Ham and Swiss

Thinly sliced Black Forest Ham, aged Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and spicy whole grain mustard on a crusty baguette


Roasted Turkey and Brie
Thinly sliced oven roasted turkey with warm Brie, lettuce, tomato and a basil aioli on a crusty baguette


Roast Beef and Cheddar
Thinly sliced rare roast beef, aged Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and caramelized red onion, with a creamy horseradish sauce on a toasted baguette


Homemade Chicken, Tuna or Egg Salad
On your choice of white, wheat, rye or baguette served with lettuce and tomato


Veggie Lover’s Delight
Lettuce, tomato, onion, sprouts and cucumbers on a multigrain baguette with a red wine
vinaigrette dressing


Chicken Cutlet Sub
Breaded and lightly fried chicken breast with melted Cheddar cheese and bacon, tomatoes and roasted garlic served on a crusty baguette

*** All sandwiches are served with Italian Potato Salad, Macaroni Salad, Field Greens Salad or Coleslaw and Chef Dave’s half sour pickles***



Sandwich Platters- $12.50 per person

For a sandwich Platter you may choose from any 3 of the cold sandwich choices along with 2 side salads. Deli sandwich platters are served with a relish tray of lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles and assorted condiments.
Sandwiches can me made into a convenient boxed lunch for an additional $3 per person. Boxed lunches will include a sandwich, side salad, pickle, whole fruit and water. Build your own sandwich deli trays are also available.

***We proudly serve Boars Head Brand Cold Cuts*



Lunch Entrees-$15.00 per person

Italian Lasagna

Layers of ground beef, sweet Italian Sausage, Ricotta and Mozzarella cheeses, and pasta in a sweet tomato basil sauce (Italian grandmother’s recipe)


Vegetarian Lasagna
Layers of Sautéed spinach and vegetables, white sauce, pasta, 4 cheeses, topped with a sweet tomato basil sauce


Seafood Lasagna

Layers of Sautéed shrimp and scallops, a creamy white seafood sauce, pasta and cheese


Sausage and Peppers
Sautéed sweet and mild Italian sausage, onions and a variety of bell peppers in rich tomato sauce


Chicken Marsala

Sautéed chicken and mushrooms, in Marsala wine sauce, with fresh peas, topped with crispy prosciutto


Chicken Florentine
Lightly battered and pan fried chicken breast with a lemon butter sauce over spinach


Pan Seared Salmon
Crispy Atlantic Salmon with lemon dill capers and butter


Roasted Turkey with Pan Gravy
Brined Free Range Turkey that is oven roasted and sliced served with pan country gravy.


Maple Glazed Pork Loin
Pork Loin marinated in Grade “A” Vermont maple syrup, then slow roasted


Shrimp in Pink Cream Sauce with Four-Cheese Tortellini
Sautéed Black Tiger Jumbo Shrimp with a light tomato cream sauce and Four Cheese stuffed Tortellini

Braised Beef and Mushrooms
Braised beef brisket smoked with homemade honey barbeque sauce

Lemon and Rosemary Roasted Chicken
Bone in chicken parts roasted with garlic, olive oil, lemon and rosemary.

Stuffed Meatloaf
Traditional meatloaf stuffed with spinach, tomato and mozzarella.

Barbeque Beef

Braised beef brisket smoked with homemade honey barbeque sauce

Eggplant Parmesan
Layers of lightly battered and fried eggplant, tomato sauce and aged Parmesan cheese

Chicken Parmesan
Layers of breaded and fried chicken, toped with tomato sauce and Mozzarella cheese

Meatballs
Homemade meatballs stewed in tomato sauce

Classic Mac and Cheese
Baked macaroni with aged cheddar cheese sauce and crispy Pancetta

California Shellfish Stew
Carlsbad Black Mussels, Clams, and Shrimp served with a saffron red pepper shellfish broth


***All entrees are served buffet style for a minimum of 15 people with your choice of Field Green Salad or Classic Caesar, one side dish, and Artisan bread and butter***


Side Dishes

Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes with Rosemary

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Potatoes au Gratin

Sweet Potato Puree

Basmati Rice Pilaf

Bulgur Wheat Pilaf

Israeli Couscous

Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables

Sautéed Spinach


Desserts-$3.00 per person

Assorted Cheesecakes
Rich NY style cheesecake with seasonal fruit puree

Triple Chunk Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Rich moist chocolate decadence

Seasonal Fruit Cobblers
Sautéed seasonal fruit baked with homemade cobbler dough and served with flavored whipped cream

Assorted Cookies
Chocolate chip, white chocolate Macadamia, peanut butter, or oatmeal raisin

Warm Chocolate Bread Pudding
Variety of breads baked with chocolate custard and served with rum crème anglaise and milk chocolate sauce

Caramelized Apple Tart with Maple Cream
Baked seasonal apples in a vanilla custard served with maple whipped cream


Our culinary team at The Cooking Coach has designed our menus with flexibility to meet certain dietary needs or restrictions. Any member of our talented team welcomes client customization and will accommodate requests appropriate to their event. Our menus are subject to change due to seasonal availability. Prices subject to change.

Cocktail Party Menu

Artisan Cheese Display with Cured Meats and Marinated Vegetables

Award winning international selection of fresh and aged cheeses with assorted crackers and thinly sliced meats

Vegetable Display with Assorted Dips
Assortment of garden fresh vegetables arranged with a variety of homemade dipping sauces


Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Cold

Liza’s Stuffed Grape Leaves
A Delicious Stuffing of Tomatoes, Rice, Onions, and Lemon Juice Wrapped in a Grape Leaf and Then Slowly Braised

Seafood Seviche
A Combination of White Fish, Shrimp, and Scallops Marinated in Lime Juice and Severed in a Cucumber Cup with Chive Sour Cream

Seared Beef Medallions on Toasted Pumpernickel with Red Onion Jam
Seasoned and Seared Choice Cut Beef Tenderloin Thinly Sliced and Served over Toasted Pumpernickel with a Sweet and Savory Red Onion Jam

Ahi Tartar Served on Flat Bread with Wasabi Aioli
Sushi Grade Diced Ahi Marinated in Sesame Oil Served over Flat Bread with Wasabi Aioli

Mango and Black Bean Tartlets
Iced Sweet Mangos Tossed with Cilantro, Jalapeño, and Black Beans with a Splash of Lime Juice Served in a Buttery Phyllo Pastry Basket

Poached Shrimp Crostini with Basil Aioli
Large Butterflied Black Tiger Shrimp Slowly Poached in White Wine and Herb Reduction Served with Basil Aioli on a Toasted Baguette

HOT

Cajon Creole Crab Cakes
Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Combined with Cajun Seasonings, Bacon, and Scallions that has been Lightly Breaded, Pan Fried and Served with a Honey Creole Sauce

Petite Ratatouille
Small Diced Zucchini, Squash, Red Onion, Red Pepper, and Garlic Sautéed in Olive Oil and Served over a Toast Round with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Beef and Chicken Sates
Choice Cut New York Strip Steak and Free Range Organic Chicken Breast cut into Strips and Marinated for Forty-Eight Hours in a Combination of Asian Flavors and Served with a Lime Aioli or Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce

Roasted Duck Quesadilla
A Combination of Roasted Duck, Red Peppers, and Aged Cheddar Cheese Seared and Served with Avocado Cream

Andouille Sausage Wrapped in a Puff Pastry
Spicy French Sausage Seared and Wrapped in Puff Pastry Dough and Baked Until Golden Brown Served with Country Dijon Mustard



Fall Flavors

Artisan Cheese Display with Cured Meats and Marinated Vegetables
Award winning international selection of fresh
and aged cheeses with assorted crackers and thinly sliced meats

Seared Beef Medallions on Toasted Pumpernickel with Red Onion Jam
Seasoned and Seared Choice Cut Beef Tenderloin Thinly Sliced and Served over Toasted Pumpernickel with a Sweet and Savory Red Onion Jam

Brown Sugar Cured Pork Tenderloin with a Cranberry Relish
Brown Sugar Spiced Rubbed Pork Tenderloin Oven Roasted and Thinly Sliced Served with a Cranberry Apple Relish

Exotic Mushroom Pizza
A Combination of Wild Forest Mushrooms and Aged Pecorino Cheese over a Thin Crust Drizzled with Truffle Oil

Field Greens Salad with Dried Cranberries and Goat Cheese
A Blend of Baby Greens, Dried Cranberries, Goat Cheese, and Light Vinaigrette

Jonagold Apple Waldorf Salad
Sweet Washington State Jonagold Apples tossed with Celery, Candied Walnuts, and Mayonnaise

Maple Chili Glazed Chicken over Sweet Potato Puree
Grilled Chicken Marinated in Grade A New Hampshire Maple Syrup and Chili Garlic Sauce Served Over a Sweet Potato Puree

Red Wine Braised Beef Short Ribs
Choice Cut Beef Short Ribs Slowly Simmered in Red Wine and a Brown Veal Stock Reduction

Roasted Garlic Smashed Red Potatoes

Flavors of the Hawaiian Islands

Artisan Cheese Display with Cured Meats and Marinated Vegetables
Award Winning International Selection of Fresh and Aged Cheeses with Assorted Crackers and Thinly Sliced Meats

Spicy Chicken Winglets
Deep Fried Chicken Wing Drumettes Served with a Pineapple Reduction and Chili Pepper Dipping Sauce


Seared Beef Kabobs with Teriyaki Glaze

Skewers of Tender Beef Marinated Overnight then Grilled with a Sweet Rice Wine and Soy Sauce Glaze

Ahi Cakes with Wasabi Aioli
Sashimi Grade Ahi Tuna Finely Chopped and Blended with Dill and Panko Bread Crumbs Seared to Order and Served with Japanese Horseradish Mayonnaise

Mango and Black Bean Tartlets
Diced Sweet Mangos Tossed with Cilantro, Jalapeño, and Black Beans with a Splash of Lime Juice Served in a Buttery Phyllo Pastry Basket

Field Greens Salad with Mandarin Oranges with Citrus Vinaigrette
A Crisp Blend of Baby Lettuces with a Tangy Citrus Dressing

Macadamia Nut- Crusted Pork Loin with Tropical Fruit Salsa
Boneless Pork Loin Marinated in Pua’a Marinade Oven Roasted with a Macadamia Nut Crust Served with a Blend of Tropical Fruits

Sweet and Sour Chicken Breast
Pan Fried Maui Moa Flavored Chicken Breast

Kahuku Corn Smashed Potatoes
An O’ahu Version of Mashed Potatoes with the Addition of Sweet Corn



The Italian Feast

Antipasto Display with Cured Meats, Cheeses and Marinated Vegetables

A Selection of Italian Fresh and Aged Cheeses with an assortment of Salamis and Marinated Vegetables

Roasted Tomato Bruschetta
Crusty Garlic Crouton topped with Vine Ripe Tomatoes Slowly Roasted with Fresh Garlic, Basil,and
Olive Oil

Sausage Marsala Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushrooms Stuffed with a Sweet Italian Sausage with a Marsala Wine Reduction

Seared Shrimp in Anchovy Butter
Large Black Tiger Shrimp Pan Seared in a Compound Butter of Garlic, Anchovy Paste, and Lemon Juice Wrapped in a Blanched Snow Pea

Field Greens Salad with European Cucumbers and Grape Tomatoes
Blended Baby Greens Dressed with a Light Balsamic Vinaigrette

Classic Caesar Salad with Aged Parmesan Cheese
Romaine Lettuce Dressed with Homemade Caesar Dressing and Topped with Twenty Four Month
Aged Parmesan

Chicken Marsala Over Fettuccini

Sautéed Tender Chicken Breast with Mushrooms and Marsala Wine Served Over Fettucinni Pasta and Topped with Crispy Panchetta

Italian Lasagna with Tomato Basil Sauce
Layers of Ground Beef and Sausage, Ricotta Cheese, Mozzarella, Lasagna Noodles, and Fresh
Tomato Sauce

Sautéed Shrimp in a Pink Cream Sauce Over a Four Cheese Ravioli
Sautéed Black Tiger Shrimp with White Wine and Garlic in a Light Tomato Cream Sauce Served Over Four Cheese Ravioli

Fresh Baked Breads and Rolls


Flavors of the Caribbean Menu

Artisan Cheese Display with Cured Meats and Marinated Vegetables
Award Winning International Selection of Fresh and Aged Cheeses with Assorted Crackers and Thinly Sliced Meats

Beef and Chicken Sates with Lime Aioli

Choice Cut New York Strip Steak or Free Range Organic Chicken Breast Cut into Strips and Marinated for Forty Eight Hours in a Combination of Citrus Flavors and Served with a Lime Aioli

Seafood Seviche in Cucumber Cup with Chive Sour Cream
A Combination of White Fish, Shrimp, and Scallops Marinated in Lime Juice and Severed in a Cucumber Cup with Chive Sour Cream

Caribbean Crab Cakes with Papaya Salsa
Jumbo Lump Crap Meat Blended with Caribbean Spices, Lightly Pan Fried and Served with Petite Papaya Salsa

Seared Shrimp in Anchovy Butter wrapped in Snow Peas
Large Black Tiger Shrimp Pan Seared in a Compound Butter of Garlic, Anchovy Paste, and Lemon Juice Wrapped in a Blanched Snow Pea

Grilled Pineapple and Jicama Salad
A Savoring Sweet Combination of Julienne of Crispy Jicama and Lightly Charred Pineapple

Caribbean Pork Tenderloin over Spinach Salad
Spicy Brown Sugar Dry Cured Pork Tenderloin that is Oven Roasted and Carved to Order over a Citrus Spinach Salad

Pan Seared Caribbean Skirt Steak with Red Onion Mojo
Tender Beef Skirt Steaks that are Oven Roasted and Marinated in a Cilantro Dressing Overnight and Seared to Order Served with Julienne Red Onion, Cilantro, and Lime

Jerk Chicken with Mango Salsa

Tender all White Chicken Breast Marinated in Jerk Seasoning and a Rum Reduction and Grilled to Order served with Mango Salsa

Coconut Rice with Black Beans
Basmati Rice Slowly Cooked in Pineapple Juice and Coconut Milk Tossed with Black Beans and Topped with Toasted Coconut



Asian Flavors

Sushi Roll Display
Assortment of Chef Specialty Rolls Served with Wasabi and Pickled Ginger

Thai Vegetable Spring Rolls
Julienne of Chinese Cabbage, Red Peppers, Carrots, Bean Sprouts, Shitake Mushrooms, and Garlic Wrapped in Rice Paper and Served with Ginger Soy Dipping Sauce

Beef or Chicken Sates
Choice Cut New York Strip Steak or Free Range Organic Chicken Breast cut into Strips and Marinated for Forty-Eight Hours in a Combination of Asian Flavors and Served with a Lime Aioli or Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce

Pork Fried Dumplings with a Chili Garlic Sauce
A Mixture of Ground Pork, Scallions, Ginger, Garlic, and Cabbage Wrapped in a Wonton and Pan Fried

Field Greens with Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette
Asian Brined Duck Over a Spicy Soba Noodle Salad
Maple Leaf Duck Breast Brined in Soy and Chinese Five Spice Powder Served Over a Chilled Soba Noodle Salad

Hot and Spicy Shrimp with Lemon Grass
Stir Fried Black Tiger Shrimp with Lemon Grass and Red Curry Paste

Steamed White Rice



Spanish Tapas

Cold

Chick Peas and Spinach Casserole
Sautéed Spinach and Chick Peas with Garlic and Olive Oil Finished with Spanish Chocolate

Assorted Spanish Cheese and Cured Meats
Six Month Manchego, Three Month Iberico, and Fresh Spanish Goat Cheese with Serrano Ham and Chorizo Sausage

Roasted Red Pepper and Pine Nut Salad
Red, Green, and Yellow Roasted Sweet Bell Peppers Tossed with Toasted Pine Nuts and Sherry Vinegar

Cumin Carrot and Cauliflower Salad
Blanched Julienne Carrots and Cauliflower in a Tangy Cumin Dressing

Assorted Olive and Anchovy Plate
A Medley of Cured Spanish Olives Served with Fresh Anchovies

Hot

Lamb Meatball with Romesco Sauce
Ground Lamb and Herbs Braised in a Classic sauce from Catalonia, Spain

Grilled Chorizo Sausage
Spicy Spanish Sausage Split and Grilled with Aioli

Chicken and Sausage Paella
A Classic Spanish Dish of Chicken and Sausage Simmered with Saffron Rice

Sautéed Shrimp in a Garlic Sauce
Black Tiger Shrimp Sautéed with Spanish Olive Oil, Garlic, and Piquillo Peppers

Sautéed Clams in a Green Sauce
Baby Manillo Clams Sautéed with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Parsley

Chicken Croquettes
Minced Chicken Blended with a Flavorful Béchamel Sauce Rolled into Balls, Breaded, and Deep Fried



MEDITERRANEAN MENU

Artisan Cheese Display with Cured Meats and Marinated Vegetables
Award winning international selection of fresh and aged cheeses with assorted crackers and thinly sliced meats

Passed Hors D’oeuvres

Cold

Liza’s Stuffed Grape Leaves
A Delicious Stuffing of Tomatoes, Rice, Onions, and Lemon Juice Wrapped in a Grape Leaf and Then Slowly Braised

Seafood Seviche
A Combination of White Fish, Shrimp, and Scallops Marinated in Lime Juice and Severed in a Cucumber Cup with Chive Sour Cream

Hot

Spanakopita
A Greek Combination of Feta Cheese, Spinach, Garlic, and Onions Wrapped in Buttery Phyllo Dough

Marinated Grilled Lamb Chops

Grilled Lamb Chops with Olive Tapenade

Entrees

Greek Salad
Field Greens with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions and Feta Cheese with Red Wine Vinaigrette

Moroccan Lamb and Chicken Cous Cous



 
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