Appetizers, Salads and Soups
This page was included to provide you with two things:
First, a list of some of the items we have prepared in the past. Second, to show the variety of dishes that can comprise a menu for you and your guests to enjoy. Please, do not consider this a complete list. We are always expanding our library and will work with you to custom design your menu or dish.
You can also find inspiration in our photo gallery.
Appetizers
Seared Foie Gras, Gewuerztraminer Jelly, Poached Cherries in a Clove Balsamic Reduction, Brioche
Sashimi Salmon & Tuna Tower with Olive Tapenade, Capers, Quail Egg and Petite Frisee Salad
Grilled Octopus with Romesco Sauce and Zucchini
Beef Carpaccio with Cucumber, Red pepper Sorbet and Cheese Tuile
Marinated Baby Vegetables with Granny Smith Apple and Pistachios, Roasted Poblano Vinaigrette
Sous Vide Poached Lobster and Tricolored Cherry Tomatoes, Clear Chilled Tomato Consommé, Basil, Cracker
Many of the hors d’oeuvres can be presented as appetizers
Salads:
Nicoise Salad
Waldorf Salad with Nasturtium Flowers
Baby Spinach Salad with Roasted Sweet Potato, Shaved Leeks, Pomegranate, Candied Citrus Peel, and Walnuts
Smoky Caesar Salad
Baby Greens with Plum Slices, Cashews and Thyme Vinaigrette
Mixed Greens with Warm Walnut Crusted Goat Cheese, Pears and Citrus Vinaigrette
Spinach Salad with Cucumbers and Watermelon, Pistachios, Feta Lemon Vinaigrette
Arugula Salad with Blue Cheese, Caramelized Pecans and Dried Cherries
Chopped Romaine Lettuce with Bounty of Summer Vegetables, Buttermilk Herb Dressing
Baby Spinach Salad with Oyster Mushrooms, Bacon-Walnut Dressing
Farm Fresh Lettuce Greens with Heirloom Tomatoes, Mozzarella Pearls and Basil Vinaigrette (seasonal)
Soups
Butternut Squash Soup with Spiced Pepitas and Yogurt Swirl
Cream of Tomato Soup with Parmesan Crisps
Curried Red Lentil Soup with Papadum Crackers
Jerusalem Artichoke Soup with Wild Mushrooms and Saffron Cream
Thai Red Lentil Soup
Mexican Black Bean Soup
Parsnip and Celery Root Soup with Truffle Oil
Pumpkin Soup with Spiced Pepitas
Roasted Carrot Soup with Ginger
Sweet Potato and Corn Chowder
New England Clam Chowder
Chilled White Asparagus Soup
White Gazpacho with Almonds, Grapes and Cucumber
Watermelon Gazpacho
Green Gazpacho with Avocado
Chilled Cherry Soup with Ginger Yogurt
Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup