February Menu Specials!

TEPPANYAKI!  $10.95

  • Boneless Skinless Teriyaki Chicken breast, Sprinkled with Sesame Seeds
  • QUINOA Pilaf (the delicious, SUPER Protein-Rich Grain), tossed with Chopped Pecans, Green Onions, Garlic and Orange Zest
  • Steamed Broccoli and Carrots in a Spicy Wasabi Mustard Sauce
  • Meyer's Lemon Bars 

SAUTEED BEEF TIPS $11.95

  • Lean Beef, Slow Cooked in a Light Red Wine Caramelized Onion Sauce
  • Roasted Root Vegetables: Parsnips, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Fennel and Onions with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Cracked Black Pepper and Rosemary
  • Mixed Green Salad with Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced Cucumbers and Crumbled Bleu Cheese
  • Assorted Seeded Rolls and Butter
  • Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cinnamon Raisin Cookies

GRILLED MAHI MAHI FILETS OR CHICKEN BREASTS $12.85

  • Fresh Chicken or Fish. Marinated and Grilled to Perfection, Served Room Temperature with our Signature Fruit "Salsa" of Artichoke Hearts, Capers, Orange Segments in a Sauce of Lemon and Orange Juice, Garlic, Olive Oil, Parsley, Basil and Sherry Vinegar
  • Mixed Greens Salad, with Cherry Tomatoes, Sliced Cucumber and Feta Cheese
  • Assorted Seeded Rolls and Butter
  • Baked Apples with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar, Served with Chantilly Whipped Creme  

BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS! $9.95

  • Build-Your-Own Yogurt Parfait! Low-Fat Yoplait Yogurt, Crunchy Granola (with Whole Grains and Whole Oats), Raisins, Dried Cranberries, Mini Chocolate Chips, and Sliced Seasonal Fresh Fruit
  • Assorted Chilled Fresh Fruit Juices
3. February 2010 14:00 by culinary | Comments (0) | Permalink

Turkey Time! November and December's Specials

We all have our traditional family recipes, but sometimes it's easier to hire someone else to slave over the hot stove all day!!  Enjoy the fruits of our labor at your holiday gatherings or potlucks!  Whether you need a lot or a little, we can put together the package for you:

 
LEVEL #1:  Turkey Time--just the basics, you provide the rest!  $7.25 per person
  • SLOW ROASTED SLICED TURKEY, Glazed with Herbs de Provence, served with Giblet Gravy
LEVEL #2:  Turkey with some of the fixins'!  $10.95 per person 
  • SLOW ROASTED SLICED TURKEY, Glazed with Herbs de Provence, served with Giblet Gravy
  • SOURDOUGH SAGE STUFFING
  • GARLIC MASHED POTATOES 
LEVEL #3:  The Works! $16.95 per person
  • SLOW ROASTED SLICED TURKEY, Glazed with Herbs de Provence, served with Giblet Gravy
  • SOURDOUGH SAGE STUFFING
  • GARLIC MASHED POTATOES
  • CRANBERRY ORANGE RELISH
  • ASSORTED SEASONED WINTER VEGETABLES
  • ASSORTED FRESH ROLLS WITH BUTTER
  • APPLE CRANBERRY COBBLER
NOTE: 48 hour notice required for Roast Turkey orders. 
A minimum of 20 guests per order. 
Delivery costs not included.  Price Includes Disposable Serviceware
9. November 2009 14:08 by culinary | Comments (0) | Permalink

Savory and SPOOKY treats--The October Specials are here! (finally)

Asian Spiced Braised Short Ribs Marinated in Soy, Ginger & Sesame

  • Wasabi Mashed Potatoes OR Basmati Rice with Sesame Seeds
  • Mixed Greens Salad with Shaved Carrots, Sesame-Ginger Dressing, and Crispy Won Tons
  • Assorted Rolls and Butter
  • Assorted Chocolate Filled Bars
    • $13.50 per person (10 person minimum)

'Havana Nights'

  • Cuban Sandwiches on a Torta Bun with Ham, Tender Pulled Pork, Swiss Cheese, Dill Pickle, and Mustard
  • Black Bean Soup with Cilantro and Sour Crème
  • Mixed Greens Salad with Tomatoes and Carrots
  • Meyer’s Lemon Bars
    • $13.50 per person (10 person minimum)


Buenos Dias Breakfast 
  • Chiliquiles (Traditional Mexican Breakfast Dish of Scrambled Eggs, Tortillas Chips, Mild Red Chili Sauce, and Melted Cheese, Sprinkled with Cilantro, Served with Sour Crème
  • Refried Beans
    • $10.95 per person (10 person minimum)
Oktoberfest Extravaganza
  • Grilled Bratwurst
  • Chef Manfred’s Authentic Red Cabbage with Apples, Red Wine and Cranberry Sauce
  • Soft Pretzels with Whole Grain and Yellow Mustards
  • Sweet Pumpkin Squares
    • $12.95 per person (10 person minimum)


Halloween Happy Hour

  • Spooky Black Bean Hummus and Pita Chips
  • Devilish Eggs
  • Mini Hot Dogs with Blood & Guts (Ketchup & Relish)
  • Spicy Shrimp Skewers
  • Mini Pumpkin and Ghost Cookies
    • $9.95 per person (20 person minimum, additional $1.65 per person if disposables are required)

Autumn Office Snack

  • Spiced Apple Cider
  • One Fall Sweet (Please Select One of the Following): Pumpkin Cookies, Pumpkin Squares, Apple Cobbler, or Pumpkin Bread with Walnuts, Cinnamon & Raisins
    • $4.95 per person (20 person minimum)
5. October 2009 16:13 by culinary | Comments (3) | Permalink

September Monthly Specials---ALL $9.95* OR LESS

Tuscan Chicken Breast, Wrapped in a Puff Pastry with Prosciutto Ham, Fresh Spinach, Ricotta Cheese, Served with a Chablis Sauce.  Served with:

  • Pesto Crème Gnocchi OR Roasted Garlic Red Potatoes
  • Mixed Greens Salad with Sliced Tomatoes, Garlic Croutons, Basil Chiffonade, Parmesan Cheese and Italian Dressing
  • Chocolate Mousse Cake

Pho (Delicious, Traditional Vietnamese Noodles in Flavorful Broth), with your Choice of Chicken OR Beef.  Condiments include Thai Basil Leaves, Lime, Bean Sprouts, Hoisin Sauce and Sriracha Hot Sauce.  Served with:

  • Crispy Fried Spring Rolls
  • Asian Slaw with Cabbage, Sweet Red & Green Bell Peppers, Carrots, with Orange Sesame Dressing and Crunchy Chow Mein Noodles
  • Assorted Fresh Baked Cookies

Spicy Thai Chicken Stir-fry with Lemongrass, Garlic, Cilantro and Coconut Milk, Served with:

  • Steamed Basmati Rice Sprinkled with Black and White Sesame Seeds
  • Mai “Thai” Salad (Chopped Cabbage, Red Peppers, Green Onions, Bean Sprouts, with a Thai Peanut Dressing, Garnished with Crushed Peanuts and Cilantro)
  • Almond Finger Cookies, Drizzled with Belgian Chocolate

Chicken Teriyaki, Marinated in a Sweet Sauce made with Soy, Ginger, Brown Sugar, Garlic and Pineapple Juice.  Served with:
  • Pan-Fried Yakisoba noodles with Diced Vegetables, including Cabbage, Onions, Peppers and Carrots
  • Mixed Greens Salad with Shaved Carrots and Sesame-Ginger Dressing
  • Meyer’s Lemon Bars

Baked Breakfast Casserole (ONLY $8.95!!!):  A Cross Between a Frittata and a Bread Pudding with Cubed Breads, Seasoned Eggs with Salt and Cracked Black Pepper, Diced Sausage, Onions, Peppers and Grated Cheese, baked into a Piping Hot Breakfast Treat!  Served with:

  • Roasted Red Potatoes
  • Salsa Fresca OR Tomato Ketchup

Mac ‘N’ Cheese Bar - The Classic Comfort Food, Topped with Grated Cheese & Breadcrumbs, Baked until Crisp & Golden Brown, Served with Condiments of:  Diced Grilled Chicken, Crispy Bacon, Green Onions and Sun Dried Tomatoes. Served with:

  • Assorted Crispy Rolls and Butter
  • Mixed Greens Salad with Pear Tomatoes, Sliced Cucumber, and Balsamic Vinaigrette
  • Double Fudge Brownies
(REALLY) HAPPY HOUR**--ONLY $7.95 per person!!

  • Assorted Cheese Tray:  Sharp Cheddar, Swiss, Pepper Jack and Dill Havarti, With Fresh Sliced Baguettes, Unsalted Crackers, and Flame Grapes
  • Olive Melange:  Nicoise, Kalamata & Iberian Olives, Marinated in Fresh Thyme, Rosemary, Roasted Garlic and Chiles Arbols
  • Mini Crabcakes served with Chipotle Aioli
  • Chicken Empanadas with Tomatillo Sauce
*Additional Delivery Fees, Service Charges & Sales Tax May Apply
**Applies Only to Weekday Happy Hours with Delivery Between 3:30-5:00 pm.  Serving Equiment will be picked up the following day, or disposable trays/pans are also available. 20 Person Minimum.
31. August 2009 05:38 by culinary | Comments (4) | Permalink

AUGUST'S Monthly Specials. ALL $11.95 per person. ALL DELICIOUS!

WHO YOU CALLIN' SHORT?!  Wine-Braised, SLOW Cooked Boneless Beef Short Ribs (completely fork-tender, but we'll still bring you knives!), served with Creamy Bleu Cheese Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, garnished with Chopped Chives.  WITH: A Mixed Greens Salad with Diced Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and your choice of Dressing, assorted Artisan Rolls and Butter, and Chocolate Mousse Cake!  Now that's a TALL Order! 

 
Gourmet Antipasto Focaccia Sandwich?? Fuhgeddaboudit!  Rich Focaccia Bread, made with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Topped with Marinated Artichokes, Roasted Red Peppers, Sliced Provolone, Italian Salami, Fresh Basil Leaves, Spread with Garlic Aioli.   WITH: Fusilli Pasta Salad with Olives, Basil, and Tomatoes, Tossed in a Light Italian Vinaigrette, Individual Bags of Chips or Whole Fruit, and Double Fudge Brownies
 
COBB SALAD---a salad for carnivores!  Chopped Crisp Romaine Lettuce, topped with Grilled Chicken Breast, Crumbled Bacon, Sliced Hard-Boiled Egg, Diced Tomatoes, Red Onion and Bleu Cheese Crumbles.   WITH: Assorted Artisan Rolls & Butter and Meyer's Lemon Bars

   

Mediterranean Pasta Bake-- Penne Pasta, Kalamata Olives, Grilled Garlic Herb Chicken, Sun-dried Tomatoes, Roasted Vegetables, and Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese in a Light Garlic Creme Sauce.  WITH: A Mixed Greens Salad with Diced Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and your choice of Dressing, assorted Artisan Rolls and Butter, and Individual Seasonal Fresh Fruit Cobblers!
 
THE ULTIMATE MORNING PICK-ME-UP--Breakfast Bagel Sandwiches:  Assorted Toasted Bagels, with Scrambled Eggs, Pepper Jack Cheese, and Your Choice of Sliced Ham, Applewood Smoked Bacon, or Breakfast Sausage.  WITH: Roasted Garlic Red Potatoes and Sliced Seasonal Fruits

 

*Minimum Order of 10 Guests, Applicable Sales Tax & Delivery Fees Apply.

21. July 2009 08:08 by culinary | Comments (0) | Permalink

June-July Menu Specials! SUMMERTIME IS HERE!

Healthy & Fun Breakfasts at $7.50 Per Person

Heart Healthy Breakfast: Yoplait Yogurt & Granola Crumbles, Sliced Fresh Fruit Assorted Chilled Fruit Juice

Continental Breakfast: Assorted Danish & Muffin, Sliced Fresh Fruit, Assorted Chilled Fruit Juice

Vegetable Frittata:  Fresh Sautéed Mushrooms, Spinach & Onion, Baked with Eggs and Swiss Cheese. Served with Roasted Red Potatoes and Sliced Fresh Fruit

Buckwheat Pancakes:  With Knott’s Berry Farm Maple Syrup & Butter, Sliced Fresh Fruit, and your choice of Cottage Cheese or Applewood Smoked Bacon.

 

 

Healthy & Fit Lunches at $8.95 Per Person

 

Asian Lettuce Wraps: Beef or Chicken with Rice Stix Noodles, Basil, Cilantro & Mint with Romaine Heart Leaves & Hoisin Sauce. Served with Fried Rice, Cocktail Lumpia, and a Berry Crumble Dessert or Fresh Fruit.

Lo Carb Fajitas Lettuce Wraps: Sautéed Chicken or Beef with Onions & Tri Color Peppers, With Butter Lettuce Cups, Salsa, and Shredded Cheese. Served with Fire Roasted Black Bean & Corn Salad, Fresh Baked Cookie or Fresh Fruit

Southwest Chicken Salad:  Seasoned grilled chicken breast, sliced and served over mixed greens, with black beans, tomatoes and cheese, topped with tortilla strips and chives, your Choice of Dressing. Served with Fresh Baked Cookie or Fresh Fruit

Caribbean Chicken Salad: Grilled marinated chicken breast, sliced and served over mixed greens, pineapple chunks, tomatoes, and black beans With your choice of dressing, Served with Assorted Dessert or Fresh Fruit

Bleu Cheese Iceberg Salad:  Our Version of The Iceberg Wedge Salad with Iceberg Lettuce, Bacon Bits, Crumbled Bleu Cheese, Diced Egg, and Tomatoes, Served with Assorted Sweets or Fresh Fruit

*Minimum Order of 10 Guests, Applicable Sales Tax & Delivery Fees Apply.   Add Rolls & Butter to Lunches for additional $1.50 Per Person

8. June 2009 12:08 by culinary | Comments (2) | Permalink

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