Never overlook serving hors d'oeuvres at your event. A cocktail hour is a great way to greet your guest as they arrive at a reception. It gives your guests a chance to mingle and remain content prior to your arrival.
Hors d'oeuvres can be stationed or served to your guests by our service staff.
Planning an event and want to know how much to serve? Here are some hints for ordering your appetizers:
How many varieties of hors d'oeuvres will you need per number of guest attending?
Remember........Adding warm or chilled side items offer variety and accent to hors d'oeuvres buffets!
Hors d'oeuvres can be stationed or served to your guests by our service staff.
Planning an event and want to know how much to serve? Here are some hints for ordering your appetizers:
- For social or cocktail hour before dinner, plan to serve 3 or 4 different appetizers, allowing 3 to 4 bites per person for a total of 12 pieces
- For an open house affair, plan to serve 4 to 5 different appetizers and allow 4 to 6 bites per person, per hour of serving for a total of 16 pieces per hour per guest
- For a hors d'oeuvre buffet that is served in place of a meal, plan to serve 6 to 8 different appetizers and allow 6 to 9 bites per person per hour of serving
How many varieties of hors d'oeuvres will you need per number of guest attending?
- For up to 35 guests plan for 4 to 5 different kinds of hors d'oeuvres
- For 35-60 guests plan for 7 to 9 different kinds of hors d'oeuvres
- For more than 60 guests plan for 9 or more different kinds of hors d'oeuvres
Remember........Adding warm or chilled side items offer variety and accent to hors d'oeuvres buffets!
Trays & Platters
Domestic Cheese Tray - cubes of cheddar, pepper jack, Mozzarella & Colby jack served with assorted crackers
Cheese Board - assorted blocks of cheeses, dried fruits, nuts, garnished with grapes, apples and strawberries served with assorted crackers on whiskey barrel boards
Cheese & Charcuterie Board - assorted cheese cubes, cheese spreads, dried meats, dried fruits, nuts, assorted olives, fresh fruits served with baguette bread & crackers served on whiskey barrel boards (9.00pp)
Sliced Cheese Tray - slices of cheddar, Swiss & provolone cheeses. Great served with cocktail sandwiches or with assorted crackers
Cocktail Sandwiches - choice of 3: honey glazed ham, oven roasted turkey, roast beef (.35/pp) homemade chicken salad or homemade tuna salad. Served on mini buns or mini croissants (1.25pp)
Derby Tea Sandwich Assortment - Choice of 3: Benedictine, ham salad, egg salad or pimento cheese served on triangle cut white bread. (1.25pp)
Vegetable Tray - 6 seasonal crudités’ may include baby carrot, celery, broccoli, radish, pea pods, cauliflower, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, squash, sweet pepper rings, and/or asparagus spears and served with homemade buttermilk ranch dressing
Seasonal Fruit Tray - assorted tray of 5, may include grapes, pineapple, watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, strawberries, apples and/or kiwi and served with homemade yogurt fruit dip
Caprese Tortellini Kabobs - cherry tomatoes, mini mozzarella balls, cheese filled tortellini & fresh basil adorn mini skewers which are drizzled with balsamic glaze
Deviled Egg Tray- made with my homemade pickle relish
Italiano Wraps - an assortment of cheddar, colby jack mozzarella string cheese wrapped with salami and pepperoni served with assorted crackers
Cheese Stuffed Dates - Medjool dates stuffed with a sweet blend of mascarpone & goat cheese, orange zest, honey & fresh mint wrapped in prosciutto
Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates -peanut butter blended with mascarpone cheese & honey stuffed inside Medjool dates and rolled in confectionary sugar
Banana Split on a Stick - strawberry, pineapple, banana & marshmallow on a mini skewer then drizzled with a hard chocolate coating Deviled Egg Tray- made with my homemade pickle relish
Marinated Vegetable Platter- grilled assorted vegetables (zucchini, mushrooms, red peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, egg plant, Brussel sprouts, yellow squash & green beans) drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette glaze. Served at room temperature ($2.00pp)
Cold Cheese Spreads and Dips
Antipasto Spread - mushrooms, zucchini, carrot, green onions & ripe olives tossed with Italian dressing tops a garlic & herb flavored cream cheese
BLT Dip - For all the BLT fans! it includes everything but the lettuce
Spinach Dip - hearty spinach and crisp water chestnuts in a rich cream base served inside traditional Hawaiian sweet bread
Black Bean, Mango & Corn Salsa - fresh tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, jalapeno, sweet red pepper, black bean, mango, garlic & cilantro
Acapulco Sunset Spread - shrimp, tomatoes, cilantro & avocado spread atop a refried bean & salsa base served on a bed of shredded lettuce
Smoked Salmon Fish Dip - served with sliced red onion & hot sauce.....a favorite in the Florida Keys
9 Layer Taco Dip - lettuce, refried beans, tomatoes, green onion, cheddar cheese, Mexican sour cream, black olives, salsa & jalapenos
Greek Goddess Dip - hummus topped with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese and red onion
Bacon Cheddar Dip - bacon & cheddar blended with sour cream, green onion & mayonnaise
Pepper Jelly topped Cream Cheese - cream cheese topped with my signature homemade jalapeno pepper jelly and can be shaped as a heart,
bell, tree or wreath
Roasted Red-Pepper Hummus - made with my homemade roasted red peppers...great served with vegetable tray
Kentucky Derby Spread- Benedictine topped with diced cucumbers, tomatoes & crispy bacon and served with pretzel chips
My Favorite Brie- brie cheese topped with apricot jam & sweet toasted pecans
Sweet & Spicy Brie- brie topped with roasted pineapple and habanero glaze
7 Layer Salad Spread - cheddar & cream cheese blended with bacon, green onions, & garlic layered with peas & diced tomatoes & topped with bacon
Caramel Apple Dip - fresh apples surround & ready to scoop a cream cheese topped with thick caramel, Heath pieces & chopped peanuts
Hot Cheese Spreads and Dips
Cheesy Chicken Nacho Dip - chicken blended with cream cheese & a Colby Monterey Jack cheese blend, red pepper, cilantro & green onions
French Onion Dip - french onion dip blended with cream cheese baked & topped with cheddar, crispy onions & bacon
Artichoke and Spinach Dip - creamy parmesan sauce mixed with diced artichokes & spinach
Buffalo Chicken Dip - chicken, cheddar & bleu cheese in a zesty buffalo style sauce
Chipotle Hot Beef & Bean Dip - ground beef, black beans, chipotle peppers, cream cheese, cheddar & monetary jack cheese topped with
cilantro & green onions
Hot Crab Dip - crabmeat blended with cheeses, garlic, sweet pepper, green onions
Spinach and Jalapeno Cheese Dip - cheesy rich with spinach & spiced with jalapenos
Layered Pizza Spread - pepperoni, peppers, cheddar, mozzarella & parmesan cheese
Hot Reuben Spread - corned beef, sauerkraut, 1000 Island dressing & Swiss Cheese blends together for all the characteristic flavors of the
New York deli sandwich
Zesty Fiesta Sausage Dip - pork sausage, onion, banana & jalapeno peppers blended with cream cheese & fresh tomatoes then topped with
sweet red pepper, green onion & cilantro
Crab Rangoon Dip - this hot crab dip takes all of those same delicious flavors found in your favorite restaurant appetizer and puts them into
a totally scoopable, loveable dip!
Hissy Fit Dip - pork sausage, cream cheese, velveeta & muenster cheese & chives blended with seasonings make this dip absolutely irresistible &
worth throwing a hissy fit if you don't get seconds
Hot Cheesy Bacon Dip - Bacon, green onions blended with Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Cheddar & Cream Cheese
Southwest Veggie Dip - diced tomatoes, black beans, corn & jalapenos topped with cheddar cheese & fresh cilantro
Savory Tortes, Cheese Cakes & Cheese Balls
Smoky Cheddar, Chipotle & Tapenade Torte
Fiesta Cheese Torte - topped with my signature jalapeno jelly
Italian Party Torte - Spinach, roasted red pepper, parmesan, fresh basil, oregano & garlic topped with basil jelly & almonds
Triple Cheese Cheesecake - Sesame cracker crust, ricotta, feta & cream cheese , basil & roasted red pepper filling
Cheddar Cheesecake - buttery cracker crust, cheddar, roasted red pepper & green onion
Fiesta Cheesecake - Tortilla chip crust, monetary jack & cream cheese filling, topped with sweet bell peppers, jalapenos, green onions,
tomatoes & olives & fresh cilantro
Pineapple-Pecan Cheese Ball - cream cheese blended with toasted pecans, crushed pineapple, green pepper, onion and covered in toasted pecans
Beefed-Up Cheese Ball - dried beef & green onion blended with cream cheese & cheddar cheese
Almond Pine Cone - cream cheese blended with crispy bacon, green onions, dill weed & toasted pine nuts then shaped into a pine cone and
topped with toasted whole almonds
Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball - smoked salmon, green onions, sweet pepper blended with cheddar and cream cheese rolled in chopped pecans
Bacon-Chipotle Cheesy Football - Cream cheese, blended with Pepper Jack, chipotle peppers & Ranch Dressing shaped into a football and
rolled in Bacon pieces & decorated with cheese slices for football effect
Cranberry Pecan Mini Goat Cheese Balls - a blend of cream cheese, goat & cheddar blended with chopped dried cranberries, chopped pecans & chives rolled into small balls then rolled separately in chopped pecans, chopped cranberries & minced chives and speared with a pretzel stick to serve.
Perfect along with gorgeous for entertaining on Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years ($15 per doz)
It's a Wrap - minimum order of each flavor available in 24 appetizers or 12 sandwiches. Choice of flour, whole wheat, spinach or Sun-Dried
Tomato tortilla Wraps ($3 pp)
Classic Deli - Ham, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, Dijon Mustard cheese spread
Western - Roast Beef, Arugula, cucumber, red onion, horseradish cheese spread
Antipasto - Ham, pepperoni, mozzarella, roasted red pepper, lettuce, basil garlic cheese spread
Malibu - Turkey, monetary jack, cucumbers, shredded carrots, alfalfa sprouts, spinach, jalapeno pepper jam cheese spread
Veggie - Cucumber, carrots, alfalfa sprouts, avocado, spinach, sun-dried tomato hummus
Cranberry & Feta - Dried cranberries, green onion & cream & feta cheese
Reuben - Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, spicy brown mustard & horseradish cheese spread
Savory Pastries & Baked Pinwheels & Hot Appetizers
Polish Sausage Tartlets- puff pastry topped with Polish Sausage & topped with caramelized onions & sweet hot mustard
Cocktail Franks - 100% beef franks wrapped in a flaky French pastry
Spanakopita - blend of feta, garlic & cream cheese with fresh chopped spinach wrapped in a flaky filo dough triangle
Mini BBQ Meatball Cups - flaky crust layered with Colby jack cheese topped with a BBQ glazed meatball topped with French fried onions & scallions Corn cakes topped w BBQ - shredded pork butt tossed with a bourbon BBQ sauce and tops mini 2" corn cakes loaded with Monterey Jack Cheese
& diced jalapeno
Meatball Bubble Biscuits - Italian-style meatballs & mozzeralla stuffed inside a flaky baked biscuit, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese & Italian
seasoning and served with marinara sauce
Mexican Style Chicken Bites - flaky puff pastry filled & baked with shredded chicken, Monterey Jack Cheese & green chilies
Peachy Cream Cheese Bites - mini flaky crust filled with a blend of goat cheese & cream cheese, baked then topped with peach preserves blended with shallots, cumin & fresh cilantro
Rosemary Goat Cheese Puffs - goat & cream cheese blended with fresh rosemary & almonds baked in a puff pastry and
drizzled with a Pineapple Habanera Sauce
Mini Corn Dog Muffins - all beef franks & cheese baked inside a corn muffin served with Grey Poupon Honey Mustard
Sausage Balls - blend of pork sausage, cream & cheddar cheese with a flaky baked crust served with a Dijon Mustard Dip
Tomato Galette - a one-crust 9" pie with the flaky crust folded over layers of multi-colored tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, oregano, mozzarella & cheddar cheese and topped with Parmesan Cheese & Bacon. Like a little spice....we can add fresh jalapenos
Mushroom & Red Pepper Galette - mushrooms & red pepper top ricotta cheese with parsley & chives on top
Mini Quiche - choice of Veggie (zucchini, mushroom, tomato, red onion & mushroom) or Bacon, Ham & Spinach
Shrimp and Corn Cakes - mini corn pancakes topped with guacamole and a whole shrimp (.75/pp)
Phyllo Salad Cups -mini Phyllo cups filled with homemade chicken salad, Lobster Salad or Crab Salad
Avocado Salsa Cups - crispy tortilla cups filled with a colorful mixture of tomatoes, avocado & cilantro salsa
Shrimp Wonton Cups - mini crispy wontons packed with shrimp, carrots, green onions & mozzarella and topped with a whole shrimp (.75/pp)
Fresh Vegetable Pizza - flaky spiral crust that can be shaped into choice of a wreath or tree for the Holidays, baked and topped with a garlic herb cream cheese spread and decorated with chopped fresh vegetables
Tomato Jewel Tartlets - mini phyllo cups filled with goat cheese topped with a grape tomato parmesan cheese & baked
Red Pepper, Bacon & Goat Cheese Squares - flaky crust topped with sautéed onion and red pepper topped with a creamy blend of cream
cheese & goat cheese sprinkled with bacon
Spinach Dip Bites - spinach, artichokes & garlic blended with cream cheese, parmesan & mozzarella baked in a flaky crust
Fried Ravioli - crispy pasta shells stuffed with cheese filling and served with Marinara Sauce for dipping
Cranberry-Cream Cheese Crescent Bites - dried cranberries, cream cheese, green onions & jalapenos baked in a flaky golden crust
Sweet Corn & Crab Poppers - Corn, red bell pepper, chives and crab fill the mini baked poppers then topped with a spicy cayenne pepper sauce
Italian Pizza Spirals - pepperoni, mozzarella and parmesan cheese blended with fresh basil & oregano loaded pizza sauce
Shrimp & Garlic Pinwheels - spirals of shrimp, garlic and green onions in a flaky crust
Spinach Bacon Pinwheels - smoky bacon, spinach, cheddar & cream cheese
Sweet ’N’ Hot Pepper Pinwheels - cream cheese, hot pepper jelly & pecans
Jalapeno Chicken Pinwheels - cream cheese blend with chicken, chilies, cilantro & green onions
Reuben Roll-Ups - pinwheels filled with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese & tangy 1000 Island Dressing for dipping
Mediterranean Crescent Pinwheels - ham, feta and fresh Basil
Cheese Stuffed Baked Jalapenos - jalapeno halves stuffed with cream cheese & cheddar and topped with bacon
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites - tossed in a glaze of sweet chili sauce
Shrimp Ceviche - shrimp tossed with cucumber, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno & avocado served with tortilla chips (.75/pp)
Mini BBQ Meatball Cups - flaky crust layered with Colby jack cheese topped with a bourbon BBQ glazed meatball topped with French fried
onions & scallions
Chicken Pot Stickers - steamed dumplings filled with chicken and glazed with a choice of an Asian chili sauce or sesame soy sauce
Sweet & Spicy Meatballs - meatballs simmered in a savory sweet sauce, pineapple chunks & jalapeno jelly
Sweet & Spicy Meatballs & Grilled Polish Sausage - meatballs & grilled polish sausage simmered in a savory sweet sauce, pineapple
chunks & jalapeno jelly
Bourbon BBQ Meatballs - simmered in a bourbon barbecue sauce
Steak & Potato Bites - crispy fried potato rounds topped with sliced beef & caramelized onion & a dab of horseradish sauce
Crostini - (meaning little toast in Italian) is small pieces of toasted bread with a topping
Apple Compote - a paste of honeycrisp apples, brown sugar & cinnamon tops a small wedge of Brie and sprinkled with fresh Rosemary
Bruschetta - fresh tomato, red onion, olive oil, parmesan cheese and fresh basil
Turkey Cranberry - turkey, green onions, dried cranberries, toasted almonds
Italiano - medley of chopped fresh tomatoes, zucchini, sweet peppers, red onions blended with fresh basil & garlic
Beef and Garlic Aioli - roast beef, tomato, arugula, garlic aioli and chives
Roasted Red Pepper, Goat Cheese and Spinach - spinach, roasted red pepper, goat cheese, garlic, basil & Parmesan
Moroccan Chicken - lightly blackened chicken mixed with dried cherries topped with mozzarella sprinkled with green onions & sweet red peppers
Shrimp Toast - shrimp blended with shallots, ginger & Asian chili sauce
Lobster or Crab Salad - choice of lobster or crab salad
Apple Brie Prosciutto - melted brie topped with apple butter, slice of a fresh gala apple & Prosciutto
Mediterranean Chicken Bruschetta - roasted garlic rotisserie chicken, baby arugula & sun-dried tomatoes topped with toasted pine nuts &
crumbled feta
Stuffed Mushrooms Choice of one (1) all mushrooms are made with Italian breadcrumbs except for Reuben
Vegetable - chopped broccoli, carrots, green onions and cheddar cheese
Italian - tomatoes, fresh basil, oregano, garlic and mozzarella and parmesan cheese
Sausage - pork sausage and cheddar cheese
Crab - crab meat blended with chopped broccoli, carrots, green onions and mozzarella cheese
Reuben - corned beef tucked in a mushroom cap topped with sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing and swiss cheese
Stuffed Potatoes Choice of one (1) All made with red potatoes
Sour Cream ’n’ Chive Stuffed Potato Bites
Tomato Avocado Salsa Potatoes
Gorgonzola & Bacon
Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Potato Cups
Western Potato Rounds - baked rounds covered with Barbecue sauce sprinkled with Colby-Jack cheese, bacon & green onions
Salads
Choice of 2 homemade dressings - buttermilk ranch, honey gorgonzola, raspberry, strawberry or house vinaigrette
Café Salad - spring greens, shredded carrots, red onions, cucumbers & cherry tomatoes. Served with my homemade dressings.
Strawberry Fields - spinach or spring greens, red onion, fresh strawberries, sweet toasted pecans, feta cheese and bacon
Sunset - spring greens tossed with mandarin oranges, red onion, gorgonzola cheese and sweet toasted walnuts
Nutty Apple - spring greens topped with gala apples, red onion. goat cheese, bacon, sweet toasted pecans
Very Berry - spinach or spring greens tossed with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, dried cranberries, feta cheese,
red onion and sweet toasted pecans and served with my signature Raspberry Vinaigrette. ($1.00/pp)
Corn & Avocado - spinach topped with smoked turkey, corn, avocado, diced red pepper, bacon and green onion served with my signature Honey Gorgonzola Dressing. (.75/pp)
Greek Salad - mixed salad greens, ripe olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese with greek vinaigrette dressing
Broccoli Salad - broccoli, golden raisins, sunflower seeds & bacon in a lightly sweetened dressing
Southwestern Layered Salad - black beans, red onion, tomato, corn, Monterey Jack cheese, avocado and bacon served with
Cilantro-Jalapeno Dressing
Seven Layer Salad - layers of lettuce, eggs, onion, peas, bacon and cheddar cheese topped with a parmesan cheese dressing
Fresh Vegetable Salad - chopped broccoli, cauliflower, celery, peas, pimentos and green onions in a creamy ranch dressing
Southern Potato Salad - mayo mustard style with celery, eggs, red onions and my homemade pickle relish
*Spring Garden Potato Salad -new red potatoes, snap peas or green beans (whichever is in season), asparagus, green onions, radishes & eggs mixed with a blend of dijon, course ground mustard, olive oil & white wine vinegar. Great for those who are not mayonnaise lovers. *(available end of May-July)
Macaroni Salad - elbow macaroni blended with celery, red onion, sweet pickle relish & mayonnaise
BLT Salad - layers of bacon, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, broccoli & red onion topped with a lightly sweetened parmesan cheese dressing
Deviled Eggs - my homemade sweet pickle relish, mayo, mustard and sprinkled with smoky paprika
Pasta Salad - tri color rotini pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, red onions, sweet bell peppers in a light Italian dressing
Classic Creamy Coleslaw - cabbage, onion, carrots blended with mayonnaise and seasonings
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta - tri colored rotini pasta tossed with shredded chicken, olive oil, shredded parmesan cheese, sea salt, fresh
basil and topped with cherry tomatoes.
Kale Salad - Kale, cabbage, green onios, dried cranberries, roasted Pepita seeds tossed in a Poppyseed dressing
Charred Corn Salad - grilled corn blended with Anaheim chilies, red onion, cherry tomatoes, avocados & fresh thyme & basil and tossed
with honey & lime juice
Asian Slaw - cabbage, chicory, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, edamame, green onions tossed with a ginger dressing & topped with
almonds, cilantro & tortilla strips
Summer Slaw - cabbage, green onions, diced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, green pepper tossed with a coleslaw dressing
Cranberry Salad - chopped cranberries, blended with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, chopped pecans, cream cheese & crushed pineapple
What-a-Pear - whole pear layered with gorgonzola cheese blended with honey and sweet toasted pecans on a bed of spring greens and
drizzled with my signature honey gorgonzola dressing. ($1.00/pp) *Published in Today's Woman magazine, November 2011
Italian Caprese - whole tomato layered with fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaves served on a bed of spinach and drizzled with my signature citrus vinaigrette dressing. ($1.00/pp)
Domestic Cheese Tray - cubes of cheddar, pepper jack, Mozzarella & Colby jack served with assorted crackers
Cheese Board - assorted blocks of cheeses, dried fruits, nuts, garnished with grapes, apples and strawberries served with assorted crackers on whiskey barrel boards
Cheese & Charcuterie Board - assorted cheese cubes, cheese spreads, dried meats, dried fruits, nuts, assorted olives, fresh fruits served with baguette bread & crackers served on whiskey barrel boards (9.00pp)
Sliced Cheese Tray - slices of cheddar, Swiss & provolone cheeses. Great served with cocktail sandwiches or with assorted crackers
Cocktail Sandwiches - choice of 3: honey glazed ham, oven roasted turkey, roast beef (.35/pp) homemade chicken salad or homemade tuna salad. Served on mini buns or mini croissants (1.25pp)
Derby Tea Sandwich Assortment - Choice of 3: Benedictine, ham salad, egg salad or pimento cheese served on triangle cut white bread. (1.25pp)
Vegetable Tray - 6 seasonal crudités’ may include baby carrot, celery, broccoli, radish, pea pods, cauliflower, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini, squash, sweet pepper rings, and/or asparagus spears and served with homemade buttermilk ranch dressing
Seasonal Fruit Tray - assorted tray of 5, may include grapes, pineapple, watermelon, honeydew, cantaloupe, strawberries, apples and/or kiwi and served with homemade yogurt fruit dip
Caprese Tortellini Kabobs - cherry tomatoes, mini mozzarella balls, cheese filled tortellini & fresh basil adorn mini skewers which are drizzled with balsamic glaze
Deviled Egg Tray- made with my homemade pickle relish
Italiano Wraps - an assortment of cheddar, colby jack mozzarella string cheese wrapped with salami and pepperoni served with assorted crackers
Cheese Stuffed Dates - Medjool dates stuffed with a sweet blend of mascarpone & goat cheese, orange zest, honey & fresh mint wrapped in prosciutto
Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates -peanut butter blended with mascarpone cheese & honey stuffed inside Medjool dates and rolled in confectionary sugar
Banana Split on a Stick - strawberry, pineapple, banana & marshmallow on a mini skewer then drizzled with a hard chocolate coating Deviled Egg Tray- made with my homemade pickle relish
Marinated Vegetable Platter- grilled assorted vegetables (zucchini, mushrooms, red peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, egg plant, Brussel sprouts, yellow squash & green beans) drizzled with a balsamic vinaigrette glaze. Served at room temperature ($2.00pp)
Cold Cheese Spreads and Dips
- served with the appropriate accompaniment of crackers, pita, bagel chips, baguette bread, potato chips or tortilla chips
Antipasto Spread - mushrooms, zucchini, carrot, green onions & ripe olives tossed with Italian dressing tops a garlic & herb flavored cream cheese
BLT Dip - For all the BLT fans! it includes everything but the lettuce
Spinach Dip - hearty spinach and crisp water chestnuts in a rich cream base served inside traditional Hawaiian sweet bread
Black Bean, Mango & Corn Salsa - fresh tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, jalapeno, sweet red pepper, black bean, mango, garlic & cilantro
Acapulco Sunset Spread - shrimp, tomatoes, cilantro & avocado spread atop a refried bean & salsa base served on a bed of shredded lettuce
Smoked Salmon Fish Dip - served with sliced red onion & hot sauce.....a favorite in the Florida Keys
9 Layer Taco Dip - lettuce, refried beans, tomatoes, green onion, cheddar cheese, Mexican sour cream, black olives, salsa & jalapenos
Greek Goddess Dip - hummus topped with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, black olives, feta cheese and red onion
Bacon Cheddar Dip - bacon & cheddar blended with sour cream, green onion & mayonnaise
Pepper Jelly topped Cream Cheese - cream cheese topped with my signature homemade jalapeno pepper jelly and can be shaped as a heart,
bell, tree or wreath
Roasted Red-Pepper Hummus - made with my homemade roasted red peppers...great served with vegetable tray
Kentucky Derby Spread- Benedictine topped with diced cucumbers, tomatoes & crispy bacon and served with pretzel chips
My Favorite Brie- brie cheese topped with apricot jam & sweet toasted pecans
Sweet & Spicy Brie- brie topped with roasted pineapple and habanero glaze
7 Layer Salad Spread - cheddar & cream cheese blended with bacon, green onions, & garlic layered with peas & diced tomatoes & topped with bacon
Caramel Apple Dip - fresh apples surround & ready to scoop a cream cheese topped with thick caramel, Heath pieces & chopped peanuts
Hot Cheese Spreads and Dips
- served with the appropriate accompaniment of crackers, pita or bagel chips, baguette bread or tortilla chips
Cheesy Chicken Nacho Dip - chicken blended with cream cheese & a Colby Monterey Jack cheese blend, red pepper, cilantro & green onions
French Onion Dip - french onion dip blended with cream cheese baked & topped with cheddar, crispy onions & bacon
Artichoke and Spinach Dip - creamy parmesan sauce mixed with diced artichokes & spinach
Buffalo Chicken Dip - chicken, cheddar & bleu cheese in a zesty buffalo style sauce
Chipotle Hot Beef & Bean Dip - ground beef, black beans, chipotle peppers, cream cheese, cheddar & monetary jack cheese topped with
cilantro & green onions
Hot Crab Dip - crabmeat blended with cheeses, garlic, sweet pepper, green onions
Spinach and Jalapeno Cheese Dip - cheesy rich with spinach & spiced with jalapenos
Layered Pizza Spread - pepperoni, peppers, cheddar, mozzarella & parmesan cheese
Hot Reuben Spread - corned beef, sauerkraut, 1000 Island dressing & Swiss Cheese blends together for all the characteristic flavors of the
New York deli sandwich
Zesty Fiesta Sausage Dip - pork sausage, onion, banana & jalapeno peppers blended with cream cheese & fresh tomatoes then topped with
sweet red pepper, green onion & cilantro
Crab Rangoon Dip - this hot crab dip takes all of those same delicious flavors found in your favorite restaurant appetizer and puts them into
a totally scoopable, loveable dip!
Hissy Fit Dip - pork sausage, cream cheese, velveeta & muenster cheese & chives blended with seasonings make this dip absolutely irresistible &
worth throwing a hissy fit if you don't get seconds
Hot Cheesy Bacon Dip - Bacon, green onions blended with Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Cheddar & Cream Cheese
Southwest Veggie Dip - diced tomatoes, black beans, corn & jalapenos topped with cheddar cheese & fresh cilantro
Savory Tortes, Cheese Cakes & Cheese Balls
- Tortes - multiple layers of cheese flavors served with assorted crackers and breads. Great alternative to the classic Cheese Ball
Smoky Cheddar, Chipotle & Tapenade Torte
Fiesta Cheese Torte - topped with my signature jalapeno jelly
Italian Party Torte - Spinach, roasted red pepper, parmesan, fresh basil, oregano & garlic topped with basil jelly & almonds
Triple Cheese Cheesecake - Sesame cracker crust, ricotta, feta & cream cheese , basil & roasted red pepper filling
Cheddar Cheesecake - buttery cracker crust, cheddar, roasted red pepper & green onion
Fiesta Cheesecake - Tortilla chip crust, monetary jack & cream cheese filling, topped with sweet bell peppers, jalapenos, green onions,
tomatoes & olives & fresh cilantro
Pineapple-Pecan Cheese Ball - cream cheese blended with toasted pecans, crushed pineapple, green pepper, onion and covered in toasted pecans
Beefed-Up Cheese Ball - dried beef & green onion blended with cream cheese & cheddar cheese
Almond Pine Cone - cream cheese blended with crispy bacon, green onions, dill weed & toasted pine nuts then shaped into a pine cone and
topped with toasted whole almonds
Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball - smoked salmon, green onions, sweet pepper blended with cheddar and cream cheese rolled in chopped pecans
Bacon-Chipotle Cheesy Football - Cream cheese, blended with Pepper Jack, chipotle peppers & Ranch Dressing shaped into a football and
rolled in Bacon pieces & decorated with cheese slices for football effect
Cranberry Pecan Mini Goat Cheese Balls - a blend of cream cheese, goat & cheddar blended with chopped dried cranberries, chopped pecans & chives rolled into small balls then rolled separately in chopped pecans, chopped cranberries & minced chives and speared with a pretzel stick to serve.
Perfect along with gorgeous for entertaining on Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years ($15 per doz)
It's a Wrap - minimum order of each flavor available in 24 appetizers or 12 sandwiches. Choice of flour, whole wheat, spinach or Sun-Dried
Tomato tortilla Wraps ($3 pp)
Classic Deli - Ham, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, Dijon Mustard cheese spread
Western - Roast Beef, Arugula, cucumber, red onion, horseradish cheese spread
Antipasto - Ham, pepperoni, mozzarella, roasted red pepper, lettuce, basil garlic cheese spread
Malibu - Turkey, monetary jack, cucumbers, shredded carrots, alfalfa sprouts, spinach, jalapeno pepper jam cheese spread
Veggie - Cucumber, carrots, alfalfa sprouts, avocado, spinach, sun-dried tomato hummus
Cranberry & Feta - Dried cranberries, green onion & cream & feta cheese
Reuben - Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, spicy brown mustard & horseradish cheese spread
Savory Pastries & Baked Pinwheels & Hot Appetizers
Polish Sausage Tartlets- puff pastry topped with Polish Sausage & topped with caramelized onions & sweet hot mustard
Cocktail Franks - 100% beef franks wrapped in a flaky French pastry
Spanakopita - blend of feta, garlic & cream cheese with fresh chopped spinach wrapped in a flaky filo dough triangle
Mini BBQ Meatball Cups - flaky crust layered with Colby jack cheese topped with a BBQ glazed meatball topped with French fried onions & scallions Corn cakes topped w BBQ - shredded pork butt tossed with a bourbon BBQ sauce and tops mini 2" corn cakes loaded with Monterey Jack Cheese
& diced jalapeno
Meatball Bubble Biscuits - Italian-style meatballs & mozzeralla stuffed inside a flaky baked biscuit, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese & Italian
seasoning and served with marinara sauce
Mexican Style Chicken Bites - flaky puff pastry filled & baked with shredded chicken, Monterey Jack Cheese & green chilies
Peachy Cream Cheese Bites - mini flaky crust filled with a blend of goat cheese & cream cheese, baked then topped with peach preserves blended with shallots, cumin & fresh cilantro
Rosemary Goat Cheese Puffs - goat & cream cheese blended with fresh rosemary & almonds baked in a puff pastry and
drizzled with a Pineapple Habanera Sauce
Mini Corn Dog Muffins - all beef franks & cheese baked inside a corn muffin served with Grey Poupon Honey Mustard
Sausage Balls - blend of pork sausage, cream & cheddar cheese with a flaky baked crust served with a Dijon Mustard Dip
Tomato Galette - a one-crust 9" pie with the flaky crust folded over layers of multi-colored tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, oregano, mozzarella & cheddar cheese and topped with Parmesan Cheese & Bacon. Like a little spice....we can add fresh jalapenos
Mushroom & Red Pepper Galette - mushrooms & red pepper top ricotta cheese with parsley & chives on top
Mini Quiche - choice of Veggie (zucchini, mushroom, tomato, red onion & mushroom) or Bacon, Ham & Spinach
Shrimp and Corn Cakes - mini corn pancakes topped with guacamole and a whole shrimp (.75/pp)
Phyllo Salad Cups -mini Phyllo cups filled with homemade chicken salad, Lobster Salad or Crab Salad
Avocado Salsa Cups - crispy tortilla cups filled with a colorful mixture of tomatoes, avocado & cilantro salsa
Shrimp Wonton Cups - mini crispy wontons packed with shrimp, carrots, green onions & mozzarella and topped with a whole shrimp (.75/pp)
Fresh Vegetable Pizza - flaky spiral crust that can be shaped into choice of a wreath or tree for the Holidays, baked and topped with a garlic herb cream cheese spread and decorated with chopped fresh vegetables
Tomato Jewel Tartlets - mini phyllo cups filled with goat cheese topped with a grape tomato parmesan cheese & baked
Red Pepper, Bacon & Goat Cheese Squares - flaky crust topped with sautéed onion and red pepper topped with a creamy blend of cream
cheese & goat cheese sprinkled with bacon
Spinach Dip Bites - spinach, artichokes & garlic blended with cream cheese, parmesan & mozzarella baked in a flaky crust
Fried Ravioli - crispy pasta shells stuffed with cheese filling and served with Marinara Sauce for dipping
Cranberry-Cream Cheese Crescent Bites - dried cranberries, cream cheese, green onions & jalapenos baked in a flaky golden crust
Sweet Corn & Crab Poppers - Corn, red bell pepper, chives and crab fill the mini baked poppers then topped with a spicy cayenne pepper sauce
Italian Pizza Spirals - pepperoni, mozzarella and parmesan cheese blended with fresh basil & oregano loaded pizza sauce
Shrimp & Garlic Pinwheels - spirals of shrimp, garlic and green onions in a flaky crust
Spinach Bacon Pinwheels - smoky bacon, spinach, cheddar & cream cheese
Sweet ’N’ Hot Pepper Pinwheels - cream cheese, hot pepper jelly & pecans
Jalapeno Chicken Pinwheels - cream cheese blend with chicken, chilies, cilantro & green onions
Reuben Roll-Ups - pinwheels filled with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss Cheese & tangy 1000 Island Dressing for dipping
Mediterranean Crescent Pinwheels - ham, feta and fresh Basil
Cheese Stuffed Baked Jalapenos - jalapeno halves stuffed with cream cheese & cheddar and topped with bacon
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites - tossed in a glaze of sweet chili sauce
Shrimp Ceviche - shrimp tossed with cucumber, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno & avocado served with tortilla chips (.75/pp)
Mini BBQ Meatball Cups - flaky crust layered with Colby jack cheese topped with a bourbon BBQ glazed meatball topped with French fried
onions & scallions
Chicken Pot Stickers - steamed dumplings filled with chicken and glazed with a choice of an Asian chili sauce or sesame soy sauce
Sweet & Spicy Meatballs - meatballs simmered in a savory sweet sauce, pineapple chunks & jalapeno jelly
Sweet & Spicy Meatballs & Grilled Polish Sausage - meatballs & grilled polish sausage simmered in a savory sweet sauce, pineapple
chunks & jalapeno jelly
Bourbon BBQ Meatballs - simmered in a bourbon barbecue sauce
Steak & Potato Bites - crispy fried potato rounds topped with sliced beef & caramelized onion & a dab of horseradish sauce
Crostini - (meaning little toast in Italian) is small pieces of toasted bread with a topping
Apple Compote - a paste of honeycrisp apples, brown sugar & cinnamon tops a small wedge of Brie and sprinkled with fresh Rosemary
Bruschetta - fresh tomato, red onion, olive oil, parmesan cheese and fresh basil
Turkey Cranberry - turkey, green onions, dried cranberries, toasted almonds
Italiano - medley of chopped fresh tomatoes, zucchini, sweet peppers, red onions blended with fresh basil & garlic
Beef and Garlic Aioli - roast beef, tomato, arugula, garlic aioli and chives
Roasted Red Pepper, Goat Cheese and Spinach - spinach, roasted red pepper, goat cheese, garlic, basil & Parmesan
Moroccan Chicken - lightly blackened chicken mixed with dried cherries topped with mozzarella sprinkled with green onions & sweet red peppers
Shrimp Toast - shrimp blended with shallots, ginger & Asian chili sauce
Lobster or Crab Salad - choice of lobster or crab salad
Apple Brie Prosciutto - melted brie topped with apple butter, slice of a fresh gala apple & Prosciutto
Mediterranean Chicken Bruschetta - roasted garlic rotisserie chicken, baby arugula & sun-dried tomatoes topped with toasted pine nuts &
crumbled feta
Stuffed Mushrooms Choice of one (1) all mushrooms are made with Italian breadcrumbs except for Reuben
Vegetable - chopped broccoli, carrots, green onions and cheddar cheese
Italian - tomatoes, fresh basil, oregano, garlic and mozzarella and parmesan cheese
Sausage - pork sausage and cheddar cheese
Crab - crab meat blended with chopped broccoli, carrots, green onions and mozzarella cheese
Reuben - corned beef tucked in a mushroom cap topped with sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing and swiss cheese
Stuffed Potatoes Choice of one (1) All made with red potatoes
Sour Cream ’n’ Chive Stuffed Potato Bites
Tomato Avocado Salsa Potatoes
Gorgonzola & Bacon
Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Potato Cups
Western Potato Rounds - baked rounds covered with Barbecue sauce sprinkled with Colby-Jack cheese, bacon & green onions
Salads
Choice of 2 homemade dressings - buttermilk ranch, honey gorgonzola, raspberry, strawberry or house vinaigrette
Café Salad - spring greens, shredded carrots, red onions, cucumbers & cherry tomatoes. Served with my homemade dressings.
Strawberry Fields - spinach or spring greens, red onion, fresh strawberries, sweet toasted pecans, feta cheese and bacon
Sunset - spring greens tossed with mandarin oranges, red onion, gorgonzola cheese and sweet toasted walnuts
Nutty Apple - spring greens topped with gala apples, red onion. goat cheese, bacon, sweet toasted pecans
Very Berry - spinach or spring greens tossed with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, dried cranberries, feta cheese,
red onion and sweet toasted pecans and served with my signature Raspberry Vinaigrette. ($1.00/pp)
Corn & Avocado - spinach topped with smoked turkey, corn, avocado, diced red pepper, bacon and green onion served with my signature Honey Gorgonzola Dressing. (.75/pp)
Greek Salad - mixed salad greens, ripe olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, feta cheese with greek vinaigrette dressing
Broccoli Salad - broccoli, golden raisins, sunflower seeds & bacon in a lightly sweetened dressing
Southwestern Layered Salad - black beans, red onion, tomato, corn, Monterey Jack cheese, avocado and bacon served with
Cilantro-Jalapeno Dressing
Seven Layer Salad - layers of lettuce, eggs, onion, peas, bacon and cheddar cheese topped with a parmesan cheese dressing
Fresh Vegetable Salad - chopped broccoli, cauliflower, celery, peas, pimentos and green onions in a creamy ranch dressing
Southern Potato Salad - mayo mustard style with celery, eggs, red onions and my homemade pickle relish
*Spring Garden Potato Salad -new red potatoes, snap peas or green beans (whichever is in season), asparagus, green onions, radishes & eggs mixed with a blend of dijon, course ground mustard, olive oil & white wine vinegar. Great for those who are not mayonnaise lovers. *(available end of May-July)
Macaroni Salad - elbow macaroni blended with celery, red onion, sweet pickle relish & mayonnaise
BLT Salad - layers of bacon, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, broccoli & red onion topped with a lightly sweetened parmesan cheese dressing
Deviled Eggs - my homemade sweet pickle relish, mayo, mustard and sprinkled with smoky paprika
Pasta Salad - tri color rotini pasta, cucumber, tomatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, red onions, sweet bell peppers in a light Italian dressing
Classic Creamy Coleslaw - cabbage, onion, carrots blended with mayonnaise and seasonings
Mediterranean Chicken Pasta - tri colored rotini pasta tossed with shredded chicken, olive oil, shredded parmesan cheese, sea salt, fresh
basil and topped with cherry tomatoes.
Kale Salad - Kale, cabbage, green onios, dried cranberries, roasted Pepita seeds tossed in a Poppyseed dressing
Charred Corn Salad - grilled corn blended with Anaheim chilies, red onion, cherry tomatoes, avocados & fresh thyme & basil and tossed
with honey & lime juice
Asian Slaw - cabbage, chicory, shredded carrots, red bell pepper, edamame, green onions tossed with a ginger dressing & topped with
almonds, cilantro & tortilla strips
Summer Slaw - cabbage, green onions, diced cucumbers, diced tomatoes, green pepper tossed with a coleslaw dressing
Cranberry Salad - chopped cranberries, blended with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, chopped pecans, cream cheese & crushed pineapple
What-a-Pear - whole pear layered with gorgonzola cheese blended with honey and sweet toasted pecans on a bed of spring greens and
drizzled with my signature honey gorgonzola dressing. ($1.00/pp) *Published in Today's Woman magazine, November 2011
Italian Caprese - whole tomato layered with fresh mozzarella, fresh basil leaves served on a bed of spinach and drizzled with my signature citrus vinaigrette dressing. ($1.00/pp)