Dinner Party Menu Ideas

Appetizers

Serrano ham, red wine poached black mission figs, marcona almonds, manchego cheese

Spicy lemongrass shrimp, cucumber raita

Caramelized onion, roasted San Marzano tomatoes, ricotta cheese and pesto flatbreads

Chicken potstickers, stir fried shiitake mushrooms

Seared sesame tuna, chili oil, pickled ginger, lime creme fraiche

Roasted mushroom and goat cheese strudel

Pan seared Maine sea scallops, crispy shallots, carrot ginger coulis

Thai spiced Maine crab cakes, lemon aioli

Bison and pistachio kofte, greek yogurt, and green lentils

Salads

Baby arugula, roasted pears, spiced candied walnuts, lemon vinaigrette

Classic Caesar salad

Seedless cucumber salad, creamy feta and mint dressing

Baby spinach, ricotta salata cheese, smoked almonds, sherry vinaigrette

Mesclun greens, Maine goat cheese, crispy onions, clover honey, dijon vinaigrette

Shaved fennel, roasted crimini mushrooms, reggiano parmigiano cheese, extra virgin olive oil vinagrette

Entrees

Cider brined pork loin with caramelized apples, toasted fennel spice

Spicy garlic shrimp, sherry, lemon and herbs

Roasted tenderloin of angus beef, roasted garlic rub, red wine reduction

Cedar plank roasted salmon, chive butter

Pappardelle pasta with pork and veal Bolognese

Yukon gold potato crusted halibut

Lamb loin with mediterranean ratatouille

Pork tenderloin with espresso barbeque sauce

Sesame soy swordfish, asian marinated vegetables

Macadamia nut crusted chicken breast, with coconut-lemongrass emulsion

Dessert

Simply intense lemon tart

Spiced chocolate pot de creme with caramel crisped rice

Madagascar vanilla bean creme brulee

Warm apple praline crostata

Scharffenberger chocolate ganache tart

Pineapple mascarpone tartlettes, ginger crust

Cinnamon chocolate cannoli filling, with dark chocolate cookies

Coconut cream tartlettes, toasted jasmine rice crust

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