COLD APPETIZERS

Fresh Sliced Exotic Fruit Tray:  We recommend this for just about every event:  Looks and tastes great with seasonal fresh fruit slices: melons, pineapple, grapes, assorted berries, kiwi, mango etc. 

$2.95

Proscuitto and Melon skewers: Proscuitto wrapped melon chunks alternated with fresh mozzarella, and ripe black olive, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, and dusted with fresh cracked pepper

$2.95

Caprese Skewers: fresh buffalo mozzarella alternated with vine ripened tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and dusted with fresh cracked black pepper.  Served with aged Balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil on the side. 

$2.95

Bruschetta: One of our most requested items:  fresh chopped tomatoes, basil and garlic, in extra virgin olive oil, atop toasted garlic toasts, with shreds of parmesan on top. (These work best when  you have servers present to make them up fresh every few minutes so they don’t get soggy, otherwise we recommend having your guests “build their  own” by keeping the ingredients separate on the  buffet….      )

$2.95

Kalamata and Black Olive Tapenade Bruschetta: Freshly chopped olives, extra virgin olive oil, capers, and spices topped with Feta Cheese, and dill sprig, on seeded toasts.

$2.95

Avocado & Arugula Bruschetta with fresh citrus vinaigrette: A California twist on bruschetta, firm ripe Haas  avocados are cubed and tossed in our zesty real citrus vinaigrette with peppery Arugula greens and served on seeded toasts.          

$2.95

Cheese and Cracker Display: A step above the basic with many nicely displayed assorted hard and soft cheeses, brie, goat cheese, etc, with plenty of cracker varieties for spreading.

$2.95

(see deluxe Meat and Cheese platter in Level 2 appetizer section)

Gorgonzola & toasted walnut cheese spread: on mini seeded sourdough toasts with pear slice and fresh thyme sprig.              

$2.95

French Brie & Apple slice: on pumpernickel and or sourdough baguette rounds, with a drizzle of honey.

$2.95

Veggies and dip AKA Crudites: (pronounced crooditay) Assorted chopped veggies, peppers, mushrooms, etc with homemade buttermilk dressing for dipping.  Nicely presented in napa and red cabbage cups.     

$2.95

(see Silver Platter Veggie Tray in Level 2 appetizer section)

Stuffed Belgian Endive Spears: Toasted walnuts, caramelized shallots, goat cheese and fresh pear combine flavors to make this a delicious addition to your party

$2.95

Spinach Dip: Another of our most popular appetizers, made with fresh garlic, lemon juice, and dill with fresh chopped spinach, in a creamy dip served in a sourdough bread bowl, with plenty of bread rounds for dipping.

$2.95

Chips and Salsa: Toasted corn Tortilla chips and authentic freshly made salsa. Served in a basket lined with a colorful Mexican linen.

$1.95

Chips, Salsa, and Guacamole:  Add our delicious homemade guacamole to the above for just

$2.95

10 Layer Fiesta Dip: Guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, sliced olives, refried beans, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, chopped green onions, and salsa, and fresh cilantro with basket of toasted corn chips

$2.95

Deviled Eggs: Our homemade deviled eggs are no frills, the way mom used to make, with real mayonnaise and a hint of Dijon mustard.  A touch of chopped capers add a bit of extra zing! (if you’re afraid of capers, we can leave them out!     

$1.95

HOT APPETIZERS

Stuffed Mushrooms: Very popular! Choose from either savory sausage , or vegetarian Toasted Walnut,  with carmelized onion and melted swiss cheese.

$2.95

Hot Artichoke Dip: A delicious warm dip with chunks of marinated artichoke hearts, sautéed onions and garlic, blended with sharp cheddar, and parmesan cheeses, ready to spread on plenty of bread rounds.  A definite crowd pleaser!

$2.95

(See our Hot Artichoke Dip with Maryland Blue Crab in Level 2 appetizer section)

Hot Artichoke Bites: A mini muffin made with eggs, sharp and mild cheese, sautéed onions, garlic, and of course artichokes.  Tasty, filling, and popular with everyone from vegetarians to vegetable haters.

$2.95

Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion tarts in phyllo cups: flaky, creamy, sweet and tangy, you can’t pass this one by!!

$2.95

Baked Brie in puff pastry: baked with cranberry and toasted almond or plain with mango/peach chutney on the side,  incredible!

$2.95

Puff Pastry Palmiers: Buttery puff pastry is rolled around delicious, fresh fillings: choose from either savory pesto with mozzarella and pinenuts,  or sun dried tomato  and ricotta.  Or get both flavors together in one for a red and green holiday treat

$2.95

Water chestnuts wrapped in bacon: We all know that everything tastes better when it’s wrapped in bacon, and these are no exception. Delicious, and addictive!!      

$2.95

Cheese Straws: A blend of four cheeses sprinkled on rich, flaky “straws” of pastry and baked.  Served with warm marinara sauce on the side.

$2.95

Mini quiche: Choose from Lorraine (ham and swiss), spinach, or goat cheese with roasted pepper.         

$2.95

Chili Relleno Squares: Eggs, sharp cheddar cheese, and mild green chilis are the basis for this original appetizer.  Baked and cut into squares (or triangles), and served with salsa, this is a hearty, delicious appetizer for almost any party.  Not too spicy, very mild!        

$2.95

Hand formed Empanadas: Choose from Beef, Black Bean, or curried chicken with a side of salsa or cool cucumber yogurt dip

$2.95

Mini Burritos: Bean & cheese, beef or chicken, with sour cream and salsa on the side

$2.95

Nacho Bar: corn chips with real (not canned) cheese sauce,  chopped onions, refried beans, and jalapeno rings

$2.95

(see Ultimate Nacho Bar under level 2 appetizers)

Pigs in a blanket: Mini hot dogs wrapped in flaky croissant dough and baked

$2.95

Mini Calzones: Pizza dough wrapped around your choice of sausage and marinara or fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella

$2.95