Simply Gourmet - Sarasota Catering, Gourmet Cookies and Espresso Bar
Simply Gourmet - Sarasota Catering, Gourmet Cookies and Espresso Bar
 

FOR FINE DINING, CHEF BARRETT SUGGESTS . . .

 

 

HORS D'OEUVRES

Our Hors D'oeuvres are a feast for the eyes - dazzling and delicious. They can be served butler style on fresh herbs or presented as artfully decorated platters.



Shrimp Mousse Spring Roll with Apricot, Ginger Dipping Sauce

Cashew Chicken Springroll

Pepper Encrusted Beef, Garlic Crostini, Horseradish Sauce

New England Crispy Crab Cakes

Conch Fritters with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Smoked Salmon Mousse, Crispy Potato Pancake, Chive Sticks

Gingered Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon

Scallop/Shrimp in Shell Saint-Jacques

Fontina Stuffed Risotto Cakes

Citrus Shrimp Caribbean

Smoked Gouda, Apple, Scallion Quesadillas

Sesame Crusted Tuna, Garlic Crisp, Wasabi Cream

Grilled Chicken, Red Pepper Cream, Mango/Scallion Garnish, Garlic Crisp

Roasted Vegetable Crostini Parmesan

Alsatian Tart, Caramelized Onions, Swiss Cheese, Bacon, Puff Pastry

Sherry Glazed Stuffed Mushroom Cap

Chilled Shrimp Canapé, Garlic Crisp, Louie Sauce

Roasted Salmon, Remoulade, Puff Pastry, Herb Garnish

Caviar Trio, Yukon Gold Potato Shell, Creme Fraiche

Asparagus Wrapped in Maple Cured Ham

Vegetable Pinwheels

Sesame Crusted Chicken Slices/Ponzu Sauce

Marinated Tomato Bruschetta, Fresh Herbs, Feta Cheese, Toast Point

Thai Curry Rice Cakes

Roasted Goat Cheese Tomato Pizzettes

Smoked Salmon Pizza

Smoked Salmon Pinwheels, Cucumber Sticks, Scallion Cream

Grilled Andouille Slice, Baguette Round, Whole Grain Creole Mustard


PRESENTATIONS
Cheese, Fruit, Nut Presentation
Imported Swiss Cheese Wedges on a Bed of Cashew Nuts
French Brie En Croute, Roasted Almonds
Montrachet Medallions in Extra Virgin Olive Oil/Dust of Thyme, Seasonal Fruit Displays
Baguette Slices/Assorted Crackers

Mediterranean Antipasto Grande
Grilled Vegetable Medley, Mozzarella/Tomato/Onion/Herb Salad, Italian Cheeses, Genoa Salami, Adriatic Olives, Rustic Breads

A Taste of Provence & Crostini Bar
Roasted Tomatoes/Onions/Herbs, Minted Artichoke Hearts Tapenade, Garlic Crostini

Pan Seared Beef Tenderloin, Horseradish Cream, Bistro Rolls

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Remoulade/Traditional Sauces

Roasted Sides of Salmon Balsamico

Caspian Sea Molossal Caviar, Buckwheat Blinis

Blackened Chicken Breast, Roasted Red Pepper Aoili

Grilled Mediterranean Vegetable Antipasto

Hummus, Vegetable Fan Medley, Kalamata Olives, Tortilla Crisps

Brie En Croute, Almond Slivers, Apricot Glaze

Smoked Salmon Board, Scallion Cream Cheese, Bagel Crisps

Seasonal Fruit Display

Citrus Cured Gravlax, Cucumber Salad, Toast Points


SALADS
Gourmet Salad, Seasonal Greens, Raspberries, Candied Walnuts,
Sherry/Shallot Vinaigrette

Caesar Salad, Imported Parmesan Cheese, Homemade Croutons, Classic Creamy Dressing

Vegetarian Cobb Salad, Swiss Cheese, Cashews

Greek Country Salad, Bulgarian Feta, Kalamata Olives

Roasted New Potatoes, Bacon, Chopped Vegetables


ENTREES
Entrees can be displayed as elaborate buffets or individually plated for formal dining.

Chicken Victoria
Roasted Vegetable Stuffing, Garlic/Shallot Demi Glace

Chicken Ricotta
Spinach Ricotta Stuffing, Fruity Tomato Sauce

Paella Valencia
Saffron Rice, Red Pepper Confit, Cumin Scented Chicken, Shrimp Vermouth Sauté

Chicken Scaloppini
Chicken Sauté, Roasted Tomatoes/Kalamata Olives/Capers

Herb Crusted Chicken Dijon

Chicken Ragout, Wild Mushrooms, Baby Onions

Big Easy Chicken Jambalaya

Sesame Crusted Chicken, Citrus Sauce

Crispy Duck Breast, Bing Cherry/Port Demi Glace

Handcarved Turkey Breast, Madiera Mushroom Sauce

Sarasota Bouillabaisse, Basil Toasts, Garlic Rouille

Cashew Crusted Snapper, Tropical Beurre Blanc

Garlic Crusted Atlantic Salmon Filet Provencal

Crispy Crab Cakes, Caper Sauce

Jumbo Shrimp, Sea Scallop Kabobs with Mango Coulis

Seafood Baguettes Layered with Shrimp/Scallops/Salmon, Herb Butter

Sole Oreganata, Baked Lemons

Pepper Tuna Loin, Olive Tapenade

Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp, White Bean Cassoulet, Basil Oil

Seared Beef Tenderloin Stuffed with Roasted Vegetables

Veal Tenderloin, Goat Cheese/Hazelnut/Vegetable Stuffing

Sirloin, Mushrooms/Onions, Burgundy Wine Sauce

Filet Mignon au Poivre, Horseradish Sauce

Roasted Boneless Leg of Lamb with Rosemary Pesto

Asian Three Color Pepper Steak

Herb Crusted Roasted Beef Loin, Mushroom Bouillon Demi

Veal Scaloppine alla Marsalla

Peach Glazed Country Ham

Roast Pork Loin, Apricot/Orange Marmalade/Macadamia/Onion Stuffing

Adouille Crusted Snapper, Roasted Garlic Butter


ACCOMPANIMENTS
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Wild Rice Pilaf with Vegetable Confetti
Orzo Primavera
Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions
Haricot Verts with Carrot Batonnet/Raspberry Vinaigrette
Grilled Asparagus Spears


PASTA
Bow Tie Pasta, Shrimp Sauté, Julienne Vegetables, Sherry/Garlic/Herbs

Imported Penne, Smoked Chicken, Asparagus, Crimini Mushrooms

Linguini, Button Mushroom Sauté, Onion, Tomato Dice, White Wine Glaze, Fresh Herbs

Imported Four Cheese Baked Penne Ricotta

Cheese Tortillini Salad Santorini

Pasta Station

Penne and Orecchiette, Homemade Marinara, Sicilian, Alfredo, Carbonara Sauces


DESSERTS
Petits Fours Presentation
Chocolate/Almond Truffle Cups
Fruit Tartlets/White Chocolate Mousse
Miniature Cream Puffs

Tropical Petits Fours
Lemon Curd Tartlets
Key Lime Tartlets
Chocolate Drizzled Macaroon

Chocolate Truffle Flight

Miniature Cheesecake Medley

Strawberries Romanoff

Chocolate Fondue Grand Marnier, Seasonal Fruit, Cream Puffs

Amaretto Napoleon

Citrus Pound Cake, Zinfandel Stewed Cherries, Whipped Cream

Old Fashion Apple Crisp, Whipped Cream

European Cheeses, Nuts, Dried Fruits

Tiramisu Parfait

 

 

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