Rural Roots Catering Appetizer

STRAWBERRY and ASPARAGUS SALAD: Lightly blanched asparagus, fresh strawberries, caramelized baby onions and greens tossed with an oak-aged balsamic dressing, sprinkled with toasted almonds.

HEARTS OF ROMAINE SALAD: Red and green romaine lettuce, smoky bacon, seven grain croutons, asiago cheese and creamy garlic dressing.

ARUGULA & PEAR SALAD: Red onion, parmesan cheese, pancetta, balsamic vinaigrette.

SPINACH SALAD: With fennel, beets, & toasted walnuts with grapefruit mayo dressing.

TWISTED MESCLUN GREENS: Tossed with julienne carrots, daikon radishes, baby beets and balsamic vinegar.

VINE-RIPENED RED AND YELLOW CLUSTER TOMATO SALAD: With Bermuda onion, locally produced Woolwich goat cheese, aged balsamic and extra fine olive oil.

MINI RED & WHITE SKIN POTATO SALAD: With red onions, crushed garlic, whole grain mustard, red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.

GRILLED AND ROASTED VEGETABLE COMPOSITION: Yellow and red peppers, red onion rings, fennel, zucchini, portobello mushrooms and grilled peaches.

PANZANELLA ITALIAN BREAD SALAD: Red onions, tomatoes, kalamata olives, blue cheese, baby arugula, balsamic soaked bread and extra virgin olive oil.

WOOLWICH GOAT CHEESE: Wrapped in phyllo with a curried squash & sun dried cranberry chutney.

CHICKEN LIVER AND BROWN BUTTER PATE: With red onion marmalade and crostinis.

As an additional course $5.00 to $12.00 per person

 

PUREE OF LEEK AND POTATO SOUP: Double smoked bacon, chives, and crème fraiche.

FIVE MUSHROOM SOUP: Cremini, button, oyster, shiitake and portobello.

FIRE ROASTED TOMATO AND BLUE CHEESE SOUP: Roasted garlic, and basil.

SHRIMP COCKTAIL: Poached, served chilled over julienne romaine and served with spicy cocktail sauce. (Additional $3.00 per person).

ESCARGOT: Gorgonzola, oyster & shiitake mushrooms, roasted garlic and foie gras emulsion.

BLUE CRAB STUFFED THAI SHRIMP: Oven baked with horseradish, tomato, lemon dipping sauce. (Additional $4.00 per person)

TIGER PRAWNS: Chilled prawns with a chipotle cilantro yogurt, grilled pineapple salsa and buttercup lettuce.

ANTIPASTO PLATTER: Pate spiced with peppercorns and curry, vodka soaked, smoked salmon stuffed with smoked trout mousse, cured meats, cheese and baby shrimp salad.