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- cold appetizers
- hot appetizers
- snacks
- salads
- vegetables
- seafood
- poultry and pasta
- beef and pork
- other options/desserts
- beverages
- optional services
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Cold Appetizers
Artisan Cheese Tray
with Crackers, Bread, Fruit Garnish
Vegetable Crudités
with Herb Dip
Smoked Salmon Platter (Whole or Half)
with Chopped Eggs, Capers, Red Onion, Cucumber and Cream Cheese, Toast Points
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Wedges
Pinwheel Wraps
Flour Tortilla Filled with Dried Beef or Corned Beef, Cream Cheese, Red Peppers, Dill Pickles
Seasonal Fruit Tray with Lemon Yogurt Dip
Antipasti Tray
with Vegetables, Meats, Cheeses, Olives and Artisan Breads
Assorted Bruschettas
Toppings on our Italian Bread include...
• Traditional Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Garlic
• Asparagus, Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Truffle Oil
Hummus
with Pita Chips and Carrots, Celery
Shrimp Cocktail Shooters
Individual Jumbo Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce, Celery Piece, Lemon Wedge
Pick Up Sticks
Mini Skewers of Cheese, Fruits, Vegetables
A bite of each item…
1. Green Grape, Piece of Spanish Manchego Cheese Piece of Spicy Chorizo
2. Trio of Watermelon, Basil Leaf, Cherry Tomato, Brushed with Olive Oil, Sprinkled with Sea Salt
3. Cherry Tomato Filled with Goat Cheese, Mint Leaf
4. Chunks of Feta Cheese, Half of a Yellow Pear Tomato, Chunk of Cucumber and a Kalamata Olive
Kabobs
Longer skewers, your choice of...
1. Fruit…using seasonal favorites such as Strawberries, Grapes, Pineapple, Melons with Fresh Mint Leaves
2. Grilled Vegetables…such as Red Peppers, Green Peppers, Mushrooms, Zucchini, Asparagus
3. Italian…Marinated Mushrooms, Chunks of Romano or Mozzarella Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers, Cherry Tomato, Chunks of Pepperoni, Fresh Basil Leaf, Pepperoncini
4. Grilled Shrimp with Grilled Pineapple or Vegetables
Charcuterie Board
• Cured Meats
• Cheeses
• Veggies
• Dried Fruits
• Olives
• Nuts
• Breads
• Dipping Oil
• Crackers
• Jam
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Hot Appetizers
Baked Brie en Croùte
with Harvest Apples, Fresh Bread and Crackers
Baked Mushrooms Boursin
Sautéed Fresh Mushrooms
Sautéed Cajun Mushrooms
Bacon Wrapped Grilled Shrimp
Asian Glazed Chicken Skewers
Golden Breaded Chicken Tenders
with Honey Mustard or Buffalo Sauce
Spicy Chicken Wings
with Blue Cheese Dressing and Celery Spears
Golden Crisp Potato Skins
with Parmesan Cheese and Sour Cream
Mini Pork or Chicken Filled Pot Stickers
with Ginger Soy Sauce
Blue Cheese Burgundy Beef Tips
in Phyllo Cups and Garnished with Toasted Walnuts
Bite Sized Sweet Italian Sausages
with Marinara Sauce
Char Grilled Iowa Beef Bandilleros
Chunks of Iowa Beef on Skewers with Onions and Red Peppers
Southwest Appetizers:
• Mini Chicken Quesadilla Rolls
• Roasted Corn and Green Chili Tartlet
• Potato Cheddar Bites with Salsa
• Southwestern Chicken Egg Rolls
Served with Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream
Empanadas
Puff Pastry Empanadas filled with your choice of Chicken or Beef, Cheese
Arancini
Creamy Risotto Balls with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Basil and Mozzarella Cheese with Marinara Dipping Sauce
Grilled Shrimp
with Cajun Seasoning and Rémoulade Sauce
Mini Meatballs
with Marinara or BBQ Sauce
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
with Pita Chips
Iowa Beef Wellington
Braised Beef Tenderloin, Mushroom Duxelles, Crisp Puff Pastry, Burgundy Jus
Puff Pastry Purses - filled with:
• Macadamia Nut Chicken
• Spinach & Cheese
• Asiago Chicken
• BBQ Sauced Pork
• Brie and Apple Onion Chutney
Choose filling…$1.50 each
Taco Bar:
• Shredded Rotisserie Chicken
• Shredded Pork
• Spicy Shrimp
• Shredded Seasoned Beef
• Shredded White Fish
Accompaniments – Grated Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, Jalapeños, Diced Tomatoes, Black Olives
Little Smokies
in Cranberry BBQ Sauce
Sliders
Mini Sandwiches Loaded with Flavor. You may choose... • Pulled Pork: Juicy Smoked Pork with BBQ Sauce • Cuban: Thinly Sliced Ham and Roasted Pork, Swiss Cheese, Pickles, Mustard (on the side) • All Beef: Garnished with Lettuce, Pickle, Tomato, Ketchup, Mustard • Beef and Boursin: Shaved Roast Beef Topped with Boursin Cheese, Sauteed Mushrooms and Onions • Classic BLT: Applewood Smoked Bacon, Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Vine Ripened Tomato, Garlic Basil Aïoli • Graziano Sausage: Roasted Peppers, Caramelized Onion, Melted Mozzarella, Marinara Sauce Served on the Side • Balsamic Grilled Portobello: Red Onion, Roasted Bell Pepper, Boursin Cheese, Arugula • Sliced Beef Tenderloin: with Creamy Horseradish Sauce or Stone Ground Mustard (on the side) • Rotisserie Chicken: Shredded Chicken with Fresh Herbed Aïoli (on the side)
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Snacks
Homemade Potato Chips with Assorted Dips
Choose 2 Dips - all cold
Blue Cheese, Herbed Chipotle, Spinach & Artichoke, Southwest Chili, Roasted Garlic, Ranch
Chips and Salsa
Tortilla Chips with Homemade Pico de Gallo or Salsa
Truffled Popcorn
with Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Drizzled with Truffle Oil
Plain Popcorn
Cheddar & Caramel Popcorn -
Salads
Garden Salad
with Homemade Creamy Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, Vegetable Garnishes
Classic Caesar Salad
with Chopped Hearts of Romaine, Fresh Parmesan Cheese and Anchovy Fillets
Italian Tossed Salad
with Capocollo, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Onions and Tomatoes in Italian Vinaigrette
Caprese Salad seasonal offering
Sliced Heirloom Tomatoes, Sliced Buffalo Mozzarella, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese Crumbles
Cucumber and Tomato Salad
Spinach Salad
Tossed in Warm Bacon and Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette, Topped with Blue Cheese Crumbles
Old Fashioned Potato Salad
with Hard Boiled Eggs, Onion, Celery, Pickle and Mayonnaise
Iowa Salad (Seasonal Offering)
Sweet Corn, Garden Tomatoes, Peppers
Fruit Salad seasonal offering
Pasta Salad
with Green, Yellow and Red Peppers, Olives and Italian Vinaigrette
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Vegetables
Butternut Squash (Seasonal Offering) with Pecans
Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
Honey Butter Glazed Carrots
Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions
Fresh Broccoli with Hollandaise Sauce
Boursin Potatoes au Gratin
Twice Baked Potato
Topped with Cheddar and Havarti Cheese
Baked Potato
Wild Rice Pilaf
with Slivered Almonds
Steamed or Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Fingerling Potatoes
Smashed Baby Red Potatoes with Asiago Cheese -
Seafood
Grilled Fresh Fillet of Salmon
with Hollindaise Sauce
Baked Mahi Mahi
on Lemon Basil Linguine
Baked Walleye
Lightly Breaded, Sage Brown Butter Sauce
Shrimp Scampi
Baked Swordfish with Lemon Tarragon Butter
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Poultry and Pasta
Parmesan Encrusted Chicken Breast
Chicken and Mushroom Marsala
Marinated Sweet Chili Chicken Breast
Garlic and Herb Quartered Rotisserie Chicken
Tortellini with Chicken
Cheese Tortellini Pasta tossed with Rotisserie Chicken, Prosciutto, Sundried Tomatoes, Pesto Cream Sauce
Baked Rigatoni with Graziano Sausage and Marinara
Linguini Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
Baked Three Cheese Graziano Sausage Lasagna
with Ricotta, Provolone and Mozzarella
Pasta Primavera
with Roasted Green and Red Peppers, Mushrooms with Marinara or Alfredo Sauce
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Beef and Pork
Slow Roasted Prime Rib au jus (12 oz pp)
Sliced Beef Tenderloin Filet (8 oz pp)
The Iowa Pork Chop (12 oz)
Rosemary Roasted Pork Loin (10 oz pp)
with Cranberry Pecan Chutney
Iowa Prime Top Sirloin Medallions (8 oz pp)
with Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce
Slow Braised Burgundy Beef Short Ribs (10 oz pp)
with Peppercorn Gloss
Ribeye Steak (14 oz)
Grilled Applewood Berkshire Pork Tenderloin (8 oz pp)
Topped with:
• Jalapeño Pineapple Salsa
• Granny Smith Apple Chutney
• Bacon Wrapped
(choose one)
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Desserts
Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake
New York Style Cheesecake with Fresh Berries
assorted flavors including seasonal selections
Housemade Tiramisù
Chocolate Chunk Brownies
Lemon Bars
Chocolate Parfaits
Assorted Homemade Cookies
Gourmet Cupcakes
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Carrot Cake
Deluxe Chocolate Truffle
• Mocha - Dark Chocolate Coffee, Topped with Coffee Bean
• Peanut Butter - Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter with a Touch of Sea Salt
• Raspberry - Milk Chocolate Raspberry in a Darker Milk Chocolate Shell, Topped with Raspberries
• Caramel - Milk Chocolate with Center of Soft, Liquid Caramel
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Beverages
Coffee, Iced Tea, Soft Drinks, Bottled Water, Punch, Lemonade -
Optional Services
- Linen Napkins (black or white)
- Glassware and Wine Glasses
- China and Flatware
- High Quality Disposable Plates, Napkins, Utensils
- Professional Uniformed Staff
- Cake Cutting
- Bartender
- White or Black Linen Tablecloths
- Domestic and Imported Beer, Including Kegs (Retail Price)
- Wine Selections by the Bottle (Retail Price)
