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special events
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Cold Appetizers
Artisan Cheese Tray
with Crackers, Bread, Fruit Garnish
Vegetable Crudités
with Herb Dip
Whole Smoked Salmon Platter
with Chopped Eggs, Capers, Red Onion, Cucumber and Cream Cheese, Toast Points
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Wedges
Lettuce Wraps
Bibb Lettuce with Rice, Chicken, Carrot, Cucumber and Herbs Drizzled with Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette
Tuna Tataki
Seared Rare, Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna and Sushi Rice with Spicy Black Bean Vinaigrette
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 Bruschetas
Toppings on our Italian Bread include...
• Traditional Tomatoes, Fresh Basil, Garlic
• Artichoke Hearts, Fresh Oregano, Garlic
• Asparagus, Prosciutto, Mozzarella, Truffle Oil
• Tuscan – Tomatoes, Garlic, Red Onion, Black Olives, Basil, Asiago Cheese
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
5. *Piece of Cantaloupe Wrapped with Thinly Sliced Prosciutto
6. Herbed Cream Cheese Wrapped with Smoked Salmon, Cornichon
* Seasonal only - June, July, August
Kabobs
Longer skewers, your choice of...
1. Fruit…using seasonal favorites such as Strawberries, Grapes, Pineapple, Melons with Fresh Mint Leaves
2. Raw Vegetables…such as Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Yellow Pear Tomatoes, Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Mushrooms.
3. Grilled Vegetables…such as Red Peppers, Green Peppers, Mushrooms, Zucchini, Asparagus
4. Italian…Marinated Mushrooms, Chunks of Romano or Mozzarella Cheese, Roasted Red Peppers, Cherry Tomato, Chunks of Pepperoni, Fresh Basil Leaf, Pepperoncini
5. Cheese and Fruit…Chunks of Assorted Cheesewith Grapes, Strawberries
6. Grilled Shrimp each with Grilled Pineapple or Vegetables
Iowa Cheese and Meat Platter
• Two Iowa Cheeses
• Two Iowa Cured Meats
with Breads, Crackers, Fruit Garnish
Charcuterie Board • Cured Meats
• Cheeses
• Veggies
• Dried Fruits
• Olives
• Nuts
• Breads
• Dipping Oil
• Crackers
• Jam
Shrimp Cocktail Shooters
Individual Jumbo Shrimp, Cocktail Sauce, Celery Piece, Lemon Wedge -
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
Crab Rangoons
with Dipping Sauce
Tempura Coconut Shrimp
with Cilantro Pineapple Salsa
Sautéed Shrimp Scampi
in Chardonnay Garlic Herbed Butter
Tempura Fried Sushi Roll
Tuna Roll with Spicy Aioli, Scallions and Tobikko
Empanadas
Puff Pastry Empanadas filled with your choice of Chicken or Beef with Dipping Sauce
Arancini
Creamy Risotto Balls with Sun-dried Tomatoes, Basil and Mozzarella Cheese with Dipping Sauce
Grilled Shrimp
with Cajun Seasoning and Rémoulade Sauce
Mini Meatballs
with Marinara or BBQ Sauce
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
with Pita Chips
Goat Cheese Mini Tart
with Oven Dried Tomato, Black Pepper, Basil, Olive Oil, in a Crisp Puff Pastry Shell
Iowa Beef Wellington
Braised Beef Tenderloin, Mushroom Duxelles, Crisp Puff Pastry, Burgundy Jus
Mini Hot Dogs en Croûte
with Mustard, Ketchup
Roasted Artichoke and Herb Cheese Beignet
with Sweet Chili Sauce
Crisp Lobster Spring Rolls
with Sweet Chili Garlic Dipping Sauce
Adobo Grilled Tiger Shrimp
with Garden Tomato Gazpacho, Crisp Cornmeal Chilies
Sliders
Mini Sandwiches Loaded with Flavor. You may choose... • Pulled Pork: Juicy Smoked Pork with Jack Daniels BBQ Sauce • Cuban: Thinly Sliced Ham and Roasted Pork, Swiss Cheese, Pickles, Mustard • All Beef: Garnished with Lettuce, Pickle, Tomato • 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 • Chicken or Tuna Salad: Crisp Lettuce and Tomato • Balsamic Grilled Portobello: Red Onion, Roasted Bell Pepper, Boursin Cheese, Arugula • Sliced Beef Tenderloin: with Béarnaise Sauce • Rotisserie Chicken: Shredded Chicken with Herbed Mayo
Puff Pastry Purses - filled with:
• Macadamia Nut Chicken
• Spinach & Cheese
• Asiago Chicken
• BBQ Sauced Pork
• Spiced Beef, Asian Vegetables
• Buffalo Style Chicken
Choose filling…$1.50 each
Taco Bar:
• Shredded Rotisserie Chicken
• Shredded Pork
• Spicy Shrimp
• Shredded Beef
• Shredded Tilapia
Accompaniments – Grated Cheese, Shredded Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Jalapeños, Diced Tomatoes, Black Olives
Southwest Appetizer Trio:
• Mini Chicken Quesadillas
• Roasted Corn and Green Chili Tartlet
• Southwestern Egg Rolls
Served with Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream
Kabobs
• Sirloin Beef • Grilled Shrimp • Grilled Pork • Grilled Chicken Customize your Kabob with Vegetables or Fruits -
Snacks
Homemade Potato Chips with Assorted Dips
Choose 2 Dips - all cold
Blue Cheese, Herbed Chipotle, Spinach & Artichoke, Southwest Chili, Roasted Garlic, Ranch
Tortilla Chips
with Homemade Pico de Gallo or Salsa
Homemade Trail Mix
with Nuts, Dried Fruit, Candies
Plain Popcorn
Truffled Popcorn
with Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Drizzled with Truffle Oil
Mixed Nuts
Cheddar & Caramel Popcorn -
Salads
Garden Salad
with Homemade Creamy Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
Classic Caesar Salad
with Chopped Hearts of Romaine, Fresh Parmesan Cheese and Anchovy Fillets
Traditional Waldorf Salad
with Apples, Walnuts, Grapes and Raisins
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
Cole Slaw
Creamy Shredded Cabbage, Carrots, Bell Peppers, Onions, Fresh Cilantro
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
Bow Tie Pasta Salad
with Green, Yellow and Red Peppers, Olives and Italian Vinaigrette
Baby Red Potato Salad
with Onions, Radishes, Asparagus Bites Diced Cucumbers and Tomatoes in Italian Vinaigrette -
Vegetables
Butternut Squash with Pecans
Bacon Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
Honey Butter Glazed Carrots
Creamed Spinach
Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions
Fresh Broccoli with Hollandaise Sauce
Broccoli and Cheese Casserole
Boursin Potatoes au Gratin
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
with Cheddar and Havarti Cheese
Baked Potato
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Garlic Fingerling Potatoes
Smashed Baby Red Potatoes with Asiago Cheese
Iowa Sweet Corn Succotas (Seasonal)
Wild Rice Pilaf
with Slivered Almonds
Smoky Baked Beans
Steamed or Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Seasonal Vegetables
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
Thai Basil Pesto Rice Noodles
Smoked Gouda Porcini Mushroom Risotto
Roasted Artichoke Basmati Rice -
Seafood
Broiled New Zealand Orange Roughy
Grilled Fresh Fillet of Salmon
with Hollindaise Sauce
Ginger Soy Glazed Grilled Hawaiian Hebi
with Pineapple Salsa
Baked Mahi Mahi on Lemon Basil Asian Noodles
Grilled Tiger Shrimp Marinated in Lime Juice and Jalapeño Peppers
Fish & Chips
Icelandic Cod with our Homemade Potato Chips
Pan Seared Scallops
Shrimp Scampi
Char Grilled Swordfish with Lemon Tarragon Butter -
Poultry and Pasta
Parmesan Encrusted Chicken Breast
Chicken and Mushroom Marsala
Marinated Teriyaki Chicken Breast
Beef Stroganoff
Baked Rigatoni with Graziano Sausage and Marinara
Bow Tie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
Country Fried Chicken
Garlic and Herb Quartered Rotisserie Chicken
Lobster Ravioli in Cream Sauce
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Truffled Chicken Macaroni and Cheese
with Asiago and Blue Cheese Finished with Truffle Oil
Rotisserie Chicken Linguine Pasta
with Roasted Poblano Chiles, Caramelized Onions, Grape Tomatoes, Smoked Gouda Cream and Cilantro
Baked Three Cheese Graziano Sausage Lasagna
with Ricotta, Provolone and Mozzarella
Bow Tie Pasta Primavera
with Green Peppers, Roasted Red Peppers and 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 (10 oz)
Rosemary Roasted Pork Loin
with Cranberry Pecan Chutney
Iowa Prime Top Sirloin Medallions
with Mushroom Bordelaise Sauce
Grilled Applewood Berkshire Pork Tenderloin
Topped with:
• Jalapeño Colorado Peach Salsa
• Granny Smith Apple Chutney
• Bacon Wrapped
(choose one)
Hickory Smoked Pork Loin Back Ribs
Glazed with Zesty BBQ Sauce
Slow Braised Burgundy Beef Short Ribs
with Peppercorn Gloss
Beef Brisket (4 oz)
Strip Loin Filet au Poivre (12 oz)
Ribeye Steak (12 oz)
Steak Diane (6 oz)
with Forest Mushrooms, Garlic, Basil, Brandy Dijon Gloss
Carving Station
• Slow Roasted Prime Rib
• Sugar Cured Ham
• Slow Roasted Turkey
• Roast Beef
Artisan Breads and Butters Note: $150 Fee for Chef in Attendance -
Desserts
Chocolate Truffle Torte
New York Style Cheesecake with Fresh Berries
assorted flavors including seasonal selections
Housemade Tiramisù
Gourmet Cupcakes
Chocolate Dipped Brownies
Chocolate or Fruit Filled Tartlets
Lemon Bars
Warm Apple and Cranberry Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
Gingerbread Cake
with Moscow Mule Pecan Pie Syrup
Chocolate Parfaits
Assorted Fruit Parfaits
Assorted Homemade Cookies
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Espresso-Kahlua Flourless Chocolate Cake
Carrot Cake
Red Velvet Cake
Grand Marnier Flan with Godiva Double Hot Chocolate Soup
Panettone Bread Pudding
with Chantilly Cream and Brandied Caramel Sauce
Dark Chocolate Mousse and Ghirardelli Chocolate Brownie
with Warm Tart Cherry Preserve and Vanilla Bean Cream
Mini Desserts
• Bite Size Pieces
• Flavored Cheesecakes
• Tiramisù
• Truffles – Assorted Flavors
• Shot Glass Parfaits
- Chocolate
- Fruit and Crème Fraiche
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Beverages
Coffee, Iced Tea, Soft Drinks, Bottled Water
Punch, Lemonade -
Themed Buffets
Italian Dinner
- Vegetable and Relish Tray
- Tossed Garden Salad with Italian Dressing
- Bow Tie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
- Homemade Focaccia Bread
Country Cookout
2 Side Dishes and Dessert
- Hamburgers
- Bratwurst
- All Beef Franks
- Rotisserie Chicken (quartered)
- BBQ Chicken
All Iowa Product/Produce
2 Side Dishes and Dessert
- Pork Chop or Beef Brisket
- Barilla Pasta with Graziano Sausage
- Sweet Corn on the Cob (seasonal)
- Summer Tomatoes (seasonal)
- Wells Blue Bunny Ice Cream
- Cured Meats and Cheeses
- Seasonal Grilled or Sautéed Vegetables
Mexican Buffet
with Refried Beans and Rice
- Tacos
- Empanadas
- Fajitas
- Enchiladas
- Burritos
- Quesadillas
- Colorado Green Chile and Tortillas
Pasta Buffet
with Tossed Salad, Homemade Focaccia Bread, 2 choices
- Baked Three Cheese Graziano Sausage Lasagna
- Bow Tie Pasta with Alfredo Sauce
- Baked Rigatoni
- Chicken Marsala on Linguini
- Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Truffled Chicken and Macaroni with Asiago and Blue Cheese Sauce
Sides to Choose From...
- Baked Potato
- Wild Rice
- Green Bean Medley
- Honey Butter Glazed Carrots
- Tossed Garden Salad
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Potato Salad
- Smashed Baby Red Potatoes
Optional Services
- Linen Napkins (assorted colors)
- Skirted Buffet tables
- 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
- Wine Selections from Our Award-Winning Wine List
