Cranberries Catering & Cafe American

Cranberries Catering & Cafe Menu

(203) 488-8865
126 Shore Dr, Branford, CT 06405
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Appetizers


Cranberry Walnut Salad
$4.25
with dried cranberries, crumbled gorgonzola, spiced walnuts and connecticut honey-cider vinaigrette.
House Salad
$4.25
a mix of greens, cucumber, tomato and croutons tossed with extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar.
Maine Style Lobster-Crabcakes
$8.25
topped with roasted pepper tartar sauce.
Tomato And White Bean Bruschetta
$5.25
Buffalo Wings
$8.95
served with celery & blue cheese dressing.
Creamy Tomato & Vermont Cheddar Soup
$4.50
Seafood Chili
7.25
three bean chili with shrimp, scallops & lobster with blue tortilla chips.

$Burgers & Sandwiches

Served with lettuce, tomato and crispy fries.
Basic Burger
$8.75
your choice of cheese (cheddar, swiss, monterey jack or gorgonzola), lettuce & tomato & french fries.
Indian Neck Burger
$9.75
sauteed peppers, onions, mushrooms & cheddar cheese.
Sauteed Mushroom
$10.25
onion & swiss burger.
Gorgonzola & Bacon Burger
$10.25
Crab-Lobster Melt
$9.50
sauteed-panko crusted crab-lobster cakes on english muffin w/ lettuce, tomato & caper-red onion remoulade.
Oven Roasted Turkey Club
$8.25
thinly sliced turkey breast, bacon, swiss cheese and herb mayo.
Chicken Philly
$9.25
with melted provolone, sauteed peppers, onion & mushrooms.
Chicken Salad
8.25
with celery, red onion, with tomato and baby greens on a wrap, roll or multigrain.

$Entrees


Indian Neck Chopped Cobb Salad
$11.75
an assortment of greens, crumbled bacon, grilled chicken, gorgonzola, hard cooked egg, diced tomatoes tossed with balsamic vinaigrette.
Cranberry Walnut Salad
$8.95-13.95
with grilled chicken, with grilled steak, with grilled salmon, with crabcakes.
Chicken & Andouille Quesadilla
$13.25
with black bean & cheddar with sour cream and salsa.
Steak Quesadilla
$14.25
with sauteed mushrooms, onions, peppers and cheddar with sour cream & salsa.
New Orleans Penne
$15.95
herb & garlic marinated grilled chicken, smoked andouille sausage & shrimp tossed with cajun-tomato cream.
Seafood Linguine Florentine
$17.25
with sauteed shrimp, scallops & lobster with white wine, plum tomato, sauteed spinach & cream.
Gnocchi & Tomato Pesto
$11.25
with extra virgin olive oil.
Smoked Mozzarella & Asparagus Ravioli
$13.25
with tomato-parmesan cream and fresh herbs.
Grilled Salmon Filet
$17.25
served with lobster mashed potatoes and a tomato broth.
Grilled NY Strip
$19.25
smothered with sauteed mushrooms & onions with lobster mashed potatoes & sauteed spinach.

Appetizers


Cranberry Walnut Salad
$4.25
with dried cranberries, crumbled gorgonzola, spiced walnuts and connecticut honey-cider vinaigrette.
House Salad
$4.25
a mix of greens, cucumber, tomato and croutons tossed with extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic vinegar.
Maine Style Lobster-Crabcakes
$8.25
topped with roasted pepper tartar sauce.
Tomato And White Bean Bruschetta
$5.25
Buffalo Wings
$8.95
served with celery & blue cheese dressing.
Creamy Tomato & Vermont Cheddar Soup
$4.50
Seafood Chili
7.25
three bean chili with shrimp, scallops & lobster with blue tortilla chips.

$Burgers & Sandwiches

Served with lettuce, tomato and crispy fries.
Basic Burger
$8.75
your choice of cheese (cheddar, swiss, monterey jack or gorgonzola), lettuce & tomato & french fries.
Indian Neck Burger
$9.75
sauteed peppers, onions, mushrooms & cheddar cheese.
Sauteed Mushroom, Onion & Swiss Burger
$10.25
Gorgonzola & Bacon Burger
$10.25
Crab-Lobster Melt
$9.50
sauteed-panko crusted crab-lobster cakes on english muffin w/ lettuce, tomato & caper-red onion remoulade.
Oven Roasted Turkey Club
$8.25
thinly sliced turkey breast, bacon, swiss cheese and herb mayo.
Chicken Philly
$9.25
with melted provolone, sauteed peppers, onion & mushrooms.
Chicken Salad
8.25
with celery, red onion, with tomato and baby greens on a wrap, roll or multigrain.

$Entrees


Indian Neck Chopped Cobb Salad
$11.75
an assortment of greens, crumbled bacon, grilled chicken, gorgonzola, hard cooked egg, diced tomatoes tossed with balsamic vinaigrette.
Cranberry Walnut Salad
$10.95-13.95
with grilled chicken, with grilled steak, with grilled salmon, with crabcakes.
Chicken & Andouille Quesadilla
$13.25
with black bean & cheddar with sour cream and salsa.
Steak Quesadilla
$14.25
with sauteed mushrooms, onions, peppers and cheddar with sour cream & salsa.
New Orleans Penne
$15.95
herb & garlic marinated grilled chicken, smoked andouille sausage & shrimp tossed with cajun-tomato cream.
Seafood Linguine Florentine
$17.25
with sauteed shrimp, scallops & lobster with white wine, plum tomato, sauteed spinach & cream.
Gnocchi & Tomato Pesto
$11.25
with extra virgin olive oil.
Smoked Mozzarella & Asparagus Ravioli
$13.25
with tomato-parmesan cream and fresh herbs.
Grilled Salmon Filet
$17.25
served with lobster mashed potatoes and a tomato broth.
Grilled NY Strip
$19.25
smothered with sauteed mushrooms & onions with lobster mashed potatoes & sauteed spinach.

Sunday Brunch


Oatmeal
$5.25
with sun dried cranberries & maple syrup.
Buttermilk Pancakes
$7.25
with vermont maple syrup and a choice of bacon, sausage, ham, eggs or fresh fruit.
Blueberry Pancakes
$7.95
with wild blueberries, vermont maple syrup and a choice of bacon, sausage, ham, eggs or fresh fruit.
Sweet Potato-Blueberry Pancakes
$7.95
with vermont maple syrup and a choice of bacon, sausage, ham, eggs or fresh fruit.
Cinnamon-Maple French Toast
7.75
served with vermont maple syrup and a choice of bacon, sausage, ham, eggs or fresh fruit.

$Sunday Brunch 1

Served with a choice of toasted english muffin or multigrain toast and a choice of home fries or fresh fruit. (Entree share / split charge : $2.00).
Eggs Benedict
$10.25
two poached eggs, thinly sliced ham on a toasted english muffin with hollandaise sauce.
Crab-Lobster Benedict
$11.25
two poached eggs over lobster-crab cake topped with hollandaise.
Steak & Eggs
$12.95
pesto grilled 4 oz. ny strip with 2 eggs.
Spinach And Brie Omelet
$8.25
sauteed spinach and triple cream brie.
Roasted Tomato Omelet
$8.25
sweet roasted plum tomatoes & provolone.
Bacon, Tomato & Gorgonzola Omelet
$8.25
Sausage, Mushroom & Provolone Omelet
$8.25
Veggie Omelet
$8.25
sauteed mushrooms, onions, peppers, tomatoes & spinach.
Black Forest Omelet
$8.25
ham, sauteed peppers, onions, and swiss cheese.
Linden Ave. Scramble
$8.25
a scramble of 3 eggs, ham, peppers, onions and cheddar cheese.
Chorizo Scramble
$8.25
three eggs scrambled with grilled chorizo sausage, peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese.
Huevos Rancheros
$10.25
2 eggs, black bean & cheese quesadilla & chorizo sausage served with fresh salsa and sour cream.
New England Breakfast
6.95
2 eggs with bacon and sausage.

$Sides

With entree order.
Eggs
$1.75
Home Fries
$2.50
Smoked Bacon
$2.75
Country Sausage
$2.75
Black Forest Ham
$2.75
Toast
$1.25
Fresh Fruit
2.75

$Coffee & Tea


Regular Or Decaf
$2.50
Tea
$2.50
Espresso
$2.50
Cappuccino
$3.45
Latte
$3.45
Mocha
$3.65
Americano
2.75

$Drinks


Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
$3.75
Grapefruit Juice
$2.50
Milk
$1.75
Chocolate Milk
$2.50
Cranberry Juice
$2.50
Apple Juice
$2.50
Perrier
$1.75
Mimosas
$7.50
with freshly squeezed orange.

Hand Passed Hors D' Oeuvres - Seafood

(Please speak with event planner to discuss pricing on large parties).
Poached Jumbo Shrimp
$19.75
with tropical cocktail sauce or traditional cocktail sauce.
Garlic And Herb Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
$19.75
with apricot mustard dipping sauce.
Poached Shrimp & Snow Pea Skewers
with soy-ginger and sesame sauce.
Miniature Lobster-Crabcakes
$19.75
with horseradish cream.
Scallops Or Shrimp Wrapped
$20.75
with smoked bacon.
Smoked Salmon
$16.75
on toasted pumpernickel with creme fraiche and fresh dill.
Smoked Salmon
$14.95
and capers on mini bruschetta.
Mushrooms
$16.95
stuffed with crab and lemon.
Mini Pizza
15.95
with shrimp and mango.

$Stationary Hors's D'oeuvres

Please speak with event planner to discuss larger parties.
Cheese Board
$52.50-89.95
a selection of domestic & imported cheeses with fruit garnish, water crackers & baguette slices. (small serves 15, large serves 30).
Fresh Fruit Platter Or Skewers
$44.25-85.50
seasonal fruits & berries. (small serves 15, large serves 30).
Fresh Vegetable Crudites
$47.40-98.75
freshly cut vegetables with a marinated roasted vegetable dip, hummus & pita chips. (small serves 10-12, large serves 25).
A Variety Of Mini Kebobs
$60.00-120.00
marinated grilled chicken, fresh mozzarella, calamatta olives and grilled red pepper. zucchini, yellow squash, trio of peppers with basil and roasted garlic aioli. grilled filet mignon, portobello mushroom, provolone and tomato with fresh thyme. fruit featuring cantaloupe, honey dew, pineapple and grapes with honey-lime yogurt. (small serves 15, large serves 30).
Antipasto
$104.25-205.50
grilled vegetables, marinated artichoke hearts, stuffed tomatoes, shaved proscuitto, roasted peppers & shaved parmesan with grilled foccacia. (small serves 15, large serves 30).
Assorted Roulades Featuring
$10.00
smoked salmon & herb cream cheese, smoked turkey with cranberry spread, curried chicken & grilled onions, caramelized apple & brie and roasted vegetables with aged balsamic vinaigrette. dozen (minimum 3 dozen).
Basil-Parmesan Terrine
$40.00-80.00
an elegant spread with alternating layers of chevre / cream cheese mix layered with beautiful bright green spinach / basil pesto. each layer is sprinkled with walnuts and sun-dried tomatoes and served with crostini toasts. (small serves 15, large serves 30).
Smoked Salmon
$85.00-170.00
with mixed greens, sliced red onions, tomatoes and cream cheese with pumpernickel toast points. (small serves 15, large serves 30).
Buffalo Wings Served
$35.00-60.00
with creamy blue cheese, celery & carrots. (small serves 15, large serves 25).
Mexican Stuffed Tomatoes
Assorted Dips
6.95
with freshly baked pita chips featuring : hummus, mexican, spinach & artichoke, avocado & herb. (pint).

$Hand Passed Hors D'oeuvres - Poultry


Grilled Chicken
$13.95
sate with southwestern spices or spicy peanut sauce.
Sesame Chicken Fingers
$13.95
with apple blossom honey mustard dipping sauce.
Chicken
$14.95
and black bean mini quesadillas with southwestern guacamole.
Mini Pizza
$14.95
with chicken & sun-dried tomato.
Curried Chicken
$14.95
& grilled onion roulades.
Thai Duck Spring Rolls
18.95

$Platters


Assorted Tea Sandwiches
$42.00-81.25
cucumber & blue cheese, smoked salmon & capers, chicken & tarragon, sun-dried & fresh herbs, tuna and egg salad. (small serves 10-12, large serves 25).
Assorted Cold Sandwiches
$54.95-110.00
(variety of breads & wraps) : chicken salad, tuna salad, smoked turkey with bacon & cranberry mayo, black forest ham & swiss w/ honey mustard, grilled zucchini with tomato & fresh mozzarella, chicken & guacamole, turkey & brie, and roast beef & cheddar with horseradish cream or herb mayo. (small serves 10-12, large serves 25).
Assorted Hot Sandwiches
philly steak or chicken, chicken or eggplant parmigiana, and grilled chicken cobb.
Tri-Color Tortellini Salad
$32.95-57.95
with oven dried tomatoes, asparagus and shallot-thyme vinaigrette. (small serves 8-10, large serves 15-20).
Grilled Vegetables
$34.95-61.95
seasonal vegetables marinated with garlic, fresh herbs, olive oil & shallots. served with grilled flat bread, roasted pepper aioli & basil-lemon aioli. (small serves 10, large serves 20).
Cranberry Walnut Salad
$63.75-111.95
mixed greens, sun-dried cranberries, crumbled gorgonzola, spiced walnuts & honeysherry vinaigrette. (small serves 15, large serves 30).
Poached Pear & Arugula Salad
$63.75-111.95
with port vinaigrette and blue cheese toasts. (small serves 15, large serves 30).
Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast
$67.50-135.00
tossed with tortellini, sundried tomato, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil & herb vinaigrette. (small serves 15, large serves 30).
White & Wild Rice Salad
$62.50-109.88
with chicken, dried apricots, and a citrus vinaigrette. (small serves 20, large serves 35).
Southwestern Spiced Grilled Chicken
$67.50-135.00
over brown rice salad topped with a three pepper salsa and a cumin vinaigrette. (small serves 15, large serves 30).
Vegetable Gratin
$34.95-61.95
layers of seasonal grilled vegetables, bread crumbs, tomato-basil and parmesan cheese. (small serves 10, large serves 20).
Grilled Tenderloin Of Beef
$93.75-187.50
with horseradish dijon sauce and french baguette slices. (small serves 10, large serves 20).
Herb & Garlic Crusted Filet
$93.75-187.50
with arugula & roasted red pepper aioli with grilled flat bread. (small serves 10, large serves 20).
Medallions Of Lemon Chicken
$71.50-143.00
with capers. (small serves 10, large serves 20).
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
$93.75-187.50
with citrus herb glaze. (small serves 15, large serves 30).
Penne Chicken Florentine
$32.95-57.95
grilled chicken breast with sauteed spinach, roasted garlic, tomato & cream. (small serves 8-10, large serves 15-20).
Eggplant Parmigiana
$21.95-42.95
fresh batter fried eggplant with tomato-basil marinara & mozzarella. (small serves 10, large serves 20).
Beef Or Vegetable Lasagna
24.95-42.95
(small serves 10, large serves 20).

$Hand Passed Hors D'oeuvres - Meats


Mushrooms
$16.95
stuffed with chorizo sausage and cornbread.
Grilled Mini Cheeseburgers
$15.95
Thai Beef
$16.95
sate with spicy peanut sauce.
Pigs In A Blanket
$13.95
with dijon mustard.
Filet Of Beef
$16.95
on a garlic crostini with arugula, oven dried tomato & horseradish cream.
Crisp Tender Asparagus Spears Wrapped
$18.95
with imported proscuitto.
Mini Quesadilla
$16.95
with chorizo sausage and cheddar with guacamole.
Mini Pizza
$16.95
with beef and roasted pepper.
Beef And Bearnaise Canapes
16.95

$Brunch

(Please speak with event Planner to discuss pricing).
Freshly Baked Muffins
croissants, scones and coffee crumb cake with assorted preserves whole wheat apple turnovers assorted bagels with flavored cream cheeses : herb & garlic, smoked salmon & chive plain.
Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon
with tomato, red onion, mini bagels and assorted cream cheeses.
Fresh Fruit
freshly cut honey dew, cantaloupe, pineapple, grapes and strawberries served with a honey-lime yogurt.
Maple-Honey Granola
with sunflower seeds, dried cranberries and walnuts (can be without nuts).
Yogurt Parfait
organic yogurt with layers of marinated berries and topped with freshly made granola.
Grand Marnier French Toast
with orange butter & maple syrup.
Buttermilk Pancakes
plain, blueberry or sweet potato-banana with maple syrup.
Eggs Benedict
poached eggs over toasted english muffin and country ham topped with hollandaise.
Scrambled Farm Fresh Eggs
with minced chives, swiss cheese and sour cream.
Scrambled Farm Fresh Eggs
with chopped bacon, scallions, peppers & cheddar.
Assorted Omelets
select from below or create your own black forest ham, sauteed peppers & onions with monterey jack cheese seasonal grilled vegetables with cheddar sauteed mushrooms with swiss spinach and goat cheese.
Assorted Frittatas
ham, spinach and potato bacon and swiss mushroom and monterey jack cheese.
Peppercorn Crusted Beef
tenderloin sliced thin (served room temperature), served with bearnaise aioli.
Stuffed Quesadilla
Smoked Bacon
Country Sausage
Crisp Home fries
Seven Grain Toast
or toasted english muffins with preserves and butter.
Assorted Mini Wraps
turkey with brie, chicken salad, ham & swiss, smoked salmon and cream cheese, grilled zucchini, fresh mozzarella and basil.
Cranberry Walnut Salad
baby greens tossed with dried cranberries, crumbled gorgonzola, toasted walnuts and honey-sherry vinaigrette.
Assorted Juices
freshly squeezed orange juice, cranberry juice and apple juice.
Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
cranberry juice and iced water.
Freshly Brewed Coffee
(regular and decaf) and assorted teas with milk, half n half, sugar, sweeteners, and lemon.

Showers And Christenings - Stationary Appetizers


Vegetable Platter
carrots, celery, red pepper, yellow pepper, asparagus, sundried tomato crostini, crisp pita chips, roasted garlic hummus and spinach & artichoke dip.
Garlic & Herb Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
with apricot mustard dipping sauce.
Sesame Chicken Fingers
with apple blossom honey mustard.
Fresh Fruit Platter
Domestic And Imported Cheese Platter
Assorted Roulades
smoked salmon and herb cream cheese, smoked turkey with cranberry spread, curried chicken and grilled onions, marinated grilled vegetables.
Assorted Canapes And Tartlets
pepper rolls, smoked salmon rolls, caramelized apples on pumpernickel, beef and bearnaise, turkey and cranberry, goat cheese, sun-dried tomato and black olives.

Hand Passed Hors D'oeuvres - Vegetarian


Garlic Crostini
$12.95
topped w/ wild mushroom ragout, caramelized onions & vermont goat cheese.
Miniature Pizzas
$13.95
with a choice of : grilled vegetables or brie and pear.
Assorted Phyllo
$13.95
triangles stuffed with a choice of : spinach & brie, wild mushroom & goat cheese, sun dried tomato, mozzarella & basil or corn, spinach & roasted peppers.
Autumn Spiced Butternut Squash
$14.95
tartlet with maple creme fraiche.
Brie And Pear Wontons
$15.95
with raspberry dip.
Sweet Potato Pancakes
$13.95
with brie and apple jam.
Mini Quesadilla
$13.95
with black bean and pepper.
Mini Bruschetta
$13.95
with a choice of toppings : grilled peppers, mushroom & goat cheese or tomato & basil.
Caramelized Apples On Pumpernickel
$14.95
Goat Cheese
$14.95
sun-dried tomato and black olive canapes.
Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella Skewers
14.95

$Showers And Christenings - Hand Passed Hors D'oeuvres


Chilled Grilled Herb-Garlic Shrimp
with tropical fruit cocktail sauce.
Shaved Beef Tenderloin
on herb crostini with arugula, oven dried tomato & lemon aioli.
Parmesan Polenta Triangles
with marinated tomato.
Mini Crabcakes
with remoulade.
Chicken Satay
with southwestern spices or spicy peanut sauce.
Goat cheese And Apple Tarts
Stuffed Mushrooms
sausage and cornbread, crab and lemon.
Assorted Phyllo Triangles
spinach and brie, wild mushroom and goat cheese, sun dried tomato and mozzarella, corn, spinach and roasted peppers.
Assorted Mini Pizzas
beef and roasted pepper, shrimp and mango, brie and pear, chicken and sun-dried tomato.
Assorted Mini Bruschetta
smoked salmon and capers, grilled peppers, mushroom and goat cheese, tomato and basil.
Assorted Mini Quesadillas
with guacamole. black bean and pepper, chicken and tomato, chorizo sausage.

Cocktail - Menu 1

(Please speak with event planner to discuss pricing and other menu ideas).
Hand Passed
brie & pear-raspberry phyllo, goat cheese and grilled vegetable tartlet, mini cheeseburgers with caramelized onion on whole wheat rolls, szechwan chicken and beef satay drizzled with ginger-peanut sauce.
Stationary
basil-parmesan terrine : layers of chevre / cream cheese mix layered with beautiful bright green spinach / basil pesto. each ayer is sprinkled with walnuts and sun-dried tomatoes and served with crostini toasts fresh fruit skewers : freshly cut pineapple, grapes and strawberries on skewers assorted roulades smoked salmon and creme fraiche, roasted turkey with cranberry compote, curried chicken with grilled onions, caramelized apple and brie.

Dinner Entrees - Seafood

(Prices vary).
Potato Crusted Salmon
filet or tuna steak. with marinated tomato and white wine.
Roast Salmon
with sweet and sour onion confit, sauteed spinach and deep fried polenta croutons.
Oven Roasted Lobster
with crab stuffing served with tarragon lemon cream and whipped potatoes.
Pan Roasted Red Snapper
with oyster mushrooms, ginger and roasted peppers.
Peppercorn Crusted Tuna
with lobster mashed potatoes & Connecticut corn sauce.
Southwestern Spiced Tuna
with roasted tomato butter and mango salsa.
Roasted salmon
with ginger crust and potato puree.
Pan Roasted Maine Diver Scallops
with tarragon beurre blanc and leek whipped potatoes.
Cashew Dusted Shrimp
with sweet ad hot pepper relish and warm mango salsa.
Sauteed Maine Diver Scallops
wrapped in smoked salmon with caviar & beurre blanc.
Grilled Tuna
with watercress and parsley salad and charmoula vinaigrette.
Smoked Salmon Salad
with baby greens, tomatoes with a crispy potato garnish and dijon vinaigrette.

Cocktail - Menu 2


Hand Passed
phyllo triangles stuffed with wild mushroom and goat cheese, mini chicken quesadillas on whole wheat tortillas with a dollop guacamole, mini pizza with shrimp & mango, mini grilled brushcetta with grilled vegetables.
Stationary
fresh fruit platter : freshly cut honey dew, cantaloupe, watermelon and grapes domestic and imported cheeses with whole wheat tortilla crisps assorted focaccia featuring : brie & pear, sausage, mozzarella and tomato, marinated roasted vegetables, chicken and sundried tomato.

Dinner Entrees - Poultry


Oven Roasted Chicken Breast
stuffed with spinach, bread crumbs, monterey jack cheese & natural reduction.
Roasted Turkey Breast
with cranberry sauce with champagne and currants.
Hazelnut Crusted Chicken
cutlets with pinot gris and thyme cream sauce.
Tequila And Lime Chicken
with fresh salsa.
Grilled Chicken Kabobs
with garlic and herb marinade.
Seared Breast Of Duck
with foie gras, pinot noir, pears and rosemary.
Chicken And Rice
with tomatoes, white wine and parsley.
Spicy Chicken
sate with peanut sauce.
Orange Glazed Duck Breast
with wilted greens.

Showers And Christenings - Salads


Cranberry Walnut
Garden
White & Wild Rice Salad
with scallions, dried apricots, and a citrus vinaigrette.
Tri-Color Tortellini Pasta Salad
with oven dried tomatoes, asparagus, roasted red peppers and creamy-basil vinaigrette.
Blackbean And Roasted Corn Salad
Classic Creamy Chicken Salad
Thai Beef Salad
with spicy peanut dressing.
Fresh Fruit Salad

Cocktail - Menu 3


Hand Passed
lobster & crab cakes with spicy remoulade, mushrooms stuffed with chorizo sausage and cornbread, goat cheese turnovers stuffed with creamy chevre, minced chives, caramelized onions and porcini mushrooms (hot), smoked salmon quesadilla with boursin and dill sour cream.
Stationary
thinly sliced, chili-rubbed tenderloin of beef with crisp parmesan toast and garlic-lemon aioli, peking platter with a hibiscus soy and spicy chili dipping sauces : duck spring rolls, vegetable spring rolls, crispy fried wontons, goat cheese terrine with pear-cranberry chutney and pesto with water crackers, fresh fruit & berries with a raspberry-yogurt coulis.

Dinner Entrees - Meat


Tenderloin Of Beef
on a blueberry barbecue sauce.
Pan Roasted Pork Medallions
with curry spices, peach & ginger chutney.
Spiral Cut Ham
with a choice of : dried cherry and stout sauce with brown sugar and all spice mustard sauce with vermouth and thyme.
Slow Smoked Baby Back Ribs
connecticut maple and cider vinegar. traditional barbecue sauce.
Rack Of Lamb
on pear puree with blue cheese bread pudding & port wine sauce.
Herb Crusted Rack Of Lamb
with basil demi glaze.
Grilled Lamb Chops
with mustard-rosemary glaze.
Mesquite Smoked Baby Back Ribs
with honey-chipotle or connecticut maple-honey sauce.

Showers And Christenings - Sandwiches


Assorted Tea Sandwiches
cucumber & blue cheese, smoked salmon & capers, chicken & tarragon, sun dried tomato & fresh herbs, tuna and egg salad.
Assorted Sandwich Tray
all white meat chicken salad, smoked turkey with bacon & cranberry mayo, black forest ham & swiss with honey mustard, marinated roasted vegetables, tomato & fresh mozzarella, chicken & guacamole, turkey & brie, roast beef & sundried tomatoes and Lemon & shrimp.

Sample Menus - Menu I - Hors D'oeuvres

Showers and christenings.
Mushrooms Stuffed
with chorizo sausage, swiss cheese and cornbread.
Basil-Parmesan Terrine
layers of chevre / cream cheese mix layered with beautiful bright green spinach / basil pesto. each layer is sprinkled with walnuts and sun-dried tomatoes and served with crostini toasts.

Showers And Christenings - Dinner - Seafood


Roast Salmon
with sweet and sour onion confit, sauteed spinach and deep fried polenta croutons.
Oven Roasted Lobster
with crab stuffing served with tarragon lemon cream and whipped potatoes.
Pan Roasted Red Snapper
with oyster mushrooms, ginger and roasted peppers.
Peppercorn Crusted Tuna
with lobster mashed potatoes & connecticut corn sauce.
Southwestern Spiced Tuna
with roasted tomato butter and mango salsa.
Roasted Salmon
with ginger crust and potato puree.
Pan Roasted Maine Diver Scallops
with tarragon beurre blanc and leek whipped potatoes.
Cashew Dusted Shrimp
with sweet ad hot pepper relish and warm mango salsa.
Sauteed Maine Diver Scallops
wrapped in smoked salmon with caviar & beurre blanc.
Grilled Tuna
with watercress and parsley salad and charmoula vinaigrette.

Sample Menus - Main Course

Showers and christenings.
Assorted Tea Sandwiches
cucumber & blue cheese, smoked salmon & capers, chicken & tarragon, sun dried tomato & fresh herbs, tuna salad and egg salad.
Cranberry Walnut Salad
field greens, crumbled gorgonzola, sun dried cranberries, toasted walnuts and honey-sherry vinaigrette.
.Grilled Salmon Filet
with a citrus horseradish glaze and brown rice pilaf.
Vegetable gratin
layers of seasonal vegetables, tomato-basil, parmesan and bread crumbs.
Cranberry Iced Tea
and tropical fruit punch with orange juice, mango and fresh fruit.
Assorted roulades
smoked salmon and creme fraiche, curried chicken salad with grilled onions, roasted turkey and cranberry mayo and zucchini with fresh mozzarella & tomato.
Medley Of Seasonal Grilled Vegetables
fennel, yellow squash, zucchini, asparagus and red onions with grilled focaccia.
Poached Pear And Arugula Salad
with crumbled gorgonzola, orange & honey-thyme vinaigrette with toasted almonds.
Lobster Rolls
with roasted red pepper and fresh tarragon.
Grilled Tenderloin Of Beef
with horseradish dijon sauce and french baguette slices.
Cranberry Iced Tea
and tropical fruit punch with orange juice, mango and fresh fruit.
Cranberry Walnut Salad
baby greens, dried cranberries, gorgonzola & spiced walnuts tossed with honey-sherry vinaigrette.
Vegetable Gratin
seasonal grilled vegetables layered with bread crumbs, tomato-basil and parmesan cheese.
Hazelnut Crusted Chicken Cutlets
with pinot gris and thyme cream sauce.
White & Wild Rice Salad
with scallions, dried apricots, and a citrus vinaigrette.
Freshly Baked Rolls
with butter chips.
Cranberry Iced Tea
and tropical fruit punch with orange juice, mango and fresh fruit.

Showers And Christenings - Dinner - Meat


Filet Mignon
with horseradish dijon sauce and french baguette slices, herb & garlic crusted with arugula, roasted red pepper aioli and grilled flat bread, With port-blueberry glaze.
Mesquite Smoked
herb-garlic marinated ny strip steak.
Mesquite Smoked
baby back ribs with honey-chipotle or connecticut maple-honey barbecue sauce.
Spiral Cut Ham
with mustard sauce, vermouth and thyme.
Herb Crusted Rack Of Lamb
with basil demi glaze.

Showers And Christenings - Dinner - Poultry


Marinated Grilled Chicken Kebobs
Oven Roasted Chicken Breast Stuffed
with spinach, bread crumbs, monterey jack cheese and natural reduction.
Barbecue Chicken Breast
with chipotle honey sauce.
Chicken Piccata
sauteed chicken breast with fresh lemon, capers, fresh herbs and white wine.
Roasted Turkey Breast
with cranberry sauce with champagne and currants.
Hazelnut Crusted Chicken Cutlets
with pinot gris and thyme cream sauce.

Sample Menus - Dessert

Showers and christenings.
Decorated Cake
style, flavor and color to be determined.
Fresh Fruit Salad
freshly cut pineapple, grapes, strawberries, honey dew and cantaloupe.
Assorted Finger Desserts
chocolate dipped biscotti, fresh berries, mini tarts and gourmet cookies.
Coffee And Tea Service.
Finger Dessert Tray
assorted mini tarts, biscotti (cranberry-walnut and chocolate dipped) and cookies.
Custom Designed Cake
Coffee
(regular and decaf) with milk, half n half, sugar and sweeteners.

Showers And Christenings - Dinner - Vegetarian


Vegetable Gratin
with tomato basil sauce, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and assorted grilled vegetables.
Eggplant Parmigiana
Penne Florentine
with sauteed spinach and tomato cream.

Showers And Christenings - Dinner - Sides


Grilled Asparagus
with caramelized red onions.
Summer Potato Salad
with red wine vinaigrette, fresh herbs, & roasted shallots (no mayonnaise).
Grilled Seasonal Vegetable Platter
Herb White & Wild Rice Pilaf
Rolls With Butter

Sample Menus - Menu II - Hors D'oeuvres

Showers and christenings.
Mini Cheeseburgers
Mini Crabcakes
with spicy remoulade.

Showers And Christenings - Dinner - Dessert & Beverages


Custom Designed Cake
Fresh Berries
with chantilly cream.
A Selection Of Mini Tarts
Mini Biscotti
Gourmet Cookies
double chocolate chip, peanut butter sandies, cranberry oatmeal, old fashioned chocolate chip & coconut pecan.
Assorted Cookies And Brownies
Assorted Pies
apple-cranberry, cherry and blueberry.
Coffee Service
(regular & decaf with milk, half n half, sugar, sweet n low, equal & coffee stirs) (poured).
Lemonade
cranberry or mint iced tea and punch.

Sample Menus - Desserts

Showers and christenings.
Decorated Cake
style, flavor and color to be determined.
Assorted Cookies And Dessert Bars
Coffee
(regular and decaf) with milk, half n half, sugar and sweeteners.
Fresh Fruit Platter
freshly cut honey dew, cantaloupe, pineapple, grapes and strawberries.

Sample Menus - Menu III - Hors D'oeuvres

Showers and christenings.
Cheese Platter
imported and domestic cheeses with freshly sliced baguette slices.
Phyllo triangles
stuffed with wild mushroom and goat cheese.

Wedding Receptions I


Wedding Receptions
53.00
person. staff, bar beverages and rentals not included.

$Wedding Receptions - Menu I


Passed Hors D'oeuvres & Cocktails
chilled grilled herb-garlic shrimp with tropical fruit cocktail sauce, shaved beef tenderloin on herb crostini with arugula, oven dried tomato & lemon aioli, parmesan polenta triangles with marinated tomato, mini crabcakes with remoulade, bar / drinks / ice not included.
1St Course - Plated
field greens, crumbled gorgonzola, sun dried cranberries, spiced walnuts and honey-sherry vinaigrette.
Dinner Buffet & On The Grill
grilled corn on the cob with cilantro and ancho chili, steamed red bliss potatoes with butter & fresh parsley, lobster, steamed littleneck clams and mussels with drawn butter, grilled chicken (breast, thighs, drumsticks) with summer barbecue sauce, mesquite smoked herb-garlic marinated ny strip steak, vegetable kebobs, fresh fruit skewers : pineapple, honey dew, cantaloupe, grapes & strawberries, assorted rolls with butter, kids burgers & hot dogs with chips (condiments included), lemon wedges, drawn butter, cocktail sauce.
Dessert & Beverages
fresh berries with chantilly cream (family style), assorted cookies and brownies (family style), custom designed cake (buffet), coffee service (regular & decaf with milk, half n half, sugar, sweet n low, equal & coffee stirs) (poured), lemonade, iced tea, pepsi, diet pepsi and sierra mist (at the bar), (client to provide keg, wine, champagne & ice).

Wedding Recptions II


Wedding Recptions
43.00
person. staff, bar beverages and rentals not included.

$Wedding Recptions - Menu II


Cocktail Hour Hors D'oeuvres / Platters
miniature crabcakes with horseradish cream, smoked salmon on toasted pumpernickel with creme fraiche and fresh dill, grilled chicken sate with southwestern spices Garlic crostini topped with wild mushroom ragout, caramelized onions and vermont goat cheese.
Bar
client will provide liquor, mixers and soft drinks (suggested mixer list : club soda, tonic water, cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, coke & diet coke) lemon & lime wedges ice.
Dinner / Buffet
cranberry walnut salad, vegetable gratin with tomato basil sauce, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and assorted grilled vegetables, herb & garlic crusted beef tenderloin with port-blueberry glaze (reduction of port wine, veal demi-glace & blueberries, served hot and drizzled over the beef reduction), peppercorn crusted tuna and connecticut corn sauce, grilled asparagus with caramelized red onions, dinner rolls with butter, summer potato salad with red wine vinaigrette, fresh herbs, & roasted shallots (no mayonnaise).
Champagne Toast
client to provide champagne.
Dessert - Buffet
decorated / 3- tiered wedding cake client will choose color them and cake flavor by july 15th, assorted cookies, brownies and biscotti tray, resh berry garnish, full coffee (regular & decaf) and tea service : includes milk, half n half, sugar, sweet n low, equal & lemon wedges.
Beverages
provided by client (except for coffee & tea).

Wedding Recptions 4


Wedding Recptions 4
45.00
person. staff, bar beverages and rentals not included.

$Wedding Reception III


Wedding Receptions III
44.00
person. staff, bar beverages and rentals not included.

$Wedding Recptions - Menu IV


Cocktail Hour
domestic & imported cheeses served with strawberries, dried cranberries, spiced walnuts and assorted crackers, vegetable platter : carrots, celery, red pepper, yellow pepper, asparagus, sundried tomato crostini, crisp pita chips and roasted garlic hummus, assorted nuts at the bar.
Dinner / Buffet & Toast
assorted scandinavian hors d'oeuvres, plated, as first course (hors d'oeuvres located in the cellar of the house) cranberry walnut salad with field greens, spiced walnuts, crumbled gorgonzola, sun dried cranberries and honey-sherry, vinaigrette (salad goes on buffet table with the rest of the dinner) herb & garlic crusted beef tenderloin with port-blueberry glaze (reduction of port wine, veal demi-glace & blueberries, served hot and drizzled over the beef reduction) (served hot), grilled citrus salmon with cilantro-ancho chile vinaigrette (served room temperature), summer vegetable medley w/ haricot vert, tri-color peppers, asparagus tips, fava beans & english peas tossed with an herb marinade (marinade on the side) (served room temperature), summer potato salad with red wine vinaigrette, fresh herbs, & roasted shallots (no mayonnaise), dinner rolls with butter.
Dessert / Coffee
ice cream sundae bar : vanilla ice cream with various toppings : (ice cream can be stored in client's freezer) chocolate fudge sauce, toasted walnuts, chocolate sprinkles, rainbow sprinkles, m & ms, gummie bears, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, coffee & tea : regular & decaf coffee and assorted tea with milk, half n half, sugar, sweet n low, equal & lemon wedges.

Wedding Reception - Menu III


Cocktail Hour Stationary
chilled grilled herb-garlic shrimp with tropical fruit cocktail sauce, assorted cheese and fruit platter : imported and domestic cheeses served with water crackers, grapes and strawberries, vegetable crudite with pita chips, roasted red pepper dip and hummus, sesame chicken fingers with apple blossom honey mustard, mini chicken quesadillas with dollop of guacamole, lemonade, iced tea, coke, diet coke and ginger ale.
Buffet
cranberry walnut salad field greens, crumbled gorgonzola, sun dried cranberries, spiced pecans & honey sherry vinaigrette, all beef hot dogs and black angus grilled hamburgers. includes traditional rolls, lettuce, tomato, sliced onion, pickles, cheddar cheese, spicy brown mustard, ketchup, relish, minced onion and sauerkraut, bbq chicken with chipotle-honey barbecue sauce (for 25), citrus marinated grilled salmon with soy-ginger glaze (for 25), medley of grilled summer vegetables : zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus, fennel, peppers and onions, classic potato salad with celery, red onion, fresh herbs and mayonnaise, penne florentine tossed with sauteed spinach, roasted garlic and tomato & cream, grilled corn on the cob, fresh fruit skewers : pineapple, honey dew, cantaloupe, grapes and strawberries, ro
Dessert & Beverages Buffet Style
assorted cookies and brownies, custom designed cake chocolate cake with cappuccino filling with white butter cream and flowers, coffee & tea service (regular & decaf with milk, half n half, sugar, sweet n low, equal).

Wedding Reception Menu V


Wedding Reception Menu V
$60.00
person staff, bar beverages and rentals not included.
Stationary Hors D'oeuvres
pre-ceremony cocktail hour outside. fresh vegetable and bread display, pita chips with assorted dips, bar : cocktail punch, ice bucket, disposable cups, beverage napkins inside napkin holders, toothpicks in small buckets.
Ceremony - Cocktail Hour - Stationary
chilled seafood bar : chilled grilled shrimp cocktail with a traditional cocktail sauce and a tropical fruit sauce, cocktail crab claws with cocktail sauce, lobster cocktail with red pepper aioli on little neck clam shells, cold smoked atlantic salmon with mixed greens, sliced red onions, tomatoes and creme fraiche on pumpernickel toast points (on the side), vegetarian antipasto : a selection of grilled vegetables with zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, roasted peppers, onions, stuffed tomatoes, olives, marinated artichoke hearts, fresh mozzarella, shaved parmesan and served with sliced baguettes domestic and imported cheeses (include manchego and parrano), goat cheese terrine with spinach basil pesto, garnished with dried and fresh fruits and walnuts and served with crostini toasts and crackers. mini kebobs : basil marinated cherry tomato and fresh mozzarella, beef tenderloin a
Hand Passed
lobster-crab cakes with a dollop of remoulade, mushrooms stuffed with chorizo sausage and cornbread, phyllo triangles stuffed with wild mushroom and goat cheese, filet of beef on garlic crostini with arugula, oven dried tomato and horseradish cream, grilled mini cheeseburgers, some with cheddar, some with caramelized onion and swiss.
Dinner / Buffet Style
cranberry walnut salad with mixed greens, spiced walnuts, dried cranberries and gorgonzola tossed with honey sherry vinaigrette vegetable gratin with tomato basil sauce, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and assorted grilled vegetables, herb & garlic crusted beef tenderloin with port-blueberry glaze (reduction of port wine, veal demi-glace & blueberries, served hot and drizzled over the beef reduction), potato crusted salmon with a roasted tomato-herb broth, penne chicken florentine: penne pasta, sauteed chicken breast & spinach with tomato cream and parmesan, grilled asparagus with caramelized red onions, dinner rolls with butter, kid's menu: pasta with marinara (sauce on the side), chicken tenders and potato chips.
Dessert & Coffee - Buffet Style
an array of italian pastries, a selection of freshly baked cupcakes with assorted butter creams, full coffee and tea service.

Dessert

Please ask for pricing on larger parties.
Finger Dessert Tray
$85.00-175.00
a selection of mini tarts, mini cheesecakes, chocolate covered strawberries, mini biscotti & gourmet cookies with a garnish of fresh berries. (small serves 25, large serves 50).
Assorted Cookies & Dessert Bars
$50.00-100.00
(small serves 25, large serves 50).
Fresh Fruit Tart
$27.95
with vanilla pastry cream or citrus curd. (serves 8-10).
NY Style Cheesecakes
$32.95
traditional, cappuccino, pumpkin, fresh berry, white chocolate. (serves 8-10).
Marinated Peaches And Strawberries
$35.95-78.95
with freshly baked shortcake and whipped cream. (small serves 10, large serves 20).
Chocolate Mousse
$32.95
serves 8-10.
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Pies
$17.95
serves 8-10.
Custom Designed Cakes
for weddings, showers and other events please call event planner.
Plated Desserts
triple chocolate mousse napoleon with raspberry coulis, almond tuille cup with fresh berries and sabayon cream, caramelized beggar's purse with chocolate ganache, creme brulee with assorted flavors, french bread pudding, warm poached pears with port wine and creme anglaise.

Holiday Catering - Full Turkey Dinner

(Serves 8). A choice of pies from below.
Full Turkey Dinner
149.95
full roasted turkey (15 lbs), choice of stuffing from sides below, choice of mashed potatoes from sides below, traditional gravy, green bean casserole, roasted corn with basil, fresh rolls.

$Holiday Catering - Soups

(Sold by the quart).
Autumn Spiced Pumpkin
$11.95
apple bisque.
Roasted Butternut Squash
$11.95
with clover honey.
Creamy Lobster Bisque
16.95
with sherry.

$Holiday Catering - Sides

(Serves 6-8).
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
$15.95
Mashed Potatoes
$17.95
with gorgonzola & roasted garlic.
Sour Cream & Onion
$17.95
whipped potatoes.
Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes
$15.95
Traditional Bread Stuffing
$15.95
with onions, celery & herbs.
Cornbread Stuffing
$17.95
with chorizo & apple.
Sweet Potato Stuffing
$17.95
with caramelized apples.
Mushroom & Goat Cheese Stuffing
$18.95
Cranberry-Orange Compote
$11.95
Curried Apple-Cranberry Chutney
$11.95
Mango-Cranberry Chutney
$11.95
Corn
$17.95
with fresh basil.
Green Bean Casserole
$22.95
Glazed Baby Carrots
$18.95
Pan Gravy
19.95
(by the quart).

$Holiday Catering - Desserts


Apple Pie
$15.95
Cherry Pie
$16.95
Cranberry Apple Pie
$15.95
Pumpkin Pie
$15.95
Dark Chocolate Bread Pudding
$27.95
(serves 6-8).

Breakfast Menu

(Breakfast is served from wednesday ? saturday).
Oatmeal
$5.25
with sun dried cranberries & maple syrup.
Buttermilk Pancakes
$7.25
with vermont maple syrup and a choice of bacon, sausage, ham, eggs or fresh fruit.
Blueberry Pancakes
$7.75
with wild blueberries, vermont maple syrup and a choice of bacon, sausage, ham, eggs or fresh fruit.
Sweet Potato-Blueberry Pancakes
$7.75
with vermont maple syrup and a choice of bacon, sausage, ham, eggs or fresh fruit.
Cinnamon-Maple French Toast
7.75
served with vermont maple syrup and a choice of bacon, sausage, ham, eggs or fresh fruit.

$...

Served with a choice of toasted english muffin or multigrain toast and a choice of home fries or fresh fruit.
Spinach And Brie Omelet
$8.25
sauteed spinach and triple cream brie.
Roasted Tomato Omelet
$8.25
sweet roasted plum tomatoes & provolone.
Veggie Omelet
$8.25
sauteed mushrooms, onions, peppers, tomatoes & spinach.
Bacon, Tomato & Gorgonzola Omelet
$8.25
Sausage, Mushroom & Provolone Omelet
$8.25
Black Forest Omelet
$8.25
ham, sauteed peppers, onions, and swiss cheese.
Indian Neck Scramble
$8.25
three eggs scrambled with grilled chorizo sausage, peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese.
Linden Ave. Scramble
$8.25
a scramble of 3 eggs, ham, peppers, onions and cheddar cheese.
Stuffed Quesadilla
$8.25
scrambled eggs, black beans, onions, peppers, tomato & cheddar in a flour tortilla served with a side of fresh salsa and sour cream.
New England Breakfast
6.95
2 eggs with bacon and sausage.

$Sides

(With entree order).
Eggs
$1.75
Home Fries
$2.50
Smoked Bacon
$2.75
Country Sausage
$2.75
Black Forest Ham
$2.75
Toast
$1.25
Fresh Fruit
2.75

$Coffee & Tea


Regular Or Decaf
$2.50
Tea
$2.50
Espresso
$2.50
Cappuccino
$3.45
Latte
$3.45
Mocha
$3.65
Americano
2.75

$Drinks


Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice
$3.75
Grapefruit Juice
$2.50
Milk
$1.75
Chocolate Milk
$2.50
Cranberry juice
$2.50
Apple juice
$2.50
Perrier
$1.75
Mimosas
$7.50
with freshly squeezed orange juice.

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