Cooking and Company, Wedding

Coaktail Menu

seasonal fresh vegetables and fruits

	Fresh Poached Asparagus Tips..........................$4.50
		served with our signature Dijon vinaigrette

	Vegetable Crudités............................................$4.50
		carrots, broccoli, squash, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers and other seasonal vegetab- les, attractively arranged and served with original dipping sauces

	Prosciutto d'Parma with Ripe Melon...................$4.25
		bite-sized pieces, skewered with prosciutto

	Whole Strawberries..........................................$3.25
		served with or without a chocolate dipping sauce

	Bruschetta........................................................$4.25
		garden fresh tomatoes, basil and roasted garlic, served with French bread rounds or garlic toast points

	Salsa or Guacamole..........................................$3.95
		served with tortilla chips

	Italian Country Spread.......................................$4.25
		chopped fresh spinach, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers and scallions, mixed in a light dip and served with sliced Italian peasant bread

	Cajun Potato Salad............................................$4.50
		asparagus wrapped with prosciutto and a thin layer of boursin cheese

	Roasted Vegetable Crudités...............................$4.50
		oven roasted portobello mushrooms, carrots, summer squash, zucchini, cipollini or Vidalia onions, red peppers and miniature red bliss potatoes

	Cocktail Fruit....................................................$4.25
		jet-fresh pineapples, whole strawberries, cantaloupe, honeydew, blueberries, blackberries, papaya, grapes and kiwi, cut bite-sized with the rind on or off

	Red & Yellow Bell Pepper Triangles.................$4.25
		topped with goat cheese and pine nuts, baked and served warm or at room temperature

	Trio of Salsas...................................................$4.50
		traditional pico de gallo, guacamole and Caribbean salsa, served with tortilla chips (50 person minimum)

	Texas Fiesta Salsa............................................$3.95
		black beans, corn, peppers, red onions and cilantro, tossed in a cumin-citrus dressing, served with tortilla chips

savory dips and unique spreads that are perfect for more casual events

	Tomato Basil Cheese Torta...............................$4.50
		a colorful, layered wreath of basil pesto cream cheese, sundried-tomatoes and parmesan boursin cheese, topped with toasted pine nuts and served with table water crackers

	Fruit and Cheese...............................................$4.95
		an elegant display of seasonal fruits and imported cheeses such as huntsman, brie, saga blue and smoked rombol, served with assorted crackers

	Vegetarian Mexican Layered Dip......................$4.25
		a hearty seven-layered dip of fresh guacamole, tomato and cheddar cheese, served with tortilla chips

	Mediterranean Trio...........................................$4.50
		hummus, tzatziki (cucumber yogurt dip), and tapenade (sautéed peppers and eggplant) served with wedges of toasted or fresh pita bread (50 person minimum)

	Harvest Baked Brie..........................................$4.50
		topped with brandy flamed cranberries, toasted pecans and brown sugar, served warm with French bread rounds

	Pear, Stilton and Walnut Strudel.........................$4.50
		sautéed fresh pears, stilton blue cheese and toasted walnuts, wrapped in puff pastry and baked until golden

	Black Bean Terrine...........................................$4.25
		black beans, goat cheese, chopped tomatoes, scallions and cilantro, baked in a shallow terrine and served with tortilla chips or toasted pita chips

	Artisan and Imported Cheeses...........................$4.95
		handmade artisan cheeses from regional independent dairies combined with selected European cheeses, served with an elegant fruit garnish and assorted crackers

	Hummus with Pita Bread...................................$3.75
		a Mediterranean favorite served with wedges of toasted or fresh pita bread

	California Baked Brie........................................$4.50
		topped with brandy-soaked raisins, toasted almonds and brown sugar, and served warm with French bread rounds

	Smoked Rambol en Croute................................$4.50
		a mild, smoked French cheese layered with honey and walnuts, wrapped in a puff pastry and baked until golden

	Warm Artichoke and Jalapeño Gratin.................$4.25
		artichoke hearts, parmesan cheese and pickled jalapeño peppers, baked in a creamy dip and served with crackers, tortilla chips or baked pita crisps

15 person minimum

	South of the Border Mini Burritos......................$4.50
		flour tortillas filled with chicken, onions, peppers, tomatoes, cheese, beans, and rice served with salsa and scallion sour cream vegetarian option available (50 person minimum)

	Miniature Country Ham Biscuits .......................$4.50
		Southern angel biscuits filled with thinly sliced Smithfield country ham

	New Orleans Biscuits.......................................$4.25
		crab and andouille sausage cakes on miniature green onion biscuits with a dash of rémoulade sauce

	Wild Mushroom & Smoked Cheese Tart............$4.25
		porcini, portobello and cremini mushrooms with smoked French cheese, baked in a miniature tart shell

	Sante Fe Vegetarian Tart..................................$4.25
		a flavorful blend of chopped tomatoes, peppers, onions, cheddar cheese and beans, baked in a light pastry crust

	Sweet Brie Pockets..........................................$4.25
		French brie wrapped with brandy, flamed golden raisins and almonds, baked until golden brown

	Italian Stuffed Mushrooms.................................$4.50
		filled with Italian sausage, olives, mozzarella cheese, sautéed onions, parsley and parmesan cheese

	Thai Dumplings.................................................$4.25
		light dumplings filled with seasoned beef, served with thick scallion soy and honey mustard sauces

	Asian Crab Diamonds.......................................$4.25
		fresh crab, finely diced water chestnuts, scallions and a hint of cilantro, wrapped in a paper thin pastry, served with a citrus seasoned soy sauce

	Vegetable Spring Roll........................................$4.95
		julienne vegetables in a traditional wrap, lightly steamed, and served with a seasoned soy or hot mustard sauce

	Provence Chicken Pockets................................$4.50
		herbed chicken with onions, mushrooms and fontina cheese, baked in a light pastry pocket (50 person minimum)

	Smoked Turkey Biscuits....................................$4.25
		miniature jalapeño cheddar biscuits, stuffed with smoked turkey and a light horseradish sauce
	Rustic Spinach Tarts.........................................$4.25
		fresh spinach, feta cheese and chopped tomatoes, baked in a light puff pastry

	Mushroom Strudel............................................$4.50
		a light pastry filled with smoked rombol cheese, sautéed onions and roasted portobello mushrooms, served in slices

	Chesapeake Crab Fritters..................................$4.95
		miniature crab cakes made with fresh lump crab, diced peppers and Chesapeake seasonings, served with remoulade sauce

	Italian Cocktail Meatballs .................................$4.50
		Italian sausage, ground beef, parmesan cheese and fresh tomato sauce, rolled by hand

	Pigs in a Blanket …………….............….…….$3.95
		Hebrew national mini hot dogs wrapped in puff pastry and served with mustard and ketchup
	Shrimp Spring Roll.............................................$4.95
		fresh shrimp wrapped with shredded mixed vegetables, served with a sweet, hot dipping sauce

	Silver Dollar Burgers…………………...........…$3.95
		mini hamburgers served with soft hand made rolls, ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise

	Hotdogs ........................................................$3.95
		½ Lb kosher Nathans hotdogs with hand rolled hotdog bunns

stuffed and topped elegant home-style hors d'oeuvres that do not require heat

	Mediterranean Chicken Roulades......................$4.50
		boneless chicken breast stuffed with fresh spinach, feta cheese and sundried tomatoes, baked with a parmesan herb crust, sliced and plattered on an angle to expose the elegant filling

	Smoked Salmon Pinwheel.................................$4.25
		smoked salmon, cream cheese, black olives and diced red onions, wrapped in a flour tortilla and sliced in elegant pinwheels

	Sante Fe Smoked Turkey Wrap.........................$4.25
		sliced smoked turkey, avocado, cheese, tomatoes, red onion and black olives, wrapped in a festive tortilla and sliced in half

	Stuffed Pita Bread Halves.................................$4.50
		• *Antipasta* with salami, ham, olives, cheese and an oregano dressing. • Mediterranean Vegetarian with tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, sweet onions and cucumbers in a light olive oil vinaigrette

	Tea Sandwiches (choose two)...........................$4.95
		elegant, crustless finger sandwiches on a variety of breads with the following toppings: • pimento cheese • cucumber • smoked salmon • curried chicken salad

	Crostini (choose two).......................................$4.25
		elegant toasted bread points or rounds, topped with your choice of the following: • shrimp and fresh guacamole on jalapeño cheddar bread circles • mozzarella, tomatoes and basil pesto on toasted garlic bread rounds • poached scallops with red pepper coulis on toasted rounds of French bread

	Mediterranean Stuffed Bread Sticks..................$4.50
		our in-house bread sticks toasted open- faced with Calamata olives, olive oil, red onions and parmesan cheese

	Miniature Italian Hoagies...................................$4.25
		Genoa salami, cappicola, prosciutto, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sweet onions, peppers, lightly dressed and stuffed in a baguette, sliced into bite-sized pieces

	Sweet Ham Pinwheel........................................$4.25
		ham, mango cream cheese and toasted walnuts, rolled in a whole wheat flat bread and sliced in elegant pinwheels

	Roasted Vegetable Roulade...............................$4.25
		roasted red peppers, portobello mushrooms and other seasonal vegetables with herb boursin cheese, wrapped in a festive flour tortilla and sliced in half

	Miniature Sandwiches (choose two)...................$4.95
		hearty miniature sandwiches on miniature soft rolls: • ham & Swiss • roast beef and provolone • turkey and havarti • grilled chicken breast and brie • smoked salmon and cream cheese on marble-rye

	Stuffed Focaccia Sandwiches (choose two)........$4.50
		filled with the following and cut into elegant diamond shaped sandwiches: • plum tomatoes with fresh spinach, prosciutto and provolone cheese • roasted portobello mushrooms, red peppers, sweet onions and baby greens • fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes and basil mayonnaise

	Fresh Baked Pretzels........................................$3.50
		fresh baked and served with a spicy Baltimore horseradish mustard and an herb sour cream dip
	Antipasti with Fresh Focaccia...........................$4.50
		marinated mushrooms and carrots, assorted green and black olives, roasted red peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, rolled salami and assorted cheeses

made with the freshest seafood available

	Smoked Salmon Canapés..................................$4.50
		a ribbon of smoked salmon on table water crackers, dressed with boursin cheese and dill

	Mushrooms Stuffed with Lump Crab.................$4.50
		fresh lump crab, andouille sausage and parsley, baked in a button mushroom cap with a dash of parmesan cheese

	Hot Crab and Shrimp Dip..................................$4.50
		warm creamy dip with fresh lump crab, shrimp, celery, onions and a dash of sherry, served with crackers or French bread

	Sea Scallops Wrapped with Bacon.....................$4.95
		large scallops marinated in white wine, skewered and roasted with bacon

	Chesapeake Crab Fritters..................................$4.75
		miniature crab cakes served with a rémoulade sauce

	Low Country Crab or Shrimp Dip.......................$4.50
		fresh lump crab or boiled shrimp, piled high on layers of whipped horseradish cream cheese, scallions and cocktail sauce, served with crackers

	Marinated Lemon Shrimp...................................$4.95
		whole gulf shrimp marinated with lemon, thyme, onions and capers (3-4 pieces per person)

	Large Gulf Shrimp Cocktail................................$5.95
		served with our spicy cocktail sauce (approximately 3-4 pieces per person)

an assortment of international favorites
(some may require on-site roasting)

	Parmesan Chicken Petite Filets.........................$4.25
		boneless chicken breast baked with a golden crust of fresh herbs, bread crumbs and parmesan cheese, served with a flavorful tomato cream sauce

	Southwestern Chicken Skewers .......................$4.25
		skewered chicken breast marinated in a chili-citrus vinaigrette, served with a tomato salsa

	Saltimbocca Chicken Bites................................$4.25
		boneless chicken breast wrapped with fresh sage and prosciutto, finished with a hint of lemon

	Thai Chicken Satay .........................................$4.25
		a tender, thin scalloped breast served with a warm peanut sauce

	Chesapeake Shrimp Skewers............................$4.95
		whole shrimp brushed with butter and Bay seasonings, roasted with a squeeze of lemon

	Korean Steak Satay..........................................$4.25
		a tender, thin ribbon of beef marinated and roasted, served with rich, spicy honey mustard or teriyaki dipping sauce

	Teriyaki Chicken Skewers.................................$4.25
		flavorful teriyaki chicken breast fillets served with a mango chutney

	Sweet and Savory Indonesian Skewers...............$4.25
		chicken breast skewered with red peppers and pineapple, roasted with an Asian marinade and served with a light citrus seasoned soy sauce

	Barbeque Bourbon Chicken Bites.......................$4.25
		bacon wrapped chicken breast glazed with our flavorful barbeque bourbon sauce and served with extra sauce on the side

	Skewered Sea Scallops and Red Peppers...........$4.25
		sea scallops wrapped with red roasted peppers, broiled with a hint of lemon and olive oil

	Beef Kabobs....................................................$4.95
		marinated in red wine and skewered with red and green bell peppers and sweet onions

	Cocktail Vegetable Skewers..............................$4.25
		seasonal vegetables such as portobello mushrooms, red and green bell peppers, sweet onions, squash, zucchini and cherry tomatoes, roasted with an herbed olive oil, served with a garden herb dip

substantial fare for the main course of your hors d'oeuvres buffet

	Bayou Seafood Gumbo......................................$5.25
		shrimp, scallops, fish and crab in a hearty sauce with onions, celery, peppers and tomatoes, served over a white rice pilaf or with fresh baked cornbread, Tobasco sauce served on the side

	Seafood Newberg.............................................$5.25
		shrimp, fish and scallops in a traditional sherry Newberg sauce, served with sliced French baguettes or over a white rice pilaf
	Pulled Barbecued Chicken.................................$4.95
		pulled roasters, glazed with our special barbeque sauce, served with miniature soft small rolls
	Chili Works......................................................$5.25
		thick beef chili with tomatoes, onions, peppers and chilies, served with sour cream, cheddar cheese, chopped onions and jalapenõ corn bread on the side

	Northwest Salmon Bake....................................$5.95
		whole salmon fillets, roasted with a flavorful spice and herb rub, served with mustard dill and cucumber yogurt sauces
	Smoked Salmon Platter......................................$5.95
		thinly sliced fresh smoked salmon, plain and pepper cured, served with cream cheese, capers, red onions, tomatoes, miniature bagels and assorted breads
	Tri Fish Platter………………....................……$5.50
		(Minimum 40 People) Lox fish, smoked trout and whitefish salad traditionally served with boiled eggs, cream cheese, capers, shaved red onions and lemon wedges
	Prime Ribs………………………..................…$5.95
		baby beef ribs seasoned and cooked to a perfected tender taste & glazed in our special homemade BBQ sauce

	Shrimp Creole...................................................$5.50
		shrimp in a thick Creole sauce of celery, parsley, onions and bacon, served with white rice pilaf, sauce on the side

	Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya........................$5.50
		chicken and andouille sausage in a thick Creole sauce of celery, parsley, onions and peppers, served with a white rice pilaf, Tobasco sauce served on the side
	Caesar's Quesadillas.........................................$4.50
		filled with your choice of cheese, chicken, smoked turkey, peppers, onions, tomatoes or avocado, grilled table side and served with salsa, guacamole and scallion sour cream
	Whole Poached Salmon Filets............................$5.95
		whole side of salmon elegantly garnished with cucumber slices, served with mustard dill and cucumber yogurt sauces

	Hot Pastas........................................................$4.75
		served with freshly grated parmesan cheese, one selection for every 30 guests: • tri-color cheese tortellini in a tomato cream sauce • penne pasta tossed with roasted chicken, portobello mushrooms, peppers, sweet onions and sundried tomatoes • bow-tie pasta baked with baby shrimp, plum tomatoes, red peppers flakes and Italian parsley • Fusilli pasta tossed with spring vegetables in a parmesan cream sauce

	Buffalo Wings...................................................$4.95
		freshly marinated and baked, served with blue cheese and celery sticks

carved table-side or pre-plattered
served with the appropriate breads, rolls and assorted condiments and cheeses
(combination platters available)

A professional attendant at the carving station is $25.00/hr

	Whole Sliced Beef Tenderloin............................$8.95
		(minimum 12 people)

	Smoked Turkey Breast.....................................$5.95
		(minimum 15 people)

	Traditional Honey Baked Ham..........................$5.95
		(minimum 15 people)

	Peppered Smoked Salmon.................................$6.95