Classic Cooking Catering Menu

 

Cold Hors D’oeuvres

Ahi Tuna tossed with Cilantro, Coconut Milk & Red Thai Curry on Potato Gaufrette 

 Cucumber Cup with Crab Salad 

Caprese Bruschetta 

Mesquite Cornmeal Tartlette stuffed with Mushroom Duxelles & Carmelized Shallots 

Asparagus Spear wrapped in Parma Ham with Reggiano Parmesan 

Salmon Tartar on a Wonton Crisp 

Curry Chicken Salad on Toast Points 

 

Hot Hors D’oeuvres

Button Mushroom Cap stuffed with Caponata 

Sauteed Onion Parmesan Rolls 

Chicken Satay with Peanut Dipping Sauce 

Wild Rice and Corn Fritters with Chipotle Aioli 

Warm Goat Cheese Tartlette 

Beef Empanadas

 

Appetizers

Grilled Asparagus with Proscuitto, Shaved Parmesan and White Truffle Oil

Grilled Eggplant Roulade stuffed with Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach and Chevre, Balsamic Tomato Vinaigrette

Blue Corn Gnocchi in a Sweet Chipotle & Corn Cream Sauce 

Warm Goat Cheese Souffle in Crispy Phyllo over Mixed Baby Greens 

Italian Risotto with Garlic Grilled Shrimp and Reggiano Parmesan 

Crab Cake with Seared Spinach, Roasted Spaghetti Squash and Smoked Tomato Coulis 

 

Soups

Corn Consomme with Blue Corn-Queso Fresco Ravioli, Chive Garnish

Tepary Bean Soup with Cilantro Cream 

Apple Sweet Potato Soup with Cardamom and Crispy Tortillas 

Classic Vichyssoise

Southwestern Corn Chowder with Bacon, Red Peppers and Green Chiles 

 

Salads

Wild Rice and Quinoa Salad with Dried Cranberries, Toasted Pecans and Balsamic Vinaigrette 

3 Sisters-Grilled Corn, Squash and Tepary Bean Salad with Shallots and Red Wine Dressing 

Cactus Pad Salad with Roasted Peppers, Orange Segments and Pepitas, Jalapeno Dressing 

Mixed Greens with Basil Vinaigrette

Baby Spinach tossed with Warm Apple Cider and Bacon Vinaigrette 

 

Entrees

Roasted Quail stuffed with Wild Rice and Chicken Mousse, Potato Gratin, Broccolini, Quail Jus

Pan Seared Duck Breast with Wild Rice, Maple Glazed Carrots and Morello Cherry Sauce

Herb & Dijon Crusted Lamb Rack with Quinoa Pilaf, Ratatouille and Roasted Garlic Jus 

Filet Mignon with Cholla Bud-Olive Risotto, French Green Beans 

Herb Roasted Chicken Breast, Butternut Squash Pilaf, Chicken Jus 

Sauteed Rainbow Trout with Quinoa & Tepary Bean Salad, Seared Greens, Fresh Pico De Gallo

Sage Pork Tenderloin with Apple Cabbage “Slaw”, Sweet Potato Puree 

Spice Rubbed Flank Steak with Potato Salad, Seasonal Vegetables 

 

Dessert

Warm Apple Gingerbread Cobbler with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Chocolate Mocha Pate with Espresso Anglaise

Pumpkin Panna Cotta with Candied Cranberries, Ginger Tuile, Pecan Bourbon Sauce

Lemon Mascarpone Mousse in Caramel Cup with Blackberry Coulis 

Peach Raspberry Crisp with Ginger Cream 

Apple Rosemary Shortcake with Caramel Sauce 

Gianduja Truffle Cake

Lemon Pound Cake with Strawberry Salad and Lavender Cream 

 

Reception

International & Domestic Cheese Display

Variety of Fresh and Aged Cheeses with Assorted Crackers

Fruit and French Bread

 

Seasonal Grilled Vegetable Display

With Balsamic Vinagrette

 

Seasonal Fruits

Display of Seasonal Fruits and Berries

 

Stations

The following reception items can be displayed and served to suit your individual needs and

to make your event unique,

such as a “theme” buffet with specialty foods and beverages. Your menu can be

customized and is not limited to

these selections, so please let us know of your specific ideas and requests.

 

BBQ

Pulled Pork Barbeque with Rolls and Coleslaw 

Marinated Flank Steak Sliders with KC BBQ Sauce

Grilled Baby Back Ribs with Baked Tepary Beans

 

Pasta

Choice of three Pastas: Fettucine, Penne, Farfalle

Choice of three sauces: Tomato Basil, Alfredo or Pesto Cream

Served with Herb Foccacia

 

Carving

These items may be artfully displayed or

carved tableside

Roasted Turkey Breast with Cranberry & Prickly Pear Sauce

Roast Rack of Lamb with Dried Cherry Chili Sauce

Bacon Crusted NY Strip Roll ( minimum 15 guests) 

Served with Mini Rolls, Seasonal Vegetable and Roasted Potatoes

 

Beverages

Iced Tea 

Lemonade

Coffee 

Soft Drinks

Sparkling Water (1L)

Bottled Water 

House Red & White Wine 

Domestic/Import Beer 

 

 

 

**Classic Cooking Academy catering is a licensed wine and beer vendor. For wine and beer list please consult your Catering Advisor.