Entrees

	Dinner Entrees
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	A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking. A second deposit of 25% is required 10 days prior to event. Balance due is required on the day of event. Book your event early for the best selection of dates! *For a free consultation and estimate please call Laura at 916-995-6228 or e-mail me at laura@gourmetcateringbylaura.com*

	Entrees
	Roast Tenderloin of Pork with Fig Port Wine Reduction Sauce- Juicy roasted pork tenderloin seasoned with garlic and rosemary and glazed with Fig Port Wine Sauce.
	Boeuf Bourguignon - Mouth-watering chunks of braised beef and fresh locally grown vegetables slow cooked in red wine until tender and delicious.
	Roast Chicken with Lemon and Garlic Marinade
	Chicken & Wine - Braised chicken breasts and thighs slow cooked in white wine until fork tender.
	Roast Tenderloin of Beef - The most tender cut of beef oven roasted to perfection served with a horseradish cream sauce or creamy gorgonzola sauce. Red Wine Braised Short Ribs - Tender and Juicy with roasted vegetables- delicious Creamy Blue Cheese Spaghetti with Escarole and Walnuts - Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce mixed with walnuts and bittersweet escarole - great texture Fig and Bacon Cornish Game Hens - Roasted Game hens served with garlic, bacon and figs with a lemony sauce. Seafood Stew in Smoky Tomato Broth - Shrimp, Mussels and Clams in a savory broth Chicken Pot Pie - Classic dish loaded with veggies and potatoes and topped with a puff pastry crust
	Accompaniments
	Choose up to three to accompany any “Comfort Food Selection”

	Soups
	Roasted Mushroom - Portobello and Shitake Mushrooms enveloped in rich, creamy soup
	Cream of Leek - Creamy Leek Soup garnished with Sour Cream, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon and Crispy Leek Rounds
	Clam Chowder - New England Style Clam Chowder made with carrots, celery, leeks, potatoes sweet onions and fresh clams garnished with Applewood Smoked Bacon and fresh Chives
	Winter Vegetable Bisque - Assorted Winter Root Vegetables blended together to form this creamy bisque. Garnished with Sour Cream, Pancetta and a fried Sage leaf.
	Minestrone - Homemade Italian Style Vegetable Soup made with locally grown fresh vegetables and Italian pancetta in a savory tomato broth. Butternut Squash Bisque - Creamy and delicious Scarlet Carrot Soup - Beets and carrots give this soup a distinct color and flavor Sweet Corn Chowder - Served with Crunchy Bacon

	Salads
	Laura's Gourmet Greens with Candied Walnuts, Blue Cheese, Dried Cranberries, and Red Onions dressed in my special Mustard Shallot Vinaigrette
	Baby Spinach with Smoky Gouda Cheese, Candied Almonds, Cranberries and Bacon with Creamy Mustard Vinaigrette
	Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons Tomato, Butter Lettuce, and Bacon with Blue Cheese Dressing Fall Harvest Salad - Butternut Squash, Salad Greens, Pumpkin Seeds and Chopped Pecans in a Sherry Vinaigrette Escarole and Radicchio Salad with Apples, Candied Walnuts and St. Andre Cheese - a warm salad with a sweetened shallot dressing
	Roasted Anjou Pears filled with Blue cheese, Cranberries and Walnuts
	Apple Salad with Walnuts, Blue Cheese and Pomegranates Grilled Fig and Stilton Salad With Port Wine Vinaigrette Asian Pear and Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese Israeli Couscous with Apples Cranberries and Herbs

	Side Dishes
	Mashed Potatoes made with Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce
	Oven Roasted Rosemary Potatoes - Fingerling Potatoes marinated in fresh Rosemary and Olive Oil roasted till golden brown and crunchy
	Au Gratin Potatoes - Russet Potatoes and Sautéed Onions topped with Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese Sauce
	Macaroni and Cheese - Decadent and delicious Stewed White Beans with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Baby Spinach Rice Pilaf with Butternut Squash, Red Peppers and Pepitas (Toasted Pumpkin Seeds)

	Veggies
	Oven Roasted Asparagus Spears with Olive Oil, Garlic and Parmesan Cheese
	Brussels Sprouts Slaw with Mustard Dressing and Maple Glazed Pecans Baby Winter Squash stuffed with spiced Orange Currant Stuffing
	Green Beans with Ginger and Garlic
	Maple Ginger Roasted Winter Vegetables - Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Red Onions, Parsnips and Butternut Squash mixed with Olive Oil, Maple Syrup, Ginger adn Nutmeg then roasted in the oven.
	Corn Pudding - Creamy corn pudding - very decadent
	Corn Maque Choux - Creamy corn dish with bacon - delicious 5-Spiced Glazed Sweet Potatoes with Walnut Toffee - The toffee stands in for the marshmallows on these potatoes. Browned in brown sugar and spice scented butter. Heirloom Tomatoes Stuffed with Succotash


	All Italian Meals served with:
	Crusty Bread and Homemade Minestrone Soup
	AND
	Broccoli Rabe sautéed in garlic and olive oil
	OR
	Zucchini sautéed in butter and garlic
	AND
	Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons
	OR
	Green Salad with Parmesan Cheese Curls and Balsamic Vinaigrette
	Lasagna with Rich Meat Sauce, Portobello Mushrooms and Three Cheeses
	Delicious layers of pasta covered in a rich meaty sauce smothered in layers of fresh Mozzarella, Homemade Ricotta and Parmesana Reggiano
	Chicken Parmesan
	Tender chicken breast coated in homemade herbed bread crumbs and sautéed in olive oil and garlic finished with marinara and creamy mozzarella cheese.
	Pasta Rustica
	Campanelle pasta surrounded by tender strips of chicken, pancetta, prosciutto and sundried tomatoes served in a creamy cheese sauce.
	Pasta Calabrese
	Spicy Italian Sausage, garlic and onions in a tomato cream sauce topped with fresh mozzarella and baked to browned bubbly perfection.
	Roasted Wild Mushroom Risotto
	Creamy, satisfying risotto with a combination of wild mushrooms topped with roasted asparagus spears.


	All Mexican Buffet Meals served with:
	Homemade Chips and Salsa, Creamy Guacamole and Sour Cream
	Mexican Caesar Salad - Romaine lettuce, avocado, corn, feta cheese and pepitas served with a creamy cilantro dressing and crunchy tortilla strips
	And your choice of:
	Laura’s Homemade Pinto Beans
	OR
	Black Bean, Corn and Avocado Relish
	Taco Bar
	Shredded chicken, ground beef or spicy shredded beef or vegetarian Poblano and Mushroom tacos served on flour or corn tortillas. Toppings include lettuce, tomato and shredded Monterey jack and cheddar cheese.
	Enchilada Bar
	Cheese - Enchiladas filled with Monterey jack and cheddar cheese, mild chili peppers and sweet onions topped with a smoky red sauce and -what else - more cheese!
	OR
	Chicken - Tender roasted chicken seasoned with onion, mild green chili peppers, garlic, cumin and oregano topped with creamy salsa verde and Monterey Jack cheese.
	Chili Verde Bar
	Moist tender chunks of pork loin slow cooked with Pasilla peppers, sweet onions, garlic, and cilantro. Served with freshly made flour tortillas, and lime.
	Fajita Bar
	Skirt Steak or Chicken Breast marinated in my special fajita marinade. Served with Roasted Bell Peppers and Grilled Red Onion.
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