Appetizers:
Chorizo-filled Dates Wrapped in Bacon
Heavenly Guacamole
Fried Ravioli
Crab Turnovers w/Tomatillos-Avocado Salsa
Meat Empanadas w/mushroom gravy
Gruyere Mushroom Broil
Main Course:
“The Porch” Mac-n-Cheese
(Smoked ham, Stilton-blue, white cheddar, Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses are mixed to create an amazing “grown-up” version of mac-n-cheese! Served with a green salad and home-made dressing.)
Wine-Braised Pork Tenderloin w/Mushrooms
(Garlic, onions and white wine create a delicious marinade for an oven-roasted tenderloin. Served with sweet peppers and zucchini.)
Ancho-Chili Meatballs
(Hand-rolled meatballs–beef, pork and veal and veggies–are slow simmered in a sweet and savory ancho chili sauce. Served over a bed of cilantro mashed potatoes and roasted carrots and Pablano peppers)
Thyme & Garlic Short Ribs w/Creamy Parmesan Polenta
(Learn to use the pressure cooker to make quick and fork-tender ribs any night of the week. Served with creamy, parmesan polenta)
Coriander Tilapia & Mushroom Risotto
(Brown butter and coriander give tilapia filets a light smoky flavor that compliments the earthy, mushrooms in a creamy risotto.)
Peppered Shrimp
(Juicy shrimp and mushrooms smothered in a rich Cajun spiced roux….served over rice.)
Ravioli
(Your choice of home-made ravioli:–spinach, butternut squash, pumpkin or traditional–stuffed with your choice: mushrooms, spinach, or beef, Ricotta & Parmesan cheeses and topped with choice of sauce: pesto, marinara, vodka or Alfredo)
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
(Napa cabbage leaves stuffed with seasoned pork and jasmine rice and simmered in a mushroom, ginger and garlic broth. Served with a green salad and ginger dressing.)
Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup w/Jerk Shrimp
(Sweet and creamy (without the cream) soup is topped with sweet & spicy shrimp and crème fraiche.)
Chili-Rellenos w/Ricotta and Spinach
(Char-grilled Poblano chilies stuffed with spinach, ricotta, garlic and Cotija cheese, lightly fried and served with a spicy, fresh plum-tomato marinara. Served with Spanish rice.
Desserts:
Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
(Sweet Hawaiian bread is just ONE of the secret ingredients to this rich and creamy dessert….served with a yummy warm cream sauce with just a hint of rum.)
Waffles w/Hazelnut Butterscotch Sauce
(Proving that waffles aren’t just for breakfast….fluffy waffles are topped with creamy vanilla ice-cream and warm butterscotch and toasted hazelnuts!)
Fresh Raspberry Coupe
(Layers of sweet cream & fresh raspberries-sprinkled with orange liqueur- and topped with whipped cream)
Tiramisu Cream Puffs
(Light and airy cream puffs are filled with a rich espresso-chocolate pastry cream.)
Gourmet Ice-Cream
(flavors change daily!)
Zabaglione w/Orange Shortbread
(This sweet and creamy Italian custard is a perfect end to a meal and is accented by buttery orange shortbread cookies!)