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VEGETARIAN or VEGAN SELECTIONS

These are a list of some choices, but Peta-Gaye likes to work with each client to customize a menu that best meets their needs.  If you have a specific theme, or are looking for something specific not on the list below, let us know and we will let you know if we can make it and price it out for you.  Also some regular items can be adapted to meet some dietary restrictions.

Due to fluctuating availability and pricing of products in the marketplace, pricing will be advised when working with clients on menus.

    • VEGETARIAN or VEGAN DISHES

      Vegetarian or vegan menu items

    • Baked Brie Encased in Lemon Pastry

      Baked Brie Encased in Lemon Pastry

      small
      large

      Brie wheel topped with your choice of fig preserves, pepper jelly, dried fruit and nuts, or caramelized onions and baked in a flaky lemon crust

      small (serves 8 - 10)

      large (serves 15 - 25)

    • Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan and Chives

      Baked Mashed Potatoes with Parmesan and Chives

      small pan
      large pan

      Creamy, smooth mashed potatoes with butter, Parmesan and chives throughout

      small pan, serves 8 - 10

      large pan, serves 24 - 30

       

    • Blue Cheese Cheesecake

      Blue Cheese Cheesecake

      9" cheesecake

      Rich, creamy and tangy blue cheese cheesecake topped with fig preserves or pepper jelly, for a sweet and savory bite.  Pairs really well with full bodied wines, beer and Port.  Could be served as an appetizer or dessert,    9" cheesecake (serves 16 - 30)

    • Caprese Salad on a Skewer

      Caprese Salad on a Skewer

      dozen

      Healthy, tasty fresh appetizer that's always a crowd pleaser. Fresh tomatoes and basil skewered with mozzarella pearls and drizzled with a home made basil pesto. (Pesto made without nuts; so no worries about nut allergies - all can enjoy!)

    • Cauliflower Pesto "Risotto"

      Cauliflower Pesto "Risotto"

      small pan
      large pan

      Riced cauliflower cooked in a pesto sauce and stock and topped with shaved Parmesan; your eyes will tell you you're eating rice

      add shrimp for an additional $20 for small pan, and $40 for large pan

      for a Vegan version, vegetable stock would be used and cheese would be omitted

      small pan, serves 8 - 10 / large pan, serves 24 - 30

    • Classic Deviled Eggs

      Classic Deviled Eggs

      dozen

      Creamy with a hint of paprika and mustard

    • Crostini with Goat Cheese & a Medley of Mushrooms

      Crostini with Goat Cheese & a Medley of Mushrooms

      dozen

      Crostini with goat cheese topped with a medley of mushrooms sautéed with herbs and Marsala.  Minimum order of 2 dozen

    • Crostini with Ricotta, Roasted Grapes, Olives & Rosemary

      Crostini with Ricotta, Roasted Grapes, Olives & Rosemary

      dozen

      Crispy crostini  with delicious combo of sweet, creamy ricotta topped with sweet roasted grapes, briny roasted olives, herby rosemary and tangy lemon.  Minimum order of 2 dozen

    • Crostini with Spicy Soy Chorizo, Caramelized Pears & Goat Cheese

      Crostini with Spicy Soy Chorizo, Caramelized Pears & Goat Cheese

      dozen

      Inspired by a Catalan tapas dish, the combination of tangy creamy goat cheese with sweet caramelized pears and warm, peppery soy chorizo is addictive.  Minimum order of 2 dozen

    • Cucumber Cups Filled with Dilled Cheeses

      Cucumber Cups Filled with Dilled Cheeses

      dozen

      A refreshing combination of cucumber, dill and goat and cream cheeses, VEGETARIAN

    • Fusilli with Roasted Butternut Squash & Goat Cheese

      Fusilli with Roasted Butternut Squash & Goat Cheese

      regular pasta small
      regular pasta large
      GF pasta small
      GF pasta large

      Fusilli pasta tossed with roasted butternut squash, basil,  creamy goat cheese and Parmesan

      Gluten Free version available with a gluten free pasta

      small pan, serves 8 - 10 / large pan, serves 24 - 30

    • Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese

      Gluten Free Macaroni and Cheese

      small pan
      large pan

      Gluten Free macaroni baked with three cheeses and topped with Parmesan and crushed potato chips

      May add bacon and green onions for an additional $2 for small pan and an additional $4 for large pan

      small pan serves 8 - 10 / large pan serves 24 - 30

    • Herbed Orzo & Seasonal Vegetables Salad with Feta

      Herbed Orzo & Seasonal Vegetables Salad with Feta

      small pan
      large pan

      Orzo pasta tossed with seasonal vegetables, herbs and feta in a lemon vinaigrette

      small pan, serves 8 - 10

      large pan, serves 24 - 30

    • Hummus

      Hummus

      2 cups, serves 10 -15

      Garbanzo beans pureed with fresh lemon, garlic, tahini and spices, drizzled with olive oil and paprika, comes with pita chips

    • Italian Style Stuffed Mushrooms

      Italian Style Stuffed Mushrooms

      dozen

      Large mushroom caps stuffed with mushroom, shallots, garlic, marsala, herbs and breadcrumbs, topped with Parmesan and baked

    • Macaroni and Cheese

      Macaroni and Cheese

      small pan
      large pan

      Macaroni baked with three cheeses and topped with Panko, Parmesan and crushed cheese crackers

      Add bacon and green onions for an additional $10 for small pan, an additional $20 for large pan

      small pan, serves 8 - 10 / large pan, serves 24 - 30

       

    • Mini Basil & Potato Fritattas

      Mini Basil & Potato Fritattas

      Dozen, minimum 2 dozen

      Potatoes, eggs, three cheeses, fresh basil and spices combine in these mini muffin shaped savory goodness. Vegetarian.

    • Mini Blue Cheese Cheesecakes

      Mini Blue Cheese Cheesecakes

      dozen

      Rich, creamy and tangy blue cheese mini cheesecakes topped with fig preserves or pepper jelly, for a sweet and savory bite.  Pairs really well with full bodied wines, beer and Port.  Could be served as an appetizer or dessert

    • Moroccan Roasted Carrot, Arugula and Quinoa Salad

      Moroccan Roasted Carrot, Arugula and Quinoa Salad

      small pan
      large pan

      Carrots roasted with Moroccan spices and then tossed with arugula, quinoa, roasted onions and dried cranberries in a lemon vinaigrette

      small pan, serves 8 - 10

      large pan, serves 24 -30

    • Pasta Primavera

      Pasta Primavera

      small pan
      large pan
      GF pasta small pan
      GF pasta large pan

      Pasta bursting with an assortment of seasonal vegetables and fresh herbs in a light vegetable, herb and wine sauce.  Dish can be made completely vegan or made vegetarian with some Parmesan cheese in the sauce. Should be served hot.

      small pan, serves 8 - 10 / large pan, serves 24 - 30  Gluten Free option is available

    • Roasted Vegetable Crostini

      dozen

      Toasted baguette slices with creamy goat cheese topped with assorted roasted vegetables and drizzled with pesto sauce, or a VEGAN version without the goat cheese.  Minimum order of 2 dozen

    • Roasted Cauliflower Buds Drizzled with Chimichurri

      Roasted Cauliflower Buds Drizzled with Chimichurri

      small
      large

      Roasted cauliflower buds drizzled with a homemade chimichurri sauce (mixed herbs, garlic, vinegar, olive oil with a hint of pepper)

      As an appetizer, small platter will serve 8 - 15; large platter will serve 24 - 40

    • Roasted Moroccan Carrot Dip

      Roasted Moroccan Carrot Dip

      2 cups, serves 10 - 15

      Carrots roasted with Moroccan spices, pureed with herbs, lime juice, tahini, cilantro and jalapeño, served with crostini or pita chips

    • Rosemary and Cheddar Crackers

      Rosemary and Cheddar Crackers

      2 dozen

      Sharp cheddar and herbaceous rosemary make this a delicious cracker eaten plain or with a topping; pairs well with cocktails and wine

    • Spinach Salad with Roasted Red Onion

      Spinach Salad with Roasted Red Onion

      small pan
      large pan
      with shrimp, small/large pan
      with chicken, small/large pan

      Baby spinach, roasted red onions, feta and goat cheese OR blue cheese, dried cranberries and optional to add toasted pecans, tossed in a citrus vinaigrette

      small pan, serves 8 - 10

      large pan, serves 24 - 35

       

    • Summertime Caprese Salad - Seasonal Item

      Summertime Caprese Salad - Seasonal Item

      small pan
      large pan

      A delicious salad of sliced fresh peaches, roasted yellow beets and fresh creamy, burrata cheese on a bed of arugula, topped with finely chopped basil, candied pistachios and drizzled with basil oil and fig balsamic. An ode to the juicy peaches in season.

      small pan, serves 8 - 10

      large pan, serves 24 - 30

    • Trio of Gourmet Dips with Vegetables & Crostini

      Trio of Gourmet Dips with Vegetables & Crostini

      Large
      Extra Large

      Three gourmet handmade dips served with fresh vegetable crudite, crisp crostini or crackers and pita chips.

      For a total GLUTEN FREE option, Daikon Radish slices as "crackers" as well as non wheat cracker options would be substituted for an additional $5.

      Choice of 3 of the following dips:

      • Roasted Moroccan Carrot Dip, a delicious dip of roasted carrots pureed with a melange of Moroccan spices, fresh herbs, lime juice, and a little jalapeño  - sweet with a hint of spice, Gluten Free & Dairy Free
      • Hummus, garbanzo beans pureed with fresh lemon, garlic, tahini and spices, drizzled with olive oil and paprika, Gluten Free & Dairy Free
      • Creamy Herb Dip, a creamy tasty dip, made with a mixture of fresh herbs, sour cream, fresh lemon juice and garlic, Gluten Free
      • Sweet Pea Goat Cheese Dip, a delightfully refreshing dip of green peas, goat cheese, mint and lemon, Gluten Free
      • Goat Cheese topped with Handmade Sweet & Spicy Tangerine Marmalade, creamy tangy goat cheese topped with a sweet and spicy tangerine marmalade - not only pretty but a delightful flavor combination ($5 extra for this dip), Gluten Free

       

      Large Platter serves 15 - 25 as an appetizer;

      Extra Large Platter serves 26 - 45 as an appetizer

    • Wild Rice with Mushrooms & Herbs

      Wild Rice with Mushrooms & Herbs

      small pan
      large pan

      Fluffy grains of wild rice with a mix of mushrooms and herbs.  Great as a side dish, or as a main for vegetarians.

      small pan, serves 8 - 10

      large pan, serves 24 - 30

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