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Grain of Salt Catering Menu
To Begin
Mussels in a garlicky sambuca cream, Local fresh fennel + toast points
Molasses dipped Hickory smoked butchers’ bacon, cream cheese, Sliced apple + jalapeno
Legume hummus platter served with toasted pita + sugar snap peas
White bean + Edamame pesto with artichoke
Deviled eggs with crispy prosciutto, smoked paprika
Petite beef wellingtons, horseradish sauce cream
Cashew satay skewers, (Chicken or Tofu), lime, garlic, cilantro
Gun Powdered + Blistered Shishito Peppers, fondue dipping sauce
Mediterranean Pie, Phyllo, spinach, feta, tomato, Kalamata olives, onion
Grazing board, custom charcuterie unique for each occasion
Grilled garlic rubbed lamb, chimichurri, sundried tomato yogurt
petite Lump Lobster cakes with trio sauces, Micro greens, avocado
Indian Curried aioli, Zesty lemon hollandaise, mango salsa
Watermelon salad skewers, feta, mint, cucumber, citrus lemon dressing
Chilled jumbo prawn cocktail in a tomato, garlic, lemon, horseradish puree. Served individually
Fig + Brie on toasted French baguette, arugula, sauteed pear, balsamic glaze
Blanched Asparagus with a tahini + soy aioli Served chilled
Greens+Things
Kumato Tomato Caprese, fresh mozzarella, Avocado, toast points, evoo, Balsamic glaze, locally sourced fresh basil
Romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, hearts of palm, lemon zest Caesar, fried anchovies, toast points
More than a wedge, peppered Butchers bacon. Dansk Blue Cheese, blistered cherry tomatoes, avocado, pistachios, Herbed blue dressing
Layered beet and Goat cheese salad, drizzled infused mandarin almond oil, balsamic glaze, toasted pine nuts, garnished baby arugula, lardons
Kale, quinoa, caramelized onion, crispy beets, sunflower seeds, artichoke, champagne vinaigrette
Wilted spinach salad, shaved egg, red onion, Applewood smoked butchers’ bacon, green apple, fig balsamic vinaigrette
Edamame + Rice Noodle salad, everything broccolini, shaved red onion, julienne of carrot, Asian cucumbers, blistered scallions, tahini dressing
you may add a choice of protein to the above dishes
(Tofu, chicken, shrimp, salmon, tuna, steak)
*Baby arugula tossed citrus vinaigrette, asparagus, lump crab meat, local and grass-fed fried egg from B&D farm, drizzled black truffle oil
*Poke tsunami, sushi rice, maguro, Argentinean shrimp, crab, avocado, green onion, creamed wasabi, siracha aioli, roe, Asian cucumbers, seaweed confetti
* Roasted chili lime Salmon Salad, baked flour tortilla shell, baby kale, turmeric Spanish rice, black bean puree, roasted corn, red peppers, cojita, avocado cilantro lime dressing
*These dishes could vary in price due to Mkt. Price
Soup
French Onion, caramelized onions, finished with sherry, dry white, toast points, gruyere+ Provolone crispy onions
New England Clam Chowder, loaded with clams, rich, classic and represents my time spent in Boston.
Cream of Asparagus, roasted + creamed asparagus pureed + finished with crème fraiche
Cream of Mushroom, mirepoix, (chicken broth can substitute for veggie broth) button and portabellas sauteed, cream, fresh thyme, garnished with creminis
Lobster bisque, New England Lump Lobster meat + claw, crème fraiche
Avocado + Cucumber Gazpacho, onion, garlic, cilantro, served chilled
Cauliflower “loaded” baked NO potato soup, creamed cauliflower, lardons, scallions, Wisconsin sharp cheddar, sour cream
*Thai coconut lime and green curry, (choice of chicken, shrimp, tofu), coconut cream, mushrooms, scallions, zucchini, lime zest, basil
*Granny’s Chicken-n-Dumplings, just like my granny made, bone broth, pulled roasted chicken, mirepoix, locally sourced thyme, homemade dumplings
*Beef stew, blackened + herbed roast beef, slowly braised, bone beef broth demi, carrot-celery-onion mirepoix, petite golden potatoes, toast points
* My families favorite chicken Tortilla Soup, roasted shredded chicken, green chilis, san Marzano tomatoes, onion, cilantro, corn, black beans
Sides with sour cream, avocado, cojita + homemade tortilla strips
*Usually served as a main course
Sandies
Indian curried croissant (chicken or tofu), arugula, cashews, scallions
Cave creek bakery nutty bread, white bean + edamame pesto, microgreens, gun powdered tofu, Wisconsin sharp cheddar, roasted tomato, red wine vinegar + evoo
Grilled San Francisco sourdough, cream cheese, mashed avocado, sprouts, cucumber, heirloom tomato, everything seasoning, truffle oil
Naples Cuban Panini, telera roll, Cuban roasted + smoked pulled pork, sliced ham off the bone, mustard, onion, pickles, baby swiss, hand pressed
Hawaiian grilled chicken + pineapple + red onion, melted baby swiss, teriyaki, garlic toasted brioche bun (sub portabella mushroom for veg.)
Prime rib Burgers, gruyere cheese, garlic toasted brioche bun, (loaded with fixins’ or truffled with sauteed mushrooms + onions)
Sliced herbes de Provence crusted roast beef, gruyere cheese, toasted French bread hoagie, au jus
New England Langostino lobster roll, toasted New England style brioche “top-loader”, stuffed with Langostino salad, slaw, Asian cucumbers, shaved red onion, smoked paprika
Jumbo sub, a range of boar’s head deli meats and cheeses, evoo+vin, L+T+O, sides of mayo + mustard, cucumber, peppers, kosher pickles, best family style, (veggie available upon request) great for excursions
Greek falafel, pita, falafel patty, red onion, spring greens, cucumber, tzatziki, locally sourced dill
Carolina BBQ pulled pork, Brioche bun, bone sucking mustard, smoked gouda, slaw
Not just a Rueben, toasted Kaiser roll, thick cut gun-powdered corned beef, chef’s Rueben sauce, Sour kraut, caramelized onion, gruyere cheese
Main Attraction
Sirloin Steak Stroganoff, hometown egg noodles, sauteed onion + multi-mushroom sour cream ragu, fresh oregano, chive, finished parsley
Chicken tiki marsala, Grilled + sliced ginger chicken, artichoke, eggplant, onion, yellow squash, Basmati rice
Sesame tofu kabobs, jalapenos, lime, garlic, cilantro, cashew satay, coconut cauliflower rice, garnished leeks
Panang coconut Curry, onion, mushrooms, yellow pepper, broccolini, basil, crushed peanuts, lime wedge (salmon, shrimp, tofu, chicken), sushi sticky rice
Jumbo Shrimp skewers, marinated in garlic, turmeric, lemon, smoked paprika, parsley, shrimp bisque risotto
Hometown chicken pot-pie, flaky pie crust, grilled + roasted chicken breast cubed, chopped carrots, English peas, sauteed onion, fresh dairy cream, chicken bone broth, local thyme (my husband’s favorite)
Thin layered lasagna pasta, sauteed zucchini and onion, organic three meat bolognaise ragu, ricotta cheese, arrabbiata and bechamel, fresh Italian herbs
Roasted + broiled Atlantic Salmon, local fresh dill, Amish butter, lemon juiced + zested, garlic, Montana wild rice + almonds, Asparagus + bearnaise
Tri-Peppered + Tri-Tip Steak, gun-powdered + Pittsburgh Style + cognac au poivre, everything roasted broccolini, smashed potatoes
Herbes De Provence crusted roast beef, melt in your mouth slow-roasted cabbage, Truffled Potato au gratin
Savory Roasted Cornish Game Hens, barley, pomegranate, Artichokes, garlic + lemon olive oil, pomegranate reduction
Protein packed Paella, arborio rice, Saffron, chorizo, chicken, shrimp, mussels, clams, calamari, English peas, garlic, lemon, evoo, tomato, Italian parsley. Best served family style.
*These dishes could vary in price due to Mkt. Price
*Dusted + Seared jumbo scallops, grapefruit + Amish butter demi, sauteed grapefruit wedges, cauliflower rice, leeks.
*Seared + Broiled Seabass filet, guava compote, crushed roasted macadamia, parsnip puree, southern creamed spinach
*Tuna puttanesca, seared + gun-powdered ahi tuna steak, squid ink tagliatelle, kalamata olives, capers, cherry tomatoes, garlic, crushed peppers, evoo
*Seafood Bouillabaisse, tomato + shellfish reduction, garlic, saffron, shrimp, clams, calamari, scallops, swordfish, Italian parsley, toast points
Sides
Everything roasted Broccolini
cauliflower or potato au gratin
Artichokes, ground cashew, lemon-butter demi
Mexican style street corn, lime aioli, cojita, cilantro, smoked paprika
Smashed + creamed potatoes
Roasted melt in your mouth butter cabbage
Southern Creamed spinach
Roasted rosemary baby red potatoes
Montana wild rice + Marcona almonds
Sauteed asparagus, lemon zest, Bearnaise
Sauteed gourmet mushrooms, marsala
Root Vegetable ratatouille
Desserts
Tres leches
Chocolate flourless cake + grenache, berries
Seasonal southern cobbler
Pistachio gelato + Carmel + sauteed black cherries
Vanilla gelato + guava demi, mango, coconut chips, crushed macadamias
Grandpa Dave’s custard pie + fresh whipped farm crème
Petite Carmel apple torts
*Custom cakes and desserts upon request
Brunch
Eggs benedict bake, layered English muffins, julienne of Canadian bacon, b+D farm eggs, hollandaise
French style Quiche made to order
Little Creeker’s Crepes, Ham + swiss + hollandaise, spinach + onion + mushroom + hollandaise, Nutella + farm whipped cream + berries
Huevos Rancheros, homemade corn tortillas, eggs over easy, black bean puree, sliced avocado, cilantro, salsa crème
Fruit + Chia parfait, Almond milk, cottage cheese, berries, honey pollen, keto friendly granola
Fruit salad, selection of seasonally ripe fruits + berries, vanilla Greek yogurt
Steak + eggs + toasted San Francisco sour dough bread
Mini Bagel bites, cream cheese, Kumato tomato, Lox, Capers
Selection of Cave Creek bakery muffins + pastries
Cold jumbo prawn cocktail in a tomato, garlic, lemon, horseradish puree served individually
Gun powdered Shrimp + creamy polenta, pomegranate sherry demi
Brunch grazing board, fruit, fine cheeses, selection of organic sausages, selection of thick cut butcher bacon… toast points
*Any item on the menu can be served for brunch. I’m happy to help create a brunch menu to best suit guests needs.
*All eggs locally sourced from B+D farm
The Border Line
On the spot made traditional Guacamole, avocados, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, lime, cilantro, local corn chips
homemade salsa trio, Mild, Medium Verde, Hot Prickly Pear Salsa
Mexican street corn, cotija, lime, smoked paprika, toasted homemade flour tortillas
Chicken Verde Enchiladas, roasted and shredded whole chicken, hatch green chilis + green chili enchilada sauce, Homemade flour tortillas, Blended Mexican cheeses, cilantro, avocado cream, black bean puree
Seared + Roasted + Smoked Pork Tenderloin, Raspberry + chipotle + cilantro demi, cotija, blistered serrano peppers, cilantro lime rice cake with avocado cream, black bean puree + cojita
Flash fried tacos, parmesan crusted, lime + garlic marinated shredded beef, cilantro, Mexican cheeses, Blistered serrano peppers, cilantro lime rice cake with avocado cream, black bean puree + cojita
Gun-powdered Grilled Skirt Steak + Chicken + Shrimp Fajitas, Sauteed onions and bell peppers, cilantro, Monterey jack filled fire roasted tortillas, black bean puree
Roasted chili lime Salmon Salad, baked flour tortilla shell, baby kale, turmeric Spanish rice, black bean puree, roasted corn, red peppers, cojita, avocado cilantro lime dressing
My families favorite chicken Tortilla Soup, roasted shredded chicken, green chilis, san Marzano tomatoes, onion, cilantro, corn, black beans
Sides with sour cream, avocado, cojita + homemade crispy tortilla strips
Kiddos
Egg fettuccini pomodoro, san Marzano tomatoes, garlic, evoo. Shaved parmesan
Panko crusted chicken tenderloins, choice of sauce homemade ranch, or bone sucking honey mustard
Homemade cheese pizza, choice to add toppings
Quesadillas, cheese or chicken
Granny’s creamy mac n cheese
Petite steak sirloin
Choice of side: roasted broccolini, roasted buttered corn, fries, organic carrots and ranch, seasonal fruit
More Dessert options: chocolate chip cookies or smores in a bag