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Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres

Available in combinations of 6 or 7 contact us for pricing.

chickenHerbed Chicken Sates - with Thai Peanut Sauce or Wasabi Dipping Sauce Sugar Blackened Chicken Sates with Creamy Vidalia Dipping Sauce

Marinated Beef Tenderloin Sates - with Horseradish Sauce

Gourmet “Pigs in a Blanket” - made with All Beef Franks Wrapped in Puff Pastry and served with a Spicy Mustard Sauce

Gourmet “Pigs in a Blanket” - made with Pork Bratwurst and Aged Blue Cheese in Puff Pastry

Smoked Shrimp - with House Remoulade

Traditional Shrimp Cocktail

Smoked Salmon - with Crostini, Capers, Confit Onions, and Crème FraicheCrab Stuffed Mushrooms

House Timbales - including Roasted Red Pepper & Pesto Goat Cheese and Candied Bacon & Blue Cheese with Green Onion served with Fresh Bread and Crackers

Trio of Hummus - (Black Bean, Roasted Garlic, Sun Dried Tomato, Roasted Red Pepper or Black Olive) with Crispy Wontons and Fresh Bread

Warm Cheese Tarts - including Sun Dried Tomato and Cream Cheese, Herbed Goat Cheese, and Spinach with Gorgonzola

Brie En Croute - Filled with Raspberry Preserves Flatbread Mini Pizza with Assorted Seasonal Toppings

Old South “Bruschetta” Bar - including Biscuit Crostini with Fresh Balsamic Marinated Tomatoes, Pickled Cucumbers and Onions, Appalachian Chow-Chow, Thick Sliced Bacon, Roasted Garlic Okra, Black Bean Hummus, Benedictine Dip and Cheeses

Roasted Vegetable Platter - with Asparagus, Peppers, Squash, Zucchini, Mushrooms, Okra, and Other Seasonal Favorites $4.00 served with Parmesan Peppercorn Dip and Fresh Bread

Antipasto Platter - with Roasted Vegetables, Assorted Cheeses, Sliced Proscuitto, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Roasted Garlic Hummus, Herb Marinated Olives and Assorted Crackers

Gourmet Vegetable Crudités - with Peppers, Asparagus, Squash, Carrots, and French Beans served with Roasted Garlic Hummus and Parmesan Peppercorn Dip

Seasonal Fruit Platter - with Sweet Cream Cheese Dip Seasonal Fruit and Cheese Platter served with Crackers Asparagus and Melon Wrapped with Proscuitto Fresh Figs Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Wrapped in Proscuitto

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Buffet Dinners

Choice of Two Entrees, One Starch, One Vegetable, and One Dessert Includes Choice of Plated Salad, Fresh Bread, and Butter - contact us for pricing.

salad- Salads -
Mixed Greens with Dried Cranberries, Toasted Pecans and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Mixed Greens with Red Peppers, Sautéed Asparagus, Feta and Sweet Red Wine Vinaigrette

Traditional Caesar Salad with Garlic Toasted Biscuit Croutons

 

- Entrees -
Mediterranean Chicken Baked with Marinated Artichokes, Olives, and Roasted Tomatoes

Grilled Chicken - with Spicy Pineapple and Mango Chutney

Pecan Crusted Fried Chicken Breasts - with Caramelized Vidalia Onions

Pan Fried Chicken - with Roasted Corn, Basil and Tomato Relish

Pork Roast - served with a Balsamic Reduction, Fresh Strawberries and Goat Cheese

Lightly Peppered Pork Roast - with Spiced Apples and Raisins

Pistachio Crusted Pork Roast - with a Mustard and Caramelized Onion Cream Sauce

Apple Cider Pork Loin or Chicken Breast - with Caramelized Onions, Apricots, Raisins, and a Tangy Sauce

entreePulled Pork Bar-B-Q - served with Buttermilk Biscuits and Rolls

Black Lager Marinated Flank Steak - over Spicy (or not!) Greens

Roasted Beef Filet - with a Cabernet Reduction Sauce

Beef Filet - Topped with Gorgonzola and Garlic Spinach

Beef Filet - Topped with Sun-Dried Tomato Goat Cheese

Sliced Beef Tenderloin - with a Cabernet Reduction Sauce

Rack of Lamb - with Dried Cherry and Herb Sauce

Seared Salmon Croquets - over Orecchiette Pasta with Caramelized Onions and a Horseradish Cream Sauce

Ginger Seared Salmon Filets - with Asian Pear Compote

Salmon - with Honey Onion Marmalade

Trout - Crusted with Maple Syrup and Crushed Pecans

House Special Crab Cakes - with Caper Remoulade

Black Eyed Pea Cakes - with a Creamy Vidalia Dip

Vegetable and Cheese - Stuffed Portobello Caps

Green Apple, Green Onion and Soy Marinated Tofu or Tempeh

Marinated Portobello - served over Creamy Herbed Grits and Roasted Tomatoes

 

- Sides-
Baked Herbed Cheese Grit Casserole

Pecan and Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Horseradish Mashed Turnips and Red Bliss Potatoes

Garlic and Herb Mashed Potatoes

“Adult” Mac & Cheese - with A White Cheddar Sauce, Tossed with Goat Cheese and Topped with Asiago and Roasted Cauliflower

Savory Herb and Mushroom Bread Pudding

Sweet Potato Gratin - with a Rosemary Bread Crumb Crust

Creamy Mashed Potato or Southern Grit Bar - with Cheese, Bacon, Herbs, and Sour Cream

Roasted Garlic Asparagus

Roasted Asparagus - with Red Onions and Bacon

Roasted Green Beans - with Fresh Tomatoes, Olives, and Goat Cheese

Chilled Roasted Vegetable Platter - with Asparagus, Peppers, Squash, Zucchini, Mushrooms, Okra, and Onions

 

- Dessert Menu -
Flourless Espresso Torte - served with Whipped Cream and Berries

Seasonal Cheesecake - served with Whipped Cream

Drunken Bread Pudding - with Sour Cream Pound Cake, Chocolate Brownies, Dried Cherries, Chocolate Chips, and Frangelico

Sliced Berry Pound Cake - with Whipped Cream

Val’s Carrot Fig Cake - with Cream Cheese Frosting

Lemon Curd Trifle - with Pound Cake, Fresh Berries, and Whipped Cream

Assortment of Chef’s Choice - Finger Size Desserts (3 pieces per guest)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, Lemon Curd Tarts, House Cookies, Cheesecake Tarts, Brownies, Etc...

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Desserts

Cakes, Pies, Cobblers, and Shortcakes!

Flourless Espresso Torte - with Whipped Cream and Berries

Seasonal Cheesecake - served with Whipped Cream

Strawberry Shortcake - with Our House Scones, Fresh Strawberries, and Whipped Cream

Pear & Almond Shortcake - with Our House Scones, Poached Pears, and Whipped Cream

Drunken Bread Pudding - with Sour Cream Pound Cake, Chocolate Brownies, Dried Cherries, Chocolate Chips, and Frangelico

Sliced Berry Pound Cake - with Whipped Cream

Apple Strudel - in Puff Pastry with Crème Anglaise

Apple Crisp - with Crumble Topping and Whipped Cream

Seasonal Berry Crisp - with Crumble Topping and Whipped Cream

Val’s Carrot Fig Cake - with Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot Raisin Cake - with Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate Mousse Cake - with Raspberry Coulis or Crème Anglaise

Traditional Pecan Pie

Lemon Trifle - L ayers of Tart Lemon Curd and our House Specialty Scones Topped with Fresh Whipped Cream and Berries

Individual Banana Puddings, Pot De Crème, Crème Brulee and/or Tiramisu (choice of three)

 

chocolate- Finger Size Sweets - (4 dozen minimum order on all items)
Colorful Palate House Specialty Cookies

Chocolate Chip Toffee Bars

“Two Bite” Pound Cake Rounds - Layered with Raspberry Preserves

House Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cups

Pecan Bars

Lemon Bars

Chocolate Chess Bars

Chewy Chocolate Brownies

Bite Size Lemon Curd Tarts - Topped with Berries

Miniature Chocolate Cups - Filled with Lemon Curd

Assorted Bite Size Cheesecake Tarts

Pumpkin Cheesecake - Served with Ginger Snaps

Chocolate Dipped Tuxedo Strawberries

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

Petit Fours - Framboise Torte, Carrot Cake, Lemon Ginger Polka Dot, or Tiramisu

Assortment of Gourmet Cookies - including Orange Blossom Meringues, Black and White Shortbreads, Currant Hazelnut Cookies, Lemon & Honey Madelines, and Chocolate Decadence

Hand Rolled Truffles - Caramel, Coconut, Amaretto, or Raspberry

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