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Vegetables and Potatoes

Pasta and Rice

Beans, Grains, Lentils

Salads: Chicken and Beef

Salads: Seafood and Fish

Entrees: Poultry and Meat

Entrees: Seafood and Fish

Desserts

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Thanksgiving 2011

High Holidays 2011

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Hot Hors d’oeuvres

Lamb chops with herb oil

Mini baked potatoes with black truffle cream

Roquefort tartlettes with walnuts and dried fruit

Mini grilled cheese sandwiches

Selection of soup in demitasse cups

Asparagus in brique pastry with curry mint aioli

Quesadillas with various fillings

Crab cakes with remoulade

Crostini with pesto, mozzarella and tomato

Mushroom wontons with truffle cheese

Crab and goat cheese empanadas

Seasonal stuffed mushrooms

Smoked trout profiteroles

Ham, brie, apple calzone

 

Assorted phyllo:

spinach, mixed vegetables, cheese, artichoke, porcini, rosemary gorgonzola

 

Chevre tartlettes with provencale peppers

Zucchini pancakes with peach chutney

Caviar puffs

Mushroom ragout in tortillas

Shrimp in brique pastry with rouille

Baked potato skins with goat cheese and bacon

Spinach triangles

Proscuitto corn soufflés

Ham and gruyere twists

Cajun squares with sausage

Potato puree with white anchovy on teaspoon

Pigs in blanket with grainy mustard

Swedish or bar-b-que meatballs

Croque monsieurs tartlettes

Scallop fritters

Assorted mini quiche

 

Cold Hors d’oeuvres

Potato chip with red pepper and goat cheese

Mini BLT sandwiches

Beef tataki on wonton with rice wine and cilantro

Seasonal bruschetta on baguette

Parmesan palmiers

 Shrimp marinated in tomato chutney with or without proscuitto

Sesame tuna tartare on cucumber with pickled daikon

Salmon tartare with smoked salmon on water cracker

French onion and tomato or grilled vegetable tarts

Carrot with sheep’s milk cheese, pistachio and honey

Gravlox on potato crisp with fennel confit or horseradish cream

Crayfish remoulade in pastry cup

Duck breast on crispy wonton with dried cherry compote

Duck confit on crostini with hoisin, mango, scallion

Beef on crostini with artichoke puree or thai chili cream

Proscuitto wrapped melon, gorgonzola or breadsticks

Smoked salmon on onion parmesan toast

Goat cheese and tomato tartlettes 

Cherry tomatoes filled with goat cheese or spinach artichoke spread

Endive leaf with blue cheese and quince or chopped vegetables and curry oil

New potatoes with crème fraiche and caviar

Caramelized balsamic onion tartlettes

Spanish serrano wrapped manchego with quince

Gruyere crisps

Ceviche shots

 

Skewers

Chicken

Sesame, masala, pesto, tandoori, romesco, red pepper

 

Beef

Mixed peppercorn, herb, curry, tamarind, Korean

 

Shrimp

Tahini ginger, chili lime, tandoori, Chef’s, Asian with peapod

 

Vegetable

Garlicky mushrooms

Seasonal grilled vegetables

 

Tuna

Soy coriander, sesame wasabi

 

Dips and Spreads

Red pepper, Baba ganoush, Hummus

Sherry mushroom, Cheddar chutney, Roasted shallot and cherve

Black or green olive tapenade, Eggplant caponata

Spinach artichoke, Smoked salmon with dill

Seasonal salsas and guacamole

 

Cheese and Meat Selections

 

Extensive selection of imported and domestic cheese, charcuterie and

housemade paté.

 

Antipasto baskets include:

onion tomato tart, grilled vegetables, cheeses, salamis, olives and crackers

 

Garnishes and accompaniments available.

 

Vegetable Salads and Side Dishes

Roasted carrots and fennel with mint

Grilled or roasted seasonal vegetables

Stir fried asparagus and cherry tomatoes with soy and chilis

Heirloom tomatoes with celery and red onion

    Green beans with sesame seeds, shallots and ginger

Green beans and tomato salad with blue cheese and tarragon

Green beans with cracked pepper and parmesan

Armenian carrot salad with lemon, garlic, parsley and mint

  Sugar snap peas with peppers, garlic and basil

  Jicama salad with carrots, scallion and new peas

Zucchinis with dill

  Ratatouille with zucchini, eggplant, peppers and onion in tomato sauce

Spicy Asian coleslaw

Wells Street coleslaw with celery seed vinaigrette

Red cabbage salad with peppers, broccoli and confit garlic

Moroccan spiced vegetable stew with garbanzos

  Carrots and portabellas with green beans, peppers, garlic and basil

  Roasted root vegetables

Thai red curry vegetables of corn, peppers, carrots and daikon

  Curried cauliflower with pinenuts and currants

Snow peas and carrots with ginger and garlic

Celery Caesar with Belgian endive

Mushroom sauté with garlic, shallots and thyme

Beets with leeks and toasted cumin

Beets with snow peas and radish

Squashes with nutmeg

Broccoli and cauliflower with tamarind

Asparagus with butternut squash and mushrooms

Roasted asparagus and celery root

Spicy eggplant with watercress and hoisin

Brussel sprouts with horseradish root and pecans

Roasted brussel sprouts and parsnips with or without bacon and/or maple

 

Potatoes

   Herb roasted new potatoes

Potatoes with fennel, onions and peppers

  Potatoes with olives, tomatoes, S. African peppadew peppers

Backyard potato salad with green onion

 

Mashed potatoes, plain or flavored:

(garlic, truffle, wasabi, chipotle, blue cheese, etc.)

 

Twice baked potatoes

Bouillon potatoes with vegetables

Potatoes and chorizo with tomato sauce and scallions

Steak fries

Hashed potato or sweet potato cake

 

Pasta and Rice

Pasta

Garlicky pasta with peas and mint

   Pasta and broccoli in pesto sauce

Torn pasta with roasted tomatoes and artichokes

Orzo pasta with sausage and peppers

  Penne pasta with proscuitto, walnuts and parmesan

  Orrechiette pasta with vegetables with garlic, Medditerranean

  Penne pasta with sautéed spinach, tomato and garlic

Pebble pasta with mushrooms and poblano, leeks

Pasta primavera with seasonal vegetables

Giant Jerusalem couscous with zucchini, tomatoes and fennel

Baked penne with Bolognese

Meat or vegetable lasagna

 

Rice

  Wild rice with pecans and dried fruit

Wild rice with avocado, red onions

Wild rice and barley pilaf

Basmati rice with lemon zest and herbs

Spiced rice with currants, almonds and chopped vegetables

Chef’s risotto

Spicy Spanish rice

Mixed rices (wild, red and basmati)

 

Beans, Grains, Lentils

White beans with roasted shallot vinaigrette

Mixed bean salad

Black bean and corn salad with cilantro

White beans with corn, kale, onion and carrot

White beans with brussel sprouts and orange zest

Garbonzo beans with zucchini, cherry tomatoes, basil and pecorino

Wheat berries with corn, onions and mint

Mixed grains with parsley and lemon

Lentils with:

·        carrots, onions and cardamom

·        butternut squash and brussel sprouts

·        bacon and sweet potatoes

·        garbanzos, scallion, parsley and lemon

Couscous with vegetables and cumin vinaigrette

Couscous with herbs and spices

Tabbouleh

 

Soups and Chili

Always a good selection is available in the Store. 

If you don’t see it, let us know.  Most soups and chili can be made.

 

Chicken and Beef Salads

Chicken Salads

  Curry chicken with almonds and chutney

Pesto chicken with roasted tomatoes

  Sweet and sour chicken with tomatoes

Chicken vindaloo with garbanzos, spinach and lemon

  Moroccan chicken with peppers, olives and preserved lemon

Chinese chicken with peapods, scallions and crispy noodles

  Sesame chicken with watercress and plum sauce

Shredded chicken with frisee, bacon, tomatoes, peppers and gruyere

Masala chicken with yogurt raita

Romesco chicken with roasted peppers and tomatoes, herbs and nuts

Chicken piperade with onions, peppers and tomatoes

Chicken salad America with celery and red onion (Grandma style)

 

Beef Salads

Thai beef salad

Mexican skirt steak with ancho and sofrito

Steak and potato salad with grilled onions, herbs

  Achiote beef with corn, peppers and potatoes

 

Seafood and Fish Salads

Grilled salmon salad with frisee, potatoes, green beans, fennel, pepper, tomato,

olives and truffle oil

Shrimp with leeks and celery root

Shellfish salad with artichokes, lemon and parsley

Tuna and tomatoes with red onion, capers and olives

Poached salmon salad with fennel, scallions and dill sauce

Seasonal ceviche of scallops, shrimp or fish

Shrimp or crab remoulade

Crab and chopped vegetable salad with lemon and olive oil

Crab and arugula with yellow pepper and radish

 

Poultry and Meat Entrees

Poultry Entrees

Chicken with olives

Lemon herb chicken with leeks and cherry tomatoes, Dijon sauce

Cumin spiced chicken with prunes and preserved lemon

Orange chicken deepfried with scallions

Pan fried chicken fingers with honey mustard sauce

Chicken Vesuvio with peas, potatoes, herbs and white wine

Chicken with grilled pineapple and paprika

  Chicken with portabellas, shallot and mushroom sauce

  Chicken marbella with prunes, olives, garlic and capers

  Chicken Basque with onion, tomatoes, chorizo sausage and saffron

Chicken Provencale with lemon, garlic, cilantro and mushrooms

  Chicken tarragon with white wine, shallots, grainy mustard and tomato sauce

Green peppercorn chicken with scallions and sherry cream sauce

  Lemon chicken

Duck breast with glazed turnips and orange gastrique

Duck breast with white beans and thyme jus

Herb roasted whole chicken with wine braised onions

Blackened chicken with corn and poblano

 

Meat Entrees

Veal loin with red wine mushroom sauce or brandy peppercorn cream sauce

Rosemary veal ragout with onions

Beef bourguignon with shallots and carrots

Carbonnade of beef with beer and bacon

Beef tenderloin with herbs or peppercorn

Leg of lamb with olives, artichokes and lemon

  Leg of lamb with parsnips and vincotto

Herb Dijon crusted rack of lamb

Grandma Nina’s red beans and rice with hamhock

Pork tenderloin with apples, onion and bacon

Jerk pork tenderloin with peaches

Coriander pork tenderloin with pepper relish

Seasonal stuffed pork tenderloin

Roast prime rib of beef with au jus and horseradish sauce

 

Many other cuts and preparations are available.

 

Fish and Seafood Entrees

Whole poached salmon

   Salmon en croute with scallop mousse

 

        Salmon filets:

·        lemon glazed with leeks and rosemary

·        with bacon and cabbage

·        sesame soy with bok choy

·        hoison glazed

·        spiced with herbed Dijon

·        with porcini and white truffle

·        with wasabi, sesame seeds and breadcrumbs

·        with ginger and stir fried vegetables

 

Available fresh fish with chef’s daily preparation can include:

·        Halibut with confit tomatoes

·        Striped bass with fennel piperade

·        Sesame seed ahi tuna

·        Wild king salmon, mustard seed, onion and radish

·        Grouper with pea puree

 

Spanish paella of saffron rice with chorizo sausage, seafood and/or grilled chicken

New Orleans Jambalaya or Gumbo

Fried seafood croquettes with crab, fish and scallop mousse

Bouillabaise – classic fish and shellfish stew

 

Desserts

Homestyle

  Banana cake with chocolate frosting

  Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting

  Tina Cake – angel food with toffee and dark chocolate

Flourless chocolate cake

Bananas Foster cake with rum glazed bananas

Lemon, apple, blueberry or cranberry coffee cake

Pecan pie

Cheesecake, plain or flavored (vanilla bean, coffee, caramel, apricot)

Key lime pie

Upside-down pineapple cake

  Seasonal fruit tart on puff pastry

  Assorted cookies, brownies and bars

Seasonal crisps and cobblers

Cupcakes, cupcakes, cupcakes

 

Specialty

Lemon mousse cake

Bruno cake – layered chocolate cake with chocolate mousse

Dacquiose - hazelnut meringue cake with coffee and rum butter cream

  Marjolaine cake with chocolate, praline and crème fraiche

Tiramisu – traditional, lemoncello or blackberry

Manjari – layered chocolate cake with lavender chocolate mousse

Tarte tatin – caramelized apple tart

Fraicher – brownie cake with chocolate crème

  Decadence – dense flourless chocolate cake with brandy, currents and almonds

Opera cake with chocolate and coffee buttercream

Raspberry cake of fresh raspberries with kirsch buttercream or chocolate mousse

Zucotto bomb – dome cake with coffee, toffee and chocolate mousse

Assorted macaroons, Florentines, madeleines, financiers

Apricot ribbon cake (vertical layers with buttercream)

 

Individual portion desserts

Molten cake – chocolate soufflé, plain or flavored:

(praline, cinnamon, peanut butter, raspberry)

 

Seasonal fruit tarte on puff pastry

Seasonal panacotta – Italian custard

Poached pears

Baked apples

Cake in a cup, daily selection

 

Selected desserts can be made in individual size.



1712 N. Wells Street
Chicago, IL  60614
ph: 312.397.0090  fax: 312.397.0119
jayshindler@cateringchocolate.com

Regular Shop Hours
Monday - Saturday  10:00-6:00,  Sunday 10:00-4:00