Appetizers Platters Salads Pasta Entrees
Sides Desserts Brunch Beverages

appetizers

Latin Influence
Anticuchos- Thousand Hills 100% Grass Fed beef ; marinated, skewered and grilled.
Anticuchos de Pescado (Peruvian marinated and skewered fish)
Anticuchos de Pollo (Peruvian marinated and skewered chicken)
Brazilian tamarind Marinated Shrimp
Chipotle Seared Scallops
Cheese empanada
with salsa verde

Ceviche Options
-Corvina/Seabass - Garlic,lemon, orange, red onion, habenero, Fresno, parsley
-Peruvian Corvina/Seabass - shaved red onion, lemon, lime, red bell, jalapeño and habenero
-Hawaiian Tuna Poke - Coconut milk, ginger, lime, soy, scallion
-Peruvian Salmon - Celery,ginger, lemon, lime,garlic and habenero
-Mexican Mixto - Scallop, shrimp, calamari ,fish ,cilantro, chipotle, garlic, tomato
-Spicy Seafood - Shrimp,scallop, calamari, lime, orange,aji Amarillo, scallion, red onion clam juice, saffron,hot sauce
-Mango Seafood - Corvina, shrimp, snapper, lime, white vin, xvo, garlic, onion, jalapeño, Fresno, red pepper and
mango puree
-Seafood Trio - Snapper, shrimp, scallop ,tomato, green olives, cilantro, oregano, tomato, jalapeño ,onion ,
parsley ,xvo, red wine vinaigrette
-Calamari and Conch - Hearts of palm, jalapeño, Fresno, onion, tomatoes, lime, xvo
-Mexican Cucumber Shrimp - Tomato,chipotle, lime cucumber and cilantro
-Ecuadorian Shrimp - tomato, shaved red onion, lemon, lime, cilantro
-Mexican Shrimp - Tomato chipotle ,lemon. lime. red onion, garlic and cilantro
-Crab-Caribbean - Coconut milk, lime, papaya, mango toasted coconut
-Bay Scallop - Lemon, lime, bell pepper, garlic, cilantro, frsno , jalepeno, red onion, xvo
-Grilled Baby Octopus - Orange, lime, cilantro, hot sauce, red onion and scallion
-Sea Bass - Tomato, lime, garlic, red onion, cilantro parsley, oregano
-Caribbean Lobster - Passion fruit, lemon, garlic, chives and cilantro-

Asian Influence
Hoisin salmon spring roll with avocado, sprout and sesame with ponzu dipping sauce
Cranberry cream cheese wonton
Sesame chicken crisp spring
roll with ponzu sauce
Seared Sushi Grade Ahi tuna with preserved lemon, capers onions and thyme
Vegetarian or Shrimp Spring Rolls- bean sprout, carrot, scallion, shitake and hoisin


starter appetizer platters

Fruit and cheese with dried and fresh fruits with imported and local artisen cheeses
including; Carr Valley , Stilton, Manchego and Chevre, Marcona almonds, dried apricots and cranberries with
roasted Balsamic Grapes

Fruit and Cheese Platter honeydew, cantaloupe, pineapple, watermelon, grapes garnished with berries, dried
fruit and fresh mint melon, gorgonzola, parmesan, pecorino

Kid Friendly Fresh Fruit and cheese Platter with watermelon, grapes, pineapple, mango, strawberries and
apples, American , gorgonzola, cheddar and chevre

Tropical Fresh fruit dusted with cayenne and lime, watermelon, mango, papaya and pineapple

Fresh fruit platter including honeydew, cantalope, pineapple, watermelon, grapes ,stone fruit, garnished with
berries, dried fruit and fresh mint

Simple Cheese Tray- cheddar, Swiss, chevre rolled in fresh herbs, goat/sheep feta

Antipasta platterI-roasted marinated, peppers, onions and mushrooms, liver pate, smoke trout pate, prosciutto
and Serrano hams, parmesano, aged provolone, smoked mozzarella

Antipasta platterII-with prosciutto, pancetta Italian sausages and salamis (mortadella, calabrese, soprasatta,
saucision,genoa, etc) with marinated peppers, balsamic ciopini onions, olives, capers and more

A bowl of mixed olives including, green cracked, kalamata, nicoise, greek, and more

Fresh condiment platter including fresh sliced tomato, red onion, chives, capers and fresh herbs

Roasted Vegetable Platter
Portobello, bell peppers, carrots, squash, zukes, onion with shallot aioli or remoulade sauce

Chips with Guacamole and salsa roja and salsa verde

Shrimp Ceviche with tomatoes,chipotle, shaved red onion and fresh citrus

Caviar , with holiday gravlax, pumpernickel crostini and vodka citrus crème fraiche

Platter of Smoked fish whole and sides of; salmon, whitefish and trout with capers, preserved lemon and shallot
or fresh lemon and herbs

European Bread Basket with Baguette, Italian breadsticks, rosemary crackers, ciabatta, focaccia, etc
Bread Basket including bagels, rye bread, challah, multi grain, baguette,and more!

Cracker Basket including 6 varieties of tasty crackers

Spreads
herbed hope creamery butter
pastureland whipped butter
hummus,
chatzilim
tahina,
avocado
Cream Cheese-plain, raspberry, herb,
white-fish spread,
chopped liver .
mock chopped liver
bruschetta
roasted pepper
basil Pesto
Sundried Tomato Pesto
Kalamata Tapenade,
Roasted garlic and chevre


salads

Asian Influence
Seared ahi tuna salad with fresh cilantro, mint and scallion, lime and soba with a sesame mirin dressing
Bibb lettuce with Valencia oranges, carrot, scallion and a fresh ginger dressing

Latin Influence
Red potato salad -olive oil, lime garlic, onion, fresh herbs
Papa a la Huanciana- Peruvian potato salad with kalamata, hard cooked egg and bibb lettuce
Black Bean Salad with jalapeno, jicama, bell peppers red onion ,carrots and corn
Traditional Salad with avocado shaved red onion and tomato fresh lime viniagrette
Organic field greens with grilled tropical fruit hearts of palm, toasted almonds with a coconut lime vin

European Influence
Roasted Pepper Salad - marinated in olive oil ,basil and garlic
Classic Caesar Salad
Parmesan, croutons, garlic , lemon and anchovy
Kid Caesar with romaine fresh lemon viniagrette and croutons and parmesan

Nicoise Salad:
Tomatoes, black olives, garlic, anchovies, haricot vert, onions, tuna, hard cooked eggs and fresh herbs with a
citrus viniagrette
Greek Panzanella Salad:
Herbed ciabatta croutons, red onion, kalamata olives, roma tomato, cucumber and feta cheese with a red wine
oregano vinaigrette
Israeli Salad -tomato, cucumber and onion
Roasted eggplant salad -with roasted garlic and bell peppers

Seasonal Favorites
Warm Spinach Salad with Duck Confit wild rice, apples and shitakes with an orange ginger dressing

Living Water Gardens Caprese salad with fresh mozzarella, olive oil and fresh basil

Field Greens with roasted balsamic grapes, caramelized onions,spiced pecans, gorgonzola and a shallot
balsamic vinaigrette

Mixed Field Greens dried cranberries, apricots, toasted pepitos, chevre and poppy seed dressing

Balsamic vegetable salad-zucchini, squash, bell peppers, mushrooms and onions freshly grilled and basted with
balsamic vinaigrette

Spinach Salad with wild mushrooms, Door County dried cherries and roasted almonds with a white wine Dijon
vinaigrette
Marinated Fresh Mozz Salad:
Sun dried tomatoes, fresh basil, thyme and fresh mozzerella with salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil and
balsamic vin

Organic Field Greens with fruit infused balsamic roasted grapes and wine poached pears

Rocket with oven dried strawberries, white figs, spiced pecans and a shallot honey balsamic vinaigrette
Fresh spinach salad with fresh apples, shaved red onion, dried cranberries with toasted pumpkin seeds-garlic
lemon vin-
mixed field greens with cucumbers, tomatoes, shaved red onion and fresh citrus vinaigrette


pasta
Pasta Dishes:
Rotini with fresh herb pesto, parmesan and sun-dried tomatoes
Kids Rotini with parmesan and butter
Angel hair with roasted vegetables fresh garlic and olive oil
Orzo with lemon, leeks, sun dried toms and cayenne-
Sun-dried tomato penne with kalamata olive, red onion, and sun dried tomatoes
Gorgonzola Fussili with wild mushroom, red wine caramelized onions, and spinach
Fettuccine Primavera with fresh garlic and vegetables including carrots, bell peppers,
mushrooms and onions tossed with olive oil and fresh herbs
Herb and Garlic Roasted baby Red Potatoes
Penne Pasta with marinara and parmesan
Three Cheese &Fresh herb Risotto
Parmesan, Manchego and Asiago cheeses with fresh basil, thyme, rosemary and sage
Wild Mushroom Risotto with Italian cheeses and roasted garlic
Kids Angel Hair Pasta tossed with olive oil, parmesan cheese and salt and pepper

Greek pasta salad -rotini with kalamata olives, roma tomatoes, cucumber and oregano –
red wine vinaigrette
Pesto pasta salad -penne with a fresh herb pesto (basil, parsley and cilantro) and roma
tomatoes
Sweet Noodle Kugel with pineapple and currants with a spicy apple chutney and maple
crème fraiche


entrees
Chicken
-Pan Seared Chicken Breast with roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Baby Carrots and a Natural pan Sauce
-Roasted Garlic, Pine nut and raspberry stuffed chicken breast with mustard thyme mashed potatoes and a pink
peppercorn pan sauce
-Broiled Cider chipotle marinated chicken breast with roasted garlic root vegetable puree with an apple, pear and
bacon sauté
-San Marzano Italian tomato Braised Chicken breast with marsala, onion, Italian Parsley, thyme and oregano
served over soft polenta
-Peruvian Arroz con pollo ; cilantro, onion and dark beer marinated and slow cooked chicken and rice

Beef
-Seared Italian Herb beef tenderloin with caramelized onion aioli and romesco sauce with roasted winter vegetables
-Marinated Rib eye/Strip Steak with a Roasted Tomato Berry Sauce with roasted fingerling potatoes and wilted organic red chard sauté
-Chili and Lime marinated flank steak- grilled and served medium rare and thinly sliced
-Braised short-ribs with star anise, orange and clove with a fresh Asian slaw

Lamb
-Thyme, Rosemary and Mint Marinated roasted leg of lamb with natural Wild Rice with dried cherries, roasted garlic
and Marcona almonds with Wilted spinach and arugula
- Lamb Chops with garam masala, couscous and an eggplant and garlic chutney

Vegetarian
-Roasted Vegetable Platter with nutty brown rice cake and romesco sauce
-Vegetable Lasagna:
Three cheese, fall vegetables and fresh herbs with house made marinara with sautéed, onions, garlic, tomatoes and fresh herbs and parmesan
-Grilled Vegetable Muffeleta-
Herbed foccacia, seasonal vegetable, champagne vin

Fish and Seafood
-Pan seared Halibut served with an arugula salad with shaved red onion and fennel
-Stuffed Rainbow Trout with hope creamery butter fresh thyme, lemon and garlic
-Seared Ahi Tuna with a fresh lemon thyme and cashew relish with crème fraiche
-Grilled Swordfish with a tomato- olive sauce with sweet onion and capers
-Garlic Citrus marinated salmon with fresh asparagus and lemon thyme mashed potatoes
-Steamed Mussels with fresh scallion, lemongrass, ginger and coconut milk
-Seared Hamachi with a fresh carrot, cucumber and scallion salad with a fresh citrus mirin dressing
-Huachinango a la Veracuzana- Red Snapper sautéed in the traditional Mexican sauce
-Arroz Chaufa con Mariscos; Shrimp, scallops, mussels and corvina sautéed with fresh garlic and ginger and
Peruvian chilis with a lime infused fried rice


sides

European Influence
-Ratatouille-with roasted eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, garlic and herbs all
simmered in olive oil
-Roasted Vegetable Hash:
Baby red potatoes, roasted peppers, squash, carrot, zucchini, rutabega and red onion. Cheese optional.
-Phyllo roulade: puff pastry stuffed with
Spinach, feta, garlic and carmelized onion
or wild mushroom with chevre and tilamook

Latin Influence
-Claypot Roasted Andean Vegetables including Peruvian, potatoes , kamote, yams,and sweet corn
-Helote roasted corn with lime, cayenne and queso fresco
-Steamed rice with sautéed onion and garlic

Asian Influence
-Chinese Vegetables -asparagus or green beans (seasonal) with shitake, green onion and a sesame sauce
-Vegetable Stir Fry with peas pods, scallion, mushroom, onions, bell peppers tossed with fresh ginger and garlic

Seasonal Favorites
-Garlic roasted mashed potatoes
-Herb and Garlic Roasted baby Red Potatoes
-Wilted red and green chard
with shallot, garlic and Carr Valley Crema Kasa
-Carrot Apple wild rice with marcona almonds, dried apricots and prairie grove farms bacon
-Natural Leech Lake Wild Rice with roasted garlic, door county sour cherries and Marcona almonds
-Grilled seasonal balsamic vegetables
-Organic Wilted Spinach
with shallot and Stickney hills Chevre
-Grilled Vegetable Platter with carrots, asparagus ,peppers,delacatas, yellow squash, asparagus onions, eggplant
and Portobello’s,
-Grand Roasted Winter Vegetable Platter
with carrots, beets, peppers, onions, eggplant, mushrooms, , rutabaga and parsnip
-Roasted Footjoy Farms winter vegetables-fingerling and baby red potatoes, parsnip, rutabaga, beets and carrots
-Roasted Vegetable Platter
Portobello, bell peppers, carrots, squash, zukes, onion with aioli or remoulade sauce


desserts

Small Bites
Chocolate Tarts with Pumpkin Filling and Nutmeg Cream
Pecan Tartlet with dried fruit compote
Red Wine Poached Plum Tart with Fresh Amaretto Cream and
B.T. McElrath award winning Truffles, Chocolates and toffees
Chocolate mousse tart

Savory bread Pudding with Cinnamon whipped cream
Port poached plums
Apple tartlet
Mini pumpkin pies
Poached apple and pear tartlet
w/mascarpone
Chocolate nutmeg flan with fresh vanilla amaretto cream
Traditional Peruvian Flan rich and creamy
Asian pear and apple tartlet with fresh cinnamon drizzle

Ice Cream
Build your own sundaes with Sebastian Joes Ice Cream, hot fudge, caramel, fresh
whipped cream, nuts and maraschino cherries
Tropical ice cream sandwiches; freshly toasted coconut folded into vanilla ice cream and
layered between two ginger crisps
Root beer floats

Large Bites
Grandma Ada’s Strudel wreaths -cherry pecan, apple, blueberry, currant and raisins
available in any combination
Flourless chocolate cake
Hazelnut chocolate torte
Apple Pie
with amaretto cream
Cheesecake with Italian Cherries
Coconut Flan- Tropical custard with caramel


brunch

Breakfast Soufflé Strata:
Baguette, caramelized onions, sautéed spinach, sautéed mushrooms, roasted peppers, summer squash, zucchini,
cheese and fresh herbs, quiche custard.

Roasted Vegetable Hash:
Baby red potatoes, roasted peppers, summer squash, carrot, zucchini, and red onion. Cheese is optional.

Italian Cheese and Fresh herb Risotto:
Parmesan and Asiago cheeses with fresh basil, thyme, rosemary and sage

Polenta Gratan:
Roasted corn, tomato and mushroom rugu, cheese and roasted eggplant, squash, tomato two layered. Served with a roasted tomato coulis.

Fritata:
An open faced omelet oven dried tomato, artichoke hearts, asparagus, spinach, scallion and cheddar cheese.

Hotcakes/Waffles:
Chocolate chip, strawberry, blueberry, banana walnut, etc.
Infused Syrups: berry, cinnamon, clove, orange, vanilla, etc.
Whipped Butters: cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, etc.

Caprese Salad:
Garden fresh tomatoes, fresh basil and fresh mozzarella with salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil

Grilled Vegetable Lasagna:
Three cheese, summer vegetables and fresh herbs with homemade sauce

Eggs Benedict with Canadian bacon or 4oz. beef filet on an English muffin with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce

Vegetarian eggs Benedict:
English muffin, tomato, poached eggs with a béarnaise sauce.

Quiche;
Asparagus, brie and roasted red pepper; parmesan fresh basil and garden tomatoes; roasted bell peppers, caramelized onion and cheddar; spinach, artichoke heart and broccoli with fresh herbs, etc

Poached Salmon, cucumber scaled with a yogurt dill sauce

Classic Caesar Salad
Parmesan, croutons, fresh lemon and anchovy

Greek Panzanella Salad:
Large herbed croutons, red onion, kalamata olives, roma tomato, cucumber and feta cheese with a red wine
oregano vinaigrette

Yogurt Bar:
Plain or vanilla yogurt, fresh fruit and berries, granola, nuts

Antipasti Platter
Roasted pears or apples, fresh cheeses, fresh berries, smoked fish, olives, pickles, nuts, basil pesto, kalamata tapenade, smoked salmon pate, mock liver pate etc..

Phyllo roulade:
Spinach, feta, sautéed onion or wild mushroom with chevre

Grilled Fish Options:
tropical fruit salsa, fresh arugula salad with red onion and fennel, tomato and olives sweet onion and capers,

Nicoise Salad:
Tomatoes, black olives, garlic, anchovies, green beans, onions, tuna, hard cooked eggs and fresh herbs with a citrus vinaigrette

Fruit:
Fresh berries, cantaloupe, honeydew, pineapple, mango and strawberry with mint and edible flowers

Other Items:
Bagels
Croissants
Breadsticks
Fresh Juices
Fruit/ Flower Infused water
Bloody Mary (virgin, olives, celery pickles, hot peppers, hot sauce worcestershire sauce, horseradish, lemons and limes


beverages

Pina colada
Dacquiris;
strawberry, banana and tropical
Coffee -decaf and regular organic available

Sparkling water
Hibiscus citrus water
Sparkling cider, pear, apple, cherry
Fresh Juices: orange, grapefruit, limeade, lemonade
Fruit/ Flower-infused water
citrus, hibiscus, rose
Infused teas ( black, green, royboos, variety herbal)
Bloody Mary (virgin, reg) olives, celery, pickles, hot peppers, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, horseradish, lemons
and limes
Mimosas- champagne and orange juice
Hibiscus Lemonade- Fresh made lemonade infused with dried hibiscus flow which adds an earthy taste and a
beautiful magenta color!

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