Special requests available. The dishes found here were developed by our chef. Most of them came from the chef's love of the ingredients that inspired her. A few of the recipes are variations from other sources. They constantly get rave reviews. These dishes are located on some of our other menu selections as well. Some of the dishes listed here are only available for private chef parties of under twenty people. Click on the food images on the right to see larger pictures.
Appetizers
Gorgonzola Cheese Crostini topped with caramelized Apple-Onion & Pecan Compote
This is fantastic drizzled with our vanilla-fig balsamic reduction! Granished with fresh Thyme leaves.
Roasted Shrimp Bites with Mango Salsa
Roasted shrimp in our special rub is chopped and placed in a Tortilla cup with a dollop of Mango Salsa. (Other fresh fruits can be used the mangos are not available.)
Assorted Deviled Eggs
From traditional, curried with bacon, and salmon with dill, these deviled eggs are packed with flavor. And with this assortment, your guests will find at least one they love!
Pig Candy
Lil' Smokies wrapped in bacon topped with brown sugar and baked until golden brown.
Cranberry Chicken Bites
Rye toast topped with our horseradish and cream cheese spread, tender, moist sliced chicken and a dollop of our shallot, port cranberry compote with a light sprinkle of finishing salt. We can make this Gluten-Free as well.
Crab Puffs on Dill Toast
Crab meat mixed with dill and cream cheese served on toast and heated under the broiler until golden brown. It's crab! How could it not be great?
Stuffed Mushrooms
Cremini mushrooms marinated in sherry and stuffed with more mushrooms, sausage, herbs and cheese. This can be made in a vegetarian or vegan version as well.
Tri-Tip Bites 1st Place Award Winner!
Tender tri-tip sliced thin. Rolled with blue cheese crumbles and mushrooms and shallots cooked with cognac, thyme, sage, and garlic.
Entrees
Roasted Salmon
Choose between our Maple-Bourbon Glazed Salmon or our Dill Glazed Salmon with a hint of Asian flavor. Either will convert the salmon hater into a salmon lover!
Pork Loin Stuffed with Apple Dressing, Smoked Mozzarella and Sausage
Wonderful flavors abound in this pork dish: apples, onions, cranberries in the stuffing are a perfect compliment to the tender pork.
Port-PearGinger Glazed Pork Loin with Caramelized Onions and Pears
We sear the pork loins, coat them with dijon mustard and then finish with our homemade port-pear-ginger jam glaze. It's served on cartelized onions and pears. When pears aren't in season, we use apples.
Rosemary Mint Lamb
Tender lamb marinated in a rosemary-mint pesto.
Filet Mignon Party Steaks 1st Place Award Winner!
Tender filet mignon seared with a garlic herb blend. Marinated overnight, cooked to perfection and topped with a cognac, red wine, currant and mushroom sauce.
Tri-Tip with Port Wine and Mushroom Sauce
Tender tri-tip cooked to perfection. Topped with our rich port wine and mushroom sauce.
Brined Turkey or Chicken
Choose either Turkey or Chicken. We brine our birds in our special house brine and then roast them to golden perfect. Moist and Flavorful!
Lemon, Fennel and Rosemary Chicken
We create a rub with lemon zest, ground fennel and rosemary, add in some salt and cover the chicken inside and out. We toss in the lemons and the flavor is wonderful and the meat is moist when the chicken comes out of the oven.
Spinach/Artichoke Lasagne with Roasted Tomatoes and Onions
This lasagne has great flavor with spinach, artichokes, cheese and roasted tomatoes and onions. Add meat if you must.
"Two-Helpings" Meatloaf
Meatloaf that is moist and full of flavor. Everyone always goes back for seconds!
Sides
Baked Beans
Our special Bosonova-Style baked bean recipe made with 3 different beans, layered with spices, brown sugar, ketchup and jack cheese. Bean haters LOVE this dish!
7 Cheese Macaroni & Cheese
This is not your momma's Mac & Cheese. Ours sports 7 cheeses, white wine and some other secret ingredients to make it the Ultimate in Mac & Cheese!
Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese
What could be more Southern than good ol' macaroni and cheese as a side dish? This version uses 3 cheeses and white wine but is a little more budget friendly.
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Not your ordinary "garlic" potatoes! Roasted garlic, heavy cream and butter make these potatoes decidant.
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Our mashed potatoes go a step further with added flavors of onion, sour cream, bacon and Parmesan cheese and topped with 2 year old white cheddar cheese.
Roasted Ratatouille Risotto
Roasted egg plant, zuchinni, yellow squash, mushrooms, onions, fennel and garlic cooked in a fire roasted tomato sauce and stock. Topped with parmasian cheese.
Sandwiches
Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip Sandwich 1st Place Award Winner!
Tri-Tip rubbed with our Santa Maria style rub and cooked to perfection. These sandwiches are made with our Roasted Garlic, Cream Cheese, Horseradish Spread and topped with Sauteed Mushrooms and Shallots.
Roast Beef Sandwich with Dill/Cream Cheese and Cucumber
Thinly sliced roast beef and cucumbers served on sourdough bread with our wonderful dill cream cheese spread and mayonaise.
Chicken Sandwich with Cranberry/Horseradish Compote
Thin sliced chicken piled high served on brown bread with our Cranberry Compote and horseradish/cream cheese spread.
Salads
Asian Chicken Salad
Light and refreshing with our own special salad dressing, this salad includes mandarin oranges, toasted almonds, and fried wontons.
Peanut Slaw
A mix of cabbages, carrots and cilantro with peanuts and our special vinaigrette.
Spring Mixed Green Salad with Dried Cranberries, Blue Cheese and Candied Pecans
Our special dressing of vanilla-fig balsamic and dijon mustard makes this salad different than any other. The dressing perfectly compliments the candied pecans, blue cheese and the sweetness of the dried cranberries. If you don't like cranberries, we can do this with julienned apples or pears instead.
Cucumbers, tomatoes with thinly sliced fennel or topped with fresh oregano, feta cheese and our special Mediterranean vinaigrette.
Tri-Colored Pasta Salad
Tri-colored pasta with cucumbers, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives and feta cheese is dressed our special Mediterranean vinaigrette.
Instead of giving you cookie cutter menus, we like to work with you to develop menus that "cater to your needs". The menu choices are only "suggested" samples.
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