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Appetizers – Fruit, Cheese & Vegetables Fruit & Domestic Cheese Platter A combination of the freshest fruits available served with cheddar, swiss and colby jack cheeses
Fruit & Imported Cheese Platter A combination of the freshest fruits available served with smoked gouda, creamy havarti and jarlesberg cheeses
Crudité Platter Crisp fresh vegetables served with a tangy dipping sauce
Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip Baby spinach, artichoke hearts and assorted cheeses, served with tortilla chips
Hummus Topped with Feta cheese, olives and sun-dried tomatoes, served with pita triangles
Baked Brie or Havarti Your choice of fresh Brie or Havarti cheese wrapped in puff pastry and baked to perfection, topped with a rich praline sauce
Bruschetta Roma tomatoes, minced garlic, diced red onions and chiffonade of fresh basil tossed in extra virgin olive oil served with homemade crostini
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Thinly sliced prosciutto coated with Borsin cheese and wrapped around crispy asparagus spears
Artichokes Stuffed with Goat Cheese Artichoke hearts filled with creamy goat cheese and lightly breaded
Portobello Spears Marinated and grilled Portobello spears
Portobello Portobello and Goat Cheese Quesadillas Sautéed Portobello mushrooms, goat cheese, mozzarella and fresh basil with cumin sour cream
Vegetable Spring Rolls Crisp vegetables in a spring roll wrapper and lightly fried
Spanikopita Fresh spinach and feta cheese wrapped in phyllo dough
Appetizers – Seafood Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Ravigote Fresh crabmeat with capers, onions and parsley served with Belgian endive or crostini
Hot Bayou Crab Dip Jumbo lump crab meat tossed with a blend of cheeses, served with crostini
Crawfish, Crawfish, Crab and Brie Dip Succulent Louisiana crawfish tails combined with jumbo lump crab meat and Brie cheese, served with crostini
Stuffed Crab Claws Jumbo blue crab claws with a crabmeat stuffing, lightly breaded and fried golden brown
Shrimp Remoulade Dip Louisiana shrimp, finely diced with green onions and served cold in a homemade remoulade sauce
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Platter Boiled and served with remoulade, cocktail and Pepper Jelly sauces
Stuffed Shrimp Jumbo shrimp, stuffed with a crabmeat stuffing and fried golden brown
Paper Shrimp Shrimp, water chestnuts and cilantro wrapped in a beggar's purse and lightly fried
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp 16/20 shrimp wrapped with apple wood smoked bacon served either fried or grilled
Crab Cakes Louisiana lump crabmeat blended with herbs and spices, creole seasoning, coated with Italian breadcrumbs and fried golden brown
Smoked Salmon Spread Norwegian smoked salmon mixed with cream cheese and dill served with mini bagels or water wafers
Crawfish Spring Rolls With glass noodles and sweet carrot sauce
Crawfish Pie Miniature Louisiana crawfish pies served in a flaky cup
Fried Oyster Burritos Served with JalapeĂąo remoulade in a sun dried tomato wrap
Yellow Fin Tuna Crisp Wonton crisp, avocado, Wasabi caviar, red onion, & ponzu sauce
Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms Fresh mushroom caps stuffed with a shrimp and crabmeat stuffing
Fried Seafood Platter An assortment of thin farm raised catfish filets, 21/25 shrimp and fresh shucked Louisiana oysters fried golden brown
Appetizers Appetizers – Meat & Poultry Petite Beef Wellingtons Filet dices with mushroom in puff pastry
Mini Natchitoches Meat Pies Spicy ground beef in flaky piecrust
Beef Satay Grilled flank steak on a skewer served with plum sauce
Duck Empanadas Roasted duck, pepper jack cheese, red and yellow bell peppers and spices wrapped in a flour tortilla and fried golden brown, served with pepper jelly sauce
Lollipop Lamb Chops Tender miniature lamp chops crusted in dijon mustard and herbs and roasted to perfection
Coconut Battered Chicken Chicken tenders, dredged in a coconut batter and fried golden brown
Chicken & Cashew Spring Rolls Crunchy cashews and diced chicken breasts with julienne carrots and cabbage, served with a sweet & sour dipping sauce
Appetizers – Savory Cheesecakes Cheesecakes Spinach & Artichoke Cheesecake Baby spinach, artichoke hearts and assorted cheeses, served with tortilla chips
Crawfish and Andouille Cheesecake Succulent Louisiana crawfish tails combined with Andouille sausage and assorted cheeses, served with crostini
Portobello Mushroom Cheesecake Portobello mushrooms, assorted cheeses and onions, baked with a Parmesan and breadcrumb crust, served with crostini
Crabmeat Cheesecake Louisiana crabmeat, peppers, onions and cheeses blended together, served with crostini
Sandwiches Mini Foccaccia Sandwiches Choice of deli meats, salads or vegetarian
Mini PoPo-boys New Orleans style mini cut w/ deli meats or full Size Po-boys
Mini Muffalettas On fresh Italian bread with homemade olive salad and Genoa Salami
Mini Mini Croissant Sandwiches Choice of deli meats, salads or vegetarian
Working Lunch Platter Platter of Sliced Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef, Swiss Cheese, Chicken and Tuna Salad, Pickles, Sliced Tomatoes, and Condiments. Served with Croissants, Wheat Bread, and French Bread
Soups & Salads Oyster & Artichoke Soup Fresh shucked Louisiana oysters and artichokes simmered in sweet cream with our special creole seasoning blend
Shrimp & Butternut Squash Soup Gulf shrimp and ripened butternut squash blended together with sweet cream
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Andouille sausage, pulled chicken in a traditional New Orleans dark roux
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Bisque Roasted red bell peppers and ripened tomatoes blended together with sweet cream
Italian Wedding Soup Traditional broth base with miniature meatballs, spinach and pearl pasta
Corn & Crab Bisque Fresh shucked corn simmered with sweet cream and jumbo lump crabmeat
Classic Caesar Salad Crisp Romaine lettuce and homemade croutons, tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing and topped with freshly grated Parmesan
Cranberry & Goat Cheese Salad Fresh Spring Mix combined with dried cranberries and soft goat cheese crumbles and tossed in a honey balsamic vinaigrette
Spinach Salad w/ Strawberries Fresh spinach, crumbled bleu cheese, toasted pecans and fresh Louisiana strawberries tossed in a pepper jelly vinaigrette
Mandarin Orange Salad Spring Mix, mandarin oranges, walnuts, and feta cheese crumbles, with a honey raspberry vinaigrette
Cobb Salad Romaine, Bacon, Avocado, Blue Cheese, Boiled Eggs, Tomatoes, and Homemade Ranch Dressing
Greek Salad Calamata olives, cucumbers, red onions, feta cheese crumbles
Italian Salad Crisp Romaine and Iceberg lettuce mix with Genoa Salami, provolone cheese, roma tomatoes, olive salad, and marinated artichokes tossed in a homemade Italian dressing
Carving Station Black Pepper & Citrus Whole Marinated Filet Steamship Round of Beef Prime Rib Turkey Breast Honey Glazed Ham Roasted Pork Loin
Poultry, Beef and Veal Entrees Artichoke Stuffed Stuffed Chicken Breast Hearts of artichoke with garlic and cheeses stuffed in a chicken breast with roasted garlic cream sauce
Chicken Cornbread Cardinale Chicken breast stuffed with crawfish tails and cornbread served with a roasted garlic cream sauce
Chicken Chicken Parmesan Lightly pane chicken breast, served with an authentic style Italian tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese
Rosemary and Garlic Herb Roasted Chicken Marinated chicken quarters pasted with rosemary and lemon, grilled and roasted
New Orleans Style Pane Pane Chicken Chicken breast dusted lightly in seasoned flour, pan fried and topped with a creamy alfredo sauce
Pecan Crusted Chicken Chicken dusted in ground pecans, pan fried until golden brown
Chicken Tarragon Seared chicken breast coasted with a tarragon laced cream sauce
Filet Mignon Center cut filet, grilled and served with a demi glace
Beef Wellington Filets of beef topped with a Portobello duxelle, wrapped in puff pastry, and served with a duo of Beurre Blanc and demi glace sauces
Tornadoes of Beef Center cut filet seared and served with a green peppercorn sauce
Veal Grillades Tender slices of baby white veal, sautĂŠed with peppers, tomatoes and a brown gravy
Veal Saltimbocca Baby veal slices with prosciutto, provolone cheese and sweet marsala sauce
Veal Picatta Veal tenders sautĂŠed with capers and lemons in a white wine butter sauce
Veal Chops Lollipop veal chops grilled and served with a maple balsamic glaze
Veal Parmesan Lightly breaded veal cutlets pan fried, served with an authentic style Italian tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese
Seafood Entrees Pecan Crusted Catfish Farm raised catfish coated in pecan meal and fried golden brown
Trout or Redfish Erik Fresh Trout or Redfish filet served over a bed of sautĂŠed spinach, topped with a crawfish and shrimp cream sauce
Grilled or Seared Yellow Fin Tuna Served with Orange Soy Beurre Blanc
Grilled or Seared Salmon Filet With Oriental glaze, fresh salsa or Beurre Blanc
Whole Poached Salmon Served cold with Dill Sauce and condiments
Trout Almondine Almondine Traditional New Orleans Style dredged in thinly sliced almonds and lightly fried
Trout Meuniere Fresh trout fried until golden brown and served with a brown butter sauce
Barbeque Shrimp With butter, herbs and spices served with toasted french bread for dipping
Seared Scallops With clarified butter and creole seasoning
New Orleans Seafood Platter A selection of fresh catfish, shrimp and oysters fried golden brown
Seafood Stuffed Lobster Fresh Maine lobster tail stuffed with a crabmeat stuffing
Pastas, Pastas, Potatoes and Rice Dishes Pearl Pasta Acine de pepe pasta with thinly sliced grilled chicken, tossed in a prosciutto cream sauce
Crawfish Pearl Pasta Acine de pepe pasta with fresh crawfish tails, smoked corn, red pepper dices and tomatoes tossed in an andouille cream sauce
Pasta Jambalaya Andouille, chicken, shrimp, peppers and onions Creole style w/ braided pasta
Penne Florentine SautĂŠed spinach and chicken slices in light broth w/ Pecorino Romano
Shrimp or Crawfish Pasta Seasoned fresh Gulf shrimp or Louisiana crawfish tails tossed with penne pasta in a rich cream sauce
Pasta Pomodoro Choice of pasta w/ diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, Olive oil and Parmesan Cheese
Pasta Primavera Seasonal veggies, cheeses, garlic and herbs served either hot or cold
Tortellini Cheese filled tortellini shells combined with your choice of meat, vegetables or seafood and tossed in your choice of sauce
Cannelloni Pasta stuffed with spinach, cheese and chicken with a tomato concasse
Manicotti Pasta stuffed with your choice of cheese or meats and served in an alfredo sauce or our homemade red gravy
Bracioline Veal cutlets stuffed with prosciutto, cheeses and boiled egg, rolled and sautéed in our homemade red gravy
Macaroni Traditional homemade macaroni made with a variety of cheeses and cream sauce
Pommes Dauphine Thinly sliced potatoes with cheeses, served soufflé style
Baked Potato Soufflé Gaufrette potatoes with chives, bacon, cheddar cheese, and sour cream layered and baked to golden perfection
Twice Baked Stuffed Potatoes Potato halves stuffed with a creamy mixture of cheeses, bacon, chives and sour cream and lightly baked
Brabant Potatoes Potato cubes sautéed with garlic, butter, fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese
Potatoes Lyonnais Sliced potatoes sautéed with onions, chicken stock and black peppercorns
Potato Latkes Shredded potatoes mixed with minced onion and griddled, served with sour cream and applesauce
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Red skinned Yukon gold potatoes boiled until tender and hand mashed with roasted garlic, butter and Creole seasoning
Jambalaya New Orleans style chicken and sausage jambalaya
Risotto Rich and creamy traditional Italian rice dish available in several options with cheese, seafood, meat and vegetables
Desserts Bananas Foster, Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce, Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Sauce, Brownies, Cakes, Caramel Custard, Cheesecake with Fresh Fruit Puree, Chocolate Cheesecake, Chocolate Covered Strawberries, Cookies, Crème Brulee, Crepes, Éclairs, Fruit Tarts, Mousse, Napoleons, Petit Fours, Pies, Pralines, Tiramisu
Bar Service and Additional Menu Items upon Request