Appetizers make the most incredible event, it could be a cocktail party, engagement , wedding or any special occasion. I have included a great appetizer menu to choose from, we at Gourmet Caterers also customize menus.
Appetizer selections
Meat – Mini Beef Brochettes OR Crispy Beef Wontons with Apricot Curry Sauce OR Lamb Meatballs stuffed with Dried Apricots OR Honey Roasted Lamb served on a Potato Crisp with Lemon Mayonnaise and Fresh Fennel Salad
Fish – Ahi (Tuna) served on Wasabi Potato Chips OR Cumin Roasted Potato Skins with Caviar and Smoked Salmon OR Ahi Tuna in Cucumber Cups with Soy, Orange and Ginger OR Blackened Red Snapper on Red Corn Tortilla with Peach Relish OR Sweet Potato and Apple Pancake, topped with Smoked Norwegian Salmon and Crème Fraiche
Chicken – Jerk Chicken Ancho Chili Seared Chicken served on Grilled Cornbread with Chipotle Mayonnaise OR Ginger Chicken-Lime Skewers /Skewers in a Teriyaki or Peanut Sauce OR Mini Cups filled with Spicy Chicken with Roasted Coconut and Cranberries OR Roast Chicken-Chipotle OR Nachos with Cilantro/Avocado Cream OR Roasted Turkey on Cheddar Polenta Crisp with Caramelized Onion Jam OR Crêpe Purses with Asparagus and Chicken Tender with Lemon and Tarragon
Crepe Purses filled with Porcini Mushrooms, Fresh Herbs and Cream
Curried Eggplant Tartlets with Coconut and Cilantro, garnished with a Banana Chip
Polenta Cups with Basil-Scented Chevre, topped with Roasted Cherry Tomato
Tartlet filled with Roasted Red Pepper with Asiago with Chives
Bruschetta with Roasted Peppers and Portobello Mushrooms with Butternut Squash Boursin SpreadGrilled Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quesedilla with Tomato Jam and Cilantro Yogurt
Leek and Potato Fritters with Red Plum Sauce
Phyllo Pastry Triangles filled with Spicy Mixed Vegetables
in a Pastry Parcel OR Phyllo (pastry) Triangles filled with Savory Spinach and Feta Cheese or Creamy Mushrooms OR Pastry with Caramelized Leeks, Goat Cheese and Sun Dried
Crispy Warm Fontina Cheese Puffs with Fresh Italian Basil
Mini Corn Cakes with Citrus Salsa
Italian Stuffed Mushrooms, passed and served hot
Goat Cheese Truffles with Pistachios and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Bite-Sized Brie en Croute with Caramelized Balsamic Apples and Fresh Thyme
Feta Custard in Pastry Cups OR Mini Wonton Cups filled with creamy Warm Artichoke, topped with Slivered Almonds
Sweet Potato and Ginger Roste with Chive Cream
OR Cumin-Roasted Potato Strips with Smoked Salmon with Crème Fraiche
Spoon-filled Mediterranean Vegetable and Goat Cheese Terrine
Mini Baked Brie Empanadas with Grape Chutney
Spinach-Mushroom Wontons with Honey Mustard Sauce OR Spinach Empanadillas
Ricotta Fritters with Plum Sauce
Portobello Mushroom Bruschetta OR Crostini with Goat Cheese and Sweet Peppers OR Creamy Artichoke Bruschetta OR Honey Pear Bruschetta with Melted Brie Cheese
Fruit Kebobs with a Ginger OR Poppy Seed Sauce OR Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
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