Here are some menus from past events catered by The Ripe Choice. Enjoy reading about the wonderfully fresh food. We hope they serve as inspiration for your next get-together!
Endive Leaves w/Fresh Lobster, Pink Grapefruit and Avocado
Steamed Artichokes w/Classic Aioli
Tarragon-Mustard-Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs
Spring Greens w/Fresh Strawberries, Breakfast Radishes, Wild Ramps, Asparagus
Tips and Pecorino Curls in Sweet-Lemon Honey Vinaigrette
Grilled Herbed Cocktail Lamb Chops w/Mint-Cilantro Vinaigrette
Spring Pea Risotto
Oven Roasted Young Carrots w/Orange Glaze
Lemon Coconut Tart w/Fresh Raspberry Coulis and Mint
Coffee Service
Texatini Cocktails
Marinated Olives and Peppers
Cornmeal Crusted Oysters with Horseradish Sour Cream
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Onion Marmalade on Polenta Stars
Spicy Tomato Soup with Sourdough Croutons
Jicama and Carrot Cole Slaw
Char-Grilled Texas T-Bone Steak Topped with Caciotta Cheese
Enchiladas
Selected Wines
Apple Crisp with Cajeta Sauce
Coffee
Wild Mushroom Paté Canapés w/Sautéed Apples
Roasted Grape and Goat Cheese Pizzettes
Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp on Polenta Stars w/Chipotle Cream
Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin Medallions w/Mustard Au Jus
Salmon Roulades Stuffed w/melted Leeks in Mustard-Dill Vinaigrette
Lemon-Herbed Orzo
Oven Roasted Fall Vegetables
Spinach Salad w/Pomegranate Seeds, goat cheese, candied Almonds in Champagne
Vinaigrette
Fresh Broccoli Salad, with Savory Apple smoked Bacon, Tart Dried Cherries and
Sunflower Seeds in Creamy Aioli
Fresh Fig Tart w/Greek Honey-Yogurt Cheese Filling
Coffee Service
Yukon-Sweet Potato Gratin
Southern Harvest Cornbread Dressing
w/pork-sage sausage, dried apricots, dried tart cherries,
candied pecans, fresh apples, celery and savory herbs
Roasted Acorn Squash
w/Chipotle-honey glaze
Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash Farro
w/Melted Sweet Onions
Warm Shaved Brussls Sprouts Salad
w/apples, walnuts, pancetta and cider mustard vinaigrette
Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
w/EVVO, Salt and Pepper
Haricot Vert
Blanched French green beans w/honey roasted carrots and parsnips
Roast Turkey Breast
Herb rubbed boneless breast ready to reheat and serve (guaranteed moist)
Traditional Turkey Pan gravy
Cranberry-orange relish
Gluten free Autumn Apple Crisp
Gluten free Pumpkin Pie
Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Bourbon-Pecan Pie
Granny Apple pie
Custard Pie
Tea Smoked Chicken in Wonton Flowers
Petite Heirloom Tomato and Gruyere Tartlets
Seared Ahi Nicoise-style
Salmon Roulades stuffed w/Melted Leeks and Mustard-Dill Vinaigrette
Spring Salad Greens, Hard Cooked Eggs, Haricot Vert, Baby Beets, Fingerling Potatoes, French Olives, Red Onions, Artichoke Hearts, White Asparagus, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Cornichons
Petite Artisan Baguettes and Flat Breads w/Gourmet Cheeses and Seasonal Fruit
Homemade Mixed Berry Shortcake Parfait served in Martini Glasses
Filet Mignon on Roasted Sweet Potato Rounds w/Chipotle Cream
Prosciutto Wrapped Dates stuffed w/Cream Cheese and Fresh Mint
“Lemony” Chicken Picatta w/White Wine-Lemon-Caper Sauce
Orzo w/Grilled Seasonal Vegetables tossed in Balsamic Vinaigrette
Butternut Squash Lasagna w/Fresh Basil Béchamel
Baby Spinach Salad w/Toasted Pine Nuts, Blood Oranges, Pomegranate Seeds, Crumbled Feta in Champagne Vinaigrette
Basket of Artisan Breads
Baby Cupcakes
Petite Cannoli’s
Mini Lemon Tartlets
Petite Fruit Tartlets
Citrus Bars
Coffee Service
Gourmet Cheese and Fruit Platter w/Artisan Crackers and Crisps
Cilantro Shrimp w/Avocado and Mango in Corn Cups
Assorted Beef and Chicken Taquitos w/Roasted Salsa
Guest Arrival Time: 5pm for Cocktails
Dinner: 7pm
Prosciutto wrapped Shrimp on Polenta with Garlic Jam – Chipotle Cream
Baby Potatoes w/Crème Fraiche and American Caviar
Oven Roasted Grape and Goat cheese Tartlets with Acacia Honey and Toasted Walnuts
Warm Salad of Hearty Greens and Blood Oranges with Tangerine-Pineapple Vinaigrette
Salmon En Papillote with Kalamata Olives, Lemon, Herbs and Baby Heirloom Tomatoes
Red Quinoa Pilaf
Sautéed Garlicky Kale and Pine Nuts
Individual Dairy-Free Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Raspberries and Whipped Cream on the side
Chili Spiced Grilled Flap Steak and Grilled Chicken Breast w/Fresh Cilantro-Lime Aioli, Crispy Cabbage w/Warm Corn and Flour Tortillas
Roasted Corn Kernels
Fresh Crispy Salad Greens
Heirloom Tomatoes
Mexican Cheeses
Fresh Avocado
Roasted Salsas
Mexican crème
Onions and Cilantro
Chimichurri and peppers
Cumin Scented Black Beans
Green Rice w/Grilled Vegetables
Tower of Assorted Finger Desserts and Baby Cupcakes
“Killer” Jalapeno Margaritas
Petite Tortilla soup shots served w/mini Panella cheese Quesadillas
Petite Grilled Cilantro Shrimp-Black Bean tacos
Lobster-Mache Salad w/citrus-red onion and avocado cream
Duck Breast w/Mole Sauce
Served w/corn-rice-cheese stuffed pasilla
Duo of Petite Tres leches cake and Mexican hot chocolate in demi tasse
