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International
Appetizers
Middle Eastern and North African specialties
including several varieties of Hummus (or Byesar)
Algerian spicy Tomato & Pepper
Relish ~ Baba Ganouj
Marinated Olives ~ Za'atar served with Yogurt Cream
Falafel served
with Tzatziki
Goat Cheese Logs rolled in Za'atar ~ Spanakopita
Basket of Artisanal Breads, high-end Crackers and toasted Pita
Wedges
Bruschetta Platter
An opulent platter in the Mediterranean tradition
with Crostini & Artisanal
Breads
Fresh Tomato Salsa ~ Black Olive Tapenade
Green Olive & Tomato Relish ~ Baked Ricotta
Marinated Mushrooms ~ Oven-Dried Tomatoes
Grilled Peppers & Eggplant ~ Caprese
Cream Cheese Torta with Pesto,
Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts
South of the Border Platter
Platter of tangy Goat Cheese & Cilantro Quesadillas,
Baskets of toasted
Tortilla Wedges, Corn and Bean Chips
served with Selection of Salsas:
White Bean & Rosemary ~ Smoky Black Bean
Fresh Tomato ~ Tomatillo/Jalapeño Chutney
Avocado-Mango Salsa ~ Guacamole
Layered Torta with Pink Beans, Salsa, Guacamole
Baked Panela Cheese with
Oregano
Nachos with Beans, Pickled Jalapenos, Ranchero Cheese and Pine Nuts
Santa Barbara Platter
Trays of elegant finger sandwiches:
Cucumber & Watercress with Bleu
Cheese
Radish with Minted Cream Cheese
Sharp Cheddar and Chutney ~
Curried Egg Salad
Open-face Sandwiches with Smoked Salmon and Dill
Baked Tofu Salad with Shallots,
Tarragon & Smoked Almonds
Stilton Cheese & Pear
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International Vegetarian Specialties
Foods from the Mediterranean Rim
Moussaka with roasted eggplant, fresh tomato sauce, soy protein, bechamel
Briouates: a
Moroccan specialty with caramelized onions, soy protein, mint
Seasonal
Vegetable Lasagne with soy protein and pesto
Porcini Mushroom Lasagne with
creamy white wine sauce
Polenta with fresh tomato sauce, fontina, basil
and gorgonzola
Polenta with wild mushroom, white wine, cream and parmesan
Fragrant Middle
Eastern Vegetable Casserole with
lentils, garbanzos, saffron, cinnamon,
lemon
Moroccan
Tagine with vegetarian "chicken", figs, saffron, cinnamon
Spanish
Style Paella with rice, tomatoes, artichokes,"chicken",
saffron, garlic
B'stilla: vegetables and "chicken" (or lentils)
wrapped in phyllo,
with cinnamon, toasted nuts
Foods from the South: Southwest, American South &
Latin America
Enchilada Torta with fresh tomato/chili sauce, spinach, soy protein
Black
Bean Enchiladas with fresh mint
Grilled vegetable frittata with
chiles, cilantro, goat's cheese
Empanadas
with savory plantain filling OR
soy meat with savory vegetables
Stuffed
Peppers Southwest (spicy rice, vegetables and soy protein)
Blue
Corn Polenta with grilled vegetables,
spicy cilantro sauce and
queso fresco
Jambalaya: a vegetarian version with seared vegetables,
"chicken",
soy chorizo and spices
Posole: a vegetarian version with seared vegetables,
"chicken",
hominy, and spices
Spicy Chili & Beans, with vegetables and soy protein
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A selection of International Appetizers:
Middle Eastern & North Aftican Specialties
Bruschetta Platter
South of the Border Platter
Santa Barbara Platter
International Vegetarian Specialties:
Foods from the Mediterranean Rim
Foods from the South: Southwest, American South, & Latin America
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Evoking sun-splashed
stucco and olive groves overlooking the blue sea, these Old World
foods invite you to slip into a place where life slows down and meals
are a time to linger with family and friends. |
