Banquet Other Sample Menu
COLD HORS D’OEUVRES
SMOKED CHICKEN CANAPE
Smoked Chicken with Granny Smith Apples on Toasted Croutons.
STRAWBERRY AND PINEAPPLE KABOB
CUCUMBER CANAPE
Soft Bread with Sliced Cucumber, Dill Cream Cheese and Red Bell Pepper.
COCKTAIL SHRIMP
Chilled and Arranged with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon.
SMOKED SALMON PINWHEELS
Flour Tortilla with Sour Cream, Fresh Chives, and Smoked Salmon.
CALIFORNIA ROLLS
Sushi Rice, Avocado, Red Pepper, Carrot and Cucumber Rolled in Nori.
Served with Wasabi and Soy.
PROSCUITTO WRAPPED FRESH MOZZARELLA
Fresh Mozzarella with Basil, Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Wrapped with Prosciutto.
HOT HORS D’OEUVRES
MARGHARITA PIZZA
Thin Crusted Pizza with Sliced Roma Tomatoes, Olive Oil,
Mozzarella Cheese and Fresh Basil.
WING ZINGS
Spicy Chicken Wings Served with Barbeque Sauce and Ranch Dressing.
FRENCH FRIED ARTICHOKE HEARTS
Filled with Chive Cream Cheese, and Served with Honey-Dijon Dipping Sauce.
SWEDISH OR BBQ MEATBALLS
MINIATURE CRAB CAKES
Served with a Smoked Tomato Aïoli.
PARMESAN RISOTTO CAKES
Seared in Olive Oil and Finished with Boursin Cheese, Shiitake Mushrooms
and Sun-Dried Tomatoes.
CHICKEN OR BEEF BROCHETTE
Charbroiled Marinated Chicken Breast or Beef Skewered with Bell Peppers
and Onions, Finished with Teriyaki Glaze.
BACON-WRAPPED PINEAPPLE
Golden Sweet Pineapple Wrapped with Bacon; Oven Roasted and Finished with
Brown Sugar-Soy Glaze.
VEGETARIAN SPRING ROLLS
Cabbage, Bamboo Shoots, Green Onions, Carrots, and Cellophane Noodles.
Served with Sweet and Sour Chili Sauce.
BOURSIN MUSHROOM CAPS
Oven Baked Mushroom Caps Filled with Creamy Garlic, Herbs, and Boursin Cheese.
CHICKEN SPIEDINI
Chicken Breast with Fresh Sage Leaf Wrapped in Pancetta and Charbroiled.
BACON-WRAPPED BBQ SHRIMP
Jumbo Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon and Charbroiled; Glazed with BBQ Sauce.
BACON-WRAPPED SCALLOPS
Lightly Breaded Scallops Wrapped in Bacon and Deep Fried. Served with Cocktail Sauce.
MUSHROOM STRUDEL
Flaky Phyllo Pastry Stuffed with Mushrooms, Garlic, Herbs and Cream Cheese.
HAND CARVED MINI SANDWICHES
HONEY-MUSTARD GLAZED HAM
Hand-Carved; Served on Cocktail Rolls with Condiments.
BONELESS BREAST OF IOWA TURKEY
Oven Roasted and Hand Carved; Served on Cocktail Rolls with Condiments.
ROASTED IOWA BEEF TENDERLOIN
Seasoned with Garlic and Rosemary, Slow Roasted and Hand-Carved;
Served on Cocktail Rolls with Béarnaise Sauce.
TOP SIRLOIN
Roasted and Hard-Carved. Served on Cocktail Rolls with Condiments.
DISPLAY PIECES
GARDEN VEGETABLES
Basket of Fresh Vegetables with Flavored Dips.
MARINATED, CHARBROILED VEGETABLES
Marinated, Charbroiled and Served Chilled.
MEXICAN 7-LAYER DIP
Layers of Beans, Sour Cream, Cheese, Scallions, Fresh Tomatoes, Lettuce,
Onions and Black Olives; Served with Fried Tortilla Chips.
ARTICHOKE DIP
Baked Artichoke Hearts, Spinach, and Cream Cheese. Served with Grilled Pita Bread.
FRESH FRUITS OF THE SEASON
Arrangement of Sliced Fresh Fruits and Berries.
BAKED BRIE, ROASTED GARLIC AND
SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS
Creamy Brie Cheese Topped with Roasted Garlic, Fresh Thyme
and Sautéed Shiitake Mushrooms. Served with Crackers.
GOURMET CHEESE BOARD
Selections of Imported and Domestic Cheeses Garnished with Whole Fruit.
Served with Crackers.
COLD SMOKED SALMON
Displayed with Capers, Chopped Egg, Sour Cream, Red Onions,
Sweet Pickle, and Dill Sauce.
HOT SMOKED SALMON
Side of Alderwood Smoked Salmon, Displayed with Capers, Chopped Egg,
Sour Cream, Onion, Sweet Pickle, and Dill Sauce.
SALADS
Club Salads
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CLASSIC MILLERS SALAD
Assorted Greens Tossed with Creamy Garlic Sour Cream Dressing, Sliced Tomatoes, Cucumbers and Croutons.
MANDARIN ORANGE SALAD
Crisp Salad Greens Tossed in Poppy Seed Dressing with Oranges, Green Onions
and Toasted Almonds.
CAESAR SALAD
Fresh Romaine Tossed in a Zesty Dressing with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Croutons
and Parmesan Cheese.
CANDLELIGHT SALAD
Mixed Baby Greens with Tomatoes, Carrots, Croutons and Dijon Vinaigrette.
Additional Salads
CAESAR SALAD IN PARMESAN CUP
Classic Style Presented in a Delicate Cheese Cup.
STRAWBERY PECAN SALAD
Baby Lettuces, Sliced Strawberries, Pecans, Orange Segments and
Champagne-Cointreau Vinaigrette Dressing.
ASHWORTH SALAD
Mixed Greens Tossed with Crisp Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes, Red Onions,
Hard Boiled Eggs, Croutons and Creamy Parmesan Dressing.
SOUPS
ITALIAN VEGETABLE
Fresh Vegetables in Tomato-Herb Broth.
TOMATO BASIL BISQUE
Pureed Italian Plum Tomatoes Simmered with Italian Vegetables and Basil Pesto.
MINNESOTA WILD RICE
Creamy Soup with Wild Rice and Fresh Vegetables.
SHERRIED ARTICHOKE
Cream Soup with Artichokes, Cream Sherry, and Green Onions.
SWISS ONION
Sweet Yellow Onions Simmered in Chicken Broth and Cream.
CREAM OF ASPARAGUS
Creamy Soup with Asparagus Tips.
FRENCH ONION
Caramelized Sweet Yellow Onions, Garlic, Dry Sherry, and Beef Broth.
LOBSTER BISQUE
Maine Lobster Meat in a Velvety Cream Soup.
ACCOMPANIMENTS
STARCH
PARMESAN RISOTTO
Creamy Risotto with Sweet Yellow Onions and Parmesan Cheese.
MASHED SWEET POTATOES
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Butter, Salt and Pepper.
BAKED POTATO
Served with Sour Cream and Butter.
GARLIC MASHED YUKON GOLD POTATOES
With Roasted Garlic
DAUPHINOIS POTATOES
Sliced Potatoes, Gruyere Cheese, Cream and Garlic; Served Au Gratin.
OVEN ROASTED NEW POTATOES
Red Potatoes Roasted with Garlic, Kosher Salt and Rosemary.
LOADED MASHED POTATOES
Mashed Potatoes with Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream, Bacon,
Sautéed Bell Peppers, and Scallions.
RICE PILAF
Fluffy White Rice, Chicken Broth, Vegetables, and Herbs.
KANSAS RICE MEDLEY
Long Grain Wild Rice, Pearled Wheat Berry, Wild Rice,
Chicken Broth, Vegetables and Herbs.
VEGETABLES
FRANGELICO CARROTS
Sliced Carrots Sautéed in Sweet Butter with Toasted Hazelnuts and Frangelico Glaze.
SAUTÉED GREEN BEANS, NAPA
Fresh Green Beans Sautéed in Olive Oil with Sun-Dried Tomatoes,
Mixed Mushrooms, and Shallots.
GREEN BEANS WITH BACON AND DILL
Fresh Green Beans Sautéed with Crispy Bacon, Fresh Dill and Shallots in Sweet Butter.
BASIL VEGETABLE SAUTÉ
Fresh Zucchini, Bell Peppers, and Green Onions Sautéed in Olive Oil
with Garlic, Fennel, and Sweet Basil.
ASPARAGUS
With Red Pepper Vinaigrette or Hollandaise Sauce.
WINE COUNTRY VEGETABLE SAUTÉ
Julienne Carrots, Zucchini, Red Cabbage, and Green Beans Sautéed in Olive Oil and Garlic.
VEGETABLE STRAWS
Julienne Carrots, Zucchini, Squash, Leeks, and Bell Peppers in Garlic Chive Butter.
SWEET SNAP PEAS
Sautéed Sweet Snap Peas with Soy Sauce and Sliced Almonds.
STEAMED BROCCOLI
Garlic Butter.
DESSERTS
CHOCOLATE SUNDAE
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Chocolate Sauce.
STRAWBERRY SUNDAE
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Sliced Strawberries.
CARAMEL SUNDAE
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Caramel Sauce.
HOT FUDGE SUNDAE
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Hot Fudge Sauce.
PEPPERMINT STICK SUNDAE
Peppermint Ice Cream, Hot Fudge Sauce.
TURTLE SUNDAE
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Hot Fudge and Caramel Sauces, Topped with Pecans.
CHERRIES JUBILEE
Sweet Cherries in Brandy-Caramel Sauce; Served over Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
BANANAS FOSTER SUNDAE
Sliced Fresh Bananas, Banana Liqueur, and Brandy-Caramel Sauce;
Served over Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
ICE CREAM CREPE
French Crepe Rolled with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream; Topped with Bananas,
Caramel, and Chocolate Sauce.
CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIE DELIGHT
Club Baked Fudge Brownie with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Fudge Sauce,
Whipped Cream and Nut Topping.
ANGEL FOOD STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Grand Marnier Glazed Angel Food Cake; Served with Sliced Strawberries
and Whipped Cream.
COOKIES AND CREAM
Chocolate Chip Cookie with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Drizzled with Chocolate and
Caramel Sauces Whipped Cream and Fresh Mint.
DEVIL’S FOOD CAKE
Moist Chocolate Cake with Fudge Icing and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
CARROT CAKE
Cream Cheese Frosting and Caramel Sauce.
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY TORTE
Layers of Rich Chocolate Cake and Raspberry Marmalade Covered with
Rich Chocolate Ganache.
CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE
Rich Chocolate Cake with Warm Fudge Center; Served with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
VANILLA CHEESECAKE WITH FRESH STRAWBERRIES
BAILEY’S CHEESECAKE
Creamy Cheesecake Baked with Bailey’s Irish Cream.
TIRAMISU
Espresso Soaked Sponge Cake with Mascarpone Cheese and Zabaglione Sauce.
CHOCOLATE BAGS
Hand-Poured Chocolate Shaped Bags Filled with Three Gourmet Ice Creams.
ICE CREAM SUNDAE BAR
Hand-Dipped Ice Cream with Hot Fudge Sauce, Caramel Sauce, Cherries Jubilee,
Crushed Candy Topping, Strawberries, Cherries, Whipped Cream, Fresh Baked
Brownies and Cookies.
CHEESECAKE BAR
Selection of Three Flavored Cheesecakes with Two Hot Toppings, Sliced Strawberries
and Other Fruit Toppings, Whipped Cream, and Crushed Candy Toppings.