Katering by Karen LLC Buffet Menu
Cold Appetizers (minimum 3 dozen per order)
Stuffed Basil Leaves w/creamy chevre, topped w/pignoli nuts &chopped tomato
Smoked Shaved Salmon on top of pepper potato chips with lemon fraiche
Tomato, Basil, andMozzarella skewers
Mary Beth’s Asian Tuna Tartar on top of a ruffled potato chips
Crostini w/shaved rare roast beef topped w/a dollop of horseradish sour cream, wasabi cream and red roast pepper garnish
Shrimp Cocktail using size 25/ 30 shrimp w/dipping sauce (Asian peanut or cocktail sauce)
Libba’s“Pickled Jalapeños” stuffed with cream cheese, garlic and pecans
Endive leaves topped with Lobster salad
Artichoke and spinach dip with tortilla chips
Clam and Bacon dip
Thai shrimp or chicken and basil rolls with sweet chilli sauce
Hot Appetizers(minimum 3 dozen per order)
Maryland Lump Crab Cakes w/fresh basil remoulade
Coconut Shrimp w/pineapple salsa
Spanikopita- phyllo w/spinach and feta
Assorted quesadillas w/salsa
Mini Wieners in puff pastry
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Chicken Skewer Bites w/dipping sauces(Asian peanut, pecan, coconut, or buffalo
Sausage &BoursinCheese Stuffed Mushrooms
Garlicky spinach Duxelle stuffed Mushrooms
Artichoke parmesan stuffed Mushrooms
Hot Artichoke dip with pita chips or tortilla
Hot Mexican dip
Mexican platter with fresh salsa, guacamole and tortilla crisps
Grilled Tuscan Vegetables with fresh hummus and pita chips
All types Stromboli’s, Broccoli, sweet sausage, garlic spinach, meatball, provolone, caramelized onion, Italian cold cut etc……………
Prosciutto wrapped Asparagus
Bacon wrapped petite filet mignon
Platters
Veggie Montage of fresh carrots, peapods, celery, red peppers, and broccoli served with chivy divvy dip, green goddess dip,or hummus
Assorted International Cheeses w/fresh baguette, multigrain crackers, a Cabernet cheese ball, greens, grapes and strawberries
Medium Wheel of Brie covered w/caramel &toasted pecans served w/crusty baguette
Medium Wheel of Brie baked in puff pastry w/fig jam& almonds served w/crusty baguette
Antipasto Vito’s Way w/capicola, genoa salami, prosciutto and mortadella meats with Provolone and Aasiago cheeses including stuffed hot peppers, calamata olives, roasted red peppers, gardinera, and tomato bruschetta crostini
Greek Spread Sampler w/fresh hummus andherbed feta cheese spread including mixed olive tapenade, roasted red peppers, calamata olives, green olives, and greek olives served w/pita chips
Cocktail Meatballs (sweet-n-sour or Italian))
Hot Artichoke Dip w/tortilla chips(spicy optional)
Mexican Dip – beef & cheesy w/tortilla chips& sour cream
Out of the Water Dip - clam & bacon
Grilled Salmon Plank w/chopped red onions, capers, dijon mustard& wasabi sauce
Fresh Fruit Fare– of melons, berries, pineapple (to fit the season)
Salads
Field green salad with mandarin oranges, cranberries, gorgonzola cheese and candied walnuts with the ‘house’ honey balsamic vinaigrette
Spinach Salad with Strawberries, mandarin oranges, and toasted almonds with raspberry vinaigrette
Spinach salad with bacon, gorgonzola, caramelized onions and warm balsamic dressing
Homemade Caesar with crisp romaine, roasted peppers, parmesan garlic croutons and fresh made dressing with shredded parmesan.
Basic garden salad with crisp lettuce, cukes, tomatoes, green peppers, red onion, Italian and Ranch dressings.
Arugula with shaved parmesan, toasted pignoli nuts and a light lemon basil vinagraitte
Oriental Cole Slaw or Traditional
Greek Pasta Salad with feta, olives, spinach, tomatoes
Italian Pasta Salad with Salami, olives, tomatoes, peppers, provolone
Couscous and Chick Pea Salad
Mango Quinoa salad
Brown Rice Salad
Broccoli Bacon Salad
Broccoli Slaw
All types of Potato Salads
Pasta Primavera
Penne Pesto Salad
Black Bean Corn Salad
Fresh Fruit Salad
Thai Peanut Sauce Crunchy Salad
Chick Pea Salad
Caprese Salad w/tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, and olive oil
Homemade Soups
Pasta Fagioli –
OliveGardens Tuscan white bean and sausage
Turkey and Shrimp Andoulie sausage Gumbo
Chicken Gumbo
Chicken or Turkey Vegetable
Gazpacho
All-Star Bean –
Bacon Beer and Cheddar
Cheddar Broccoli –
Clam chowder
Corn,Potato, leek chowder
Grandma’s Chicken Noodle –
Sweat Pea with or without ham –
Chillis---Beef, Bean, vegetarian, chicken,
Chicken Pot Pie
All types of Quiches available too
Meats
Lemon Chicken – boneless breast lightly floured and sautéed, then finished in the oven with lemon sauce and fresh herbs
MediterraneanChicken – boneless thighs roasted with tomatoes, garlic, onion, fennel, calamata olives, capers, lemon and extra virgin olive oil
Coconut Curry Chicken – breasts or thighs w/basil –
Artichoke Lemon Chicken – lemon chicken w/artichokesroasted pepperscapers
Italian Chicken – Marsala – Picata – Francaise
Barbecued or Apricot Chicken
Orange Tarragon Chicken – grilled breast w/orange and tarragon vinaigrette
Marinated Grilled Chicken skewers w/tomato, Jalapeño, and onion
Spiral Cut Turkey – breast roasted on the bone with Rolls and condiments
Beef or Pork Tenderloin –room temperature sliced w/horseradish cream sauce
Carved Top Round – w/horseradish sauce
Beef Tips in gravy
Beef Bourguignon – slowcooked w/wine &mushrooms
Gourmet 1/3 lb Sirloin Hamburgers
1/4 lb Hot Dogs
Sausages – Italian Hot or Sweet with or without Peppers and Onions
Turkey Burgers
Black Bean Burgers
Spiral Hams
Corned Beef and Cabbage w/potatoes and carrots
Meat Pies
Old fashioned Sheppard’s Pie
Plum Glazed Pork Loin
Marinated and Grilled Asian Pork Tenderloin
Garlic Marinated Pork Loin
Pulled Pork
Pork Carnitas
Stuffed Pork Loin Roast
Baby Back Ribs
Fish
Alaskan Salmon –lemon basil oil –
Baked Cod with or without fresh panko and lemon
Asian Salmon – roasted w/a soy ginger glaze
Karen’s Scampi – shrimp scampi w/asparagus over rice or angel hair pasta
Tuna teriyaki with wasabi sauce or Tropical Salsa
Shrimp Skewers with pineapple
Mussels steamed in wine finished with fresh parsley butter and crumbled spicy sausage
Lobster
Gourmet Lump Crab cakes
PASTAS
Traditional Lasagna
Meat Lasagna – w/seasoned beef or Italian sausage or both
Lasagna Florentine – w/caramelized onions, spinach, ricotta &feta – w/sausage
Penne Pasta –meatless sauce
Pasta with a Kick – penne tossed w/crumbled Hot Italian sausage& fresh basil in a Dijon cream sauce – you have to taste it to believe it
Baked 5 cheese Penne
Macaroni and cheese,
Penne with (Vodka Sauce),( Lemon Basil cream), (Spinich, garlic, and sweet sausage.) (Peppers,onions,artichokes, asparagus) etc……………..
CousCous with garlic and lemon,
Penne Alfredo with Arugula and roasted peppers
Sides
Oven Roasted Red Potatoes w/onions& herbs
–Scalloped Potatoes
Gorgonzola Scalloped Potatoes–
Roasted Root Vegetables–
Rice Pilaf w/Fresh Herbs –
Pearl Couscous w/Fresh Herbs
Butternut Squash Mash w/a Touch of Maple –
Mashed Turnips–
Creamed Spinach
Green Beans Almandine w/Garlic & Sea Salt–
Green Beans w/a Touch of Soy & Sesame–
Mixed Vegetable Medley–
Tomato Gratin w/Shallots, Parmesan & Orange Zest–
Baby Dill Carrots–
Desserts
Lemon blueberry cake
Mixed Gourmet Cookies – white macadamia, chocolate chunk, oatmeal raisin
Cheesecakes with gingersnap or Nilla wafer, or chocolate wafer crust
Triple Chocolate Brownies –Italian Cookie Platter –Fancy Dessert Assortment Fruit Tart White Chocolate &Dark Chocolate MousseCake
Triple berry cobbler
Chocolate Fountain w/fresh strawberries, pineapple, Oreos, &lady fingers
Key Lime Pie, Mixed berry pie, Apple pie,
Fresh cannollis
Pineapple coconut dream cake
Coffee & Tea- Espresso Bar
Extras–for your information –
Delivery charge based on the distance
Wait staff and bartenders available for events
On-site events can be hosted at Manitook Camp – call Karen for details
Other events can be hosted at Steps In Time – call Karen for details
We have a Full liquor license
For balloons call Kelly at “Balloons Above” - 860-518-5746
We can take care of the food, food and drink, flowers and rentals
Breakfast and Lunch Buffets are also available
items and pricing are subject to change
All items are subject to CT Sales Tax at 6.35%
And 18 % service fee
70 Lakeside DriveGranby, CT06035 860-306-4312