Summer Buffet: Serves 40

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Summer Buffet: Serves 40

This Menu would be excellent for any occasion where you
have little or no cooking facilities.

All items can be made ahead and are served cold or at
room temperature.

Appetizers

Antipasto Platter Marinated Olives, Artichoke Hearts & Mushrooms, Roasted Red Pepper, Sun Dried Tomatoes and Bocconcini, served with fresh crusty bread slices

Crudite Platter Seasonal veggies with Fresh Herb & Roasted Garlic dips

Deviled Eggs Regular and Tex Mex Deviled Eggs

Dinner Buffet

Poached Salmon with 2 sauces Dijon Dill Sauce
Watercress Sauce

Baked Ham (Cold) Sweet Country Mustard Sauce

Super Potato Salad Tender potatoes with radish, celery, and a tangy herb dressing

Caesar Salad Bacon Bits, Croutons, Parmesan Cheese served on the side

Layered Garden Salad

Asparagus Served at room temperature with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Vine Ripened Tomatoes Drizzled with Fresh Basil Vinaigrette

Three Bean Salad Green Beans, Kidney Beans and Chick Peas in a Sweet & Sour Dressing
OR
Green Beans Caesar Tangy Parmesan Dijon Dressing on tender crisp Green Beans

Bread Basket French Bread, Corn Muffins, Dinner Rolls, with various herbed butters

Dessert

Fruit Platter Fresh Season fruits served with Ginger Dip and Citrus Dip

Sweet Tray Assorted bars and cookies

Coffee & Tea Regular & Decaf Coffee, Orange Pekoe Tea

   

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