


DINNER MENU OPTIONS
The following menu options are designed for inspiration and our just a starting point. They may be customized to suit your tastes, style dietary specifications and budget. Contact us by email at minda@loveanddishescatering.com, or call us at 240-372-7400 for a description of our services and to discuss custom menus.
The Dinner options are available for either buffet or a seated meal.
We truly look forward to working with you!
Prime boneless grilled Chicken breast, lime juice, pink sea salt, cracked white pepper, fresh mango vinaigrette, micro basil
Prime boneless grilled Chicken breast, chimichurri pesto, heirloom rainbow tomato vinaigrette
Prime boneless lemon thyme marinated grilled Chicken breast, chopped Israeli salad, kal
amata olive, fresh dill
Prime boneless herb rubbed and grilled Chicken breast, green goddess aioli, roasted sweet corn, heirloom rainbow tomato
Prime boneless pan seared Chicken breast, pink sea salt, cracked white peppercorn, raspberry puree shimmer glaze, fresh raspberries
Prime boneless maple planked grilled Chicken breast, peach shimmer glaze, fresh stone fruit vinaigrette
Grilled quarter Chicken, herbed coffee rub, chopped farm tomato, sweet corn, green bean succotash salad
Peruvian lime marinated quarter chicken, chimichurri aioli, roasted sweet corn, sweet red pepper, jalapeno, scallion, cilantro salsa
Cedar planked wild caught salmon, brine, potlatch seasoning, roasted sweet corn, heirloom rainbow tomato vinaigrette, micro basil
Cedar planked wild caught salmon, brine, potlatch seasoning, cantalope, honeydew, english cucumber, basil vinaigrette
Pan seared wild caught salmon or halibut, Asian miso honey glaze, shitake, enoki, scallion, pea shoot
Thai sea bass, ginger soy broth, basil, mint
Roasted wild caught Alaskan halibut, pink sea salt, cracked white peppercorn, blackberry red apple balsamic glaze, blackberries
Roasted wild caught salmon, arctic char or halibut, pink sea salt, cracked white peppercorn, raspberry lime elderflower white balsamic glaze, raspberries
Roasted rockfish, lump crab imperial, chervil, old bay aioli
Spanish halibut, smoked paprika oil, roasted red pepper, shrimp, saffron
Classic lump crab cake, pan seared, caper dill pickle aioli, chopped farm tomato salad
Moroccan rubbed pan seared arctic char, lemon, rainbow heirloom cherry tomato, English cucumber, kalamata olive, italian parsley, dill, olive oil
Oven roasted bronzino, sea trout or dourade, gremolata, heirloom tomato vinaigrette
Lump crab, tasso stuffed pan seared sea trout, cajun brown butter
Classic lump crab imperial stuffed gulf shrimp, lemon chervil butter
Proscuitto, lemon oil, basil wrapped, roasted skewered gulf shrimp, meyer lemon caper aioli
Grilled Flank Steak marinated in olive oil, lime slices, brandy, Irish whiskey or bourbon, garlic and our spice blend with a sauce option:
- Cream, cognac, grey poupon country mustard, gray sea salt, cracked black pepper
- Wild mushroom sauce, brandy, cream, herb de province
- Roasted red pepper aioli, chimichurri aioli, basil pesto aioli
- Whipped horseradish crème
Grilled Flank Steak marinated in soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar or honey, garlic, sherry or sake, citrus or red chili garlic paste
- Shitake mushroom glaze
- Wasabi aioli
- Pineapple, mango, red chili, scallion, cilantro, lime, honey salsa
Whole Roast Beef Tenderloin, Crushed Peppercorn, Sea Salt, Thyme, Rosemary – Served with any of the above listed sauces - market pricing
Oven roasted fingerling potatoes, rosemary infused olive oil, herb d’ provence, lavender, sea salt, black pepper
Oven roasted new potato, caramelized shallot, rosemary, pink sea salt, cracked white pepper
Toasted Israeli couscous, Lebherz lemon gremolata oil, thyme, turmeric, mirapoix
Whipped Yukon Gold potatoes, cream, butter, kosher salt, cracked white pepper
* horseradish, crème fraiche , lemon rosemary, asiago roasted garlic options
Saffron short grain rice pilaf timbales
Jasmine coconut rice timbale, cilantro, black sesame seed
Barley, wild rice, brown rice risotto cake, Vidalia onion, rich stock, herbs
Tuscan risotto cake, butter, white wine, rich stock, parmagianno reggiano
Toasted steamed quinoa, wheat berry, red onion, arugula pesto, toasted walnut
White cheddar anson mill grit cake, chive, garlic confit, butter
Polenta cake with parmagianno, toasted garlic and fresh thyme
Lasagne bolognese, crumbled italian sausage, bechamel sauce, roasted tomato marinara, mozzarella, parmagianno, ricotta
Butternut squash lasagne, cream bechamel sauce, mozzarella, provolone, asiago, sage, rosemary, brown butter breadcrumb
Linguini in pesto, fresh basil, toasted walnut
Orchietta in cauliflower walnut rosemary pesto with romano
Yakisoba noodle, Napa cabbage, rainbow carrot, sweet pepper, scallion, soy oyster ginger, black sesame seed
Lobster, cream bechamel, triple cream brie, parmesan, cavatappi, brioche bread crumb
Mini penne, Irish cheddar cheese, Mornay sauce, nutmeg, cracked white pepper
Oven roasted spring farm market vegetables, oil & vinegar’s lemon white balsamic honey glaze, micro herbs
Grilled tuscan farm market vegetables, lebherz lavender balsamic glaze, micro herbs
Roasted spring asparagus, cardamon butter, pink sea salt, cracked white pepper
Poached spring asparagus, blackberry balsamic vinaigrette, crushed hazelnut, pink sea salt, cracked white peppercorn
Grilled asparagus, meyer lemon toasted bread crumb
Poached haricot vert, lemon shallot mustard vinaigrette, toasted marcona almond
Grilled pappardelle zucchini, summer squash, nutmeg, garlic confit, sea salt, black pepper, dill frond, toasted pine nut
Sauteed spaghetti style zucchini, summer squash, nutmeg, garlic confit, Tuscan olive oil
Roasted heirloom rainbow carrot, honey, oil & vinegar’s blood orange olive oil, mint
Blanched sugar snap pea, sweet English pea, snow pea, mango ginger oil, red chili, pink sea salt
Roasted brussel sprouts, pancetta, caramelized shallot, Lebherz balsamic, olive oil, caper, marcona almond, Spanish sherry
Butternut squash puree, brown sugar shallot, rosemary, pink sea salt, cracked white peppercorn
The wedge - crisp romaine, apple smoked bacon, teardrop tomato, chive, bleu cheese black pepper dressing or balsamic dressing with gorgonzola crumble
Caesar - lightly grilled romaine, Lebherz aged balsamic vinaigrette, shaved romano, ciabatta crisps
Crisp romaine, poached white sweet corn, teardrop heirloom rainbow tomato, dill frond, buttermilk green goddess, hickory bacon
Butter lettuce, baby gem, arugula, shaved heirloom carrot, radish, crumbled goat cheese, crushed pistachio, lemon vinaigrette
Baby mesclun, peach, blackberry, almond crunch, peach vinaigrette
Caprese heirloom tomato, buratta or buffalo milk mozzarella cheese, green globe basil, toasted walnut, balsamic drizzle
Baby greens, arugula, thinly sliced pear, crushed marcona almond, sun dried cranberry, pear cranberry vinaigrette
Roasted winter beet, arugula, mesclun, crumbled feta cheese, crushed walnut, citrus and blush orange vinaigrette
Vietnamese salad of baby spinach, julienne cucumber, sweet red pepper carrot, spring onion, bok choy, basil, mint, toasted chopped peanut with basil lime chile vinaigrette
Baby meslun, thinly sliced Honeycrisp apple, crumbled Amish blue cheese, sun dried cherry, caramelized pecan and red apple vinaigrette
Butter lettuce, mesclun, pomegranate seed, roasted butternut squash, crumbled goat cheese, brown sugar walnut, pomegranate molasses vinaigrette
Health nut, mixed ancient grain salad, arugula, baby kale, spring onion, shredded carrot, pea shoot, avocado, toasted sunflower seed and sunflower sprout with white balsamic honey vinaigrette
Mediterranean sunshine, crisp heart of romaine, baby gem, arugula, dill, rainbow cherry tomato, toasted chick peas, cucumber, turmeric lemon tahini vinaigrette
Shaved brussel sprouts, baby kale, thinly sliced red apple, toasted hazelnuts, sun dried cranberry, hazelnut honey vinaigrette
Maryland crab bisque laced with Pedro Ximinex sherry, chives
Lobster sweet corn chowder with pancetta
Roasted fennel with fennel frond and toasted crouton
Mr. Gray’s tomato bisque with basil
Red curry carrot with gingered honey crème fraiche
Gingered butternut squash with rosemary brittle
Heirloom tomato gazpacho laced with lavender balsamic
Creamy avocado cucumber dill
Zuppa de zucca – a puree of summer squash with fennel
Italian wedding soup with basil, arugula and shaved parmigianno
Spring vegetable pistou with pesto crouton
Stout laced Midwestern beer cheese soup with white cheddar popcorn
Roasted sweet red pepper, sweet corn vinaigrette
Many options available and may be customized from crusty artisan sliced breads and rolls, hand-made flavored biscuits, quick breads, beer bread, soft yeasty rolls
- Bread service options may include: whipped Irish butter served in crocks, sweet hot pepper jam, pimiento cheese, whipped honey chevre, local honey, herbed olive oil
Desserts Options Available Upon Request