Chez Henri
Dinner Party Menu
The Prologue
Teaser Audition
Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms with Roasted Red Pepper Chutney
White mushrooms caps filled with a gourmet stuffing made of sweet Italian sausage, spinach, herbs, tomatoes, pecorino and baked until golden. Topped with chopped roasted red peppers,
Elegant Champaine Charcuterie Glasses
Crisp savory crackers topped with Manchego cheese, meats, along with sweet, dried and fresh berries, crisp veggies and topped with roasted and salty cashews, all strategically placed in an elegant Champaigne Glass
Savory French Onion Deviled Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs blended with Aioli, sweet sauteed onions and spices. Topped with a blend of Gruyère cheese and fried onions baked into crispy, savory clusters.
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Bruschetta
A light and delicious bruschetta layered with cream cheese infused with herbs and lemon juice and topped with a savory smoked salmon fillet and garnished with tender baby rocket leaves.
The Rising Action
Scene #1
"The Warming Pot"
Vegetarian Minestrone
Wholesome fresh vegetables cooked to perfection with an array of seasonings and simmered in a rich tomato-based broth
Signature Italian Minestra Maritata
Flavorful wedding soup made with juicy meatballs, cooked in a savory beef or chicken stock with fresh spinach and Brunoised carrots, along with acini de pepe pasta
Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Bisque
A rich, creamy soup made with ripe-vine tomatoes, roasted red peppers and pureed vegetables
Scene #2
"In The Garden"
Mandarin Rhapsody Salad
Fresh Spring Mix salad greens tossed with mandarin oranges, sweet raspberries and crunchy brunoised apple bits with a tangy raspberry vinaigrette.
Honeycrisp and Candied Pecan Salad
Crispy endive lettuce packed with fresh apples and candied pecans mixed with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette and creamy blue cheese crumbles.
Authentic Caprese Salad
An elegant and flavorful Italian salad prepared with fresh Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil leaves and drizzled with either extra virgin olive oil or balsamic vinegar.
The Climax
"The Royal Feast"
Pan-Fried Filet Mignon
Prime cut of beef tenderloin, marinated and seared in garlic herb butter then slow-baked to perfection yielding a juicy, tender, perfectly cooked steak.
Crab Stuffed Salmon
An irresistible Creole-spiced crab bread crumb filling stuffed into an Alaskan wild-caught salmon fillet, baked until golden and then topped with a delicious decadent lemon butter sauce.
Pan Roasted Chanterelle-Gorgonzola Stuffed Chicken Breast
Tender, juicy chicken breasts, pan roasted, stuffed with Chanterelle mushrooms and Gorgonzola, and glazed with a flavorful and delicious onion jus
Creamy Mushroom Pasta With Goat Cheese
Tender pasta cooked al dente and tossed with sauteed cremini mushrooms, fresh spinach and white wine then topped with goat cheese
Intermezzo
Choose One:
Lemon Sorbet
Light Greren Tea
Citrus Granita
Cucumber Water with Mint
The Curtain Call
"Encore"
Raspberry Mousse Parfait
Rich, smooth and creamy mousse made fresh with juicy raspberries, a layer of fresh raspberry compote, and topped with a delicious vanilla Chantilly cream
Apple Roses Vol-au-vent
Fresh apples spiraled into dainty and beautiful bite-size roses wrapped in a delicate puff pastry crust and baked until golden. Drizzled with a light buttery caramel cinnamon sauce.
Lemon Pot de Cream Delight
Lemon custard nestled on a baked walnut crust then layered with a cream cheese mixture and whipping cream and sprinkled with walnuts
Decadent Triple Chocolate Torte
A rich, moist, cake packed with a deep chocolate flavor in every layer. Filled with chocolate buttercream and finished with a silky chocolate ganache.