Dowie Catering Presents: Dinner at The Mauro's
September 19, 2008

 

First Course
Asparagus & ricotta gnocchi with crispy pancetta, balsamic glazed onions, smoked tomato coulis with fresh oregano & fried sweet potato chips

Second Course
Caprese salad sliders on parmesan toasted crostini served with a chilled gazpacho martini & chive creme fraiche

Third Course
Roasted bone-in chicken breast stuffed with pine nuts, spinach, ricotta, provolone & roasted peppers served with a sage cream & sundried tomato risotto

Fourth Course
Key lime tart with fresh whipped cream, toasted coconut & candied zest

 


 

Dowie Catering Presents: Dinner With Jolene & Friends
July 19th, 2008

 

First Course
Duck confit empanada with caramelized onions & peppers, blackened tomato sauce & frisee greens

Second Course
Light miso & garlic soup with Swiss chard & tempura fried spicy tuna sushi

Third Course
Dijon & goatcheese encrusted rack of New Zealand lamb with raspberry-port sauce, roasted mashed potatoes with garlic, red pepper & basil, sauteed broccoli & crispy green onions

Fourth Course
Blackberry creme brulee

 


 

Dowie Catering Presents: Dinner at The Heisler's
June 28th, 2008

 

First Course
Jumbo tiger shrimp stuffed with fresh sage & wrapped in proscuitto, grilled & served with carmelized onion risotto & saffron cream

Second Course
Roasted potato soup with red pepper, fresh oregano, pan seared onions & 16 hour smoked beef brisket

Third Course
East meets west surf & turf: BBQ grilled bone-in chicken breast with hellfire BBQ sauce, crispy gorgonzola-cheddar penne & a red curry lump crab cake with asian slaw & roasted garlic aioli

Fourth Course
Riesling poached pear wrapped in fillo dough with a champagne-vanilla bean chantilly cream & riesling syrup

 


 

Dowie Catering Presents: Food & Wine Comparative Dinner
May 10, 2008

 

First Course
Andouille Gnocchi with a slow simmered tomato sauce served over wilted baby spinach and topped with shaved Parmesano Reggiano

Second Course
Spring salad with organic baby greens, grilled asparagus, sliced cucumber, grape tomatoes, crispy shallots, crumbled goat cheese & basil pesto viniagrette

Third Course
Bacon wrapped pork tenderloin served with morel mushroom cream, grilled baby carrots, bell pepper & caramelized onion compote & Boursin potato gratin

Fourth Course
Fluted strawberry rhubarb tart with vanilla bean whipped cream & white chocolate dipped strawberries

 



Dowie Catering Presents: Dinner At The Nizzy's
March 8, 2008

 

First Course
Stacked Alaskan sushi taco with cold smoked salmon, cucumber & cilantro creme fraiche with fried wonton layers & Napa cabbage slaw

Second Course
Dutch Farmer's Cheese soup with smoked bacon, red peppers, fresh chives, diced potatoes & blue cheese crouton

Third Course
Tamarind & port glazed pork rib chop, grilled & roasted, served with saffron risotto, grilled jumbo asparagus, fried sweet potato curls & orange foam emulsion

Fourth Course
Spiced apple cobbler with almond streusel baked in cast iron & topped with cinnamon whipped cream & caramel sauce