Winter Holiday Entertaining

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1 Winter Holiday Entertaining 2018

2 Table of Contents Complete Dinner Package 3 Appetizers 4 8 Entrées First Course, Side Dishes, Accompaniments Homemade Desserts Ordering Guidelines ARE YOU PLANNING YOUR HOLIDAY EVENT ON DECEMBER 5-15? WE SUGGEST YOU BOOK PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 20. The holidays are a busy, exciting time for everyone including the Catering by Michaels family! We love being a part of your seasonal festivities, parties, and Hanukkah traditions and look forward to warming your winter this year. You understand how a little planning can go a long way toward alleviating the stress and bustle during this festive time. This is why we suggest booking your holiday catering before the season sneaks up on you. Contact us prior to November 20 to book your party and give yourself the best opportunity to secure your chosen date - they sell out quickly! December 5-15 are considered peak dates and are subject to a peak surcharge, but if you book prior to November 20, we will waive this fee! Peak Date Surcharges and What They Mean Events taking place between December 5-15 and booked after November 20th are subject to a peak date surcharge. Why? In order to maintain the highest level of service and quality during this busy time of year it s necessary to expand our resources we need more people, trucks and equipment to keep the entire process moving smoothly. Just as you would never compromise when it comes to your friends and family, we would never think of skimping when it comes to serving you.

3 COMPLETE DINNER PACKAGE Package orders are available for 10 or more in multiples of 5. All choice items may be divided in multiples of 10. No substitutions or deletions. Food arrives in disposable containers except where noted. CHOOSE AN ENTRÉE WHOLE ROASTED FREE RANGE TURKEY GF With turkey gravy. or APPLE CIDER GLAZED SPIRAL SLICED HAM (ON BONE) or MOM S SLICED BRISKET With brisket gravy. ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE MULTI-GRAIN PARKER HOUSE-STYLE PULL APART ROLLS V CHOOSE ACCOMPANIMENTS CHOOSE A SALAD Caesar Salad GF Romaine lettuce, quartered eggs, grated Parmesan and Parmesan frico chips, accompanied by our famous homemade Caesar dressing. or Holiday Salad V N GF Fresh mesclun greens, sun-dried cherries, toasted walnuts, pomegranates and crumbled blue cheese. accompanied by house pomegranate sherry vinaigrette. or * Chopped Tuscan Salad GF Chopped crisp head and red leaf lettuce, diced tomatoes, red. onion, rendered bacon and crumbled blue cheese tossed. with our Italian apple cider vinaigrette. CHOOSE A POTATO Traditional Mashed Potatoes V GF or Trio of Roasted Potatoes V GF With Yukon gold, baby red and purple potatoes. or Latkes (Potato Pancakes) V With sour cream and homemade applesauce. CHOOSE A SIDE Rosemary Herb Stuffing or Nancy s Noodle Kugel (with or without raisins) V or White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese V CHOOSE A VEGETABLE Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower V Topped with panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. or Sautéed Autumn Root Vegetable Medley V GF Zucchini, carrot, beet, pearl onion, yellow squash and turnip. or Green Beans Almondine V N GF 27.85/pp CATERINGBYMICHAELS.COM /14/18 3

4 APPETIZERS VEGETABLES, CHEESES, DIPS & DISPLAYS FRESH VEGETABLE CRUDITÉ V GF With spinach caramelized red onion or artichoke-chive dip. Small 3 lb serves Medium 5 lb serves GOURMET VEGETABLE BATON DISPLAY V GF Artfully designed blanched jícama, beet, asparagus, English cucumber, green beans, yellow squash, red, green and yellow pepper, and carrots garnished with cherry tomatoes and broccoli. Bloody mary and green goddess dips in hollowed-out red cabbages. 3 lb serves GRILLED & CHILLED. MARINATED VEGETABLES V N GF Asparagus, cauliflower, mushrooms, jícama, yellow squash, carrot, eggplant, zucchini, red and green pepper, served with roasted red pepper sauce. Small 3 lb serves Medium 5 lb serves BAKED BRIE EN CROÛTE V N Brie is displayed with mixed nuts, sliced brioche baguette rounds and Carr s crackers. Serves Raspberry Preserves Apricot Moutarde Pecans & Brown Sugar SLICED DOMESTIC CHEESE DISPLAY V N Dill havarti, smoked Gouda, Brie and sharp cheddar, served with crackers, sliced baguettes, mixed nuts and dried fruit. 2 lb cheese serves GOURMET INTERNATIONAL CHEESE DISPLAY V N Sliced, diced and crumbled manchego, blue Stilton, Port Salut, wine cured goat cheese, Parmesan Grana and Double Gloucester with onion and chives, artfully displayed and accompanied by Carr s crackers, raisin sunflower bread, brioche baguette rounds, pumpernickel raisin bread, dried fruit, and mixed nuts, garnished with fresh fruit. Small 2 lb serves Large 3 lb serves HARVEST CHEESE DISPLAY V N Beautiful display of basil pesto infused goat cheese, San Simon cow s cheese, Cheddar Chipotle, and Brie, served with mini salted ciabatta rolls, rosemary crackers, dried apple rings, citrus Castelvetrano olives, cranberry jalapéno jam, chili lime nut mix, and a mini chocolate babka cake. 1 lb cheese serves SPANISH SLICED CHEESE DISPLAY V N Sliced manchego and La Peral sheep s milk cheese, Mahon and San Simon cow s milk cheese, and Garrotxa goat s milk, beautifully displayed with sunflower raisin baguette slices, Stirato, onion ciabatta, fig jam, Marcona almonds, roasted red pepper goat cheese dip, strawberries and red and green grapes. 2 lb cheese serves MOZZARELLA ROTOLO N Fresh Mozzarella di Bufala rotolo rolled with prosciutto and topped with olive tapenade and basil pesto, served with garlic crostini and garnished with tomato and basil oil and balsamico. Serves CHOPPED LIVER With chopped egg, diced onion, Russian rye triangles and Carr s water biscuits. 1.5 lb serves Beef Vegetarian V N CATERINGBYMICHAELS.COM /14/18 4

5 APPETIZERS VEGETABLES, CHEESES, DIPS & DISPLAYS HOT ARTICHOKE PARMESAN DIP IN A CROCK V With herbed, toasted pita triangles. Serves * CHEESY BRUSSELS SPROUTS DIP WITH BACON Served with herbed, toasted pita triangles. Serves PIMENTO CHEESE BASKET V GF Pimento cheese dip served inside a seasonal gourd, accompanied by red peppers, jícama, carrots, cucumbers, and homemade blue and yellow tortilla chips. Serves HOMEMADE IDAHO POTATO CHIPS V GF Served with French onion dip. Serves FRESH SWEET POTATO CHIPS V GF Accompanied by pineapple salsa. Serves FRESH ROOT VEGETABLE CHIPS V GF Served with lime yogurt dip. Serves DECONSTRUCTED SANDWICH DISPLAYS & MORE Displays are fully cooked and meant to be served at room temperature. SPIRALING CHICKEN DISPLAY 72 hour notice Chicken pinwheels stuffed with spinach, red onion and ricotta and sautéed leeks and dill havarti, accompanied by miniature brioche and Dijon mustard mayonnaise. 2.5 lb serves HERB ENCRUSTED TURKEY BREAST DISPLAY Thinly sliced, accompanied by tarragon aioli, honey mustard sauce and challah knot rolls. 3 lb serves BEEF TENDERLOIN DISPLAY Medium rare char-grilled thinly sliced beef tenderloin, accompanied by horseradish-chive sauce and béarnaise mayonnaise, miniature sliced brioche and French onion rolls. 3 lb serves HOLIDAY TEA SANDWICH DISPLAY N Chicken dijonnaise salad tea sandwiches on wheat bread with fresh chervil garni; prosciutto tea sandwiches with cucumber, shaved Parmesan and pesto mayonnaise on dark rye; cinnamon cream cheese with chopped pecans on zucchini bread. 36 sandwiches. CATERINGBYMICHAELS.COM /14/18 5

6 APPETIZERS HORS D OEUVRES ASSORTMENTS & ADD-ONS PASSED HORS D OEUVRES Packaged in foil pans. Please note many of these items do not travel well hot. Min 2 dz any type. Petite Pups en Croute Served with yellow mustard. Sweet Potato Quinoa Cakes (Vegan) V GF With vegan Sriracha mayo. Jalapeño Poppers (Vegan) V GF Artichoke Parmesan Puffs Stuffed Mushroom Caps V Filled with spinach artichoke dip. Crispy Kale Quinoa Cakes V Served with Sriracha ranch. Charred Corn-Pepper Wontons V Served with sweet & sour dipping sauce. Beggar s Purse V Filled with Brie and raspberry preserves /dz 12.25/dz 12.00/dz 13.20/dz 13.20/dz 13.20/dz 13.20/dz 15.00/dz Vegetarian Egg Rolls V N 15.00/dz Served with sweet and sour and hot mustard sauces. * Thai Shrimp Cakes V N 18.50/dz With jalapéno, scallions, cilantro and lime. Served with sweet chili sauce. Crab & Artichoke Parmesan Toasts Chicken Pot Stickers Served with garlic soy sauce /dz 21.50/dz * Hoisin Braised Short Rib Quesadillas 23.50/dz With Gruyere cheese. Served with salsa verde. Grilled Baby Lamb Chops N GF Served with spinach pesto /dz MEATBALLS Sweet & Sour (Beef) Italian in Marinara Sauce (Beef) 50 Pieces. * CHICKEN WINGS Min 2 dz any type /dz Buffalo GF Honey BBQ Add celery sticks and your choice of blue cheese or ranch dressing +$3.50/dz CHICKEN FRITTERS Accompanied by barbecue sauce and ketchup. 32 Pieces. MINI PIZZA MUFFINS Min 2 dz any type. Cheese V Grilled Vegetable V Pepperoni Sausage TRADITIONAL DEVILED EGGS V GF Min 2 dz /dz 12.00/dz SPICED BOURBON NUT MIX V N Min 1 lb /half pound Cumin, coriander and cayenne spiced nuts, bourbon caramel popcorn and pretzels. PASSED OR BUFFET HORS D OEUVRE ASSORTMENT Min 3 dz. Mediterranean summer rolls, chicken yakitori skewers and fresh asparagus wrapped with medium rare sirloin and Dijon honey mustard. Served at room temperature /dz. CATERINGBYMICHAELS.COM /14/18 6

7 APPETIZERS HOLIDAY SEAFOOD DISPLAYS HOUSE POACHED SHRIMP GF Served with spicy cocktail sauce and lemon wedges. Jumbo 50 pieces lb Extra Large 50 pieces lb Medium 50 pieces lb GRILLED JUMBO SHRIMP SAMPLER Italian, chipotle-pineapple and Thai cacao marinated plump gulf shrimp, beautifully displayed and served with a balsamic-rosemary aioli. 75 pieces. SEARED AHI TUNA DISPLAY Soy lime marinated and coriander sesame crusted ahi tuna, accompanied by sesame ginger sauce, sambal aioli, honey Sriracha sauce and rice crackers. 2 lb serves HOLIDAY SEAFOOD SPECTACULAR GF Seared rare ahi tuna slices, jumbo shrimp and snow crab claws served with cocktail sauce, honey mustard, wasabi aioli and rice crackers. 5 pieces seafood per person serves 15. Add 16 Sliced Lobster Medallions WHOLE POACHED SALMON GF Beautifully garnished and served with chunky cucumber dill sauce or honey mustard dill sauce. Serves as an appetizer or as an entrée. Add 2 oz Salmon Filets +5.50/ea WORLDWIDE APPETIZER DISPLAYS No substitutions or deletions. MEDITERRANEAN DIP DISPLAY V Roasted garlic hummus, babaghanouj, Moroccan eggplant salad, marinated olives, carrot and celery sticks, English cucumber and Roma tomato wedges with herbed toasted pita chips. Serves MEDITERRANEAN HUMMUS BASKET V Roasted garlic hummus in a scooped out bread bowl topped with Israeli salad, pesto, roasted red peppers, olive tapenade and feta cheese, served with herbed, toasted pita chips. No nuts in pesto. Serves SUMMER ROLLS DISPLAY N Min 4 dz /dz Vietnamese summer rolls wrapped in fresh rice paper with the following fillings: vegetable, vegetable and shrimp and Chinese chicken accompanied by chunky peanut sauce and nuoc cham sauce. ASSORTED MAKI ROLLS Served with soy sauce, our special wasabi and pickled ginger. Option A N Min 4 dz. Ahi tuna and cucumber, spicy California, and chicken satay maki rolls. Option B Min 4 dz. Korean fresh salmon, spicy tuna, New York smoked salmon and California maki rolls /dz 20.95/dz Option C Min 4 dz /dz Spicy crab, shrimp tempura, and Godzilla (ahi tuna, Japanese mayo, cucumber, daikon radish) maki rolls. ASIAN SKEWER DISPLAY N Min 5 dz. Chicken satay, Malaysian beef tenderloin, honey BBQ salmon and Asian mojo marinated shiitake mushroom, red pepper and baby corn skewers, served with Thai peanut and red curry honey sauces. Served at room temperature. Include Shrimp Yakitori Skewers 30.00/dz 35.50/dz CATERINGBYMICHAELS.COM /14/18 7

8 APPETIZERS WORLDWIDE APPETIZER DISPLAYS No substitutions or deletions. ITALIAN SKEWER DISPLAY N Min 5 dz. Grilled basil chicken skewers with red pepper, mushroom and yellow squash, cheese tortellini skewers with red pepper and marinated artichoke, and Tuscan skewers with portobello mushroom, roasted red pepper and herbed goat cheese, surrounding a salad of marinated Bufala mozzarella bocconcini and basil pesto dipping sauce. Served at room temperature. MEDITERRANEAN SKEWER DISPLAY N GF Min 5 dz. Beef sirloin marinated with fresh herbs and garlic, skewered with mushroom and pearl onion, Mediterranean lamb skewers, chicken and grape skewers, and vegetable skewers with Kalamata olive, artichoke, mozzarella cheese, and grape tomato, served with Bloody Mary vinaigrette and spinach basil pesto dipping sauce. Served at room temperature /dz 32.75/dz. WINTER ANTIPASTO DISPLAY N Mortadella, porchetta, prosciutto wrapped mozzarella, house pickled Brussels sprouts, balsamic glazed butternut squash, pickled fennel salad, and citrus marinated Castelvetrano olives, served with polenta crisps, gnoccho fritto, herbed focaccia crisps and tomato red onion jam, eggplant caponata, and white bean roasted tomato dip. Serves ITALIAN ANTIPASTO DISPLAY Genoa salami, capicola, sopressata, mortadella, prosciutto wrapped dates stuffed with gorgonzola dolce, aged provolone, American Grana and smoked mozzarella cheeses, marinated artichokes and roasted red peppers, white bean dip, grilled asparagus, marinated olives, pepperoncini peppers, cherry tomato and mozzarella salad and sliced olive rolls, herbed ciabatta and tomato focaccia. Serves CATERINGBYMICHAELS.COM /14/18 8

9 LOOKING FOR MORE THAN DELIVERY? The holidays will be here before you know it and there s no need to stress we make event planning fun and easy! With full service catering, you get the complete experience from custom designed menus and staff to bar service, tables, chairs, and linens. Whether you re hosting a holiday party at your home or one of our venues, we ll help design, produce, and manage it all. ENHANCE YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY WITH FULL SERVICE CATERING! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE Or speak with one of our Event Coordinators

10 ENTRÉES PORK & LAMB ENTRÉES WHOLE ROASTED LEG OF LAMB GF Served with sun-dried tomato au jus. De-boned and 20% cooked. Serves 5-7. APPLE CIDER GLAZED SPIRAL SLICED HAM Medium On-bone with honey Dijon mustard and 4 dz sliced pretzel and pull-apart rolls. 8-9 lb serves as an entrée and for miniature sandwiches. Large On-bone with honey Dijon mustard and 6 dz sliced pretzel and pull-apart rolls lb serves as an entrée and for miniature sandwiches. BRAISED PORK Served with pan gravy and sweet corn over roasted garlic mashed potatoes. 3 lb pork, 3 lb mashed potatoes and 1 lb corn serves PORK CROWN ROAST Brined and slowly roasted with herb butter lb serves BEEF ENTRÉES MOM S SLICED BRISKET Min 3 lb. With mushrooms, onions and natural jus. ITALIAN BRAISED BRISKET GF Min 3 lb. Tender beef brisket rubbed with Italian spices, slow braised in red wine, veal demi, sun-dried tomato, shiitake, portobello and button mushrooms, red potato and fresh herbs, sliced and served with pan gravy and garnished with roasted red pepper /lb 31.50/lb BEEF SHORT RIBS Boneless short ribs, braised and set atop sautéed spinach, served with a short rib demi glace and accompanied by our Mediterranean-spiced Israeli couscous with sun-dried tomato and Kalamata olives lb ribs and 2 lb couscous serves 4-6. WHOLE BEEF TENDERLOIN GF Min 3 lb raw weight before cooking. Herb and garlic marinated and grilled. 20% cooked /lb MADEIRA PEPPERCORN SAUCE GF We recommend 4 fl oz per pound of tenderloin. 8 fl oz. BRACIOLE Tender sirloin stuffed with prosciutto, onion, spinach and Parmesan, lightly breaded and served over orzo, napped with an herbed tomato based gravy oz pieces and 2 lb orzo serves SLOW COOKED BEEF ROAST GF With roasted carrots, pearl onions, parsnips and fingerling potatoes. Served with bordelaise sauce lb beef and 2.5 lb vegetables serves CATERINGBYMICHAELS.COM /14/18 10

11 ENTRÉES CHICKEN ENTRÉES CHICKEN PICCATA Lightly breaded boneless, skinless chicken breast with Italian seasoning, topped with our famous lemon vermouth caper sauce, and accompanied by freshly steamed broccoli with panko crumb topping oz breasts and 1.5 lb broccoli serves 6-8. CHICKEN MARSALA Boneless breast of chicken with roasted yellow and red bell pepper, asparagus, onion and mushrooms in a Marsala sauce oz breasts and 1.5 lb veg serves CHICKEN MILANESE PUTTANESCA Lightly breaded boneless skinless chicken breast, topped with melted mozzarella and zesty puttanesca sauce, accompanied by herbed angel hair pasta and fresh, sautéed green beans oz breasts and 2 lb pasta serves 6-8. * SHREDDED CHICKEN & POTATO PIE With corn, peas, carrots, onions, celery and rosemary, covered in thinly sliced and seared potatoes and Parmesan cheese. 6 lb serves CHICKEN STUFFED WITH APPLES & BRUSSELS SPROUTS GF Oven-roasted skin-on imperial chicken breast stuffed with apples and Brussels sprouts, served on a bed of cherry polenta, napped with port wine reduction, fried leek garnish. 8 pc chicken and 2 lb polenta serves 8. MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN GF Free range chicken served with Mediterranean spiced au jus, accompanied by saffron rice. 8-6 oz pc chicken and 3 lb rice serves 8. TURKEY ENTRÉES WHOLE ROASTED FREE RANGE TURKEYS GF 90% cooked. Carving instructions included. Small 8-12 lb serves Medium lb serves Large lb serves HERB ROASTED TURKEY BREAST GF lb serves SEAFOOD ENTRÉES PRETZEL CRUSTED SALMON Zucchini risotto and warm tomato vinaigrette. 8-4 oz filets and 2.5 lb zucchini serves 6-8. HONEY MUSTARD GLAZED SALMON GF Oven-roasted and served over a bed of sweet and sour braised cabbage. 8-4 oz filets serves 6-8. JUMBO WHITEFISH MARSALA Jumbo whitefish topped with a light Parmesan crust, set atop sautéed spinach and napped with a light Marsala sauce. 8-4 oz filets serves 6-8. TILAPIA PICCATA ROULADES N GF With sautéed spinach, accompanied by our almond piccata caper sauce. 6-5 oz filets, 12 oz sauteed spinach and 9 floz sauce serves 6. CRAB STUFFED SHRIMP Min 1 dz. Butterflied colossal-sized shrimp stuffed with lump crabmeat, napped with lemon garlic butter. 20% cooked, 3 pp recommended entrée portion. 9.95/ea LEMON THYME CHICKEN Oven-roasted skin-on imperial chicken breast with fresh lemon, thyme, garlic, onion and red chile pepper, accompanied by a medley of fresh green beans, carrots, red and gold beets served with herbed Israeli couscous. 8-6 oz pc chicken and 3 lb couscous serves 8. WHOLE ROASTED CHICKEN Two whole roasted chickens served with oven-roasted vegetable medley of carrots, celery, potatoes and onions. 16 pc chicken and 3 lb roasted veg serves 5-8. CATERINGBYMICHAELS.COM /14/18 11

12 ENTRÉES VEGETARIAN ENTRÉES WILD MUSHROOM POT PIE V Cremini, portobello, shiitake and button mushrooms, potato, shallot and fresh herbs, topped with our special puff pastry crust. 5 lb serves VEGAN SHEPHERD S PIE V GF Vegan polenta crust filled with red wine braised vegetable stew, topped with olive oil whipped potatoes and baked until golden brown. 4.5 lb serves PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM PARMESAN V Halved portobello mushrooms topped with our homemade marinara, mozzarella, Parmesan and fresh herbs. 10 pieces serves 4-6. STUFFED SHELLS V With spinach, mushrooms and cheese in marinara. 12 shells per pan serves 4-6. PASTA ENTRÉES ORECCHIETTE WITH ITALIAN SAUSAGE & RAPINI With white beans in a light tomato-parmesan broth. 5 lb serves TURKEY TETRAZZINI Breast of turkey, mushrooms, onion, asparagus and mostaccioli in a light béchamel sauce. 5 lb serves MACARONI & CHEESE V Cavatappi noodles tossed with white cheddar cheese sauce, topped with panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese and baked until golden brown. 5 lb serves Add Chicken RIGATONI WITH SHORT RIB RAGU lb serves BUTTERNUT SQUASH LASAGNA V Sautéed butternut squash, sage, shallots, Parmesan cheese and nutmeg, layered with béchamel and spinach pasta. 5 lb serves VEGAN RED CURRY TOFU V N Served over lemon jasmine rice with red pepper, red onion, toasted pine nuts and cilantro. 2 lb tofu and 3 lb rice serves VEGETABLE EN CROÛTE V Layers of grilled portobello mushroom, zucchini, yellow squash, asparagus and red pepper, wrapped in sautéed spinach and puff pastry, baked until golden brown, served with manchego cheese sauce. 6-5 oz pieces serves 6. BEVERAGES MIRASSOU CHARDONNAY CARNIVOR CABERNET SAUVIGNON LA MARCA PROSECCO GOOSE ISLAND INDIA PALE ALE SAM ADAMS 20.00/ea 20.00/ea 20.00/ea 55.00/cs 55.00/cs Please ask your event coordinator about providing beer, wine, soda, specialty cocktails, coffee, hot chocolate or any other beverages. CATERINGBYMICHAELS.COM /14/18 12

13 FIRST COURSE, SIDE DISHES, ACCOMPANIMENTS 3 lb, 3 pt, 2 qt minimum on all side dishes. SOUPS BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP GF TOMATO BISQUE V GF CHICKEN POZOLE GF Served with fresh cilantro, tortilla strips and lime wedges /qt 16.75/qt 11.85/qt * ZUPPA TUSCANA 12.85/qt Bacon, Italian sausage, Russet potatoes and Tuscan kale. MISO, KALE & POLENTA SOUP (VEGAN) V Tuscan kale, shiitake mushrooms and black miso in a creamy vegetable and polenta broth, garnished with fresh scallions, sesame oil and sesame seeds. PUMPKIN CHOWDER (VEGAN) V GF With corn and chipotle peppers /qt 11.85/qt SALADS CAESAR SALAD GF Romaine lettuce, quartered eggs, grated Parmesan and Parmesan frico chips, accompanied by our famous homemade Caesar dressing. 3 lb serves CHOPPED TUSCAN SALAD GF Chopped crisp head and red leaf lettuce, diced tomatoes, red onion, rendered bacon and crumbled blue cheese accompanied by our Italian apple cider vinaigrette. 3 lb serves CRANBERRY, PECAN & FETA SALAD V N GF Red leaf, romaine and radicchio lettuce, arugula, mushrooms, carrots, toasted pecans, sun dried cranberries and feta cheese accompanied by our pomegranate sherry vinaigrette. 3 lb serves AUTUMN SALAD V GF Fresh California field greens with teardrop tomato, English cucumber, red and yellow bell pepper, julienned beets and red onion, accompanied by our homemade Champagne-Dijon vinaigrette. 3 lb serves /pan 31.00/pan 31.00/pan 39.50/pan HOLIDAY SALAD V N GF 52.50/pan Fresh mesclun greens, sun-dried cherries, toasted walnuts, pomegranates (subject to market availability) and crumbled blue cheese accompanied by our pomegranate-sherry vinaigrette. 3 lb serves KALE & SWEET POTATO SALAD V 31.00/pan With dried cherries, pumpkin seeds, cornbread croutons and lemon mustard vinaigrette. 3 lb serves CATERINGBYMICHAELS.COM /14/18 13

14 FIRST COURSE, SIDE DISHES, ACCOMPANIMENTS SALADS WINTER PANZANELLA SALAD V 41.85/pan Crusty bread, Tuscan kale, shaved Brussels sprouts, fennel, radish, red onion, grape tomatoes and shaved manchego cheese, accompanied by homemade red wine vinaigrette. 3 lb serves YELLOW & RED BEET SALAD V N GF Tossed in a lemon tarragon vinaigrette, set on a bed of arugula, with crumbled goat cheese and toasted pine nuts. 2 lb serves 8. ISRAELI VEGETABLE SALAD V GF Min 2 pt. Red and green peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, parsley, lemon juice and olive oil. CRANBERRY & PECAN BRUSSELS SPROUT SALAD V N GF Min 3 lb. Tossed with lemon juice and Parmesan /pan 6.95/pt 15.95/lb GRILLED VEGETABLE QUINOA SALAD V GF Min 3 lb. 9.50/lb Grilled red and yellow pepper, zucchini and asparagus tossed in chipotle vinaigrette, garnished with crumbled feta, toasted pumpkin seeds and cilantro. VEGETABLES CREAMED SPINACH V GF Min 3 lb. With a hint of Pernod. MAPLE DIJON GLAZED TRI COLORED CARROTS V GF Min 3 lb. GREEN BEANS ALMONDINE V N GF Min 3 lb. AUTUMN VEGETABLE MEDLEY V GF Min 3 lb. Zucchini, carrot, beet, pearl onion, yellow squash and turnip. GRILLED VEGETABLE MEDLEY V GF Min 3 lb. With asparagus, mushroom, yellow squash and red pepper /lb 8.50/lb 18.85/lb 7.50/lb 13.00/lb * FRIED BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER V GF Min 3 lb. 8.95/lb ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS & CAULIFLOWER V Min 3 lb. Topped with panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese /lb * SAUTÉED BRUSSELS SPROUTS GF Min 3 lb /lb With apples, bacon and blue cheese. RUSTIC GRAIN SALAD V N Min 3 lb. Farro and quinoa with Granny Smith apple, celery, mushroom, toasted pine nuts and blue cheese, tossed in apple cider vinaigrette. STUFFING SWEET POTATO & CREMINI MUSHROOM STUFFING Min 3 lb. ROSEMARY HERB STUFFING Min 3 lb. SAUSAGE SAGE STUFFING Min 3 lb. WILD MUSHROOM & LEEK STUFFING Min 3 lb /lb 7.00/lb 7.95/lb 7.95/lb 11.85/lb GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE V Min 3 lb. With fresh green beans, creamy mushroom sauce and fried Marlboro onions /lb CORN CASSEROLE V GF lb serves HOLIDAY VEGETABLE MEDLEY V GF Min 3 lb. Red new potatoes, carrots, and Brussels sprouts sautéed in parsley-garlic butter. WILD MUSHROOM SAUTÉE V GF Min 3 lb. Shiitake, cremini, button and oyster mushrooms with fresh herbs and garlic. FRESH SAUTÉED & SEASONED ASPARAGUS Min 3 lb. With panko crumb topping /lb 15.85/lb 18.00/lb * SMOKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, 7.50/lb CORN & SPINACH V GF Min 3 lb. Seasoned with fresh basil. CATERINGBYMICHAELS.COM /14/18 14

15 FIRST COURSE, SIDE DISHES, ACCOMPANIMENTS FRESHLY BAKED BREADS & MUFFINS Butter not included. CORN BREAD V With dried cranberries and golden raisins. Serves PUMPKIN BREAD V Serves SOFT BREADSTICK ASSORTMENT V Garlic Parmesan poppy seed, sun-dried tomato/basil/chèvre twist and poblano-cheddar. ASSORTED DINNER ROLLS V Multi-grain pull-apart rolls, pretzel sticks, herbed ciabatta and onion rye rolls /loaf 10.25/loaf 23.00/dz 12.00/dz RICE & PASTA LONG GRAIN & WILD RICE PILAF N GF Min 3 lb. With dried cherries, glazed pearl onions and pine nuts. PENNE FRESCA V Min 3 lb. Tossed with tomato basil sauce and baked with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. RIGATONI A LA VODKA Min 3 lb. In our vodka tomato crème sauce. GLUTEN FREE BAKED PENNE V GF In marinara sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese. 4 lb serves BROCCOLI CHEDDAR RICE V 4 lb serves /lb 9.00/lb 12.85/lb 24.95/pan 41.85/pan GLUTEN FREE DINNER ROLLS V GF MULTI-GRAIN PARKER HOUSE-STYLE PULL-APART ROLLS V CHEDDAR BAY BISCUITS V COMPOUND BUTTER IN A MASON JAR V GF ACCOMPANIMENTS CRANBERRY SAUCE WITH APPLE BALLS V GF Min 2 pt /half dz 9.50/dz /dz Garlic Herb 4 oz Cinnamon Sugar 4 oz /pt NANCY S NOODLE KUGEL V With cinnamon-cornflake topping. May be ordered with or without raisins. 4 lb serves POTATOES TRADITIONAL MASHED POTATOES V GF Min 3 lb. BROWN BUTTER & SAGE MASHED POTATOES V GF Min 3 lb. CANDIED MASHED SWEET POTATOES GF Topped with mini marshmallows. 4 lb serves /pan 5.95/lb 6.25/lb 25.00/pan TURKEY GRAVY Min 2 pt. 6.00/pt CANDIED YAMS V GF Min 3 lb. 5.95/lb OVEN ROASTED POTATOES V GF Min 3 lb. 5.95/lb TRIO OF ROASTED POTATOES V GF Min 3 lb With Yukon gold, baby reds and purple potatoes. 7.85/lb LATKES (POTATO PANCAKES) V With sour cream and homemade apple sauce. 15 per pan. Approx. 2.5 in diameter /pan CAULIFLOWER, CHEDDAR 19.85/pan & POTATO PANCAKES V Served with sour cream black pepper sauce. 15 per pan. Approx. 2.5 in diameter. SCALLOPED POTATOES AU GRATIN V GF 4 lb serves /pan BABY NEW POTATOES Min 1 dz any type /dz Roasted Garlic V GF Sweet Potato V GF CATERINGBYMICHAELS.COM /14/18 15

16 HOMEMADE DESSERTS BREAD PUDDING PECAN PIE BREAD PUDDING V N Served with caramel sauce. Serves CAKES FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE CAKE V GF Serves CARROT CAKE BREAD PUDDING V N Served with cream cheese frosting. Serves FRESH RASPBERRY SAUCE V GF 8 fl oz. 7.85/ea BREAD PUDDING MUFFINS V Min 2 dz. Assortment of apple cinnamon, banana chocolate and white chocolate cranberry. CROSTATAS & PIES 16.50/dz RUSTIC APPLE CROSTATA V Serves BUTTER TOFFEE APPLE PIE V N Serves PECAN PIE V N Serves PUMPKIN PIE V Serves CANDY BAR PIE V N Layers of salty caramel and peanut butter nougat baked in a chocolate crust, and garnished with chocolate covered pretzels. Serves MINIATURE PIE ASSORTMENT V N Min 3dz /dz Assortment of miniature blondie pies, candy bar pies, and cranberry cheesecake cups. SNOWFLAKE CAKE V Classic white buttermilk cake with winter white frosting decorated with snowflakes and silver dragées. Serves SNOWFLAKE CAKE SQUARES V Min 3 dz. Classic white buttermilk layer cake with winter white frosting decorated with white chocolate and silver dragees /dz GREAT! CHOCOLATE CAKE V Layers of devil s food cake and chocolate pudding covered in chocolate buttercream and chocolate chips. Serves TRES LECHES CAKE V Traditional tres leches cake topped with kiwi, strawberry, mandarin oranges and toasted coconut. Serves WHITE CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE V Topped with strawberry sauce and white chocolate, garnished with fresh strawberries, whipped cream and white chocolate shavings. Serves CATERINGBYMICHAELS.COM /14/18 16

17 HOMEMADE DESSERTS HOLIDAY SPECIALTIES MINI WHOOPIE PIE ASSORTMENT Min 2 dz. V Chocolate whoopie pies with crème filling and red velvet whoopie pies with cream cheese filling. HOLIDAY DECORATED CHEESECAKE LOLLIPOPS V Min 2 dz. RED VELVET CHURRITOS V Min 2 dz. Filled with cream cheese frosting and rolled in cinnamon sugar /dz 17.25/dz /dz DONUTS & COFFEE Assorted homemade donuts including raspberry filled, chocolate marshmallow filled and crunch berry glazed, served with espresso sabayon. 20 pieces serves HOLIDAY CROQUEMBOUCHE V Custard filled cream puffs arranged in a pyramid and drizzled with white and dark chocolate and garnished with fresh strawberries. 40 pieces. BÛCHE DE NOËL WITH MERINGUE MUSHROOMS (YULE LOG) V Yellow cake with mocha cream. Serves FANCY PASTRY ASSORTMENT V N Min 2 dz. Chocolate striped eclairs, fresh fruit tarts, turtle cheesecake tarts and key lime tarts. DESSERT BITE ASSORTMENT N Min 3dz. Homemade peanut butter cups and maple cluster candy bars, passion fruit and white mint gourmet marshmallows, peppermint patty and Oreo rice krispy treats. HOLIDAY DECORATED CUPCAKES (MINI) V Chocolate cupcakes with vanilla creme filling and white or chocolate frosting and your choice of Winter, Hanukkah or Christmas decoration /dz 15.50/dz 24.95/dz HOLIDAY PUSH-POPS Apple Pie V Layers of Granny Smith apple filling and cinnamon and brown sugar pie streusel. S mores Layers of graham cracker, marshmallow fluff and chocolate ganache, garnished with a piece of graham cracker and mini marshmallow. Gingerbread Jingle Cupcake V Layers of gingerbread cake & cream cheese frosting, garnished with cinnamon /dz CATERINGBYMICHAELS.COM /14/18 17

18 HOMEMADE DESSERTS HOLIDAY SPECIALTIES CHEF S CHOICE OF ASSORTED 41.25/dz.. WHITE CHOCOLATE ROCKY ROAD BARS N Min 2 dz. With mini marshmallows, mixed nuts, peppermint, chocolate candies and seasonal sugar decorations /dz. PATE DE FRUIT ASSORTMENT V GF Min 3 dz /dz. Selection of homemade jelly candies including apricot, cranberry, green apple, passion fruit and pomegranate. GLUTEN FREE DESSERT BARS V N GF * HOLIDAY FRENCH 15.65/dz. MACARON ASSORTMENT V N GF Min 2 dz. White chocolate peppermint, pistachio framboise and salted caramel. WINTER, CHRISTMAS OR HANUKKAH CHOCOLATE-DIPPED STRAWBERRIES V GF 21.50/dz. HAND-DIPPED HOLIDAY-DECORATED CHOCOLATE DISPLAY N Chocolate-dipped marshmallows, Oreos, popcorn, peppermint bark, pretzel rings, Twizzlers and turtles in a basket on a bed of raffia. 62 pc and.75 lb bulk items serves Prepared as a Gift Basket Wrapped with Cellophane and Ribbon HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS COOKIE ASSORTMENT V N Min 3 dz. Assortment of candy canes, Christmas trees, lemon knots, peppermint patty cookies, peppermint meringue stars, snowflakes, chocolate spritz sandwiches, stained glass pecan squares, raspberry thumbprints, Mexican tea cakes, gingerbread men, butter flowers, peanut butter drops, raspberry macaroon sandwiches, hazelnut cookie balls, linzer star sandwiches and chocolate shortbread sandwiches /dz. FRESH SLICED FRUIT BASKET V GF Small 4 lb serves Medium 6 lb serves WINTER CITRUS FRUIT DISPLAY V GF Sliced winter citrus fruits and chili lime jícama, garnished with pomegranate seeds and kiwi. Subject to availability. Small 2.5 lb serves Large 5 lb serves WINTER, CHRISTMAS OR HANUKKAH. DECORATED CUT-OUT COOKIES V Min 2 dz. Small 2-3 in /dz Medium 4-5 in /dz HOLIDAY BAR ASSORTMENT N Min 2 dz. Pumpkin crumble bars, white chocolate cherry bars, caramel apple bars, cranberry crumb bars, and s mores bars /dz CATERINGBYMICHAELS.COM /14/18 18

19 ORDERING GUIDELINES This menu may be used for all catering orders through the Holiday Season. All orders are accompanied by heating and/ or serving instructions when appropriate. There is a minimum order for delivery of $225 before tax and delivery. Regular delivery policies apply except for dates noted below. Due to the high volume of holiday orders we are unable to take special orders or prepare foods not listed on this menu on the below dates. Your choice of Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express is required with all orders. All prices and menus subject to change without notice. For larger events and custom menus ask your event coordinator about full service catering. DEADLINES & IMPORTANT TIMES Please place your order at least 72 hours before the date of your function. Advance orders are given priority. Because of delivery schedules that fill quickly, we recommend that you place your order as early as possible to ensure your choice of delivery time. PEAK DATE SURCHARGE Are you planning your holiday event on December 5 15? We suggest you book prior to November 20. December 5-15 are considered peak dates and are subject to a peak surcharge. DELIVERY DETAILS On weekdays, all deliveries are scheduled for a minimum 1/2 hour time frame. On weekends, deliveries (except hot food ) have a minimum 1 hour time frame. We recommend you schedule your delivery in a time frame at least 1/2 hour before you plan to serve. Please factor in the time it takes to access your building or facility (such as dock waiting time, security check-in, etc.) and the time it will take our on-site service representative to set-up your order. There is a minimum order for delivery of $225 food and beverage, before sales tax and delivery charge. Orders that will be delivered hot have a minimum of $300 food and beverage. Our delivery charges are calculated by location. If you have requested your order in baskets, there will be an additional pick-up charge. Deliveries scheduled for a minimum 4 hour time frame will be charged a reduced delivery fee. If nobody is available to accept the delivery when we arrive there will be an additional delivery fee charged for each additional delivery attempt. Deliveries are available until 5:30pm on Weekdays, 5:00pm on Sunday, and until 6:00pm on Saturday with a standard delivery charge. Deliveries after those times will incur an additional $30 per half-hour until 8:00pm. Please consult your catering event coordinator to schedule special deliveries between 8:00pm and 6:30am. Orders of any size may be picked up from our kitchen in Morton Grove, Monday Friday 8:30am 5:30pm and Saturday 9:00am 1:00pm. CHANGING ORDERS If you need to increase, decrease, or cancel your order, please follow these guidelines: Decreases to orders require 48-hours notice. Additions to orders require 48-hours notice. Additions made less than 48 hours in advance will be subject to menu minimums. We will always try to accommodate your last minute additions, however, due to purchasing and production schedules we may not always be able to accommodate you with less than 24 hours notice. Cancellations to orders require 48-hours notice. Orders cancelled with 48+ hours notice will have no additional charge. Orders cancelled with hours notice will have a 50% charge, and orders cancelled with less than 24 hours notice will be charged the full amount. HANUKKAH DEADLINES & IMPORTANT TIMES Please see our Hanukkah menu or ask an event coordinator for deadlines and delivery details during Hanukkah. Hanukkah begins at sundown on Sunday, December 2 and continues until sundown on Monday, December 10. CATERINGBYMICHAELS.COM /14/18 19

20 ORDERING GUIDELINES CHRISTMAS DEADLINES & IMPORTANT TIMES Christmas Eve orders must be placed by Tuesday, December 18th at 2:00pm Additions, changes or deletions must be made before Wednesday, December 19th at Noon Orders may be picked-up from our Morton Grove office on Monday, December 24th, between 9:00am until 2:00pm Orders may be picked-up from Banner Day Camp in Lake Forest on Monday, December 24th, between 9:00am until 2:00pm Deliveries will take place on Monday, December 24th, between 9:00am until 2:00pm Catering By Michaels will close at 2:00pm Monday, December 24th and reopen at 9:00am on Wednesday, December 26th. CHRISTMAS DELIVERY DETAILS There is a Minimum Order for Delivery of $250 before tax and delivery. Delivery is additional, based on location, and will take place within a minimum 3 hour time frame. We are sorry, but due to the volume of orders that need to be delivered in a small amount of time we are unable to accommodate special time frame requests or closer to s. If no one is home at the time of delivery, your order will be delivered at the end of the driver s route near or after 2:00pm and you will be charged an additional delivery fee. NEW YEARS DEADLINES & IMPORTANT TIMES New Years orders must be placed by Wednesday, December 26th at Noon Additions, changes or deletions must be made before Wednesday, December 26th at 5:00pm Orders may be picked-up on Monday, December 31st between 10:00am until 3:00pm Deliveries will take place on Monday, December 31st between 9:00am until 4:00pm Deliveries will also take place on Tuesday, January 1st between 10:00am until 4:00pm Catering By Michaels will close at 2:00pm Monday, December 31th, 2018 and reopen Friday, January 4th, NEW YEARS DELIVERY DETAILS There is a Minimum Order for Delivery of $225 before tax and delivery. Delivery is additional, based on location, and will take place within a minimum 2 hour time frame subject to availability. We are sorry, but due to the volume of orders that need to be delivered in a small amount of time we are unable to accommodate special time frame requests or closer to s. If no one is home at the time of delivery, your order will be delivered at the end of the driver s route near or after 4:00pm and you will be charged an additional delivery fee. Catering by Michaels has made every effort to ensure that the allergen information provided is accurate. However, because of the handcrafted nature of our menu items, the variety of procedures used in our kitchens and our reliance on our suppliers, we can make no guarantees of its accuracy and disclaim liability for the use of this information. All common allergens are present and processed in our facility. We are proud to be the only caterer in North America that is both Green Restaurant Certified and Green Seal Certified. Catering by Michaels meets Green Seal Standard GS-55 based on purchase of sustainably-sourced food, waste minimization, use of verified environmentallypreferable products, and conservation of energy and water. GreenSeal.org CATERINGBYMICHAELS.COM /14/18 20