Menu | Herbs and Spices Catering Alameda, CA 94501

Appetizers from the Garden

Eggplant Crisps
garden fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil
Latkes
with apple onion compote
Aged Cheddar Mac & Cheese Canapés
served in a parmesan cup
Fontina Risotto Cakes
topped with homemade marinara
Crispy Dollar Size Corn Cakes
topped with crème fraiche and avocado salsa
Stuffed Mushrooms
with leeks, fennel and goat cheese
Grilled Vegetable Bruschette
with hummus, grilled eggplant, zucchini and peppers
vegan
Garden Fresh Tomato Bruschette
tomatoes, basil, garlic and onions
vegan
Creamy Gorgonzola Quesadillas
with caramelized onions topped with pineapple salsa
Sweet Potato and Tomatillo Quesadillas
with goat cheese, and a slice of tomatillo
Brie and Papaya Quesadillas
topped with avocado salsa
Zucchini Fritters
green goddess dressing, red peppers and basil
Caprese Skewers
bocconcini marinated in herbs and olive oil skewered with cherry tomatoes and basil
Roasted Multi Colored Beets Crostinis
with herb goat cheese
Mushroom Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
sautéed mushrooms with brie and truffle crème fraiche
Grilled Vegetable Focaccia Bites
grilled eggplant, zucchini and pepper with pesto
vegan
Twice Baked Potatoes
blue cheese and herb mashed potatoes stuffed in a fingerling potato topped with caramelized onions
Savory Herbed Griddle Cakes
with pear and blue cheese topping
Cranberry Onions Tartlets
slow cooked onions atop puff pastry, finished with blue cheese and cranberries
Endive with Basil Goat Cheese and Seasonal Fruit
strawberries, pears, pomegranates, peaches, figs spicy pecans and basil
Black Bean Salad in Polenta Cups
chipotle black bean salad topped with goat cheese
Seasonal Pizza Bites
mini pizza rounds with fresh seasonal toppings
Grilled Vegetable Focaccia Squares
grilled eggplant, red peppers, zucchini, pesto, greens and parmesan
Butternut Squash Tartlets
roasted butternut squash in puff pastry shell with jalapeño honey and sage
Black Bean Salad on Endive
Black bean, corn and avocado chipotle salad served on an endive leaf
Grilled Aged Heirloom Tomato Sandwich
Aged cheddar cheese and arugula

Appetizers from the Sea

Mini Lobster Rolls
lobster salad with basil, celery and peppers in a mini roll
Ahi Tuna Tartar in Wonton Cups
Crispy wonton cups filled with ahi tartar
Seared Ahi Tuna Triangles
wonton triangles with seared Ahi tuna topped with mango salsa and spicy wasabi crème fraiche
Seared Tuna Nicoise
cucumber rounds with seared ahi tuna topped with herb goat cheese, radishes, capers, and olives
Mango Crab Salad Stacks
mango and crab salad with a wasabi aioli dressing atop a small round toast
Chipotle Chili Prawn Crisps
homemade corn chip with mango puree
Halibut Citrus Ceviche
on a homemade corn chip
Herb Salmon Crepes
buttery herb crepes with smoked salmon, and dill cream cheese
Gazpacho Soup Sips
served in a shot glass with a shrimp
Coconut Scallops
served on a spoon with a spicy, tangy coconut sauce
Grilled Salmon Skewers
with ginger cilantro sauce
Coconut Soup Sips
Creamy coconut soup served in a shot glass with a shrimp
Sushi Stacks with Smoked Salmon
smoked salmon staked instead of rolled served with wasabi soy sauce
Latkes topped with Smoked Salmon
served with crème fraiche and tarragon
Potato Petit Fours with Smoked Trout
crispy golden potato petit fours topped with smoked trout and drizzled with pesto
Rosemary Shrimp with Mint Pesto
large shrimp tossed with garlic and rosemary, then baked to perfection served with mint pesto
Cumin Roasted Fingerling Potatoes with Smoked Salmon
topped with crème fraiche and a sprig of tarragon
Filo Tartlets with Crab Salad
filo tartlets with crab ginger and lime salad
Crab Cakes
baked fresh crab cakes with a dab of chili-lime aioli
Crab Melt
grilled gruyere and crab salad sandwiches topped with spicy cream fraiche and chives
Fish Tostadas
sautéed fish tostadas served with pico de gallo and guacamole
Seared ahi Rolls
Sear Ahi wrapped around multi color peppers served with soy and wasabi
Salmon Mouse on Herb wafer
Smoked salmon mouse with capers, dill and cucumber salsa

Appetizers from the Farm

Mini Steak Sandwiches
flank steak grilled and sliced with caramelized onion and verde sauce on slices of baguette
Grilled Beef Rolls
teriyaki marinated beef rolled around slices of peppers and scallion with a soy dipping sauce
Baked Beans in Bacon Cups
homemade hearty chili topped with peppers and crème fraiche served in a bacon cup
Crunchy Thai Chicken and Peanut Cakes
ground chicken with kiefer lime leaves, and peanuts fried and served with chili sauce
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs (seasonal)
black mission figs, goat cheese and arugula wrapped with prosciutto
Mini BLT's
toasted bread round with basil aioli, mozzarella, bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce
Prosciutto, Mellon Skewers
juicy diced melon skewered with imported prosciutto and fresh mozzarella
Chicken Parmesan Lollipops
breaded and fried chicken cut in rounds topped with pesto and marinara
Rosemary Biscuits topped with Tri Tip
balsamic marinated tri tip , caramelized onions lettuce and aioli
Aged Irish Cheddar and Prosciutto Sandwich Bites
old fashioned grilled cheese with Irish cheddar, prosciutto, sliced pear and seeded mustard
Plum Flank Steak Crepes and Plum Sauce
chive crapes wrapped around plum marinated flank steak with a dollop of plum sauce
Mongolian Beef Skewers
spicy beef skewers with a chili and red pepper jelly
Chicken Skewers
curry spiced chicken with ginger cilantro sauce
Herb Lamb Lollipops with Mint Pesto
herb crusted lamb lollipops served with mint pesto
Lamb Sliders
feta and mint burgers with hummus on a homemade sesame seed bun
Mini Chimichurri Sliders
served with chimichurri sauce, caramelized onions on a homemade sesame seed bun
Mini Blue Cheese Sliders
with melted blue cheese and caramelized onions on a homemade sesame seed bun
Mini Chicken Pesto Cheese Sliders
ground chicken with pesto and brie on a homemade sesame seed bun
Mini Chipotle Burgers
with melted cheddar cheese, caramelized onions and chipotle aioli
Mini Pulled Pork Sliders
slow cooked pork smothered with homemade BBQ sauce served on a homemade sesame seed bun
Duck on Sweet Potato Cakes
Grilled duck with cherry chutney on a sweet potato cake
Pork Wontons
fried and served with sweet and sour sauce

Appetizers Displays

Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce
fresh vegetables and herbs wrapped in springroll wrappers served with a peanut dipping sauce
Butternut Squash Spring Rolls
roasted butternut squash, spinach, ginger sesame dressing, caramelized onions and red peppers wrapped in fresh springroll papers
vegan
Mediterranean Plate
olives, artichoke hearts, grilled vegetables, feta hummus, baba ganoush and pitas
Cheese Display
a display of wonderful cheeses, and seasonal fruits served with artesian bread
Cheese and Cured Meat Display
a display of wonderful cheeses, cured meats and seasonal fruits served with artesian bread
Vegetable Crudités
fresh raw and blanched vegetables with a sundried tomato dip
Chips, Salsas and Guacamole
chips with guacamole, tomato salsa, mango salsa and pineapple salsa
Anti Pasta Platter
a variety of cured meats, cheeses, grilled vegetables, pepperoncinis, olives and breads
Sushi Display
variety of nigiri and rolls served with ginger, wasabi and soy sauce
Crepe Bar + Crepe cook
build your own crepes sweet and savory

Chicken Entrees

Grilled Chicken with Dijon Tarragon Sauce
Chicken with Tangerine Honey and Chipotle Glaze
Chicken Marsala
Cajun Chicken with Capers and Lemon
Grilled Cilantro Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
Grilled Herb Chicken with Romesco Sauce
Lemon Thyme Chicken with Pesto
Mediterranean Chicken
with Olives, Capers, Tomatoes and Shallots
Grilled Chicken
with Three Toppings Pesto, Romesco, Ginger Cilantro, and Seasonal Salsa
Grilled Chicken with Ginger Cilantro Sauce
Grilled Chicken with Kiwi Cranberry Salsa
Herb Chicken with Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce
Grilled Chicken
with Caramelized Pears and Pear Brandy Cream Sauce
Basil Grilled Chicken
with Roasted Corn and Tomato Salsa Drizzled with Pesto
Cumin-Crusted Chicken with Peach Chipotle Salsa
Basil Chicken with Sun Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Chicken Parmesan with Homemade Marinara

Beef Entrees

All beef options can be upgraded to Filet Mignon or New York Strip
Grilled Steak with Warm Tomato Corn Salsa
Herb-Crusted Flank Steak
with Cherry Tomatoes, Feta and Olives
Tri Tip with Caramelized Onions and Blue Cheese Sauce
Jamaican Jerk Marinated Flank Steak with Mango Salsa
Tri Tip with Chimichurri Sauce
Tri Tip with Ginger Cilantro Sauce
Tri Tip with Oregano Rosemary Pesto
Flank Steak with Wild Mushroom Sauce
Flank Steak with Shallot - Merlot Sauce
Grilled Flank Steak and Onions
with Rosemary - Balsamic Butter Sauce
Tri Tip with Ginger Cilantro Sauce
Tri Tip with Caramelized Onions and Balsamic Reduction Sauce
Mongolian Marinaded Flank Steak with Red Pepper Jelly
Tri Tip with Chipotle Sauce and Mustard Chive Sauce
Flank Steak with Port Balsamic Sauce

Fish Entrees

Entrees are great with several different types of fish
Salmon with Mango Salsa
Thai Salmon with Red Pepper, Cucumber and Mint Salsa
Salmon with Mint and Feta Pesto
Salmon with Corn, Tomato, and Basil Salsa
Salmon with Orange Balsamic Glaze
Salmon with Soy-Honey and Wasabi Sauces
Salmon with Pineapple Salsa and Spicy Chili Sauce
Salmon with Green Goddess Sauce
Pistachio Crusted Salmon with Dijon Sauce
Halibut with Capers, Olives and Tomatoes
Halibut with Ginger Cilantro Pesto
Halibut with Spicy Lime Coconut Sauce
Seared Mahi Mahi with Zesty Basil Butter
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Black Bean Salsa
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Tomato Avocado Salsa
Mahi Mahi with Blood Oranges, Avocado and Red Onion Salsa

Lamb and Duck Entrees

Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto
Lamb Chops with Oregano Garlic Pesto
Lamb Chops with Cranberry, Fig and Pear Salsa
Lamb Chops with Fresh Persimmon Chutney
Fig Balsamic-Glazed Duck Breasts
Duck Breast with Port Cherry Sauce
Duck Breast with Orange Ancho Chile Sauce
Duck with Blackberry Sauce
Muscovy Duck Breast with Pomegranate-Wine Sauce
Seared Duck Breast with Chili Honey Ginger Glaze
Roasted Duck Breast with Balsamic and Apricot Sauce
Sautéed Duck with Figs and Port
Herb-Rubbed Duck with Tart Cherry and Sage Sauce
Roasted Five Spice Duck with Honey-Mango Chutney Sauce
Sautéed Duck Breast with Wild Mushrooms

Vegetables

Sautéed Mixed Vegetables
Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic
Sautéed Asparagus with Lemon Butter
Sautéed Green Beans with Shitake Mushrooms
Green Beans with Roasted Butternut Squash and Caramelized Onions
Roasted Asparagus with Cherry Tomato, Fresh Corn, Feta Topping
Balsamic Glazed Baby Carrots
Baby Vegetables with Herbs and Butter
Oven Roasted Spring Vegetables with Salsa Verde
Herb, Garlic and Lemon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Sesame Ginger Snap Peas
Green Beans with Caramelized Onions and Butternut Squash
Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli
Grilled Eggplant, Zucchini, and Peppers
asparagus when in season
Multi Colored Herb Roasted Beets

Starches

Rosemary and Garlic Red Potatoes
Roasted Garlic and Chive Mashed Potatoes
Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Boiled Parsley Red Potatoes
Trio of Roasted Potatoes
Creamy Mashed Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Fresh Sage
Potato Gratin
Wild Mushroom Potato Gratin with Truffle Oil
Butternut Squash Potato Gratin
Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Sage
Herbed Pasta
Pesto Pasta with Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Corn and Mozzarella
Basil Israeli Couscous
Herbed Couscous with Pine Nuts
Basil Quinoa with Diced Roasted Vegetables
Wild Rice with Cranberries and Shallots
Wild Rice with Shitake Mushrooms and Shallots

Garden Salads

Roasted Baby Beets and Arugula Salad
with Lemon Gorgonzola Vinaigrette
Mixed Greens
with Strawberries, Feta and Candied Pecans
Spring Mix
with Apples, Blue Cheese and Candied Pecans
Spicy Grilled Corn Salad
with Black Beans and Feta
Mixed Greens
with Pomegranates, Spicy Pecans and Blue Cheese
Butterleaf Lettuce
with Apples, Bacon, Pine Nuts and Warm Goat Cheese
Mixed Greens
with Blood Oranges, Cashews and Pomegranates
Spinach
with Corn, Jicama, Peppers, Scallions, Black Beans and Lime Vinaigrette
Grilled Vegetable Salad with Fennel and Feta
Romaine Lettuce
with Creamy Caesar Dressing, Croutons, Parmesan
Butterleaf Lettuce
with Croutons, Radishes and Fennel with Warm Goat Cheese
Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, Asparagus and Lemon Vinaigrette
Grilled Peach, Arugula and Buffalo Mozzarella Salad
Roasted Butternut Squash and Spinach Salsa
with Toasted Almond Dressing
Mixed Greens with Cranberries, Feta and Candied Pecans
Mixed Greens with Figs, Blue Cheese and Candied Pecans
Caprese Salad

Grain and Starch Salads

German Style Potato Salad with Oil and Vinegar
Grilled Potato salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
with or without bacon
Grilled Potato Salad with Blue Cheese and Caramelized Onions
Basil Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables
Basil Quinoa Salad with Heirloom Tomatoes, Summer Corn and Feta
Quinoa Tabbbouleh
Ferro Salad
with Roasted Beets, Feta, Arugula and Herb Vinaigrette
Pesto Penne Pasta
with Feta, Sundried Tomatoes and Basil
Southwest Chipotle Rice and Black Bean Salad
Ginger Cilantro Pasta Salad
with Snap Peas, Red Peppers and Shredded Carrots
Herbed Potato Salad
Black Bean and Couscous Salad

Vegetarian Entrees

Butternut Squash Lasagna
Roasted Butternut Squash, Sage, and Caramelized Onions with a Garlic Cream sauce
Grilled Vegetable Lasagna
Grilled Eggplant, Red Peppers and Zucchini Cheeses with a Marinara Sauce
Roasted Butternut Squash Penne Pasta
Butternut Squash, Caramelized Onions, Roasted Red Peppers, Pine Nuts and Sage With a Garlic Olive Oil sauce
Heirloom Tomato Pasta
Heirloom Tomatoes, Fresh Corn, Bocconcini, and light Pesto
Jamaican Jerk Sweet Potato Curry
Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Red Peppers and Black Bean in a Jerk Sauce
Ginger Cilantro Noodles
Snap Peas, Shredded Carrots, Red Bell Pepper Strips
Eggplant Parmesan
Roasted Balsamic Eggplant with Mango Salsa

Sweets

Bite or Two Bite Desserts

Mini Fruit Tarts
Mini Cheese Cakes
Mini Cup Cakes
Mini Chocolate Tartlets
Brownies
Lemon Bars
Blondie's
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Variety of Truffles

Chocolate Chip
Oatmeal Raisin
Oatmeal Cranberry and White Chocolate
Sugar Cookies
Peanut Butter
Chocolate Chocolate Chip

Cakes, Pies, Tarts and other Desserts

Birthday Cakes
White, Lemon or Chocolate with Fruit Filling and Choice of Frosting
Decadent Chocolate Cake with Raspberries
Berry and Fruit Pies with Ice Cream
Strawberry Short Cake
Sorbet, Cookies and Berries
Baked Pears Drizzled
with Caramel and topped with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Chocolate Mousse with Raspberries in a Martini Glass