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  Renaissance Chef's Appetizer List
  Please review our list of hors d'oeurves below. You will find a variety of vegetarian, beef, chicken, pork, and seafood items to choose from. Many of the stationed appetizers can be used as a passed item ... please inquire about possible substitutions.


  Passed Appetizers
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Soup Shots - shot glasses filled with your choice of soup… potato-corn chowder, wild mushroom bisque, cream of asparagus, lobster bisque, cream of crab, butternut squash
Raspberry & Brie En Croûte - fresh raspberries and brie baked in puff pastry (vegetarian)
Roasted Roma Tomato Bruschetta - soft toast points topped with a bruschetta mixture of roasted tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, black pepper, and parmesan cheese (vegetarian)
Caprese Tortellini Skewers - skewers of cheese tortellini, grape tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella tossed with fresh basil, olive oil, garlic, and spices (vegetarian)
Steamed Vegetable Potstickers - wonton skins stuffed with a vegetable mixture and served with a sesame-teriyaki sauce (vegetarian)
Thai Stir Fry Baskets - fresh Chinese cabbages and vegetables stir fried Thai style and served in individual Chinese food boxes (vegetarian)
Mushroom Wellington Puffs - ragout of wild mushrooms and Fontina cheese wrapped in puff pastry (vegetarian)
Mini DaVinci Towers - marinated baby portabellas topped with slices of plum tomato, grilled eggplant, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil (vegetarian)
Chicken Sate - sesame-teriyaki marinated chicken breast strips roasted on bamboo skewers and drizzled w/ Thai Peanut Sauce
Chicken Parmesan Tapas - pan fried, hand breaded bites of marinated chicken breasts topped with fresh tomato marinara and grated locatelli cheese
Chorizo Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers - tri-colored mini sweet bell peppers stuffed w/chorizo sausage & Pepperjack cheese then fire roasted
Pork Tenderloin on Crostini - sliced roasted pork tenderloin on garlic brushed Crostini with honey-Dijon spread and spiced fruit chutney
Grilled Lamb Chops - tender baby lamb chop, grilled and drizzled with mint demi
Proscuitto Wrapped Filet - beef tenderloin tips wrapped in thin sliced Proscuitto and dusted with cracked tri-color peppercorns
Napoleon Renaissance - crisp tortilla wafer topped with sliced tenderloin , jumbo lump crab meat, and Chesapeake hollandaise sauce
Caribbean Salmon Stack - citrus marinated roasted salmon on fried plantain chips topped with fresh Caribbean salsa
Tuna Sate - medium rare chunks of fresh blackened tuna served with lemon aioli
Oysters Rockefeller - broiled fresh shucked oysters topped with butter, herbs, and breadcrumbs
Bacon Wrapped Scallops - sea scallops wrapped in Applewood smoked bacon
Coconut Shrimp - coconut breaded jumbo shrimp pan fried and served with a fresh fruit Caribbean Salsa
Orange Dust Shrimp - jumbo shrimp dipped in a crushed orange zest & spice mixture … served w/ cocktail sauce
Maryland Style Crab Balls - broiled mini Maryland style crab balls made with jumbo lump crab meat & old bay; served w/ tartar sauce


  Station Appetizers
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Antipasto Italiano - assorted olives, pickles, stuffed peppers, marinated vegetables, provolone cheese, sliced salamis & pepperoni
Fresh Fruit & Cheese Display - domestic & imported cheeses w/ seedless grapes, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries accompanied by assorted cracker basket (vegetarian)
Domestic & Imported Cheese Board - selection of English, French, Italian, and American diced and wedge cheeses served with assorted cracker basket (vegetarian)
Sliced Fresh Fruit Platter - selection of fresh sliced seasonal fruits to include melons, pineapple, kiwi, mango, papaya, and berries (vegetarian)
Vegetable Crudités Platter - selection of fresh raw vegetables served with herb dip (vegetarian)
Grilled Marinated Vegetable Display - marinated asparagus, tri-color sweet peppers, broccoli, portabella mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini, squash, and carrots grilled and chilled; served with herb dip (vegetarian)
Mediterranean Dip Selection - hummus, tzatziki, tabouleh, olive tapenade, and baba ganoush served with pita wedges (vegetarian)
Grilled Pineapple Salsa - homemade salsa made from fresh grilled pineapples, cilantro, red onion, roasted red pepper and spices; served with tri-color tortilla chips (vegetarian)
Spinach & Artichoke Dip - baby spinach & artichoke hearts blended with béchamel sauce, cheeses, chopped garlic, and spices… served with pita wedges (vegetarian)
Spanikopita - spinach, feta cheese, garlic and spices wrapped in phyllo dough triangles (vegetarian)
Vegetable Spring Rolls - shredded Asian vegetables wrapped in rice paper and fried… served w/ Soy-Ginger Sauce (vegetarian)
California Sushi Rolls - sticky rice and nori seaweed wrapped around avocado and crab meat served w/pickled ginger, wasabi, & soy sauce
Assorted Mini Quiche - individual quiches filled with ham & cheddar, spinach & feta, 4-cheese, and wild mushroom
Assorted Canapés - olive tapenade, curried chicken & pecan, and fresh smoked salmon & dill on water crackers

Mini Pinwheel Tortilla Wraps - Turkey, Swiss & Avocado; Ham, Cheddar & Roasted Red Peppers; and Chicken Caesar Salad rolled into assorted flour tortillas and sliced into pinwheels
Proscuitto Wrapped Asparagus - fresh asparagus spears lightly blanched and wrapped with thin sliced Proscuitto ham, topped with shaved locatelli cheese and fresh cracked tri-color peppercorns
Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms - button mushroom caps stuffed with a sweet Italian sausage and shredded locatelli cheese
Crispy Fried Chicken Wings - fried chicken wings served with ranch dressing on the side
Jerk Mango Chicken Skewers - Caribbean jerk marinated diced chicken breast & fresh mango chunks roasted on bamboo skewers
Meatballs Marinara - Italian style meatballs in tomato marinara and topped with shredded parmesan cheese
Sweet & Sour Meatballs - our Italian style meatballs in house made sweet & sour sauce
Swedish Meatballs - traditional Italian meatballs in a creamy demi sauce
Cranberry Spiced Meatballs - Italian style meatballs in homemade cranberry spiced sauce
Jumbo Lump Crab Dip - jumbo lump crab meat mixed with white wine, cream cheese, béchamel, and spices; served w/sliced baguettes