Cocktail Buffet for the Mind Institute
at University of California, Davis

Butlered Hors D’oeuvres

Shrimp Cakes with Wasabi vinaigrette

Fennel Risotto Balls with Pequillo Pepper Coulis

Crispy Spring Rolls with Coconut Ginger Sauce

Ahi Tuna on Wonton Crisp with Ginger Aioli and Pickled Ginger

Lobster Beggar’s Purses with Lobster Sauce



Main Buffet

Mongolian Pork Loin with Chinese Mustard Sauce

on Scallion Noodle Cakes

Lightly Smoked Tenderloin of Beef

with Cream Biscuits with Bacon and Roasted Onions

Rosemary and Lemon Chicken Confit

On Rosemary Fougasse

Polenta Crostini with Wild Mushroom Ragout

Crisp Green Beans, Asparagus and Sugar Snap Peas with Sauce Verte


Performance Station

(buffet#2)


California Quesadillas

Quesadillas with Housemade Tortillas with

1.Goat Cheese, Caramelized Onions, and Mango Salsa

2.Curried Chicken with Cucumber Tomato Cumin Yogurt Sauce

3.Lamb, Grilled Eggplant and Feta with Black Olive and Red Onion Salsa


Desserts


Valrhona Chocolate Petit fours dipped in chocolate with Gold Leaf Trim

Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brûlée in Golden Shells

Miniature Strawberry Mascarpone Cheesecakes