The Everyday Gourmet
3000 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-281-0510
Pasquale Puglia, Jr. Chef/Owner
Hors D’Oeuvres
Hot
Baked Brie in Phyllo or Puff Pastry
wtih Seasonal Fresh Fruit & Crackers or Sliced French Bread
Pan Fried Baby Artichoke Hearts (Seasonal)
Artichoke Fritters
Fried Zucchini Flowers (Seasonal)
Pane Cotto with Escarole or Broccoli Rabe
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe
Feta Spinach Triangles
Eggrolls
Shrimp, Pork, Vegetable or Buffalo Chicken
Rosemary Polenta Topped with Porcini Mushroom
Pan Fried Crispy Goat Cheese Topped with Baby Arugula
Stuffed Mushrooms
Sausage & Celery Stuffed Button Mushrooms
Crab & Roasted Pepper Stuffed Crimini
Sundried Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella Stuffed Portabella
Bite Size Quiche
Lorraine, Broccoli, Spinach, Crab, Shrimp, Asparagus or Mushroom
Grilled Eggplant Rollatini
Fresh Fig Compote (Seasonal)
Fresh Fig served in a Prosciutto Cup
Quesadillas
Shrimp & Corn
Crab & Fontina
Grilled Chicken & Peppers
Macaroni & Cheese Bites with Gorgonzola
Escargot served in a Garlic Herb Butter
Antipasto Squares
Layers of Salami, Pepperoni, Imported Ham, Provolone and Swiss Cheeses with Roasted Red Peppers
Chicken Wings
Sesame, Buffalo, Brined with Salsa Verde, Jamaican Jerk
Chicken Sates with Asian Dipping Sauce
Thai Thighs
Marinated Boneless Chicken Thigh on a Stick
Pretzel Crusted Chicken Tender with Honey Mustard or Chipotle BBQ Sauce
Beef Sates served with Asian Dipping Sauce
Grilled Baby Lamb Chops with Rosemary, Garlic and Olive Oil
Andouille Sausage in Puff Pastry served with Whole Grain Mustard
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
Brushetta (Look in the Stations Section)
Seared Ahi Tuna
Served on a Wonton Crisp with Wasabi &Seaweed Salad
Grilled Shrimp Cocktail on a Stick
Blackened Shrimp served with Roasted Garlic Aioli
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Chipotle BBQ Sauce
Shrimp Tempura
Cajun Angel – spicy shrimp wrapped in Bacon
Stuffed Clams Oreganata with Chorizo
Clams Casino
Mussels Marinara
Mussels Luigi
White Wine, Tarragon, Shallots & Butter, Saffron, Chilies and Beer served with Garlic Crostini
Macaroni & Cheese Bites with Lobster
Scallops Wrapped in Bacon
Grilled Pesto Sea Scallops
Bite size Crab Cakes w/ Roasted Pepper Aioli
Hors D’Oeuvres
Cold
Italian Antipasto Table (See Stations Section)
Brushetta (See Stations Section)
Fruit & Cheese (See Stations Section)
Crudite (See Stations Section)
Raw Bar (See Stations Section)
Phyllo Baskets with Chevre and Sundried Tomato
Tortellini on a Stick served with pesto crème
Deviled Eggs with Caviar
Eggplant Caviar served with Pita Chips
Shrimp Cocktail with Classic Cocktail Sauce, Remoulade or Wasabi
Skewered Lemon Shrimp
Marinated Shrimp Wrapped Sno Peas
Fresh Tomato Smoked Salmon Carpaccio on Cucumber Round
Olive, Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Skewer
Prosciutto with Melon
Poached Salmon with Sorrel Mayonnaise
Crab & Avocado Salad in a Phyllo Cup
Dips (served with chips, pita chips, tortilla chips or crackers)
Layered Crab Dip
Seven Layer Mexican Dip
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Hummus and Red Pepper
Eggplant Caviar
Olive Tapenade
Garlic and White Bean
Blue Cheese and Bacon
Pizza Dip
Guacamole
Classic Mexican Salsa
Stations
Italian Antipasto Table
Imported Cured Meats and Cheeses, Assorted Olives, Grilled Vegetables, Crostini, Breadsticks and Marinated Vegetables with Oils and Condiments
Brushetta Station
Homemade Crostini with an array of toppings which may include: Tomato Salad with Fresh Mozzarella, Grilled Vegetable, Sundried Tomato and Chevre, Tapenade, Pancetta, Lettuce, Tomato and Pesto, Grilled Pesto Sea Scallops, Prosciutto and Fresh Mozzarella, Beef Tenderloin with Arugula and Horseradish Mayo or Pear and Goat Cheese.
Pasta Station
Penne, Ziti, Fettuccine, Tortellini, Gnocchi, Cavatelli, Cappellini, Rigatoni, Parpadelli, or Pennini
Served with Pesto, Marinara, Carbonara, Broccoli and Garlic, Vodka or Bolognese Sauce
Fruit and Cheese Station
Assorted Artisanal Cheeses with Seasonal Fruits and Assorted Crackers and Breads
Crudite
Assorted Seasonal Raw Vegetables arranged with Dips, which may include Green Peppercorn and Mustard, Bleu Cheese, Avocado, Chipotle or Aioli
Raw Bar
Shrimp Cocktail, Clams on the Half Shell, Oysters, Cracked Crab and Lobster with Sauces and Lemon
Soup Station
See Soup Section: Cream Soups, Broths and Chili’s all served with Croutons, Breads and Crackers
Carving Station
Peppercorn Crusted Filet of Beef w/ Horseradish Crème or Mushroom Demiglace
Roast Loin of Pork with Mustard Basil Sauce
Honey Mustard Cranberry Glazed Turkey Breast with Cranberry Chutney
Oven Poached Salmon with Lemon Sorrel Mayo
Dessert Station
Assorted Mini Cupcakes, Mini French Pastries, Mini Italian Pastries, Chocolate Fudge Brownies, Mini Cheesecake Bites, Glazed Fruit Tarts, Biscotti, Fruit Skewers with Zabaglione, Chocolate Dipped Fruit, Cookies and Chocolate, Lime or Raspberry Mousses
Pasta
Penne ala Vodka – Cream Sauce
Ziti Bolognese – Sausage and Ground Beef
Pasta Puttanesca – Tomato, Basil, Anchovy and Black Olive
Pasta with Fresh Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil
Baked Cavatelli or Tortellini with Four Cheeses
Rigatoni with Sausage and Red Peppers
Pasta Raphael with Tomato, Capers, Black Olives and Artichoke Hearts
Cavatelli with Beef Braciole
Fettuccine with Portabella and Sautéed Eggplant
Tortellini with Pancetta, Oyster Mushrooms, Garlic, Chevre and Cream
Orecchiette Saltimboca
Parpardelli Osso Bucco
Parpardelli with Italian Sausage, Grape Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella and Cream
Pasta and Broccoli with Garlic and Oil
Penne with Broccoli Rabe with or without Sausage
Macaroni & Cheese:
Classic Creamy Cheddar Sauce
Lorraine with Bacon and Onion
Gorgonzola
French Onion
Lobster
Lasagna:
Classic Italian with Beef, Sausage and Four Cheeses
Vegetable with Carrots, Spinach and Feta Cheese
Eggplant – Classic Lasagna Layered with Fried Seasoned Eggplant
Beef Entrees
Roasted Peppercorn Encrusted Beef Tenderloin
Served cold with Horseradish Sauce or Mushroom Demiglaze
Tenderloin Napoleon
Layered tenderloin medallions alternated with sautéed vegetables, topped with Roasted Pepper
Sauce
Roasted Beef Tenderloin with a Gorgonzola Reduction
Filet Diane
Medallions of beef with Dijon sauce and crushed black pepper
Filet or New York Strip Garlic and Oil
Roasted peppers and asparagus, garlic and oil finished with a splash of wine
Pancetta Stuffed Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms
Bourbon Beef Tenderloin
Marinated and grilled
Sirloin Tips served in a choice of:
Pizziaola Sauce – spicy tomato and basil
Cacciatore – Mushroom, basil and tomato
Diane – cooked with shallots, mushrooms and Dijon mustard
Tequila Marinated, Grilled Flank Steak
Beef Bourgonione
Mushrooms and sour cream traditionally served with noodles
Seared Hanger Steak
Grilled wild mushrooms and cilantro pesto
Horseradish Crusted Steak Roulade
Short Ribs
Braised with vegetables served over polenta or risotto
Italian Meatloaf
Ground beef and sausage meatloaf stuffed with spinach, mozzarella and tomatoes
Pork Entrées
Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Mustard basil sauce
Broccoli Rabe, garlic and oil
Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin
Peppercorn Pork with Dijon – cider sauce
Sesame Encrusted Pork Tenderloin
With apricot marmalade
Porketta
Seasoned, rolled pork loin with roasted potatoes and vegetables
Classic Glazed Baked ham
Fig & Orange Glazed Baked Ham
Sausage and Peppers (with or without tomato)
Sausage and Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Balsamic BBQ Pulled Pork
Chicken Entrees
Chicken Francaise
In a parsleyed lemon butter sauce
Chicken Florentine
Served on a bed of spinach with parmigiana cheese
Italian Chicken
With sundried tomatoes and roasted red peppers
Chicken Marsala
With mushrooms in a rich marsala wine sauce
Chicken Parmigiana
Breaded cutlets baked with marinara and cheese
Pollo Tre Colore
Chicken tender rolled in a slice of fried eggplant and stuffed with spinach, prosciutto, sundried tomato and mozzarella in a blush sauce
Pollo Raphael
Sautéed with garlic, capers, artichoke hearts and black olives
Chicken Cacciatore
With marinara, mushrooms and basil
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella served in a brandied cream sauce
Chicken Monterey
Sautéed with onion, garlic, carrots, red peppers and seasoned with rosemary, finished with tomato and orange
Chicken Sorrentina
Chicken breast layered with spinach/ricotta, fried eggplant, prosciutto and provolone served over seasoned orzo
Chicken Saltimbocca
With prosciutto and mozzarella with sage and peas
Chicken Rollatini in a sauce with onion, garlic and white wine
Spinach & Ricotta
Sausage & Sage
Shitake & Celery
Sausage, Portabella and Roasted Peppers
Chicken Stir-fry
With peppers, carrots, onions and oriental spice
Balsamic BBQ Pulled Chicken
Chicken Milanaise breaded and pan-fried, served with lemon
Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast
Served over sautéed broccoli rabe
Veal Entrees
All of the above chicken recipes may also be prepared with veal.
In Addition we offer………………..
Veal Osso Bucco
Braised veal shank with vegetables and sage traditionally served with saffron rice
Pulled Veal Osso Bucco
Served over Parpadelle
Stuffed Veal Breast
Lamb Entrees
Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
Served with Rosemary au jus
Herb Lamb Chops
Served with Pinot Noir Sauce
Lamb Osso Bucco
Braised lamb shank with vegetables and sage traditionally served with saffron rice
Roasted Leg of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary
Seafood Entrees
Grilled Ahi Tuna with Black Sesame Seeds
Served with Asian Slaw
Baked Halibut
With orzo, spinach and cherry tomatoes
Roasted Bronzino
With garlic and rosemary
Pistachio Crusted Chilean Sea Bass
Served with Oven Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
Monk Fish Oreganata
Served over grape tomatoes
Monk Fish Bouillabaisse
With cilantro and saffron cream
Sesame Encrusted Salmon
With soy, ginger glaze
Salmon ala Vodka
Poached Salmon
With Sorrell Mayonnaise
Baked Salmon Caprice
With tomato, basil, artichoke hearts and white wine
Baked Salmon
Lemon Dill Dressing
Stuffed Salmon
Crab Stuffing
Filet of Sole Florentine
Seasoned spinach
Filet of Sole Francaise
Lemon, butter sauce
Filet of Sole Almondine
Baked Stuffed Filet of Sole
Crab and Mushroom Stuffing
Scrod Oreganata
Scrod Marinara
Shrimp Florentine
Shrimp Francaise
Shrimp Scampi
Served over linguine
Seafood Newburg
Shrimp, scallops and crab with sherry and cream
Vegetable Side Dishes
Grilled Vegetables with balsamic vinaigrette or house made pesto
Fennel Salad with fresh orange slices and lemon vinaigrette
Gorgonzola Bread Pudding
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe w/ or w/o Sausage
Pane Cotto with Escarole
Pane Cotto with Broccoli Rabe
Eggplant Parmigiana
Eggplant Rollatini
Spinach, mozzarella and ricotta
Prosciutto and mozzarella
Prosciutto and risotto
Ratatouille
Stuffed Portabello Mushrooms
Vegetable/tomato/fresh mozzarella
Crab and roasted pepper
Stuffed Button Mushrooms
Crab
Vegetable
Sausage
Green Beans Almondine
Browned Butter and Almonds
Green Beans Provencal
Tomato, Capers, Oregano and Fresh Basil
Glazed Carrots
Zucchini Spaghetti
Smoked Salmon wrapped Asparagus
Prosciutto wrapped Asparagus
Stuffed Artichokes
Baked Stuffed Zucchini
Baked Stuffed Red Peppers
Potato Side Dishes
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Oven Roasted Potatoes with Garlic and Rosemary
Scalloped Potatoes
Glazed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes Florentine
Parmigiana Crusted Roasted Potatoes
Double Stuffed Baked Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes and Carrot Puree
Risotto Dishes
Risotto with Wild Mushroom and Chevre
Spanish Paella
Black Beans and Rice with Sun dried Tomatoes
Risotto Florentine
Portabella Risotto
Italian Chicken Risotto
Risotto Casino
Butternut Squash Risotto
Cajun Rice with Andouille Sausage
Broccoli and Cheddar Rice
Vegetable Risotto
Seafood Risotto
Risotto ala Vodka
Spanish Risotto with Saffron
Quiches and Frittatas
Spinach and Gruyeye
Broccoli and Cheddar
Quiche Lorraine
Shrimp and Havarti Dill
Red Peppers, Onion and Bacon
Seafood
Asparagus
Pepper, Onion and Potato
Ham and Swiss
Green Salads
Mescalin Mixed Salad
Chef Salad
Caesar Salad with Chicken
Caesar Salad
Spinach Salad
Insalata Rustica
Greek Salad
Tossed Salad
Vegetable Salads
Italian Vegetable Salad
Vegetable Parmigiana
Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato
Three Bean Salad
Fresh Tomato and Bean
Oriental Vegetable
Tomato and Cucumber
Pasta Salads
Pasta and Broccoli
Antipasto Pasta Salad
Pasta Primavera
Pasta Parmigiana
Pasta with Grilled Chicken
Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella
Pasta, Tuna and TOmato
Potato Salads
Classic
German Potato Salad
New Potato and Broccoli
Potato and String Bean
Red Potatoes with Spinach
Salad Nicoise
Chicken Salads
Chicken and Broccoli
Chicken, Bacon, Avocado
Chicken Mediterranean
Tarragon Chicken Salad
Country Chicken Salad
Seafood Salads
Seviche
Seafood St. Louis
Seafood with Lemon Garlic
Seafood Caesar
Calamari Salad
Oriental Seafood
The Bread Basket
Ciabatta with Olive Oil
Whole Wheat Ciabatta
Crusty Dinner Rolls
Banquettes
Brioche
Focaccia – Plain or Herbed
Stuffed Bread
Spinach/Broccoli
Broccoli and Sausage
Spinach and Pepperoni
Broccoli Rabe
Eggplant and Mozzarella
Sundried Tomato and Black Olive
Escarole and Black Olive
Tea Breads
Cranberry
Blueberry
Orange/Pecan
Banana
Zucchini
Irish Soda
Homemade Soups
Broths
Chicken Noodle
Tomato Bouillon with Rice
Beef Barely Soup
Mushroom Palooza
Lamb and Red Lentil
Chicken Soup with Escarole
Escarole and Beans
Straccitella
Minestrone
Cream Soups
Cream of Chicken
Cream of Broccoli
Cream of Mushroom
Cream of Tomato
Potato Corn Chowder
Lobster Bisque
Crab Bisque
Shrimp Bisque
Pureed Soups
Puree of Split Pea
Puree of Yellow Split Pea
Puree of Butternut Squash
Chilled Soups
Gazpacho
Borscht
Vichyssoise
Chilled Shrimp and Cucumber
Avogolemono
Comforting Fun Food
Classic Macaroni & Cheese
Sliders (mini cheeseburgers, mini BBQ pulled pork or chicken)
Italian Meatloaf
Chicken Pot Pie
Southern Fried Chicken
Chicken Cutlets
Hot Dogs in Puff Pastry
Cream of Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese
Desserts
Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Banana Cake with Fresh Bananas
Chocolate Walnut Zucchini Cake
Chocolate Hazelnut with Buttercream
Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Cake
Tira Misu
Coconut Cake with Sour Cream Frosting
Raspberry Cream Cheese Filled Fyllo
Assorted French Pastries
Fresh Fruit Salad
Bread Pudding
Rice Pudding
Ice Box Cake
Chunky Apple Walnut Cake
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Linzer Torte
Glazed Fruit Tortlettes
Assorted Italian Pastries
Brownies
Fresh Fruit Skewers
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Pineapple and Oranges
Cupcakes
Red Velvet
Carrot
Chunky Apple Walnut
Cookies and Cream
Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Jelly
Vanilla with Coconut Sour cream
Blueberry Sour cream with Cream Cheese Frosting
Chocolate with Nutella Frosting
Pumpkin Spice with Cream Cheese Frosting
Snickerdoddle with Cinnamon Buttercream
Chocolate Walnut Zucchini
Banana
Milky Way
Chocolate with Peanut butter Frosting
Chocolate with Coconut Frosting
Vanilla with Peanut butter Frosting
Chocolate Hazelnut
Amaretto with Hazelnut Buttercream
Chocolate Raspberry Ganache
Vanilla with Coconut Frosting