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Having a Special Party at home?
Chef Tom can help.
 


    A catered affair need not be a luxury. For a special occasion or any occasion, we prepare memorable foods for all your needs. Delicious, seasonal, original and popular recipes prepared using only the finest, freshest ingredients.
Let our food be the centerpiece of your next party.

 

Take Home the Back Door Café



Starters

Blue cheese Soufflé
Baked Gorgonzola Blue Cheese, Garlic, Herbs, Eggs and Cream
6” serves8-10 $22.95 9”serves 20-25 $39.95

Brie Risotto Balls
Arborio Rice slow cooked in homemade chicken stock formed into balls
stuffed w/ Brie Cheese Rolled & lightly breaded in Panko.
Heat & Serve 1doz/$18.95 minimum order 3doz

Herb Stuffed Mushrooms
White Mushrooms Stuffed W/fresh Bread Crumbs,
Fresh Herbs and Butter
Heat & Serve. 1doz/$14.95 minimum order 3doz

Spanakopita
Filo Dough triangles stuffed w/ Spinach & Feta Cheese
1doz/$11.95 minimum order 3 doz

Grilled Vegetable Platter
Sweet Red Peppers, Hot Banana Peppers, Zucchini, Eggplant and White Mushrooms
marinated in a Garlic Vinaigrette, Grilled
serves 8-12/ $39.95 (specialty platters available at mkt price, call Denise 814-539-5084)
w/ Fresh Mozzarella add $10.95
w/ Assorted Cured Meats add $19.95


Hot Crab Artichoke Dip
Rich w/White Cheddar Cheese, Lump Crab, Artichoke & a little spice.
Great on toasted slices of Baguette or Flatbread Chips.
1lb/$21.95

Chilled Grilled Shrimp
w/ a Citrus Marmalade, Cilantro & Horseradish Sauce
Skewers of 10 shrimp/$4.95 minimum order 4

Marinated Green Lip Mussels
Chilled after steaming in white wine with garlic and herbs
1doz/$8.95 minimum order 3doz

Cold Poached Salmon
Whole filet poached in White Wine & Herbs, Chilled
w/a Lemon-Herb Sour Cream Sauce
Serves 8-12 /$39.95

Polpette
Chef Tom’s Hand Made Beef, Pork & Veal Fire Brick Oven Roasted Meat Balls
w/Slow Cooked Red Sauce and Romano 1doz/$15.95


If you’d like us to use your platters and baking dishes please make arrangements with Denise when placing your order. 539-5084

All of our regular menu items are available for take out.
Check our Deli Case Menu for additional ideas.



Entrées

Whole Roasted Filet Mignon
w/Sour Cream, Lime and Horseradish Sauce
serves 8-10 0r 20-30/ Mkt price (call Denise 814-539-5084)

Rack of Lamb
Pepper Crusted served w/Denise’s White Wine Mint Jelly
1lb rack $18.95/ minimum order 4

Roasted Pork Loin
w/8oz Cranberry, Pear & Ginger Chutney
$10.95lb/3lb minimum

Cold Poached Salmon
Whole filet poached in White Wine
& Herbs, Chilled
w/a Lemon-Herb Sour Cream Sauce
Approx.3lbs Serves 6/$39.95

White Fish Baked in Marinara
6Tilapia filets seasoned and baked in
Chef Tom’s Marinara
w/Roasted Sweet Red & Yellow Peppers
serves 6/$39.95

Chef Tom’s Handmade Potato Gnocchi
w/Basil Pesto, Grape Tomatoes, Pine Nuts & Parmesan Cheese
serves 6/ $49.95

“Tommy’s Famous Chicken on Fire”
Raised locally just for us, all natural vegetable feed free range chicken is marinated w/fresh Herbs, Garlic, Citrus, Tequila and Olive Oil, Grilled & Roasted
approx. 2 ½ lb bird $17.95 each/minimum order 2

Rolled Grilled Turkey Breast
Boneless Turkey Breast rolled w/ Basil Pesto, Prosciutto Ham and Mozzarella, tied, grilled and roasted. Great Sliced Cold!
Approx. 4lbs $27.95

Boneless Duck Breast
w/ Winter Fruit Chutney
$8.95 each/minimum order 4

C
hef Tom’s Handmade Spinach-Artichoke Lasagna
Delicate Fresh Pasta layered with fresh Spinach, diced Artichoke Hearts, Gruyere, and Roasted Garlic Whipped Ricotta Cheese
in a Creamy Béchamel Sauce
with a drizzle of Marinara and Parmesan Cheese
serves 8-12/ $59.95


Soup & Salad

Chef Tom’s famous Local Wild Mushroom Soup
A classic European style, lightly creamed, soup made with locally picked (by Chef Tom of course) Wild Mushrooms, home made chicken stock and white wine.
$14.95/qt

Chef Tom’s Seasonal Soup
Always made w/freshly made stock and seasonal fresh ingredients.
Ask your server for a complete description.
Take Home Market Price/quart

Specialty Salads available, call Denise(814-539-5084) about possibilities & pricing.

Accompaniments

Cheesy Potato Gratin
Thin slices of Russet Potatoes Baked in Cream w/ Gruyere Cheese and a little Garlic
Serves 8-12/$29.95

Cracked Baby Red Potatoes
Potatoes cracked with a hammer and cooked in Red Wine, with Coriander and Fresh Cilantro $5.95lb/3 lb minimum

Multi Grain Pilaf
A nutty tasting mix of Wild and Brown Rice, Wheat Berries, Fruits, Citrus and Almonds
$7.95lb/3 lb minimum

Baked Risotto
Arborio Rice slow cooked in homemade stock w/ seasonal ingredients and imported cheeses. Call for a description of Chef Tom’s combination of the week.
Serves 8-12/ Mkt price (call Denise 814-539-5084)

Fresh Green Beans
w/ Fresh Herb & Lemon Butter Sauce
$5.95lb/3 lb minimum

Dessert

Denise’s Belgian Chocolate Truffles
Flavored with Liquor and rolled in Cocoa. This is a chocolate lovers dream.
12 pcs/$12.95

Call Denise for other available desserts.


All orders must be made in advance and scheduled for pick up.
Please  call Denise for a time line on your selections. 814-539-5084


All selections are subject to availability. 

To plan your own unique Dinner or Cocktail Party Menu
call Denise at 814-539-5084. We are always happy to help.