…and continuing strong!!
Michael Maenza’s
TWELVE SEASONS CATERING
Phone: (504)465-9770
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~SAMPLE RECEPTION MENU~
3 Hour event
TRAY PASSED HORS D’ OEUVRES
~Choose 4~
(Tray service to your guests for the first hour of reception)
Andouille Sausage en Croute
Fresh Andouille Sausage and Pommery Mustard in a Puff Pastry Shell
Roasted Eggplant & Tomato Crisp
Fresh Eggplant and Onions roasted in Olive Oil, oven-roasted Tomatoes and a hint of Pine Nut
Fresh Eggplant and Onions roasted in Olive Oil, oven-roasted Tomatoes and a hint of Pine Nut
Topped with a slice of fresh Tomato and Feta Cheese in a White Flour Crisp
Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp
Boiled with our specail seasonings and spices, chilled and served with Cocktail Sauce
Spicy Tenderloin Medallions
Topped with a Dijon Mustard Mousse
Dijon Chicken
Chicken topped with Mustard and Garlic, stuffed in a Puff Pastry and baked
Italian Antipasto Skewers
Artichoke Hearts, Mozzarella Cheese, Black Olive and Sun Dried Tomato
All generously brushed with Italian Dressing
Fresh Fried Shrimp
Fresh Shrimp tossed and battered in a Light Flour mixed with our own blend of Seasoning and
Served with Remoulade Sauce
Freshly Fried Catfish
Fresh Catfish Tossed in a Creole Mustard Glaze and Lightly Battered in Louisiana Corn Flour
Served with Cocktail Sauce
Eggplant Caponata
This Sicilian Dish is made with Onions, Tomatoes, Olives, Capers and Vinegar all cooked in a light Olive Oil base and served on a Crostini
Eggplant Caponata
This Sicilian Dish is made with Onions, Tomatoes, Olives, Capers and Vinegar all cooked in a light Olive Oil base and served on a Crostini
COLD APPETIZER STATION
Jumbo Marinated Shrimp
Wrapped in Snow Peas and Marinated in Teriyaki and Ginger
Fresh Fruits and Dips
Fresh Sliced Seasonal Fruit trays surrounded by a variety of White and Dark Chocolate covered Strawberries served with an assortment of Fresh Yogurt Dips
Baked Brie
A wheel of Brie delicately encased in a Puff Pastry topped with our delectable Decatur Whiskey Glaze all baked to perfection, accompanied with Fresh Seasonal Fruits and served with Homemade Toast Points and Fancy Crackers
Hearts of Palm and Artichoke Salad with Roma Tomatoes
With a marinade of Red Wine Vinaigrette and fresh Basil
STATION #2
~Choose 1 Meat~
Roasted Tenderloin of Beef
Served Medium Rare and accompanied with Horseradish Sauce, Mayonnaise, Creole Mustard and assorted Fresh Breads
Roasted Pork Loin
Slowly cooked for hours to reach a peak of tenderness that “Melts in your mouth”
served with Horseradish Sauce, Mayonnaise, Creole Mustard and Assorted Fresh Breads
Leg of Lamb
Topped with a Rosemary Glaze and accompanied with Mayonnaise, Creole Mustard and assorted fresh Breads
Leg of Lamb
Topped with a Rosemary Glaze and accompanied with Mayonnaise, Creole Mustard and assorted fresh Breads
STATION #3
~Choose 3 of the below~
Loaded Mashed Potatoes
Combination of Red, White and Yukon Gold Potatoes all cooked and smashed with Cream along with the delightful flavors of Bacon, Cheese and Green Onions
Green Bean Lafayette
Simmered with diced Tomatoes and Smithfield Ham
Gourmet Four Cheese Macaroni
Appetizing to the taste, our creamy Macaroni and Cheese is made with White American, Gorgonzola, Asiago and Aged Parmesan Cheese all blended with Elbow Macaroni to create a distinct velety flavor
Sautéed Spinach
Fresh Spinach sautéed in Garlic and Olive Oil
Shrimp Fettuccine
Gulf Shrimp sautéed in a cream base blended with Parmesan Cheese and Garlic tossed in Fettuccine Pasta
Chicken & Andouille Sausage Jambalaya
Our famous Creole dish that combines cooked Rice, fresh Chicken and Andouille Sausage with a variety of fresh Vegetables to include fresh Tomatoes, Onions and Green Peppers
Marinated Grilled Vegetables
Fresh seasonal Vegetables drizzled with Olive Oil and grilled to perfection
Tuscan Herb Chicken Penne
Tender pieces of White Meat Chicken simmered in a Rosemary Cream Sauce with Crimini Mushrooms served with Penne Pasta
BBQ Peeled Shrimp & Grits
Fresh Shrimp sautéed in Butter, Garlic and a White Wine Lemon Sauce served over Southern style Grits
STATION #4
~Choose 1 Soup~
Baked Potato Soup
A combination of Red and White Potatoes cubed and cooked to perfection with Cream and the delightful flavors of Bacon, Cheese and Green Onions
Eggplant Parmesan Soup
Eggplant, Tomatoes, Bread Crumbs, Parmesan Cheese and Italian seasonings simmered in a savory Broth
Duck & Andouille Sausage Gumbo
Pecan wood-smoked Duck with spicy Andouille Sausage prepared in a Pecan colored Roux with a hint of Filé
Oyster Rockefeller Soup
A cream based soup made with Spinach, Oysters, Herbs, Spices and Parmesan
Stuffed Artichoke Soup
Our own Mr. Mudbug famous recipe made with fresh Artichokes, Onions, Garlic, Parmesan Cheese and seasonings
Crawfish, Corn & Pepper Soup
A cream based soup made with a melange of Crawfish, fresh Corn and tri-colored Bell Peppers
Uniformed Chef and Staff to Cook, Serve, Replenish and Clean