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Below are sample menus and ideas.This is not an inclusive list. Traditions is happy to accommodate any of your culinary desires or dietary restrictions. We look forward to serving you.

Traditions Catering & Bakery (303) 442-1351 2850 Iris Ste. H Boulder, CO 80301

Breakfast and Brunch

BRUNCH MENU

Breakfast Breads and Sweets:
Miniature Pastries
Croissants
Muffins
Cinnamon Rolls
Coffee Cakes
Bagels
Fruit Breads
Scones

Fruit:
You may choose either a salad or platter of a
variety of fresh seasonal fruits

Entrees:
Little Italy Eggs
Quiche- made with various vegetables,
cheese and meats
Huevos Rancheros
Bagels with Lox
Layered Eggs with spinach, prosciutto
and cheese
Eggs Benedict
Omelettes Prepared on Site

Beverages:
Orange Juice Coffee
Fresh Orange Juice Tea
Apple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Mixed Fruit Juice
Hot Spiced Cider

Pancakes, Blintzes, Crepes:
Belgian Waffles
Farmers Cheese Blintzes with fresh fruit
and sour cream
Vanilla Bean French Toast
Crepes: Seafood, Chicken Dijon, Wild Mushroom, Provencal (vegetarian) & Variety of Fruit Fillings

Cold Soups:
Creamy Fruit Soups:
Melon
Strawberry
Black Cherry
Gazpacho
Vichyssoises

Meat and Potatoes:
Homefried Potatoes
Cajun Style Pan Fried Potatoes
Ham
Bacon
Canadian Bacon
Sausage: Chorizo, Italian & Link

Sample Continental Breakfast
Fresh Ground Regular and
Decaffeinated Coffee and Hot Water
Choice of Fruit Juice
Seasonal Fruit Platter
Croissants with Jam and Butter
Cost $7.00 per person

Hors D’oeuvres Menu
Most Hors D’oeuvres are priced at $1.00 per piece,
please call for exact pricing.

HORS D’OEUVRES MENU

SEAFOOD
Shrimp Cocktail
Shrimp Wrapped with Snowpeas
Shrimp Wrapped with Prosciutto
Sautéed Shrimp: Southwest, Cajun, Asian & Mango-Horseradish
Oysters: Rockefeller & On the Half Shell
Ceviche
Crab Cakes
Crab Claws Marinated
Grilled Sea Scallop with Minted Pea Puree
Honey Cured Smoked Salmon

MEATBALLS
Swedish Dill
Barbecue
Italian with Marinara Sauce
Cajun
Sweet & Sour
Buffalo with Enchilada Sauce
Spicy Cheese

SAUSAGES
in Beer Sauce
with Sauerkraut
Peppers and Onions with:
Italian
Chorizo
Sweet & Sour

PIZZAS
Pesto
Shrimp and Cilantro
Bleu Cheese, Rosemary & Walnut
Italian Sausage
Smoked Duck & Tomatillo Sauce
Provencal (vegetarian)

KABOBS
Grilled Scallops with Sesame
Orange
Grilled Tuna with Herb Mayonnaise
Shrimp:
Southwest
Coconut
Chicken:
Curry
Satay (Peanut Sauce)
Cheese Tortellini
Marinated Beef Kabobs
Cumin Lamb
Vegetable

STUFFED VEGETABLES
Potato Medallion with Sour Cream and
Chive
Endive with Smoked Salmon Rose
Snowpeas with Bleu Cheese
English Cucumbers with Herb Boursin
Jalapenos with Peanut Butter
Cherry Tomatoes with Fresh Mozzarella
and Basil
Artichoke Hearts with Parmesan

MUSHROOM CAPS
Crab
Italian Sausage and Ricotta
Tomato, Goat Cheese and Walnut
Brie and Fresh Herbs

TARTLETTES
Hot: Seafood
Goat Cheese and Wild
Mushroom
Leek and Fresh Herb
Bleu Cheese, Rosemary and
Walnut
Cold: Chicken Salad
Tuna Salad
Egg Salad

CHICKEN SPIRALS
Italian-Prosciutto and Provolone
Cordon Bleu-Ham and Swiss
Chitzen Itza-Green Chile and Pepperjack
Brazilian-Red Pepper & Hearts of
Palm

MEXICAN
Blue Corn Tostaditas
Smoked Salmon Rattlesnake
Black Bean Spirals
Blue and Yellow Corn Chips
Miniature Chilli Rellenos
Jicama and Margarita Dip

PHYLLO TRIANGLES
Wild Mushroom
Spanekopeta
Seafood
Lamb and Cumin
Mediterranean Cheese
Prosciutto and Ricotta
Chicken Dijonnaise

COLD CREPE SPIRALS
Asparagus and Prosciutto
Smoked Salmon and Dill
Pear and Gorgonzola

MINIATURE SANDWICHES
Cold: Vegetarian
Ham and Swiss
Roastbeef and Cheddar
Turkey and Monterey Jack
Gourmet BLT
Hot: Herb Biscuits with
Black Forest Ham
and Gruyere Cheese
Croque-Monsieur with
Serrano Ham and
Jarlsberg Cheese

ASIAN
Pot Stickers: Vegetarian
Pork
Chicken
Eggroll: Chinese
Thai
Vegetarian Spring Roll
Jicama Green Papaya
Gingered Plum Spare Ribs
Edaname
Crab Wonton
Sushi or Sashimi
Samosas
Tuna Tartar on Sesame Fried Wonton
Chips

DIPS
Guacamole
Hummus
Chile Con Queso
Artichoke and Cheese Hot or Cold
Curried Chutney Yogurt
Ranch
Honey Mustard
Creamy Parmesan
Salsa: Rojo
Tomatillo
Pineapple Mango
Fire Roasted Corn
Garlic Aioli
Caponata
Cucumber Dill
Crab Hot or Cold
Cheese Fondue

MISCELLANEOUS
Potato Pancakes
Prosciutto Wrapped:
Melon
Figs
Dates
Spiced Nuts
Layered Pesto Torta
Jerk Chicken with Plantain Chips
Bruschetta:
Tomato-Basil
Chickpea-Leek
Dolmades
Deviled Eggs
Crispy Asparagus Straws
Miniature Pigs in a Blanket

CANAPES
Sundried Tomatoes and Montrachet
Smoked Trout with Dill Sauce
Pear, Gorgonzola and Walnut
Smoked Duck with Onion Confit
Bacon and Avocado
Smoked Turkey with Cranberry Relish
Beef Tenderloin with Pepper Relish
Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Chutney
Shrimp with Pesto
Salmon Carpaccio and Capers
Smoked Salmon
Cucumber with Herb Boursin
Hummus on Pita Triangles
Olive Tapenade
Country Ham with Cornishons
Wild Mushroom Toast
Chicken and Mango
Fava Bean and Parmesan

PLATTERS
Gourmet Cheese Platter
Including a variety of domestic and imported cheeses (wedges and cubes). Served with assorted crackers and flavored toastpoints. Can also include a Baked Almond Brie.

Pate and Terrine Platter
A variety of pates and terrines (duck, goose, pork and vegetarian) served with assorted crackers and flavored toastpoints.

Fruit Platter
Selection of seasonal fruits. Can also include a Strawberry Pyramid.

Smoked Fish Platter
A variety of smoked fishes (scallops, oysters, mussels, trout, salmon and shrimp) served with assorted crackers. Honey Cured Smoked Salmon also available.

Smoked Poultry Platter
Includes pheasant, duck and chicken.

Antipasti Platter
Marinated Vegetables, Italian Meats and Italian Cheeses. Can also include a Grapevine Pyramid or Antipasti Pyramid.

Vegetable Platter
Colorful and artistic display of bite sized fresh vegetables.

Buffet / Sit-down Menus
Lunch and Dinner


BUFFET / SITDOWN MENU

Cold Entrees
1. Rosemary Chardonnay Chicken
Boneless breast of chicken marinated and grilled, sliced and served on a bed of wild greens with tri-colored bell peppers and tropical fruit with a rosemary chardonnay sauce.

2. Raspberry Chicken Salad
Breasts of chicken cubed and served with raspberry sauce, green onions, toasted almonds on a bed of mixed wild greens.

3. Tarragon Chicken
Breast of chicken cubed and served with a tarragon cream sauce on a bed of mixed wild greens.

4. Roast Chicken Breast
Roast chicken breast served cold with marinated tomato salad on a bed of mixed wild greens.

5. One Hundred Spice Carribean Chicken
Caribbean spiced chicken, sliced and served on a bed of wild greens.

6. Southwest Chicken or Beef Salad
Chicken or beef marinated in Southwest spices served on a bed of wild greens with strips of blue and yellow corn chips.

7. Cold Beef Tenderloin
Grilled and marinated Colorado beef tenderloin sliced and served on a bed of mixed wild greens with green peppercorn mayonnaise.

8. Steak Salad
Flank steak grilled and marinated, served on a bed of wild greens with a bleu cheese and pink peppercorn dressing.

9. Thai Beef, Chicken or Vegetable Salad
Strips of beef, chicken or vegetables in a spicy Thai marinade served on a bed of napa cabbage and cellophane noodles.

10. Cold Poached Salmon
Poached salmon filets or whole poached salmon served with cucumber dill sauce and mango pineapple salsa.

11. Chilled Shrimp Pasta Salad
Peeled and deveined shrimp tossed with seasonal vegetables and fusilli pasta and tossed with raspberry vinaigrette.

12. Sesame Shrimp
Peeled and deveined shrimp marinated in a sesame peanut sauce served on a bed of soba noodles.

13. Paella Shrimp or Vegetable Salad
Shrimp or vegetables, artichokes and peas in a rich blend of saffron flavored rice.

14. Duck Salad
Slices of duck with dried cherries and wild rice.

15. Smoked Turkey Salad
Smoked turkey, Jarlsberg cheese and grapes in a creamy tarragon sauce served on a bed of mixed wild greens.

16. Roast Pork Loin
Grilled and marinated Colorado pork tenderloin sliced and served on a bed of mixed wild greens with cherry chutney.

17. Sandwich Buffet
Assorted meats, cheeses and breads served with a variety of condiments and relish platter.

Box Lunches:
Any of the above cold entrees as well as sandwiches, desserts and salads can be packed in a
Traditions' box or bag to be served at your meeting, picnic or party. Box lunches are served in a white
box tied with a silver bow and garnished with a fresh flower. Box lunches include plastic silverware,
napkins, salt and pepper and wet nap.


Hot Entrees
1. Chicken Dijonnaise
Boneless breast of chicken cubed and sautéed with zucchini blended in a creamy Dijon mustard sauce topped with phyllo pastry crust

2. Roast Breast of Chicken with Savory Stuffing and Fresh Herb White Wine Sauce

3. Southwest Roast Chicken with Jalapeno Corn Bread Stuffing and Smoked Chile Sauce

4. Italian Rolled Chicken with Prosciutto and Provolone on a bed of Marinara

5. Chicken Breast filled with Mushroom Duxelle in an Herb Cream Sauce

6. Chicken Cordon Bleu with Creamy Dijon Sauce (filled with Ham and Swiss Cheese)

7. Melissa’s Chicken filled with Prosciutto and Gruyere and served with Mushroom Demiglace

8. Chicken and Vegetable Stew with Herb Dumplings

9. Chicken Cacciatori

10. One Hundred Spiced Carribean Fried Chicken

11. Fajita Bar
Marinated beef or chicken fajittas served with assorted toppings and flour tortillas.

12. Taco Bar
Spicy ground beef served with assorted toppings and crispy corn tortillas.

13. Beef Bourguignon
Braised cubes of beef and mushrooms in a traditional brown sauce served with
buttered noodles.

14. Chateaubriand
Colorado beef tenderloin grilled and sliced served with au jus and horseradish sauce.

15. Grilled New York Strip or Filet Mignon

16. Beef Tenderloin stuffed with Gorgonzola and Walnuts

17. Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms in a Sour Cream Sauce

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19. Beef or Chicken Wellington

20. Beef Oscar.

21. Buffalo or Ground Beef Meat Loaf


22. Grilled Hamburgers, Hotdogs or Bratwursts

23. Shrimp Sauté
Peeled and deveined shrimp sautéed Scampi, Cajun, Southwest or Asian

24. Paella
Traditional Spanish Dish with Shrimp, Chicken and Andoullie Sausage or Vegetarian with
Artichoke Hearts, Sundried Tomatoes, Asparagus and Olives

25. Salmon
Poached whole or filets, served with Cucumber Dill and Mango-Pineapple Salsa

26. Seafood Gumbo, a spicy Cajun stew

27. Seafood Enchiladas in Salsa Verde and Cheese Sauce

28. Traditional Fish Fry

29. Paupiettes of Sole with White Wine Sauce

30. Seared Tuna Filet with Ginger Lime Beurre Blanc

31. Italian Rolled Lasagna (Meat or Vegetarian)
Spinach pasta sheets rolled with ricotta cheeses and either meat or vegetarian
filling topped with cheese and baked to perfection.

32. Cheese Stuffed Manicotti Baked in Tomato Cream Sauce

33. Jumbo Cheese and Fresh Basil Stuffed Shells

34. Baked Rigatoni Bolognese

35. Fettucini Alfredo with Fresh Parmesan

36. Mussels Marinara with Linguini

37. Seafood Cannelloni with Tomato Basil Cream Sauce

38. Chicken and Mushroom Canneloni with Bechemel and Marinara Sauces

39. Vegetable Strudel
Seasonal vegetables baked with cheeses and topped with phyllo pastry crust.

40. Wild Mushroom Risotto

41. Asian Vegetarian Stir Fry

42. Shittake Mushroom, Goat Cheese and Red Bell Pepper Napoleon

43. Broccoli Walnut Bake
Broccoli and walnuts in a creamy cheese mixture baked to perfection with a light bread
crumb topping.

44. Chile Relleno Casserole with Green Chile and Cornbread Crust

45. Pasta Primavera
Sauted on site with fresh herbs, garlic and olive oil.

46. Honey Glazed Spiral Cut Ham

47. Roast Pork Loin with Brandied Apple Stuffing and Sauce Grand Marnier

48. Pork Chops Stuffed with Country Cornbread in a Dijon Mustard Sauce

49. Sweet and Sour Pork
Traditional Chinese sweet and sour pork served with steamed white rice.

50. Braised Italian Short Ribs

51. Barbecued Ribs or Chicken

52. Roast Leg of Lamb with Roasted Garlic Sauce

53. Grilled Rosemary Lamb Chops with Cucumber Mint Relish

54. Braised Duck with Apples and Calvados

55. Duck Choucroute Garni with Sausage, Sauerkraut, Potatoes and Juniper Berries

56. Cornish Game Hens filled with Wild Rice and Sausage

57. Grilled Quail with Wild Rice Pilaf

58. Rabbit Jambalaya with Creole Tomato Sauce

ACCOMPANIMENTS
Potatoes
Buttered New
Scalloped
Twice Baked Potato
Casserole
Oven Roasted New with Fresh Herbs
Mashed:
Traditional
Horseradish
Roasted Garlic
Wasabi
Potatoes Au Gratin
Latke
Sweet Potato Casserole

Vegetables
Mixed Seasonal
Cauliflower and Broccoli Au Gratin
Ratatouille
Stuffed Zucchini
Baked Squash with Apples
Braised Fennel
Haricort Verts
Sugar Snap Peas
Citrus Asparagus
Snow Peas with Red Bell Peppers

Rice and Beans
Polenta (firm or soft)
Spanish Rice
Mixed Wild Rice Pilaf
Saffron Rice
Fried Rice
Baked Beans
Refried Beans
Black Beans

Salads
Mixed Wild Greens
Grilled Eggplant
and Roasted Bell Peppers
Julienne Vegetable
Greek Potato
Mediterranean
Pasta Primavera
Tabouli
Cucumber
Spinach
Jicama Carrot
Creamy Potato
Confetti Rice
Roma Tomato Mozzarella
Seasonal Fruit
Cole Slaw
Caesar Salad

Soups
Chile: Green Chile
Vegetarian
Black Bean
Southwest Corn Chowder
Cream of Broccoli
Gazpacho
Clam Chowder
Minestrone
Wild Mushroom
Potato Leek (Hot or Cold)
Chilled Berry
Shrimp Bisque
Country Beef Stew

Dressings
Italian Vinaigrette
Ranch
Honey Mustard
Poppyseed
Raspberry Vinaigrette
Sherry Walnut
Vinaigrette
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Creamy Parmesan
Bleu Cheese
Cucumber Dill

Breads
Challah
Honey Whole Wheat
French Baguette Rolls or
Loaves
Sour Dough Rolls or
Loaves
Herb Biscuits
Corn Bread:
Green Chile
Plain
Jalapeno
Focaccia
Speciality Artisan Breads

Beverages
Regular and Raspberry
Iced Tea
Mixed Fruit Punch
Lemonade
Coffee
Hot Tea
Mineral Waters
Assorted Sodas
Sparkling Fruit Juices
Fruit Juices

Sample Box Lunch
Choice of Ham, Roastbeef, Turkey, Vegetarian or Tuna Salad Sandwich
Individual Bag of Chips
Pasta Primavera Salad
Gourmet Brownies
Assorted Sodas and Mineral Waters
Cost $10.00 per person

Sample Corporate Lunch Buffet
Chicken Fajita Bar with Flour Tortillas,
Onions, Sour Cream, Lettuce, Fresh Tomatoes, Salsa,
Olives, Cheddar Cheese
Vegetarian Blackbeans
Guacamole with Blue and Yellow Corn Chips
Assorted Miniature Desserts
Raspberry Iced Tea
Cost $13.00 per person

Sample Wedding Buffet Dinner Menu
Passed Hors D’oeurves:
Wild Mushroom Toasts
Vegetable Potstickers with Soy Green Onion Dipping Sauce
Beef Tenderloin with Pepper Relish Canapes
Grilled Mango and Horseradish Shrimp

Buffet Dinner:
Marinated and Grilled Colorado Beef Tenderloin served with
Bourbon Black Peppercorn Sauce and Horseradish Sauce
Chicken Breast Filled with Mushroom Duxelle
served in an Herb Cream Sauce
Bowtie Pasta Primavera sauteed on site
Twice Baked Potato Casserole
Roma Tomato, Fresh Mozarella and Basil Salad
served with a Balsamic Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad
Sourdough Rolls with Butter Pats
Cost $35.00 per person

Other Services:
Rentals:
Traditions can order and provide all of your china, glassware,
silverware, linens, tents, tables, chairs, etc.

Disposable Placesetting:
Any plastic or paper serviceware is free of charge.

Service Personnel:
All serving staff, bartenders and chefs are $25.00 per hour.

Gratuity and Service Charge:
Traditions does not add a gratuity or service charge. Gratuity for
your service staff is at your discretion.

Delivery Charge in Boulder:
$25.00 for delivery and pickup
$15.00 for drop off only.

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