The Menu



The Menu updated: Sunday, May 25, 2008 This year's theme, "Tapas Under The Tents" will feature a selection of delicious hors d'oeuvres with a decidedly Southern slant with many favorites from Bashes of the past returning along with new additions: The Tapas: Grey Goose Olive Puffs with Farmhouse Cheddar (Representative Pete Schwarzkopf's longtime favorite) Premium Spanish olives marinated in Grey Goose vodka and then encased in a thin layer of Farmhouse cheddar and smoked paprika, then baked to golden-brown perfection. Spinach, Parmesan & Vidalia Bites Tender baby spinach, aged Parmigiano-Reggiano and caramelized Vidalia onions in bite-sized puffs. Gorgonzola Dolce & Pignoli Tarts Creamy young Italian gorgonzola cheese and tender pine nuts with fresh rosemary in tender morsels. Grey Goose & Citrus Shrimp Steamed extra-jumbo prawns in a mildly spicy marinade resplendent with red onions, cilantro, sun-dried tomatoes, Grey Goose L'Orange Vodka and fresh citrus juice. Smoked Northern Atlantic Whitefish Pate Fresh whitefish from the North Atlantic smoked with a blend of the Lewes Fishhouse' proprietary hardwoods served with multigrain seeded flatbreads. Pepitas Crunchy, spicy and slightly sweet pepitas seasoned with chipotle chilies and raw turbano sugar. Spicy Walnut & Garlic Dip with Spring Veggies A Mediterranean classic gets updated by combining toasty walnuts with fresh Meyer lemon juice and garlic and fresh cracked pepper for a spicy dip with tender Spring veggies. Pecan Crusted Cranberry Cheese Bites Zippy extra-sharp Farmhouse cheddar cheese and ultra-smooth fresh Farmer's cheese combine with toasty pecans and dried cranberries in these addictive bites. Spicy Apple Grilled Chicken Wraps The favorites return! Boneless chicken breasts grilled over rosemary-smoked coals, sliced thin and wrapped with spicy apple-Dijon and Saga blue cheese sauces in a tender flour tortilla. Maple Glazed Roast Pork with Maple Mustard Sauce on Potato Rolls Tender oven-roasted pork loin, thinly sliced and draped with a spicy-sweet maple-mustard sauce served on soft, fresh bite-sized potato rolls. Tzatziki with Roasted Garlic, English Cucumber and Mint Tender English cucumbers, creamy Greek yogurt and fresh mint enhanced with roasted garlic combine for this classic Greek dip served with crisp, toasted miniature pitas. Spicy Meatballs with Apple-Chipotle BBQ Sauce Not too spicy and not too sweet, these tender meatballs really sing in a zippy sauce jazzed up with chipotle and ancho peppers. Purple Basil and Lemon Dip with Thick Cut Potato Crisps Fresh, homemade mayonnaise flavored with Meyer lemon juice and fragrant purple basil served with thick cut, peppery potato crisps. Hummus Bi Tahina Tender chickpeas with garlic and extra-virgin olive oil combine to create this Mediterranean-style dip served with ice-cold fresh crisp vegetables. Pepperoni & Asiago Pinwheels Earthy Asiago cheese and spicy pepperoni combine with thyme and oregano in a flaky crust to make an absolutely addictive nibble. Gruyere & Country Ham Pinwheels Tender smoky country ham and nutty Swiss Gruyere cheese combine with a hint of fresh rosemary in a flaky crust to create an alternate version that is equally mouth-watering as the original. Aunt Baby's Ganoush with Marble Rye Toasts Delectable grill-tender baby aubergines mixed tahini, garlic, fresh mint and extra-virgin olive oil with a subtle hint of cumin served with marble rye toasts. Fresh Homemade Salsa with Spiced Tortilla Crisps Fresh tomatoes, sweet green peppers, Vidalia onions, smoked Jalapenos and fresh cilantro (and a secret ingredient or two) make this garden-fresh salsa really pop. Mascarpone & Aged Beef Spread with Toasted Pecans Tangy mascarpone and fresh cream cheeses mixed with sweet peppers, aged Angus beef and fresh-cracked pepper, topped with toasty pecans and served atop crispy stone-ground wheat wafers. Sake Soaked Soused Wings - Southern Style Tender chicken wings, slow-cooked to tender perfection in a Sake-splashed marinade that doubles as a sauce. Caramelized Black Bean Butter with Scoops Caramelized Vidalias lend the black beans an intriguing sweetness and complexity which is highlighted by aged balsamic vinegar and cocoa. Marinated Mozzarella with Capers and Coriander Fresh tender chunks of mozzarella marinated in extra-virgin olive oil, peppercorns, coriander, capers and fresh thyme. Deviled Eggs A Bash without deviled eggs is unheard of. This rendition is extra devilish with Dijon, garlic-scallions, capers, fresh thyme and a mild jolt of cayenne. Sausage Pinwheels Hot and spicy sausage and sharp cheddar encased in a flaky buttery crust. A Southern classic. The Sweets: Kahlua Chocolate Trifle Kahlua, bittersweet chocolate cake, whipped cream, chocolate crème and toffee bits come together to make one memorable trifle. Mocha Chocolate Trifle Dark espresso replaces the Kahlua in this non-alcoholic kid-friendly version of the trifle. Golden Raspberry Trifle Golden buttery cake, Jerez-Xeres Sherry, whipped cream and almond crème with toasted slivered almonds are the elements of this riff on the classic trifle. The Beckaroo's Brownies These sinful chocolaty brownies from the kitchen of our country-music superstar Becky Hobbs shows that not only can she tear up a stage and a piano, but she sure as hell can make one delicious (and did I mention chocolaty?) brownie! Maker's Mark Whiskey Fruit & Nut Bars The reigning champion of Tennessee whiskey enlivens these little darlin's just packed with golden raisins, dried cherries, bittersweet chocolate chips and pecans. Streusel-Topped Key Lime Squares Key limes are the secret ingredient that sets these treats apart from the rest. Meyer Lemon Bars If you love lemon bars, then you'll fall out over these! The king of all lemons, the Meyer adds a little somethin' somethin' to these lemon bars that really put them over the top. The Sips Dogfish Head beer on tap It wouldn't be a Bash without a few kegs of our favorite Milton - brewed international award-winning Shelter Pale Ale on tap. Blueberry White Tea with Fresh Spearmint The house wine of the South lightly sweetened with turbino sugar and fragrant with fresh mint and blueberries. Peachy Red Tea A caffeine-free version of the South's house wine that's just sweet enough with the addition of a bit of peach nectar, fresh peach slices, and a touch of mint. Soft Drinks All of your carbonated favorites will be available in recyclable cans. Water with Fresh Lemon Slices In keeping with our commitment to making the Bash as environmentally friendly as possible, we will be offering pitchers of ice-cold water with fresh lemon slices (instead of landfill-clogging plastic bottles)
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