FAMILY STYLE
MENU OPTIONS
When you choose our family style dinner service, you get to rest and enjoy while we create an experience that delights from the first bite. Below are fan-favorite dishes, and we can customize the meal to your liking if you prefer a dish off this list.
Fresh Coho Salmon
fava beans, shaved snap peas, corn, kumquat gastrique
Rosemary Garlic Organic Chicken
fingerlings, seasonal vegetables, veloute
Shrimp N Grits
patagonia prawns, andouille, chili, organic grits
Braised Beet Salad
apple puree, shaved pear, pine nuts, blueberry
Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo
choice of meat, garlic, parmesan, peas, morels
Ras El Hanout Braised Leg of Lamb
couscous, chevre, heirloom tomato, cucumber
Marinated Pork Loin
butternut, quinoa, Brussels sprouts
Celery Root Bisque
leek, crostini, thyme, marcona almond pistou
FAMILY STYLE
MENU OPTIONS
MULTI-COURSE
SAMPLE TASTING
MENU OPTIONS
Bring the experience of chefs tasting dinner right to you and your guests. One of the Down to Earth Cuisine chefs will design a custom menu for you, or with you, that incorporates all of your favorite flavors, plus some that may surprise you. Below are some mix and match menu items to start the flavor ideas flowing. But fear not! If you have other dishes in mind, allergies or a specific regimen, we will cater to all of those needs in your custom meal plan.
Sea Scallop
golden beets, pork belly, celery root puree, apple, black truffle vinaigrette
Marinated Golden Beets
apple puree, goat cheese, blueberries, shaved pear, pine nuts
Jerusalem Artichoke
sunflower sauce, chanterelle, coriander, tarragon, lemon
Chilled Avocado Soup
cumin scented, cilantro, lime creme fraiche
Mole Chicken
mole poblano, polenta cake, queso fresco, mango lime salsa
Grilled Squid
white bean puree, baby sweet peppers, pork belly, paprika
Sweet Potato Ravioli
ricotta, goat cheese, egg yolk, romanesco, brown sage lemon butter, lardon
Roast Heirloom Carrots
fresh made farmers cheese, cardamom-scented honey, tarragon
Seared Halibut
spaghetti squash, asparagus, morel, hazelnut gremolata
Mushroom Stuffed Chicken
shiitake, goat cheese, asparagus, fingerlings, demi-glace
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
apple, walnut, brie, fermented cabbage, mostarda
Sockeye Salmon
lentils, Penn Cove mussels, grapefruit, hubbard squash, pan sauce
Pan Roast Duck Breast
balsamic reduction, carrot puree, mushroom risotto, swiss chard
GLUTEN-FREE
SAMPLE MENU
EXAMPLES
Down to Earth Cuisine makes gluten-free dishes that are delicious and leave your body feeling better than it did before you started the meal. When planning a gluten-free menu with one of our chefs, you can talk about your likes and dislikes, then the flavors and textures you want to achieve. Your chef will recommend dishes, create your menu, and soon you will be tasting delighted. You can start with some selections from the list below, or customize a new dish to your liking.
Gluten-Free Pasta Carbonara
pancetta, corn, fava bean lobster foam
Cast Iron Roast Chicken
olives, capers, basil, fingerling tomato
Copper River Salmon
spaghetti squash, broccoli, shiitake, lemon, parsley
Braised Oxtail Soup
ginger, black garlic, daikon radish, brown rice
Pork Loin Stuffed Caprese
tomato, basil, mozzarella, quinoa, Madeira glaze
Stuffed Acorn Squash
bay shrimp, pickled peppers, pork belly, parmesan, romesco
Butternut Squash Risotto
arborio, shallot, pecorino, sage pesto
Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
onion, celery, pine nuts, sunchoke chips, thyme
Turkey Meatballs
romesco, chervil, berbere
Gluten-Free Pesto Pasta
roast red pepper, goat cheese, delicata squash, zucchini, artichoke
GLUTEN-FREE
SAMPLE MENU
EXAMPLES
VEGAN SAMPLE
MENU OPTIONS
Our chefs make food that aligns with your dietary needs. Whether you're vegan, pescatarian, Keto, Paleo or just like to eat organic, we create dishes that are flavorful and memorable based on your preferences. Whatever your needs are, we serve them to you so you are safe and relaxed.
Cajun Black Bean Burger
cumin scented, sweet pepper, cashew cheese
Ethiopian Vegetarian Platter with Injera
lentils in berbere sauce, sautéed kale, potatoes and cabbage in turmeric sauce
Sweet Potato Chili
kidney Beans, tomato, chipotle, oregano
Malaysian Curry
ginger, garlic, lemongrass, sweet potato, peas, carrot
Tempe Penne Pasta
smoked almond cream sauce, garbanzo, zucchini
Vegan Lasagna Bolognaise
nut cheese, blue hubbard, spinach
Tempura Cauliflower and Broccoli
fried rice, honey siracha veganaise
Seitan Steak Sandwich
bell pepper, tofu blue cheese sauce
Braised Tofu Street Tacos
chili, shallot, garlic, cabbage, pineapple slaw, avocado, cilantro, corn tortilla
Field Roast Sausage Chimichanga
smoked almond gouda, roast tomato salsa, avocado
