We create custom menus for each group, based on your group’s tastes, dining style, special requests, dietary needs, and budget. After speaking to you I will create some sample menus and revise them based on your feedback. This way each group receives a truly unique dining experience. Below are some sample menus created for past groups, showcasing our diversity of styles and care in menu creation.

Chef Cindy – Lake Tahoe’s Personal Chef

TERIYAKI SALMON MENU
Ahi Tartare on Wonton Chips
Curried Carrot-Ginger Soup
Teriyaki and Sesame Glazed Salmon with Grilled Pineapple
Wilted Spinach with Orange Zest
Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes with Crème Fraiche
Fresh Cherry Pie with Coconut Crumb Topping and Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

LAMB CHOPS MENU
White Pizza with Shrimp, Spinach, and Parmesan
Duxelles Stuffed Mushroom Caps with Blue Cheese-Butter Crumbs
Ribboned Zucchini Salad with Herb Leaves, Black Olives, and French Vinaigrette
Petite Lamb Chops with Pistachio-Mint Pesto
Braised French Green Lentils with Roasted Leeks
Basmati Rice with Red Bell Peppers and Parmesan
Caramelized Pear Hazelnut Tart with Caramel and Vanilla Ice Cream Chef Cindy’s Vegetable Curry

MEDITERRANEAN HALIBUT MENU
Mini Crab Cakes with Red Bell Pepper Coulis
Fried Arthichoke Hearts with Buerre Blanc
Joe’s Wild Mushroom Soup with Crème Fraiche
Fire-Roasted Halibut or Sea Bass with Roasted Tomatoes, Fennel, and Olives
Seared Polenta Cakes with Saffron Cream
Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Jus
Classic Tiramisu

ASIAN HALIBUT MENU
House-Smoked Shrimp with Mango Chutney
Potato and Edamame Samosas with Cilantro Mint Chutney
Pomegranate, Beet, Orange, and Watercress Salad
Seared Halibut with Sambal Vinaigrette, Wasabi Cream and Fried Leeks
Leek, Snow Peas, Zucchini, Red Bell Pepper, and Carrot Ribbons
Chai-Spiced Creme Brulee with Raspberries and Pistachios
Chef Cindy’s Lentil Argula Salad

RIBEYE STEAK MENU
Roasted Mushroom-Fontina Pizza with Prosciutto, Arugula, and Balsamic Jus
Fried Artichoke Hearts with Shallot Buerre Blanc
Classic Caesar Salad with Cracked Pepper. Parmesan, and Croutons
Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Demiglace and Fried Onions
Yukon Gold Potato and Parsnip Puree
Sauteed Green Beans and Mushrooms
Molten Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Berries

THAI CHICKEN CURRY MENU
Edamame with Sesame Salt
Seared Scallops with Asian Noodle Salad
Thai Green Curry of Chicken with Lime and Basil
Sticky Rice with Roasted Tomato and Shallot Salsa
Grilled Baby Bok Choy with Sesame Salt
Honey-Glazed Peach Tart with Mascarpone
Cream Chile-Marinated Cucumbers Chef Cindy’s Coconut Cake

MEXICAN AND HOUSEMADE ICE CREAM MENU
Vegetable Empanadas with Roasted Salsa and Sour Cream
Coconut Shrimp with Orange Sweet Chili
Avocado, Red Onion, Roasted Corn, and Citrus Segments with Creamy Cilantro Dressing
Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Poblanos and Creamy Corn
Roasted Butternut Squash and Spicy Pinto Beans
Mexican Chocolate and Vanilla Bean Ice Creams with Pine Nut Hot Fudge Sauce and Pine Nut Brittle

APPETIZER OPTIONS
Sliced Beef Tenderoin on Mini Polenta Cakes with Mushroom Glace
Seared Chicken Satay with Thai Peanut Sauce
Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Duck Confit Lettuce Wraps with Nectarine, Mint, and Caramelized Shallots
Figs and Melon with Prosciutto and Balsamic Glaze (in season)
Roasted Mushroom, Garlic, and Artichoke Heart Tapenade with Balsamic Jus
Shrimp Satay with Wasabi Cream and Sweet Orange-Chili Sauce
Dragon Roll Sushi
Seared Beef Carpaccio with Salmariglio Salse

ENTREES
Pan-Roasted Chicken with Green Olives, Capers, and Preserved Lemon
Herb and Goat Cheese Roulade of Pork Tenderloin with Sour Cherry Sauce
Fresh Indian Paneer and Spinach
Orange-Ginger Swordfish Braised Beef Short Ribs

PASTAS
Black Pepper Pappardelle with Duck Ragu and Roasted Vegetables
Linguine with Leeks, Radicchio, and Walnut Pesto
Shrimp Pasta Provencale

SIDES
Lemongrass-Scented Coconut Rice
Roasted Red and Golden Beets and Fingerling Potatoes
Broccoli with Orange-Chili Oil
Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

DESSERT OPTIONS
Almond and Mixed Berry Shortcakes
Lemon Cream and Berry Parfaits
Bananas Foster with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Freshly Baked Cookies
Birthday Cake