Below is the Special Holiday Menu created by Chef Aric Griffin for your enjoyment.

Please call Lifestyles Catering at 303-232-7932 for an emailed copy of the Holiday Menu and to speak with an Event Designer to plan your Holiday Gathering. 

 Passed or Displayed Hors d'Oeuvre Selections

· Goat Cheese, Caramelized Onion and Apple Tartlets

· Three Olive Tapenade with Feta Cheese and Toasted Baguette

· Garlic, Mushroom and Brie Tartlet with Fresh Rosemary in Phyllo

· Herbed Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms

· Vegetable Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce

· Bleu Cheese Mousse with Gravlax and Asparagus on Toasted Marble Rye

· Feta and Portabella Bruschetta on a Toasted Herb Tortilla

· Crab Cakes with Chipotle Cherry Cream

· Smoked Chicken and Cheese Cornucopia with Chili Lime Cream

· Cranberry Chicken and Smoked Gouda Puff Pockets

· Assorted Mini Quiche

· Classic Spanikopita: Bite-sized Pockets of Feta Cheese and Spinach

· Lobster Bisque Shots with Caviar

· Pan Seared Duck Breast with Brie and Dried Fruit Chutney on a
Black Pepper Baguette

· Dijon Herbed Crusted Lamb Chops with Mint Pesto

Displayed Hors D'Oeuvre Selections

· Holiday Cocktail Shrimp Bowl with Bloody Mary Cocktail Sauce and Lemons  

· Baked Brie en Croute:  Cranberry, Apple and Walnut filled Brie topped with Raspberry Jam and wrapped in Pastry served with Sliced Baguette and Crackers 

· Domestic Cheese Tray: Cheddar, Swiss, Pepper Jack, Smoked Cheddar and Smoked Gouda garnished with Grapes and Berries

· Holiday Bruschetta Trio: Classic Italian Tomato (Red), Zucchini Corponata(Green) and Parmesan-Artichoke (White) served with Toasted Garlic Parmesan Crisps

· Cured Salmon Gravlax: with Cream Cheese, Lemons, Capers and Red Onion served with Toasted Dill Baguettes

· Jalapeno, Spinach and Artichoke Dip served with Crisp Tortillas

· Classic Antipasto: Salami, Pepperoni, Provolone, Mozzarella, Pickled Peppers, Garlic Roasted Vegetables and Parmesan Crisps

· White and Green Vegetable Tray: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Asparagus, and  Zucchini garnished with Belgium Endive served with a Roasted Red Pepper Caramelized Onion Dip                                

· Traditional Meatballs in a Swedish Style Sour Cream Sauce

Plated or Buffet Salads

· Lifestyles Garden Salad: Mixed Greens with Diced Tomatoes, Cucumbers,
Julienne Carrots, Bell Peppers and Croutons with choice of Two Dressings: Ranch, Italian, Balsamic Herb, Sun Dried Tomato, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Greek Vinaigrette or Bleu Cheese Dressing

· Classic Caesar Salad: Crisp Romaine Lettuce tossed with Caesar Dressing, Croutons and Shredded Parmesan Cheese

· Winter Red and Green Salad: Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese Crumbles, Dried Cranberries and Candied Walnuts tossed with Raspberry Vinaigrette

· Sweet Beet Citrus Salad: Sweet Pickled Beets brined with Pineapple, Oranges, Red Onion and Peppers in an Orange Cinnamon Vinaigrette

· Fall Feta Tomato Salad: Fresh Greens with Shaved Julienne Vegetables and Feta Cheese Crumbles drizzled with Sun Dried Tomato and Herb Vinaigrette

· Holiday Spiced Candied Carrot Salad: Julienne Carrots tossed with Gold and Red Raisins, Toasted Pecans and Shaved Red Onion, served with Raspberry Vinaigrette

· Steamed Green Bean, Red Onion, Bell Peppers and Shaved Fennel in a Creamy Dill Rice Wine Dressing

Beef Entrees

· Stout Beer Braised Beef and Hearty Root Vegetables finished with Dried Apple and Fig

· Black Pepper Grilled Flat Iron Steak topped with a Sherry Golden Raisin Demi Glace

· Season Grilled Tender Medallions served with a Marsala Forest Mushroom Sauce

· Grilled Tender Medallions with Spicy Mustard and Fennel Seed Demi Glace

 Poultry Entrees

· Pan Seared Chicken filled with Caramelized Leeks and Smoked Gouda topped with an Herbed Demi Glace

· Achiote Grilled Chicken finished with a Warm Cranberry Orange Walnut Compote

· Italian Chicken: Pan Seared Garlic Red Pepper Chicken topped with Saltimbocca Parmesan Cream Sauce

· Savory Mushroom Cornbread Stuffed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Garlic and Pearl Onion Demi Glace

· Roasted Turkey Breast with Sage and Black Pepper Cream Gravy

     Fish and Seafood Entrees

· Lifestyles Signature Tilapia Rockefeller: Roasted Filet of Tilapia topped with Creamed Spinach and Boursin Cheese and a Nappe of Sweet Basil Sundried Tomato Cream Sauce

· Seasoned Grilled Salmon topped with Cranberry Port Cream Sauce

· Cajun Style Homemade Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Aioli

Pork Entrees

· Pan Seared Boneless Pork Chops over flowing with Savory  Classic Bread Stuffing and Mushroom Demi Glace

· Cayenne Sugar Cured Pork Loin drizzled in a Homemade Apple Butter Sauce

· Grilled Ham Steak with Brown Sugar Pineapple Glaze

Classic Holiday Carving Stations

· Dijon Herb Crusted Prime Rib served with Horseradish Sour Cream and Black Pepper au Jus

· Oven Roasted Turkey Breast served with Sage Cream Gravy and Cranberry Orange Compote

· Herbed Roast Beef with Horseradish Cream and Black Pepper au Jus 

· Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Sour Cream and Light Molasses Dijon Mustard Sauce

  Vegetable Side Dishes

· Roasted Winter Root Vegetables: Herb Roasted Turnips, Rutabagas, Carrots and Parsnips with Dried Cranberries

· Spiced Garden Sauté: Squash, Zucchini, Carrots Peppers and Asparagus

· Classic Green Beans Amandine with Red Bell Pepper

Starches

· Green Chili Goat Cheese Scalloped Potatoes

· Classic Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes

· Balsamic Garlic and Dried Cherry Baked Sweet Potatoes 

· Cranberry Mushroom Wild Rice Pilaf

· Sage Garlic Whipped Potatoes

· Homemade Green Chili Cornbread Stuffing

Desserts

· Holiday Cakes and Pies: Coconut Cake, Chocolate Cake, Apple Pie, Pecan Pie, Caramel Crunch Cake and Cheesecake

· Warm Bread Pudding Peach Walnut, Apple Raisin or Cherry Chocolate with Crème Anglaise (1 selection per 30 guests)

· Homemade Apple Strudel with Fresh Cinnamon Whipped Cream  (10 guests)

· Holiday Cookies: Mexican Wedding Cookies, White Chocolate Drizzled Ginger Snaps, Dr. Seuss Pin Wheels, Triple Chocolate Peppermint Brownies

· Special Holiday Tarts and Mini’s: Mini S’more Tartlets, Soft Minted White Chocolate Tartlets with Raspberries and Almonds, Holiday Petit Fours, Spiced Strawberry Marscapone Tartlets with Chocolate Toffee Pistachios, Caramel Turtle Bites and Homemade Peanut Brittle

· ‘Tis the Season: Perfect Holiday Bites of Caramel Apple Bars, Cranberry White Chocolate Bars, Peppermint Chocolate Brownies, Dark Chocolate Cherry Bars 

Home for the Holidays Buffet 

· Lifestyles Catering Garden Salad with Ranch and Italian Dressings

· Baker’s Basket of Assorted Dinner Rolls and Whipped Sweet Cream Butter

· Sage Roasted Turkey with Cornbread Dressing

· Cranberry Sauce

· Green Been Casserole

· Garlic Whipped Potatoes

· Cream Gravy

· Pumpkin and Pecan Pie with Whipped Cream

· Add Glazed Ham Steaks

· Add Maple Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Holiday in Venice Buffet

· Parmesan Bruschetta

· Lifestyles Catering Garden Salad with Balsamic and Caesar Dressing

· Garlic Bread

· Alfredo Artichoke Spinach Lasagna

· Braised Osso Bucco with Traditional Gremolata Garnish

· Garlic Vegetable Sauté with Zucchini, Squash, Mushroom Buttons and Asparagus

· Apple Raisin Bread Pudding

   Winter in Colorado Buffet    

· Winter Red and Green Salad: Mixed Greens with Goat Cheese Crumbles, Dried Cranberries and Candied Walnuts tossed with Raspberry Vinaigrette   

· Baker’s Basket of Assorted Dinner Rolls and Whipped Sweet Cream Butter

· Classic Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes

· Lemon Thyme Green Beans

· Smoked Gouda and Leek Chicken with an Herbed Demi Glace

· Pan Seared Salmon Filets with a Cranberry Port Cream Sauce

· Warm Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding with Crème Anglaise

Rocky Mountain Buffet with a Carving Station       

· Holiday Spiced Candied Carrot Salad: Julienne Carrots tossed with Gold and Red Raisins, Toasted Pecans and Shaved Red Onion, served with Raspberry Vinaigrette   

· Baker’s Basket of Assorted Dinner Rolls and Whipped Sweet Cream Butter

· Roasted Winter Root Vegetables: Herb Roasted Turnips, Rutabagas, Carrots and Parsnips with Dried Cranberries

· Sage Garlic Whipped Potatoes

· Italian Christmas Chicken: Pan Seared Garlic Red Pepper Chicken topped with Saltimbocca Cream Sauce

· Herb Roasted Top Round served with Horseradish Sour Cream and Black Pepper au Jus

· Apple Strudel with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

· Assorted Petit Fours