Welcome to Cap'n Ron's, Personal Chef Page of Hors d'Oeuvre Ideas
The ideas listed below can get you started on thinking about what to serve for your next Cocktail Party. Some of these can also be also adapted to be served as an Appetizer for next Dinner Party as well.
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Hors d'Oeuvres
As a Personal Chef, I prefer to plan a party around your likes and dislikes. So, if you have a theme for your party, or would like a theme for the food, please let me know. If there are certain types of foods that you really like or dislike, let me know that too. Give me some time to think about it, then we'll get together to plan the best party ever.
As an example:
For a "Final Four Party" you could do Tailgating Foods. Hors d'Oeuvres like Chicken Wings, Mini Pulled Pork Sandwiches, along with a few kicked up Hors d'Oeuvres.
For a "Patriotic Picnic" Kicked up Hamburger Sliders, with different unique toppings, like Hawaiian Burgers, or my Serrano Burgers. Pulled Pork and Root Beer, BBQ Chicken, plus a bunch of sides to go with it all. And maybe a Red, White, and Blueberry Dessert.
Of course any major, and sometimes minor holidays can be a great excuse to have a party. And any menu can easily converted to fit into that great day.
I quite often come up with a new ideas for a lot of the Cocktail Parties I cook for, and can turn almost any main course into an appetizer.
My current "Most Requested" Hors d'Oeuvres are:
Tuna on Watermelon
Lightly seared Ahi Tuna on Watermelon with a little "dot" of Wasabi.
Bacon Wrapped Waterchestnuts
The flavor of bacon around the crunch of the waterchestnut. Add a little blacken and sugar to the outside, and you've got it all.
M.L.T.'s
Mahi, Lettuce and Tomato on small, soft dinner rolls. A little blacken and a homemade tarter sauce is the finishing touch.
Shrimp Shooters
Cajun Shrimp placed on a Mango / Rum Salsa, Roasted Corn Salsa, or Pineapple Salsa, served in Asian Soup Spoons.
The following suggestions are in no way a limitation of the foods that I can prepare. I've put this list together to help you start thinking about different types of foods that you would like served at your party.
Cold Hors d'Oeuvres
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Crostini
Smoked Salmon Crostini
Smoked Salmon on Boursin Cheese. Topped with Lox, and minced Sweet Onion With Lemon juice drizzled over all.
Tomato, Basil, Mozzarella
Fresh Tomato and a slice of Fresh Basil Topped with a piece of Buffalo Mozzarella
Roasted Red Pepper / Basil
Roasted Red Pepper with a slice of Fresh Basil on Top
Black Olive Tapenade / Boursin Cheese
Finely minced Olives with Herbs and a hint of Lemon. Spread over Boursin Cheese
Roasted Garlic Cheese Crostini
A Roasted Garlic Cream Cheese spread on Crostini Topped with Parmesan Cheese and Toasted Pine Nuts
Pepper Stacks
Roasted Red Peppers on Toasted Pumpernickel Rounds. With Boursin Cheese and Slivered Almonds
Red Pepper Crostini
Crostini spread with Boursin Cheese, Roasted Red Pepper, And topped with a Basil Leaf
Dried Apricots with Cheese and Pistachio Nuts
Apricot marinated in Brandy, then topped with Boursin Cheese and. chopped Pistachios
Brie with Fruit Relish
Classic Brie topped with a red, sweet fruit relish
Beef Tenderloin
Crusty bread rounds with a beef tenderloin strip and a Horseradish / Cream Sauce.
Smoked Clams or Oysters
Smoked Clam or Oyster Mousse topped with Minced Sweet Onions and Drizzled with Lemon Juice
Prosciutto Wrapped Melon
Cantaloupe or Honey Dew cut in bite sized pieces and wrapped with Proscuitto
Prosciutto Wrapped Heart of Palm
Served with a Raspberry Vinaigrette Apple / Stilton Crostini
Crostini topped with a spread of Blue Cheese, Chopped Apples, and Pecans
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Stuffed with your choice of Boursin, Blue Cheese, Crab, or Smoked Salmon Mousse
Hot, Hors d'Oeuvres
Bacon Wrapped Smoked Almond stuffed Dates
The smokey flavor of the almonds shines through
Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
A Sausage / Bread Stuffing with a Crunchy Parmesan Topping
Mini Beef Wellington
The Classic Main Course made Bite Sized
Italian Meatballs.
Italian style meatballs, in a Chunky Marinara Sauce
Meatballs in Gravy
A mixture of Beef and Pork make the Meatballs Exceptional. Served in a Rich Beef Gravy (sauce)
German Style Meatballs
Our signature Meatballs. Served in a German Style Gingersnap Gravy
Mini Sage Chicken Roulades
Chicken Breast Stuffed with a Sage Bread Stuffing and Served with a Sage Cream Sauce
Mini Italian Chicken Roulades
Chicken Breast Stuffed with Red Pepper, Sausage, and Mozzarella Cheese. Served in a Rich Marinara Sauce
Mini Beef Roulades
German Style, with pickles and carrots. Served with a Gingersnap Gravy, Bread Stuffing and a Rich Brown Gravy
Italian Pizzaiola Style, in a Rich Marinara Sauce
Stuffed Potatoes
A bite sized version stuffed with Sour Cream, Chives, Cheddar Cheese Topped with Bacon
Spanakopita
Greek for "Spinach Pie" Served in Phyllo Shells or Phyllo Triangles
Italian Sausage Chunks
Served with Marinara Sauce, or
Served with Italian Style Peppers and Onions
Beef Tenderloin
Rare Filets, Thinly Sliced, Dipped in Garlic Butter and Placed on Baguette Slices
Mojito Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Served in Asian Soup Spoons with a Mojito / Pineapple Salsa
Maple Brined, Chicken Tenders
With your choice of Dipping Sauces:
Honey / Mustard
Hot or Sweet Barbecue Sauce
Spicy Cajon Remoulade