Category Archives: crostini

Sunday Suppers: white hot cool summer nights

Sunday Suppers. A touch of sublime sophistication. Light and bright as summer sunshine. But still sizzling simplicity… for those white hot cool summer nights… Antipasti Salad White Cheddar Crostini White Lasagna Cupcakes White Chocolate Panna Cotta The Menu Shoppe has … Continue reading

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Lobster Specials: especially savvy.

Celebrating Lobster! Assorted variations… Bisque.  Brioche. Salad presentation. Or for purists…an upscale mac-n-cheese. Also ideal for small plates. The Menu Shoppe has it covered… great tips for great menus. Excellent snacking and exceptional presentation. Specials especially perfect on our Seafood Chalkboard … Continue reading

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Sunday Suppers: earthy, but elegant

Sunday Suppers… Earthy…but elegant… chanterelles, porcini and pistachios. Crostini.  Timbales.  Pasta.  Poached Fruit. The Menu Shoppe has it covered… great tips for great menus… and good times with good company. Corn and Chanterelle Crostini Timbale of Couscous with Pistachio, Scallions … Continue reading

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Sunday Suppers: Rustic Rhapsody

Sunday Suppers. Rustic Rhapsody. Great make-ahead dishes… and for savory marinade. The Menu Shoppe has it covered… great tips for great menus… and good times with good company. Garlic and Cheese Crostini Butter Beans with Meyer Lemon and Tarragon Ratatouille … Continue reading

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Simple and simply sensational salads + crostini

Days are getting longer and balmy-ier. Ideal time for cool chilled salads. Simple and simply sensational. Not just salads, but fare that can be re-invented as small plates +  crostini. Amuse bouche? The Menu Shoppe has it covered… Great tips … Continue reading

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Shrimp! More great treats. Elegantly.

Shrimp.  More great treats.  Elegantly. Quintessentially classical. Glamour? …depends on creative whimsy. Exceptionally elegant for cocktail buffet. The Menu Shoppe has it covered… classic finds for sophisticated menus. Shrimp Bisque Shrimp Bruschetta al Limoncello Vermouth-Poached Shrimp with Ginger Remoulade Shrimp … Continue reading

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Sunday Suppers: casual simplicity…rustic dazzle

Sunday Suppers. The  casual simplicity of it. But still some rustic dazzle. Antipasti. Crostini.  Linguine. …and don’t forget the gelato. The Menu Shoppe has it covered… great tips for great menus… and good times with good company. Herb Roasted Olives … Continue reading

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