EARLY SPRING/SUMMER 2012 MENUS

Nutshell offers a selection of seasonal menus that incorporate local ingredients. In addition to these options, we're happy to work with you to create the ideal meal for your event. Also, be sure to ask about our specials!



A few notes regarding our services:

  • Prices assume pick-up from our kitchen on E. Wilson St.; delivery and set-up may be available - please contact us for more information.
  • Service is not included, however, we are glad to provide service recommendations.
  • Plates and utensils are not included; biodegradable disposable items are available at an additional cost.
  • All menu items are subject to ingredient and chef availability; please provide at least 2-3 days advance notice to ensure that your order can be fulfilled.

APPETIZERS

Each order serves approximately 12 people, unless otherwise noted

  • Baked Artichoke Olive Antipasto

    With smoked Gouda cream cheese and crackers ∼ $20

  • White Bean & Spinach Walnut Pesto Tarts ∼ $30

  • Black Bean Quesadillas

    With local cheese, wheat tortillas, and spices ∼ $20

  • Fresh Apricots

    Stuffed with Crave Brothers mascarpone and pistachios ∼ $24

  • Phyllo-wrapped Asparagus with Parmesan ∼ $24

  • Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Napoleons

    Topped with citrus and chives ∼ $30

  • Pastry Puffs

    With artichoke olive antipasto filling ∼ $24

    With wild salmon spring onion mousse filling ∼ $35

  • Spinach Gnocchi Gratin

    With wild mushrooms and peas ∼ $30

  • Ribbon Sandwiches

    Affordable pressed flatbread finger sandwiches in a rainbow of colors:

    • Handmade aged Wisconsin cheddar spread with spinach ∼ $24
    • Garlic scape pesto hummus with spring sprouts ∼ $24
    • Smoked Willow Creek ham salad with zucchini relish ∼ $24
    • Jordandal Farm chicken salad with radish and chard ∼ $24
    • Caramelized onion, raisin, pine nut spread with chevre ∼ $24
  • Cocktail Muffalettas

    Cut ciabatta loaves pressed with olive salad, sun-dried tomato mayo, Italian meats & provolone ∼ $30

    • Vegetarian with artichoke, and provolone ∼ $25
    • Vegan with marinated tofu, olive salad, & greens ∼ $25

  • Roasted Leek and Gruyere Tarts ∼ $18

  • Chicken Liver Pate

    Prepared with local Yahara Bay apple brandy and local organic chicken; served with rice crackers and pita crackers ∼ $24

  • Spinach Chard Balls

    Made with locally grown chard and spinach and Farmer John's parmesan; baked and served at room temperature. ∼ $18

  • Chicken Sausage Meatballs

    Made from Organic Farms' chicken (sustainably raised without hormones or antibiotics), Farmer John's Cheeses, and organic eggs ∼ $24

  • Little-Sicily Meatballs in Marinara Sauce

    Served with bamboo picks or mini toasts ∼ $20

  • Fresh Vegetables and Dip

    A mix of fresh vegetables with choice of Egyptian Lemon Tahini Dip, Avocado Ranch, or Gorgonzola Garlic Dip ∼ $15

  • Spiced Baked Vesuvio Potato Wedges

    Served with roasted garlic shallot dip ∼ $8

  • Spreads and Dips
    • Artichoke Olive Tapenade ∼ $16
    • Red Pepper Olive Tapenade ∼ $16
    • Garlic scapes, basil, and walnut pesto ∼ $16
    • Eggplant yogurt dip ∼ $16

  • Creamy Smoked Trout Wonton Pockets ∼ $25

  • Sugar & Spice Roasted Almonds ∼ $18 per pound

  • Ginger Cashew Butter Pitas

    With fresh seasonal veggies and sprouts ∼ $24

  • Spring Onion Hummus

    With pita crackers and fresh vegetables ∼ $20

  • Sauteed German-Garlic Crimini Mushrooms
    • Topped with fine cheese shavings ∼ $12
    • Served vegan with garlic and fresh rosemary ∼ $10
  • Spinach and Chard Crepe Pinwheels

    Pinwheels made from spinach and chard crepes with lemon and toasted shallot cream cheese filling ∼ $20

    • Topped with smoked trout ∼ $35

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SWEETS

  • Organic Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies

    $35, serves 24+

  • Key Lime Bars

    $35, serves 24+

  • Strawberry-Rhubarb Shortcakes

    $3.50 per person (minimum 12)


  • Pies

    $24 each, serves 6-8

    • Flavors: Rhubarb Custard, Lemon Shaker


  • Liquer Cupcakes

    $30 per dozen or $35 as a layer cake to serve 14+

    • Irish Bombs Porter chocolate cake, whiskey ganache filling, & Baileys buttercream frosting
    • Cherry Bombs Cherry bourbon cake with maraschino-almond buttercream
    • Chocolate Mint Julep Chocolate bourbon cake with minted buttercream


  • Teatime Cupcakes

    $20 per dozen or $25 as a 9’ layer cake to serve 14+

    • Vanilla Bean Cream: Moist vanilla cake with vanilla bean Italian buttercream
    • Darkside Chocolate: Cocoa cupcakes with whipped dark chocolate ganache
    • Purple Haze: Lemony cake with triple berry buttercream


  • Layer Cakes

    $25 - $35 based on height or $75 for a half sheet

    • Cake Flavors: Chocolate, White, Almond, Lemon, Carrot, Vegan Chocolate, or Banana Sour Cream
    • Cake Fillings: Apricot, Fig, Raspberry, Coconut Cream, Chocolate Cream, Lemon Curd
    • Frostings: Berry Buttercream, Vanilla Buttercream, Ganache, Cream Cheese, Vegan Buttercream


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BREAKFAST & BRUNCH

  • Coffeecakes

    10 inch bundt cakes which serve 14-18 people ∼ $24 each

    • Flavors: Blueberry, Rhubarb, Cinnamon Sour Cream, Carrot, Pumpkin


  • Muffins

    Order one dozen per flavor ∼ $18 per dozen.

    • Flavors: Cherry-almond, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip, Blueberry, Ginger Carrot Bran, Wheat-free Quinoa


  • Scones

    Order one dozen per flavor ∼ $20 per dozen.

    • Flavors: Currant-oat, Rainier Cherry-oat, Lemon Cream, Savory Buttermilk Herb


  • Roasted Seasoned Potatoes

    $16 per 12 people served.

    • With locally made Goosechaser Farm sausage ∼ $24
    • With seasonal local veggies ∼ $20


  • Quiche

    Each 9-inch pie serves 6-8 people

    • Gruyere Spinoccoli ∼ $18
    • Sausage, Mushroom, and Cheddar ∼ $20
    • Willow Creek Ham, Spinach, and Onion ∼ $24
    • Red Pepper, Leek, and Gruyere ∼ $18


  • Granola Berry Bar

    Self-serve with local Sugar River yogurt, berries, and fresh cherry almond flax granola ∼ $4 per person


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BUFFET DINNERS

  • $25 per person: Choose 2 appetizers, 3 sides, 1 bread, and 2 entrees
  • $15 per person: Choose 2 sides, 1 bread, and 1 entree

Appetizers

  • Chicken Satay With Thai peanut curry
  • Baked Spinach Chard Balls With Farmer John's Asiago
  • Bacon Wrapped Jicama
  • Creamy Leek Tarts
  • Fresh Apricot Halves with Crave Brothers marscapone and pistachios
  • Crostini with Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog cheese and toasted pecans

Salads, Sides and Soup

  • Balsamic Roasted Asparagus & Wild Rice Salad
  • Spring Greens & Sprouts Salad with radish & carrot shavings
  • New Potato Salad with dandelion greens in vinaigrette
  • Curried Chicken and Fruit Pasta Salad
  • Milwaukee Milk Stout Wisconsin Cheese Soup
  • Asparagus Mushroom Soup

Breads

  • Whole Wheat Flax Bread
  • Herbed Buttermilk Biscuits
  • Spinach Bread Loaf
  • Wheat-free Artisan Bread

Entrees

  • Herb Infused Pork Spareribs
  • Grecian Leek Pasta With RP's Red Pepper Linguine, Olives, Preserved Summer Tomatoes, and Feta
  • Garlic Scape and Basil Pesto on RP’s Cheese Tortelloni
  • Italian Sausage Risotto With peppers from this year's harvest, garlic, herbs, and local cheese
  • Spring Pea Asparagus Paella
  • Ground Nut Stew With summer squash, red peppers, spinach, plump raisins, pineapple, and onions simmered in a curried ginger peanut sauce, served vegetarian or with local Jordandal Farm chicken
  • Spinach & Goat Feta Phyllo Pies

Desserts

Available at an additional cost

  • Rhubarb Custard Pie ∼ $24 ea (serves 6-8)
  • Lemon Shaker Pie ∼ $24 ea (serves 6-8)
  • Lemon Poppy Seed Cheesecake ∼ $35 ea (serves 16)
  • Chocolate Chip Cheesecake ∼ $35 ea (serves 16)
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