505-507 Chestnut StWinnetka, IL 60093P (847) 441-0134F (847) 441-9434betsy@cornercooks.com
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Cooking Party

Seated Dinner

Cocktail Party

Girl's Night Out

Private Weeknight/Weekday Cooking

High Tea

Sweet Sixteen

Team Building Dinner

Team Building Tapas

Dinner Without Formality at Corner Cooks

Bridal Showers

Drop in for Drinks

Private Brunch


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Appetizers

Cocktail Party

Elegant Plated Dinner

Dining Without Formality at Home

Bigger Bashes

     
Dining Without Formality at Home

Five menus to choose for a casual, delicious dinner.
All menus are priced at $45 per person (20 person minimum) and full service  is available. Chefs are $45 per hour, servers 25-30. We are happy to handle rentals, flowers and all party planning details.


Our Holiday Buffet...$50.00 per person

 

Passed Appetizers

•Risotto bomb of the season
Brie and apple chutney purse with honey drizzle
Grilled shrimp spring roll with lettuce, mint, cilantro, cashews and spicy plum sauce

 

On The Buffet

      (Please Choose 2)

• Roasted salmon with citrus, brown sugar and chile
   Chicken Saltimbocca with prosciutto, provolone and sage
   Provencal beef daube braised with mushrooms, olives, orange zest and red wine


      (Please Choose 1)

   •Mashed potatoes with crispy onions
    Potatoes gratin
    Truffle mac and cheese


      (Please Choose 1)

   Salad with orange supremes, dried cranberries, toasted almonds and goat cheese
   Baby arugula salad with toasted pepitas, blue cheese and cayenne candied pecans



      Additionally
    Caramelized rosemary baby carrot
    Grilled asparagus with balsamic drizzle
    Our bread basket


      Dessert

    Mini lemon cheesecake with ginger snap crust
    Chocolate mousse in bittersweet chocolate cup with peppermint drizzle


Our Fall/Winter Evening Buffet

 

 

Passed Appetizers

 

• Chef’s Choice phyllo pizza

• Lamb burgers on pita with Tzatziki sauce

• Mini crab cakes with wasabi drizzle

 

On The Buffet

 

• Grilled marinated skirt steak (garlic, ginger, maple syrup, Dijon, sambal olek and lime)

• Panko and mustard crusted salmon

• Baked tomatoes with basil and thyme

• Artichoke, leek and potato gratin

• Grilled asparagus with lemon aioli

• Romaine and mixed greens w/ Manchego cheese, dates, spiced almonds & champagne vinaigrette

• Rosemary and parmesan focaccia

 

Sweets

 

• Striped chocolate bittersweet cups with chocolate mousse

• Mini apple bars with caramel sauce





An Italian Feast


Passed Appetizers

•Grilled Marcherita pizza
• Risotto bombs
• Bacon wrapped gorgonzola stuffed figs with honey drizzle

On The Buffet

• Chicken under a brick or Chicken Saltimbocca
• Grilled shrimp scampi skewers
• Eggplant parmesan stacks
• Caprese pasta salad...buffalo mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and pasta
• White bean and artichoke salad
• Panzanella Salad...Italian bread salad with cucumber, herbs, red onion, olives etc
• Polenta cakes with mushroom ragu and balsamic drizzle

Sweets

• Lemon Tiramisu
• Chocolate flourless cake with whipped cream





A Mediterranean Buffet

Passed Appetizers
  • Crispy risotto bombs with chili aioli
  • Caponata-olives, capers, tomato and pine nuts on crostini
  • Spicy ground lamb pizza with cilantro chimichurri

On The Buffet
  • Chick pea cakes with Tzaziki sauce
  • Skillet shrimp tossed with oregano, lemon and artichokes
  • Pasta with white wine, garlic, olive oil,  parsley and Romano cheese
  • Chicken with curry sauce, almonds and touch of coconut
  • Zucchini, tomato, squash and caramelized onion tarts
  • Romaine, fresh spinach and tomatoes tossed with feta dressing

Sweets
  • Lemon cupcakes
  • Expresso dark chocolate truffle bars



A Mexican Fiesta Buffet

Passed Appetizers
  • Grilled chili shrimp skewers with pineapple salsa
  • Chorizo and cheese quesadillas with red onion, avocado and cilantro
  • Black bean soup shot

On The Buffet
  • Grilled zucchini and chihuahua quiche with pico de gallo
  • Tequila marinated chicken breast with tortillas, grilled peppers, onions and salsa
  • Fiesta enchiladas with beef and green chili sauce
  • Mexican blackened corn cooked with beer and finished with cheese and cilantro
  • Avocado and tomato salad with buttermilk jalapeno dressing
  • Mexican corn bread with butter and honey

Sweets
  • Mini tres leche cakes
  • Chocolate brownies with cocoa and espelette pepper dusting



Our Favorites Eclectic Buffet

Passed Appetizers
  • Salmon avocado sashimi in wonton cups with wasabi crème
  • Lamb burgers on pita with Tzatziki sauce
  • Coconut shrimp with peanut sauce

On The Buffet
  • Basil marinated steak on French bread with herb mayo and watercress
  • Achiote chicken skewers with chili lime streaker
  • Chilled asparagus with Dijon balsamic sauce
  • Cracked wheat salad with diced tomato, parsley, mint and almonds
  • Phyllo crusted goat cheese and scallion triangles with apricot drizzle
  • Romaine and mixed greens  w/ Manchego cheese, dates, spiced almonds & champagne vinaigrette

Sweets
  • Apple bars
  • Warm chocolate chip cookies