Fall: Harvest Hearth Seasonal Menu
As the crisp air ushers in the fall season, our Harvest Hearth menu embraces the rich, comforting flavors of autumn. Each dish highlights the bounty of local farms and seasonal ingredients, designed to warm the heart and satisfy the appetite.
Stationary Apps:
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Shooters
Smooth, velvety butternut squash soup served in small shooter glasses, garnished with a dollop of crème fraîche and a sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds.
Stuffed Mushrooms with Sage and Goat Cheese
Button mushrooms filled with a savory mixture of goat cheese, fresh sage, garlic, and breadcrumbs, baked until golden and aromatic.
Apple and Brie Crostini
Toasted baguette slices topped with creamy brie, thinly sliced crisp apples, a drizzle of honey, and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
Sweet Potato Rounds with Avocado and Bacon
Roasted sweet potato slices layered with mashed avocado, crispy bacon bits, and a touch of smoked paprika.
Pumpkin Hummus with Pita Chips
A seasonal twist on traditional hummus using roasted pumpkin puree blended with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and warm fall spices, served with crunchy pita chips.
Prosciutto-Wrapped Pears
Thinly sliced pears wrapped in salty prosciutto, lightly drizzled with balsamic glaze for a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Caramelized Onion and Gruyere Tartlets
Mini tart shells filled with caramelized onions, melted Gruyere cheese, and fresh thyme, baked to golden perfection.
Cranberry and Walnut Stuffed Endive
Endive leaves filled with a mix of fresh cranberries, toasted walnuts, goat cheese, and a honey vinaigrette.
Spiced Meatballs with Cranberry BBQ Sauce
Tender meatballs seasoned with fall spices, served with a tangy cranberry-infused barbecue sauce for dipping.
Kale and Parmesan Salad Cups
Individual bite-sized cups filled with massaged kale, shaved Parmesan, toasted pecans, and a lemon-garlic dressing.
Brie and Cranberry Phyllo Bites
Mini phyllo cups filled with melted brie cheese and topped with tangy cranberry sauce.
Sweet Potato Rounds with Goat Cheese and Pomegranate Seeds
Roasted sweet potato slices, topped with creamy goat cheese and bright pomegranate jewels.Other Menu Ideas for Fall Apps
Bacon-Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Blue Cheese
Sweet dates filled with blue cheese and wrapped in crispy bacon for a perfect sweet and savory bite.
Family Style
Protein:
Roasted Turkey Breast with Cranberry Glaze
Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Salmon with Brown Butter and Sage
Lentil and Sweet Potato Patties
Stuffed Acorn Squash with Wild Rice and Sausage
Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine and Mushrooms
Chili with Ground Turkey and Black Beans
Eggplant and Chickpea Curry
Cranberry rosemary chicken
Herb crusted chicken
Citrus honey glazed salmon
Beef Wellinton
Sous vide ribeye
Braised beef short rib
Chicken roulade with sage apple brioche stuffing
Halibit with brown butter sage
Sides:
Roasted Butternut Squash and Pomegranate Salad
Roast butternut squash cubes, pomegranate seeds, arugula, and toasted pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with maple-balsamic dressing.
Apple and Fennel Salad with Walnut Crumble
Apples, fennel thinly, baby spinach and microgreens, gorgonzola candied walnuts. Drizzle with lemon juice, olive oil, and honey.
Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad
Golden and red roasted beets, baby kale, creamy goat cheese, toasted pecans or hazelnuts, and drizzle with sherry vinaigrette.
Brussels Sprouts and Cranberry Slaw
Shredded Brussels sprouts, dried cranberries and red onion slices, feta, toasted sunflower seeds Toss with Dijon-mustard dressing. Topped with shaved Parmesan or toasted almonds.
Sweet Potato and Kale Salad with Citrus
Roasted sweet potato, kale leaves, oranges and grapefruit, toasted sunflower seeds for crunch. Toss with a light lemon-tahini dressing.
Fig & Prosciutto Salad
Wild arugula with fresh or roasted figs, thin prosciutto slices, burrata or ricotta salata, and toasted hazelnuts.
Baby Kale & Delicata Squash Salad
Roasted delicata squash rings, pomegranate seeds, feta, and crasins, pumpkin seeds over tender baby kale.
Maple glazed heirloom carrots over a tzatziki sauce
Brown butter sweet poato mash
Herb roasted fingerling potatoes
Brussel sprouts with bacon cider reduction
Harissa delicata squash rings
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Plated & Coursed
Salads:
Arugula & Endive Salad with Candied Walnuts, Apples & Maple Vinaigrette
Baby arugula and endive with shaved red onion, thin-sliced apple, candied walnuts, and shaved parmesan.
Roasted Pear & Gorgonzola Salad
Mixed greens with roasted or poached pears, gorgonzola crumbles, dried cranberries, toasted sunflower seeds and toasted pecans.
Baby Kale & Delicata Squash Salad
Roasted delicata squash rings, pomegranate seeds, feta, and crasins, pumpkin seeds over tender baby kale.
Shaved Brussels Sprout & Apple Salad
Thinly shaved Brussels sprouts with julienned apple, aged cheddar, toasted almonds, crasins and a lemon-maple dressing.
Fig & Prosciutto Salad
Wild arugula with fresh or roasted figs, thin prosciutto slices, burrata or ricotta salata, and toasted hazelnuts.
Roasted Beet & Citrus Salad
Golden and red beets with orange segments, whipped goat cheese, arugula, and pistachios.
Pear & Burrata Plate
Poached pear, creamy burrata, candied walnuts, microgreens, and a drizzle of aged balsamic.
Plated Appetizer:
Pumpkin ravioli with a brown butter sage sauce
Scallops:
a butternut squash puree and crispy sage over a pomegranate barre blanc
Maple Glazed pork belly:
Over an apple fennel slaw
Sweet potato gnocchi:
Squash sage sauce
Carrot ginger puree with herb marinated shrimp and chilli oil
Entrees:
Herb crusted beef tenderloin:
With red wine demi and truffle whipped potatoes with roasted heirloom carrots
Maple glazed pork tenderloin:
With an apple chutney and sweet potato puree with roasted brussels
Pan seared chicken breast
with wild mushroom truffle risotto, green bean almondine
Salmon:
Butternut squash puree, cider reduction, roasted pearl onions, wilted spinach and maple roasted delcata squash
Crispy duck breast:
Fig-pork reduction, over black garlic mashed potatoes, roasted carrots
Beef wellington:
Sautéed spinach, roasted garlic mashers, maple roasted delicta squash
Braised beef short ribs:
Black garlic mashers, roasted parsnips, and turnips, with a red wine reduction sauce
Braised chicken with fennel and white wine:
Served over a creamy thyme and sage polenta, served with fresh dill and fennel fronds
Dessert:
Pumpkin cheese cake bars with maple glaze
Poached pears in spiced red win served with mascarpone cream
Cranberry apple crisp with vanilla bean whipped cream
Spiced molten chocolate cake served with a chai whipped cream
Spiced pumpkin mousse with candied pecans
Fall Produce List
Fruits:
Apples
Pears
Persimmons
Pomegranates
Grapes
Cranberries
Figs
Quince
Pumpkins
Crabapples
Kiwi
Asian pears
Medlars
Pawpaws
Lychees
Vegetables
Pumpkins
Butternut Squash
Brussels Sprouts
Sweet Potatoes
Carrots
Kale
Beets
Cauliflower
Parsnips
Turnips
Cabbage
Sweet Corn peaks in late summer but some varieties are available into fall
Winter Squash Varieties like Acorn and Spaghetti .
Leeks
Radishes