Dairy Menus
* The items below can be either plated or buffet
Breakfast Menu Selections
Assorted Bagels
Plain, Egg, Everything, Onion, Sesame, Poppy, Whole Wheat
Tuna salad
White albacore tuna with lemon juice and Hellmann’s Mayonnaise
Herring Bar
A selection of herrings: Danish, Schmaltz, Creamed, Matjes, Dill Mustard, Curried and Pickled
Whole Poached Salmon
Whole fresh salmon delicately poached in a white wine court bouillon
Served with a trio of sauces: Rémoulade, Dill and Béarnaise Froid
Smoked Sable
Sable often referred to as “Poor Man’s” Sturgeon is Northern Pacific Black Cod that is brined and smoked.
Smoked Salmon Display
Sliced Norwegian smoked salmon displayed with lemon, capers and garnished
Stuffed Smoked Whitefish
Whole whitefish stuffed with whitefish salad
French Toast
Challah French Toast w/ syrup
Bananas Foster French Toast
Pancake Choices
Traditional Pancakes
Blueberry Pancakes
Chocolate Chips Pancakes
Crepes
Savory Vegetable Crepes
Sweet Apple Crepes
Blintzes
Cheese Blintzes w/ Orange Glaze
Potato Blintzes w/ Mushroom Sauce
Omelet Station
Eggs & Egg Whites
Vegetables:
Sautéed Onions, Red & Green Pepper Medley, Mushrooms, Spinach
Cheeses:
Mozzarella, Cheddar & Feta
Assorted Mini-Danish
Apple Danish
Cherry Danish
Cinnamon Danish
Chocolate Chip Danish
Croissants
Butter
Chocolate
Mini Muffins
Chocolate Chocolate Chip
Chocolate Chip
Cranberry
Lemon Poppy
Assorted Rugalach & Bobkas
Cinnamon Streusel
Chocolate
Raspberry
Strips
Apple
Peach
Cherry
Cinnamon Raisin
Dairy Appetizers
Blackened Salmon W/ Orange Cajun Marmalade
Fresh salmon coated with our homemade Cajun rub, blackened in a hot skillet and served with our Orange–Cajun Marmalade.
Maryland Style Fish Cakes W/ Cocktail Sauce
Our homemade blend of ground fish and spices crusted in panko, then sautéed and served with classic cocktail sauce.
Salmon Croquette a la Béarnaise
Fresh salmon mixed with fresh herbs and panko crusted, then sautéed and served with classic Béarnaise Sauce
Moroccan Fish balls
Our homemade blend of ground fish and spices formed into balls and poached in our homemade traditional Moroccan Sauce.
Moroccan Fish
Fresh Grouper fillet seasoned with spices and poached in our homemade traditional Moroccan Sauce.
Moroccan Salmon
Fresh Salmon Fillet seasoned with spices and poached in our homemade traditional Moroccan Sauce.
Blackened Salmon W/ Orange Cajun Glaze
Fresh salmon coated with our homemade Cajun rub, blackened in a hot skillet and served with our Orange–Cajun glaze.
Poached Salmon w/ Béarnaise Mayonnaise
Fresh Boneless fillet of salmon poached in white wine and served with Béarnaise Mayonnaise.
Teriyaki Salmon w/ Ponzu Glaze
Fresh salmon coated with our teriyaki marinade, seared in a hot skillet, and drizzled with homemade Ponzu sauce.
Pickled Poached Salmon w/ Dill Sauce
Fresh boneless fillet of salmon poached in salmon stock with pickling spice aromatics and served with fresh Dill Sauce.
Moroccan Fish
Fresh corvina fillet seasoned with our blend of spices and poached in our homemade traditional Moroccan Sauce.
Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna w / Ponzu Sauce
Pan-seared Ahi Tuna crusted with black and white sesame seeds. Served over Singapore noodles, drizzled with homemade Ponzu.
Lemongrass Curry Crusted SeaBass
Seared Sea Bass crusted with fresh ground lemongrass and a hint of curry, gently placed in a nest of baby spinach, red cabbage, craisins, red onion, beets & candied walnuts, served with Mango vinaigrette.
Salmon Croquette a la Béarnaise *
Fresh salmon mixed with fresh herbs and panko crusted, then sautéed and served with classic Béarnaise Sauce.
Maryland Style Fish Cakes *
Our homemade blend of ground fish and spices crusted in panko, sautéed, and baked to a finish. Served with Corn Relish accompanied with our Cocktail & Rémoulade sauce.
Kani Poke Bowl (Sushi Salad)
Gersh’s Signature deconstructed sushi salad, layered with: rice, avocado, carrots, cucumber, eel sauce, spicy mayo and topped with French’s Onions.
* Basic Budget Menu Item
1001 Arabian Nights
Grilled homemade pita plate topped with baba ganouj, humus, tahini, matbucha, assorted olives, pickles, and marinated vegetables.
Wild Mushroom Ragoût Strudel
Sautéed Shallots, Cremini, shitake, button mushrooms, encased in phyllo dough and gently baked. Painted with a roasted red pepper coulis.
Wild Mushroom Vol-Au-Vent
Puff pastry vol-au-vent filled with sautéed wild mushrooms deglazed with sherry combined with a rich velouté.
* Basic Budget Menu Item
Dairy Salads
* Please note the following salads can be altered for buffet presentation
Greek Salad
Chopped romaine lettuce, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, black olives, red onion and Feta Cheese made with OUR famous Mediterranean Dressing
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Baby spinach, sliced strawberries, blueberries, candied walnuts, julienne of red onion tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons made with OUR famous dressing sprinkled with Parmesan.
Grilled Tuna Niçoise Salad
Baby field greens, hard-boiled egg, red bliss potato, haricot verts, cherry tomato, Pepperoncini, and Calamata olives topped with teriyaki grilled Ahi tuna with our famous balsamic vinaigrette.
Retro Salad
Medley of red leaf, butter leaf, romaine, radicchio, endive, cucumber, cherry tomatoes and carrot julienne; topped with balsamic vinaigrette.
Pasta House Salad
Iceberg & romaine lettuce, pimento, artichokes, red onion, carrots tossed in red wine vinaigrette.
Mandarin Orange Salad
Romaine lettuce, radicchio, mandarin oranges, candied walnuts, red onion, craisins tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette.
Israeli Salad
Diced European cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, Red pepper, Green Pepper, Vidalia onion, and Fresh parsley tossed in fresh lemon juice & herbs.
Roasted Portabella & Grilled Red Pepper Salad
Roasted portabella mushrooms, grilled red & yellow peppers, red onion drizzled with balsamic syrup
Moroccan Red Cabbage Salad
Mandarin Oranges, Julienne of carrots and shredded red cabbage, and mandarin oranges tossed in a Moroccan-style vinaigrette.
Oriental Broccoli Salad
(may be made nut-free)
Broccoli Slaw, mung beans, ginger, garlic, and cashews with toasted sesame oil and oriental vinaigrette
Moroccan Carrot Salad
Steamed carrots, fresh parsley, garlic, cumin, paprika, olive oil, salt, white pepper, freshly squeezed lemon juice
Marinated Grilled Vegetable Salad
Red and green pepper, zucchini, yellow squash & red onion marinated and drizzled with balsamic.
Mexican Corn Salad
Corn, fine dice of red and green pepper, red onion, a hint of jalapeno, tossed in a lime-cilantro vinaigrette.
Mediterranean Eggplant Salad
Fried eggplant fingers, caramelized onion, sliced olives, tomato-based Mediterranean marinade.
Lemon Herb Orzo Salad
Orzo tossed with fresh mint, dill, cilantro, toasted pine nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice and olive oil.
Ramen Noodle Salad
Shredded cabbage, carrots, mung beans, scallion, toasted sunflower seeds, and ramen noodles with an oriental vinaigrette.
Quinoa Tabouli Salad
Quinoa, diced cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, fresh mint, lemon juice and olive oil
Dairy Soups
French Onion
Caramelized onions make for this flavorful rich soup. We recommend topping with a gratin of Swiss and Parmesan (not included).
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Fresh broccoli, onions and garlic braised in a rich stock, finished with florets and loaded with cheddar.
Wild Mushroom Soup
Rich vegetable broth with sautéed wild mushrooms deglazed with white wine and finished with fresh aromatics.
Salmon Chowder
Classic “New England” Chowder with a twist, with celery, onions and potatoes and finished with crème.
Lobstah Bisque
Rich “seafood” velouté with chunks of surimi shrimp and surimi lobster, brandy and finished with touch of crème.
Vichyssoise
Classic potato leek soup is puréed and finished with braised leek julienne and crème.
Classic Onion Soup
Caramelized onions make for this flavorful rich soup.
Wild Mushroom Soup
Rich vegetable broth with sautéed wild mushrooms deglazed with white wine and finished with fresh aromatics.
Broccoli Soup
Fresh broccoli, onions and garlic braised in a rich stock, finished with florets.
Classic Gazpacho
Tomato-based raw vegetable soup served in a margarita glass topped with pico de gallo and guacamole.
Strawberry Mango Soup
Fresh strawberries and mango with a splash of Muscato served in a flute, perfect starter after an All Nighter !!
Wild Berry Soup
Fresh blueberries, strawberries frozen raspberries and blackberries with masterful layers of flavors perfect for a warm spring or summer day.
Vichyssoise
Classic potato leek soup is puréed and finished with braised leek julienne.
Dairy Entrees
Hungarian Style Potato Blintzes
Straight from Dizengoff… Homemade blintzes served soufflé style filled with potatoes and a piquant Hungarian paprika/tomato sauce smothered with cheese.
Wild Mushroom & Feta Blintzes
Homemade blintzes served soufflé style filled with wild mushrooms sauteed in white wine mixed with feta delicately covered with béchamel sauce and smothered with cheese.
Cheese Blintz Soufflé
Homemade blintzes served soufflé style filled with a sweet cheese filling and topped with our famous orange sauce.
Twice baked Spaghetti
A childhood favorite spaghetti with marinara sauce topped with cheese and served au gratin style.
Manicotti
Pasta tubes stuffed with ricotta and Parmesan smothered in homemade marinara and topped with mozzarella.
Lasagna
Lasagna noodles layered with ricotta and parmesan smothered in homemade marinara and topped with mozzarella.
Stuffed Shells
Pasta shells stuffed with ricotta and parmesan smothered in homemade marinara and topped with mozzarella.
Eggplant Parmesan
Slices of breaded eggplant delicately fried and layered with our homemade Pomodoro sauce and mozzarella, baked until scrumptious and finished with fresh sauce and cheese.
Salmon
Teriyaki Grilled Salmon
Salmon marinated in our homemade teriyaki, tenderly grilled, and served with a homemade oriental plum sauce.
Moroccan Salmon
Salmon marinated in lemon juice and spices, pan-seared with olive oil; and then braised with our Moroccan ragoût to perfection.
BBQ Salmon Fillet
Salmon Fillet braised in our special BBQ sauce
Blackened Salmon *
Salmon coated in our homemade Cajun rub, tenderly blackened, and served with homemade orange sauce
Nut Crusted Salmon*
Salmon crusted with walnuts, pan seared and slow roasted served with red onion, orange zest, and port wine confit.
Salmon en croute w/ Dill Sauce
Fresh boneless fillet of salmon with sautéed spinach & garlic encased in puff pastry and served with fresh Dill Sauce.
Sweet Fish (white fleshed)
Fish Française*
Fresh fish dipped in an egg batter; sautéed and finished with fresh lemon, served with Sauce Française.
“Seafood” Stuffed Fish à la Provençal*
Fresh fish stuffed with our special “seafood” stuffing; topped with Hollandaise Sauce and Provençale crust.
Beer Batter Fish*
Homemade beer batter fried fish served with Sauce Remoulade.
Moroccan Fish*
Fish marinated in lemon juice and spices, pan-seared with olive oil; and then braised with our Moroccan ragoût to perfection.
Lemongrass – Curry Crusted Sea bass
Seared Sea bass crusted with fresh ground lemongrass and a hint of curry; served with Ponzu Sauce
Citrus Grilled Sea Bass
Sea bass marinated with a citrus emulsion; then grilled and served with an orange brandy glaze.
* Basic Budget Menu Item
Dairy Sides
Spinach, Sun-dried Tomato and Feta Phyllo Torte
Spinach sauteed in garlic, olive oil with sun-dried tomatoes, and feta with a light custard in a phyllo crust
Wild Mushroom & Fennel Phyllo Torte
Braised wild mushrooms and fennel in white wine with a light custard in a phyllo crust.
Broccoli Cheddar Phyllo Torte
Imagine a broccoli cheddar quiche in a phyllo crust…. light low carb and divine.
Broccoli – Cheddar Quiche
Fresh broccoli combined with roasted garlic, caramelized onions, and a hint of nutmeg are the notes featured in this offering.
Potato Kugel
Our signature homemade classic is made with shredded Idaho Russets and onions in a light egg custard.
Sweet Noodle Kugel
Just the right amount of raisins, cinnamon, sugar, and our secret family flavors mixed with fine egg noodle custard
Salt and Pepper Kugel
Fine egg noodles custard mixed with sea salt and fresh ground Malaysian black peppercorns.
Yerushalmi Kugel
This recipe from my Chassidishe cousins.in Jerusalem, is the soul of this classic featured at every Rebbe’s Table.
Broccoli Kugel or Quiche
Fresh broccoli combined with roasted garlic, caramelized onions and a hint of nutmeg are the notes featured in this offering.
Carrot Kugel
Fresh carrot puree with crushed pineapple, raisins, and brown sugar for the base of this
Tricolor Kugel
Cornflake crumbs make the crust, layered with carrot, broccoli and cauliflower for a truly exquisite presentation.
Cranberry – Apple “Crapple” Kugel
Imagine a cranberry-apple pie with an oatmeal streusel topping, well there you have the basis of ”Crapple”.
Israeli Couscous
Classic couscous steamed with vegetable stock then combined with sautéed vegetables.
Moroccan Couscous
Couscous steeped in saffron, with aromatic spices straight from the Kasbah.
Classic Orzo
Al dente orzo pasta with caramelized onions, lemon zest, and parsley and spiced for the palate.
Basmati or Jasmine Rice
Fragrant rice straight from the spice route; steamed and garnished according to the menu.
Wild Rice Medley
A wild and brown rice blend mixed with craisins and our special blend of seasonings.
Orange – Craisin Rice
Steamed white rice with orange zest, craisins parsley and just the right blend of spices. (Nuts optional)
Potatoes
Au gratin Potatoes
Thinly sliced potatoes with caramelized onions layered in a rich creamy sauce and topped with cheese and bread crumbs and browned.
Classic Baked Potato
Small Idaho potatoes rubbed with olive oil and baked till deliciously tender.
Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes
Quartered red potatoes tossed in olive oil, garlic and fresh rosemary and roasted.
Lawry’s Oven Roasted Potatoes
New potatoes seasoned with paprika, Lawry’s and olive oil and roasted till crisp.
Twice Baked Potato
Idaho potatoes baked scooped and refilled with a savory filling and broiled to perfection.
Potato Soufflé
Thinly sliced potatoes layered with butter and parsley and baked till rise like a soufflé.
Lyonnais Potatoes
Slice potatoes mixed with caramelized onions and braised with a little chicken stock.
Pommes Fondant
Potatoes cut into large barrel shapes, parboiled in stock and roasted in Margarine.
Pommes Château
Potatoes cut into large olive shapes, parboiled and cooked in margarine.
Pommes Croquettes
A mix of potato and choux pastry; formed into cylinders, coated in breadcrumbs and then deep fried.
Pommes Duchesse
Seasoned purée of mashed potato and egg; piped into shapes and baked to form a browned crust
Sweet Potatoes
Rôti de Patates Douces
Sweet potatoes are delicately seasoned, tossed in olive oil, and roasted to perfection.
Candied Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasted sweet potatoes with brown sugar and cinnamon,
St. Louis Style (BBQ) – Sweet Potato Spears
Sweet Potato spears tossed in olive oil and dusted with BBQ Dry Rub and roasted.
Traditional Glazed Carrots
Classic holiday or special occasion of baby carrots glazed with brown sugar and orange juice.
Green Bean Almandine
Fresh Haricot Verts steamed, sauteed with delicate seasoning and topped with toasted slivered almonds.
Sautéed Broccoli, Cauliflower & Carrots
Fresh broccoli, cauliflower & baby carrots sautéed in olive oil with fresh garlic, and delicately seasoned.
Moroccan Braised Vegetables
Fresh butternut squash, zucchini, yellow squash, onions, and chickpeas, braised with aromatic Moroccan spices
Oblique Vegetable Medley
Oblique cuts of Zucchini, Yellow Squash and Carrots julienned a sautéed with garlic and olive oil and delicately seasoned.
Garden Vegetable Medley
Zucchini, Yellow Squash and Carrots steamed and then sautéed with garlic and delicately seasoned
Roasted Vegetable Medley
Zucchini, Yellow Squash, sweet potato and Red Onions tossed in Italian dressing and balsamic vinegar and roasted to perfection.
Grilled Vegetables
Red Onion, Red Pepper, Zucchini, Yellow Squash and blanched Sweet Potatoes tossed in Italian dressing and balsamic vinegar and grilled to perfection.
Dairy Desserts
Jalousie Aux Pommes
Classic French dessert with fresh apples encased in puff pastry glazed with apricot.
Tart Aux Pommes
Sweet pastry crust and authentic French pastry cream highlight this classic apple tart.
Countess Toulouse – Lautrec’s chocolate cake
Death by chocolate on a plate; a rich cheesecake-like cake.
Makers Mark Bread Pudding
This Creole classic using Makers Mark and cinnamon raisin Challah for extra richness.
Markers Mark Chocolate Pecan Pie
Chocolate rules! This decadent classic features dark chocolate in the pie and a hint of Kentucky Bourbon.
Mousse Au Maison
Choose from Caramel Pumpkin, Irish Cream Chocolate, Tres Leche, or Dulce de Leches mousse.
All Cheesecakes are Cholov Yisrael
Classic Cheesecake
Just like Junior’s or the classic Philadelphia Cheesecake topped with cherry topping.
Hazelnut Cheesecake
You’ll go Nutella over this twist, and to think what that “Little Monk” had in mind when he created this masterpiece
Carrot Cake Cheesecake
Everyone loves the cream cheese frosting on carrot cake so obviously its a natural to just elevate that to heavenly.
Chocolate Ganache Chocolate Cheesecake
Did someone ask for CHOCOLATE, if chocolate cures most ills; this should cure everything.
Chocolate White Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Some things are black and white and the rest are just CHOCOLATE… Mostly Black and topped with some white!
Fuzzy Navel Cheesecake
Orange and peach combine to tingle the tummy
Orange Dreamsicle Cheesecake
When it’s hot on Shavuot you’ll long for the Dreamsicle you had in your youth, now have it for dessert.
Black Forest Cheesecake
Schwarzwälder kirschtorte…. yep that’s it, Chocolate, cherries, and CHEESECAKE. Just like in the forest.
Oreo Chocolate Cheesecake
Oreo ice cream.. yeah we like that; Oreo Cheesecake…to die for!
Margaritaville Key Lime Cheesecake
When you have this classic, you know “It’s 5:00 Somewhere”
Bananas Foster Banana Cheesecake
Inspired by Commander’s Palace in New Orleans, you get the idea it’s the top banana. Banana cheesecake topped with Bananas Foster.