I put together this menu for a good friends October wedding, did I cover all the bases ?
Southern Wedding
Appetizers
Biscuit sliders – BBQ pulled pork and/or Ham and Swiss with country mustard
Fried Green tomato with applewood smoked bacon and melted sharp cheddar
Crawfish Etouffee served in a Chinese soup spoon
“Local Habit” house made andouille sausage skewer with grilled bell pepper, charred tomato and black garlic aioli
Fried Okra with Cajun Ranch
Oyster Rockefeller served in a Chinese soup spoon
Fried Catfish nuggets and Hushpuppies with remoulade
Southern deviled eggs dusted with Cajun spice and crispy bacon
Entrée (buffet) single or duo
Cornmeal and Buttermilk fried chicken breast
Blackened salmon with parsley aioli
Sides
Cheesy Cheddar Southern grits
Holy trinity penne pasta “primavera”– sautéed multicolored bell peppers, celery, onions, green tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, baby kale and green beans in a roasted garlic extra virgin olive oil
Red beans and rice – (traditional with ham and “Local Habit” andouille sausage or vegetarian)
Crispy topped baked mac and cheese, herb bread crumbs, 3 cheese sauce
Bourbon candied yams with molasses, orange zest and brown sugar
Black eyed peas with ham hocks
Beverages
Sweet tea and house squeezed lemonade
Dessert
Mini bourbon pecan tarts
Individual banana pudding terrines
Fruit hand pies
Wedding Cake ??? …