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Holiday party fare to relish and remember! Awe your guests with Chowgirls savory, seasonal holiday menu featuring our most popular items, plus additions from our best-selling cookbook, Chowgirls Killer Party Food: Righteous Bites & For Every Season.

REMEMBER - PARTY EARLY, PARTY OFTEN!

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WINTER SQUASH & SAUSAGE BROWN--BRINED Roasted Butternut squash, skewered with grilled CHICKEN SKEWER Gerhard’s sausage, finished with Hope Creamery Chicken from Larry Schultz brined overnight in a maple butter and fresh sage secret recipe of spices and brown sugar, finished $3.25 | GF with Hope Creamery butter $3.75 | GF

COCKTAIL MEATBALLS PIGS IN A PARKA One bite pork and beef meatball in assorted sauces: Made with mini Gerhard’s spicy Hungarian Bulgogi Huntsman brats and buttery puff pastry. Korean-inspired ginger- Sweet and sticky glaze Served with grainy mustard garlic soy glaze Swedish $4.25 Lemongrass Curry Creamy spiced Spicy coconut-milk brown gravy BULGOGI BEEF SKEWER yellow curry sauce $1.75 each Grilled flank steak glazed with a Korean marinade of ginger, garlic, soy and scallion, seared to perfection MISSISSIPPI MUSHROOM & on our charbroiler TRUFFLED CHÈVRE CROSTINI $4.00 | GF, DF Whipped truffle goat cheese, lemon and sautéed Minneapolis-grown mushrooms atop our - COCONUT-FRIED BRIE raisin thin crisp crackers Breaded coconut dusted croquette, topped with $3.75 | V sweet-hot pepper jam, a squeeze of lime and sliced peppadew pepper DEER CREEK BLUE JAY & $3.75 | V CRANBERRY COMPOTE CROSTINI RUMAKI Juniper Berry Infused Quintuple Crème Blue cheese and seasonal winter berry compote atop our rosemary- Bacon-wrapped water chestnuts and dates raisin thin crisp crackers coated in a tangy barbecue chili sauce. Served sizzling hot $3.75 | V $2.25 | GF, DF EDAMAME CRISP Puréed edamame with subtle sesame tones atop a crispy, sweet orange chip $3 | VV

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PASTIES SOUP SHOOTERS Flaky hand-made pastry crust stuffed with Thai Red Pepper seasonal ingredients Coconut milk, red curry, and basil oil | V Butternut Squash Spicy Chorizo Sausage Curried Lentil Pistachio and brown butter | V Potatoes, green olives, Red lentil and green and golden raisins onion | V Celery Root Caraway brittle and microgreens | V Iron Range Local Mushroom Sunchoke, parsnip, Vegetarian version with Coconut Curry carrot, potato, and beef fresh herbs | V Vegan, with roasted winter squash, mild curry, and coconut milk | VV $3.00 each $2.75 each

SALADS

SMOKY ROASTY TOASTY CITRUS & GREENS Butter lettuce, caramelized panchetta, roasted oyster Crunchy jicama, sliced , and fresh colorful mushrooms, and toasted pepitas tossed in avocado lime orange served on a bed of crisp romaine with our dressing and topped with shaved smoked egg yolks own honey-tarragon vinaigrette $6.00 | GF $5.00 | V,GF

KALE, APPLE, BACON & CRISPY LEEK BUTTERNUT Chopped kale topped with crispy leeks, green Roasted butternut squash and fennel atop fresh apple, toasted pecans, local bacon, and apple Romaine with shaved Parmesan, pumpernickel -maple vinaigrette croutons, and orange-brown-butter vinaigrette $6.50 | GF, DF $6.50 | V

SIDES

ORGANIC VEGETABLES BRUSSELS, BACON & WINTER GREENS Our signature side. Simple grilled and roasted seasonal Roasted brussels sprouts with wilted winter greens, vegetables, including carrots, beets, and other farmers Big Woods Blue cheese and crispy bacon market finds. Served room temp with tarragon aioli, $6.25 | GF aioli, or balsamic reduction

$7.00 | VV, GF MASHED POTATOES Whipped organic potatoes loaded with Hope GLAZED WINTER SQUASH Creamery butter and local cream Local organic squash roasted with local maple syrup $5.25 | V, GF and sage butter $6 | GF, V

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GERHARD’S NOSH PLATTER RETRO CHEESE BALL PLATTER Two varieties of local purveyor Gerhard’s grilled Our creative versions of a classic holiday snack, served sausage, Gerhardt’s sauerkraut, mustard, Havarti with crudité and crackers. Pick three to customize your cheese, and other delights, served with fresh- own sampler for over 50 guests baked pretzels $6 | V $8.50 Curried Cream Cheese Chevre & Cream Cheese OYSTER with mango chutney, wild with dried cherries, fresh rice, and scallions basil, and toasted Fresh chef-shucked seasonal oysters served on ice with festive toppings: Herb gremolata, classic Punk Rawk Labs Hot mignonette, creamy remoulade, pickled relish Cashew Cheese with Fast Mary’s bloody giardiniera, horseradish, tabasco, lemon wedges A vegan cheese ball with mix, dried pickles, sweet potato, cranberry, and jalapeño $10 | GF and thyme Classic Three Cheese VV with toasted pecans CLASSIC CHEESE PLATES Our favorite local and imported artisan picks of 15 guests, 1 variety the season, available at three price points to fit 30 guests 2 varieties any party’s budget and tastes, garnished with 45+ guests 3 varieties beautiful fresh or dried fruit and served with assorted crackers and flatbreads CARVING BOARDS $6 Essential | $8 Fancy | $9 Local Deluxe | V, GF Choose Two: Skuna Bay Salmon En Croute, Grilled medium-rare meats — Herb Rubbed Beef Tenderloin, POKE BAR or Mustard Seed-Crusted Pork Tenderloin — sliced to order and served with grilled bread, crostini, and Make your own selections of fresh ingredients to assorted chefs choice sauces create a delicious rice bowl or noodle salad. Includes fresh sustainably farmed Skuna Bay salmon and sushi- Additional chef labor and equipment rental grade tuna with grilled tofu for the vegetarians. Toppings charges apply include seaweed salad, edamame, mixed greens, pickled $36 | Heavy Appetizer Portion vegetables, and a variety of sauces $48 | Entrée Portion Additional chef labor and equipment rental charges apply $14 | GF, DF

Oyster Bar Photo by Lucas Botz

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PLATED ENTREES

CHICKEN POMODORO SKUNA BAY SPINACH & FETA SALMON Organic chicken breast in a rustic sauce of fire-roasted Grilled and roasted Skuna Bay salmon, served with tomatoes, slow-cooked garlic, torn basil, and extra a creamy spinach and sheep milk feta sauté atop an virgin olive oil. Served on hand-made pasta with slow organic beet puree with roasted seasonal vegetables roasted broccoli $32 | GF $25 STUFFED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM SAGE & SUMAC PORK LOIN Organic Portobello caps stuffed with brown rice, Peterson Craftsman pork loin, brined and sage-sumac chickpea crumble, served over braised greens rubbed, roasted to perfection and served with and curried carrot puree braised cabbage and turnips $16 | VV, GF $24 | GF

A LA CARTE ENTREES

ROSEMARY & SPINACH BUTTERNUT LASAGNE BEEF TENDERLOIN Hearty layers of roasted butternut squash and spinach, Grass-fed fork-tender center-cut filet, herb crusted and ricotta, mozzarella, and rosemary béchamel topped served with classic Béarnaise with toasted pine nuts $32 | GF $16 | V BROWN-SUGAR-BRINED BONE-IN CHICKEN VEGAN LASAGNE BOLOGNESE Free-range locally raised chicken from Larry Schultz Made with almond “ricotta,” this lasagne layers winter Farm, brined overnight in a secret recipe of spices and squash, Bolognese-style tomato and lentil, and spinach brown sugar, finished with Hope Creamery butter with gluten-free pasta $32 | GF $6.50 | GF, DF, VV

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These hand-crafted dessert collections will include an assortment of 3-5 of the following. 2 pieces per person. Requests for specific flavors will be taken into account but not guaranteed. Specific flavors available for an additional $1 per guest.

ESSENTIAL HOLIDAY PLATTER $3 DELUXE $6 An assortment of festive and seasonal cookies, An assortment of festive and seasonal cheesecake, brownies, and bars made in-house. 2 pieces truffles, tartlets and other confections. GF, VV options per serving available upon request. 2 pieces per serving

Salted Caramel Cheesecake Brownies | GF-R Cranberry Chevre Mini Cheesecakes | GF-R Malted Milk Snickerdoodle Blondies | GF-R Blood Orange Mini Cheesecakes | GF-R Vegan Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies | GF-R Peppermint Mocha Truffles | GF Madras Curry Peanut Butter Cookies | GF-R Butterscotch Pecan Truffles | GF Honey-Orange Amaretti | GF Cream Puffs Mexican Chocolate Sandwich Cookies Chocolate Cajeta Tartlets Cookies w/ Rum Butter Glaze Chocolate Hazelnut Macarons | GF White Chocolate Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Maple Sesame Macaroons | GF Orange Blossom Butter Cookies Mulled Pâte De Fruit | GF, VV

INDIVIDUAL AND PLATED Honey Chai Panna Cotta $3, $7.50 | GF Hot Chocolate Pot De Crème $3, $7.50 | GF Peanut Butter Porter Pie $3, $7.50 Angel Food Cake w/ Sour Cream Mousse & Lingonberry Compote $8 White Chocolate Orange Crème Brûlée $8.50 Mexican Chocolate Tart $8 Gingerbread Financier with Roasted Pear, Goat Cheese Mousse, and Candied Pistachio $8.50

White Chocolate Orange Creme Brulee Photo by Sip Savor Social

GF-R • GLUTEN FREE UPON REQUEST

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BEVERAGES

COCKTAILS MOCKTAILS

POP’S MULLED CIDER Kentucky bourbon, local organic eggs, cream, Local brewed with Chowgirls and a touch of brandy, whipped smooth own mix of warm spices $10 $2

COLD SPICED CIDER CLASSIC HOT COCOA Local apple cider, hard cider, and whiskey, Fair trade cocoa, local milk and cane served on the rocks with an apple slice sugar, served hot $10 $2.25

OLD FASHIONED MEXICAN HOT COCOA Kentucky bourbon, Tattersall Fair trade cocoa & local milk get a kick , simple syrup, bitters from spicy red chilies $10 $2.50

MINNESOTA MULE HIBISCUS GINGER SPARKLER Local , ginger , lime juice, bitters Locally produced Mrs. Kelly’s hibiscus , sparkling ginger beer and apple cider $10 $2.75

Ask your event specialist for our new curated beer and wine list!

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PAGE NEW ITEM CHOWGIRLS.NET 612.203.0786 [email protected] 7 DELIVERABLE TAKE YOUR PARTY TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH AN ARTISAN PLATTER OR BOARD GRAINY Like our personal fave - Gerhard’s Nosh Platter - A classic culinary partnership between Chowgirls and MUSTARD our friends at Gerhard’s Brats HUNGARIAN SAUSAGE

HAVARTI CHEESE

PICKLED VEG

BACON CRANBERRY SMOKED JAM BRAT

SAUERKRAUT

CREAMY ALE MUSTARD

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