Tasteful Dinners - Ankeny, IA

shrimp and sausage spring roll with corn, black beans and a southwestern spice mixture.

breaded pork tenderloin strips, quick-fried and served with dipping sauces

hand cut juicy pieces of mouthwatering chicken breast breaded with our own secret recipe.

spring mix with cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.

spring mix with ham, turkey, cheese, egg, croutons and fresh vegetables.

your choice of a half sandwich, club, chicken salad, egg salad, rueben, grilled cheese and cup of homemade soup or side sala

our daily soup with our house salad and your choice of dressing

monday tomato parmesan basil, tuesday chili, wednesday vegetables & beef, thursday wisconsin cheese , friday & saturday chefs choice.

hand pounded and breaded

6 oz. hand patted and we run it through the garden for you if like.

6 oz. hand patted loaded cheese inside and out

ham, turkey and cheese oven baked on your choice of bread.

made how you like it, just tell us.

made how you like it, just tell us.

a cajun or apricot marinade

club, chicken or egg salad, rueben, grilled cheese

chunked chicken breast with bbq sauce and swiss cheese and your toppings.

chunked chicken breast with bbq sauce and swiss cheese and your toppings.

meat and cheese lasagna served with homemade bread.

meatloaf served with homemade mashed potatoes, smothered in gravy, vegetables and bread.

chicken breast with parmesan and puffed rice coating served with vegetables.

apricot glazed chicken with flambeed vegetable medley

our way of doing grandmas cheese mac we give you a big bowl, baked with bread crumbs

sauteed vegetable medley with ham and turkey with a slice of homemade bread.

sliced roast beef on your choice of bread with homemade mashed potatoes or french fries.

your choice of toppings with alfredo sauce. on honey-wheat or basil parmesan crust.

create a pizza with your own. vegetable or plain cheese.

your choice of a chicken or meat pizza. on our honey-wheat or basil parmesan crust.

corned beef & sauerkraut with russian dressing

chicken breast & our sweet bbq

for those that are celiac, we offer a gluten free pizza. your choice of toppings on a rice & sorghum flour pizza crust. toppings are chicken, hamburger, sausage, pepperoni, vegetables, and cheeses.

chocolate moose with fresh fruit, whip cream, and ganache.

Crackers & Cheese selections may include Cheddar, Colby-Jack, Swiss, Gouda, and Pepper-Jack. Meat selections may include ham, summer sausage, and turkey

Chilled, tail-on Black Tiger shrimp with a homemade cocktail sauce

Shrimp with a fresh salsa and (insert dressing here), served in phyllo cups

Selections include Honey-Dijon, Bleu Cheese, Italian, Cajun Mustard, Huli Huli, or BBQ. The meatballs can be made with either breadcrumbs or parmesan cheese with your recommended seasonings

Drumsticks coated with your choice of flavorings!

Assortment of canapés like parmesan basil flatbread with a butter-flied shrimp filled with a ricotta mixture and drizzled with a blueberry balsamic. Another example would be a salmon mousse on rye bread with a star of dill cream cheese. Others to be discussed

A variety of meats and cheese on a variety of fresh breads, cut down to bite-sized portions

Many different types of glazes

A shrimp and sausage spring roll with black beans, corn and seasonings

Asparagus tips and cheese, wrapped in a thin layer of philo dough

Sweet peaches or pineapple and brie cheese wrapped in philo dough

Seasonal fresh fruit cut into bite-sized portions

A selection of seasonally fresh vegetables and your choices of dipping

Little smokies wrapped in a puff pastry blanket with apricot syrup

Sautéed onions and mushrooms with bits of beef wrapped in puff pastry

Filled with a savory stuffing made of your choice of ingredients

Small sampling of our take on a traditional Mexican dish

Great-Grandma's pie crust filled with cheese, eggs, and lots of goodies

Pastry filled with crab, shrimp, a ricotta or cream cheese mixture, and mushrooms

A bite-sized play on twice baked potatoes

Tossed greens with your choice of a variety of dressings (we recommend something interesting and something "safe")

Tossed greens with feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, & olives

A mix of our tossed greens & spinach, along with cranberries, almonds, & our homemade lemon poppy seed dressing

Green and red cabbage with shredded carrots and our homemade cole slaw sauce

Our traditional cole slaw with a sweet & tangy twist!

A variant of our cole slaw perfect for the fall season

Boiled new potatoes cut to bite-size, with egg and our homemade dressing

German-style potato salad served hot

A tri-colored rotini pasta, with your choice of creamy, pesto or oil based dressings

Butternut squash, carrots, turnips, chickpeas, radishes, & avocadoes tossed together and seasoned with a savory dressing

Our butternut squash salad plus! Includes butternut squash, carrots, turnips, cucumbers, zucchini, black olives, broccoli, green onions, & wax beans. Tossed in our lemon poppy seed dressing

Tell us how you like it, and we'll make it!

Broccoli tossed with ramen noodles, sunflower seeds, green onions, & a slightly sweet vinaigrette

Tomatoes and cucumbers, tossed with onions, kidney beans, basil, and our balsamic vinaigrette

Corn & diced tomatoes, tossed in a cilantro oil-based dressing

Chickpeas, wax beans, & kidney beans seasoned and tossed with our homemade fruit pico de gallo

Watermelon & feta in a blueberry-balsamic vinaigrette

Baked beans with pork, seasonings and brown sugar

Elbow macaroni with Colby-jack and cream cheeses

Our classic mac & cheese with Cajun seasoning and shrimp mixed in

Baked new potatoes, topped off with our blend of Italian herbs and spices. Available with or without cheese

Diced red potatoes seasoned with our homemade spicy seasoning blend

Mashed potatoes made with new potatoes and blended with cream cheese and finely chopped broccoli. Very rich!

Sliced potatoes covered with a creamy cheese sauce. Available with ham

Our homemade mashed potatoes flavored with extra cheese and garlic

We offer a variety of mixed vegetable blends. You may also select single vegetables such as corn, peas or green beans. A variety of seasonings and sauces are also available

Butternut squash roasted and marinated with a homemade whiskey glaze

Sweet corn, boiled and served with butter

Sliced Italian bread, baked with butter and fresh garlic. A perfect accompaniment to any Italian style entrée

Brown rice with onions, fired roasted peppers, shredded carrots, bacon, and nuts

A recipe given to us by a dear old friend. Light, fluffy and sweet; different than the cornbread that you've had in the past

Chunks of chicken breast in a wonderful enchilada soup base topped with cheese

Ground and browned beef, sausage and turkey with a variety of beans in our own secret chili sauce. You decide the level of heat

Homemade soup with a tomato cream base, parmesan cheese and Italian seasonings

Rolled pasta, stuffed with spinach and ricotta, swiss and parmesan cheeses, topped with a marinara sauce

Chopped broccoli with ricotta, feta, mozzarella and Colby-jack cheeses, rolled in a pasta sheet and topped with a marinara sauce

Your choice of a variety of vegetables with cheeses, pasta and your choice of a tomato sauce or an Alfredo sauce

Pasta with a 4 cheese blended cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes

Yams, onions, chickpeas/black beans/kidney beans, and seasoned with spice! Topped with a fresh salsa

An Italian dish that is similar to chicken Alfredo with a hint of lemon and seasoned bacon pieces

Generous portions of chicken, cheese and toppings with our homemade, cooked, enchilada sauce

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinated in a honey-soy-ginger-garlic sauce with other spices. Light, fresh and very healthy

A honey-mustard glazed over baked boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Your choice of whole breasts or chicken strips

Ric's version of a traditional dish. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts stuffed with ham and brie cheese, rolled in parmesan and baked

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts stuffed with ricotta cheese, garlic and butter, rolled in parmesan-breadcrumb mix

Chicken breasts with our homemade mushroom soup and Swiss cheese. Baked to a cheesy goodness

The taste of fried chicken, but healthier for you. Chicken breasts rolled in a parmesan and puffed rice coating and baked

A traditional item that should be on all catering menus. Breaded chicken breasts, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses with a marinara sauce

Grilled chicken breast marinated with lemon and pepper over top

Chicken breast marinated in our take on a Hawaiian BBQ

Chicken breast marinated in a flavorful blackberry-balsamic and ginger glaze

Flavored not only with tequila, but also lime; this chicken is sure to bring your guests back for more!

A fire-roasted red pepper, honey creole sauce poured over our savory chicken breast

A rolled pork corn loin, stuffed with bread and raspberries. The stuffing may be varied based on availability and your preferences

A wide variety of glazes are available. Discuss your preferences with our chef

Many varieties and flavors are available. Check with us to find out more!

Huli huli, apple chutney, Chinese, BBQ, spicy rub, Italian, fire-roasted red pepper

Shrimp marinated in a Dijon mustard vinaigrette, flavored with honey to give it a sweet and sour taste

Shrimp and cheese tortellini in our homemade garlic cream sauce

Homemade, salsa, sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese topped salmon in a Greek, lemon-garlic dressing

A ginger, soy, and Dijon mustard makes up the glaze for this baked salmon dish

Shrimp seasoned with garlic, lemon and herbs and quickly cooked until tender

Lobster can be prepared in a variety of ways. Talk to our chef about your preferences, product availability and price. This can also be available as part of a "surf and turf"

Beef tips and egg noodles in a creamy stroganoff sauce. Something different

Pulled beef drenched in our homemade BBQ sauce; your choice of sandwiches or as a main dish

An American classic! Ground beef covered in our own sloppy sauced. Served on fresh rolls or buns

Our most popular entree. Ground beef and sausage with our own homemade lasagna sauce. Vegetable or spicier versions are also available, just ask our Chef

A nice top round that can be prepared in a variety of ways depending on your tastes, including a traditional roast, Creole style, garlic lover's or Italian

Beef and beans with Ric's homemade salsa and cheese

A variety of styles of gourmet burgers are available on fresh buns. Talk to our staff about different alternatives

Nice tender cuts of beef with a selection of vegetables and seasonings available

Beef tenderloin and portabella mushrooms in red wine sauce and wrapped in puffed pastry

This cut of beef is most commonly served as a filet mignon; however our Chef can also prepare it alternate ways

Ground beef, pork, or chicken with your choice of taco toppings!

Our take on the traditional dish made with ground beef, vegetables, and topped with homemade mashed potatoes

A slow-cooked savory cut of beef, falling apart and moist. A mouth-watering meal to be sure!

Homemade cheesecakes available include Turtle, Raspberry, Almond, Chocolate, and Key Lime. Available in three different sizes: full-size, cupcake, or mini's

Great grandmother's pie crust with many different fillings. Fruit or cream

A brownie that melts in your mouth and you can't eat just one

Brownies with caramelized pecans and drizzled with caramel and chocolate

A variety of cookies are available including chocolate chip, sugar, and oatmeal raisin

Seasonally available fresh fruit with chocolate sauce and/or homemade whipped cream for your guests to dip

Single-dipped in chocolate or double-dipped in two-types of chocolate. Availability and pricing will vary based on market conditions

Puff pastry boat with pastry cream, fresh fruit and homemade whipped cream

Lemon, Pumpkin, Find name of Heath one

The reason they're dangerous is one is not enough!

Served with cream cheese frosting. Available in full-size or mini's

Homemade and topped with cream cheese frosting. Available in full-size or mini's

Individual homemade puff pastry cups filled with a cream cheese filling, topped with fruit

Homemade and topped with our cream cheese frosting

Moist, rich, and topped with a heavenly crumble

Layers of sweet French Toast and cinnamon sugar, baked like a casserole to give it a slight crisp. This is sure to be a hit!

How can you go wrong with a savory breakfast sausage?

Our own secret spice blend baked into the bacon to give it a sweet and spicy taste

Light and fluffy, fresh cracked, and homemade

A hearty breakfast casserole made with sausage, scrambled eggs, and other breakfast delights

Ham, cheese, tater tots, and eggs baked in a casserole-style

Available with many different ingredient options, both meat and vegetarian. Also available as mini's!

Homemade biscuits with our thick & creamy sausage gravy

Seasonal fruit, available with or without melons

Sausage, tater tots, cheese, & scrambled eggs wrapped in a flour tortilla. Vegetarian version also available

Thick cut French fries topped with shredded cheese

Choose your ingredients and we'll do the rest!