Appetizers (Antipasti)

1. Bruschetta – Toasted bread with tomato, basil, garlic, and olive oil.

2. Caprese Salad – Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze.

3. Stuffed Mushrooms – Mushrooms filled with garlic, herbs, and cheese.

4. Prosciutto e Melone – Prosciutto wrapped around sweet melon slices.

5. Antipasto Platter – A variety of cured meats, cheeses, olives, and marinated vegetables.

6. Arancini – Fried rice balls stuffed with mozzarella and marinara sauce.

7. Frittata Bites – Mini frittatas with vegetables, cheese, and herbs.

8. Olives al Forno – Roasted olives with garlic and herbs.

Pasta Dishes

1. Penne alla Vodka – Penne pasta with a creamy tomato and vodka sauce.

2. Lasagna – Layers of pasta, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and a hearty meat sauce.

3. Fettuccine Alfredo – Fettuccine pasta in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce.

4. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio – Simple pasta with garlic, olive oil, chili flakes, and parsley.

5. Ravioli – Filled with ricotta, spinach, or mushrooms, served with a sage butter sauce.

6. Baked Ziti – Ziti pasta with marinara sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella, baked to perfection.

7. Gnocchi – Soft potato dumplings with a choice of pesto, marinara, or brown butter sauce.

Meat and Fish Dishes

1. Pollo Parmesan – Breaded and fried chicken cutlets topped with marinara and melted mozzarella.

2. Vitello Milanese – Breaded and fried veal cutlet, often served with a lemon wedge.

3. Osso Buco – Braised veal shanks with a rich tomato and wine sauce, served with gremolata.

4. Branzino al Forno – Oven-baked Mediterranean sea bass with lemon and herbs.

5. Bistecca alla Fiorentina – Grilled T-bone steak with olive oil, lemon, and rosemary.

6. Porchetta – Roasted, herbed pork served sliced for sandwiches or on its own.

7. Meatballs (Polpette) – Served in marinara sauce with a sprinkle of Parmesan.

Side Dishes

1. Roasted Vegetables – A mix of zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes.

2. Insalata Mista – A simple salad of mixed greens, tomatoes, and olive oil.

3. Risotto – Creamy risotto with mushrooms, saffron, or Parmesan.

4. Caponata – A Sicilian eggplant dish with tomatoes, olives, capers, and sweet vinegar.

5. Polenta – Soft cornmeal served with cheese or a tomato-based sauce.

6. Panzanella – A Tuscan bread salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, and basil.

Appetizers (Antojitos)

1. Guacamole – Fresh avocado mixed with lime, cilantro, onions, and tomatoes, served with tortilla chips.

2. Salsa Trio – A variety of salsas, such as pico de gallo, roasted tomato, and spicy mango, served with chips.

3. Queso Fundido – Melted cheese served with tortillas and topped with chorizo or peppers.

4. Ceviche – Fresh fish or shrimp marinated in lime juice with onions, cilantro, and tomatoes.

5. Nachos – Tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, guacamole, and your choice of toppings (like pulled pork or ground beef).

6. Taquitos – Rolled tortillas stuffed with chicken or beef, fried until crispy, and served with salsa and sour cream.

7. Elote – Grilled corn on the cob, brushed with mayo, chili powder, cheese, and lime.

8. Mexican Street Fries – Fries topped with cheese, jalapeños, crema, and salsa.

Main Dishes

1. Tacos – Soft or hard-shell tacos filled with a variety of meats like carnitas, beef, chicken, or fish, and topped with onions, cilantro, and salsa.

2. Fajitas – Grilled chicken, beef, or shrimp served with sautéed peppers and onions, accompanied by tortillas, rice, and beans.

3. Enchiladas – Corn tortillas rolled around a filling like chicken, beef, or cheese, topped with red or green enchilada sauce and baked with cheese.

4. Burritos – Flour tortillas stuffed with rice, beans, protein (chicken, beef, or pork), cheese, and salsa, wrapped tightly.

5. Chiles Rellenos – Poblano peppers stuffed with cheese or meat, then battered and fried, topped with tomato sauce.

6. Tamales – Corn masa filled with meats, cheese, or vegetables, wrapped in corn husks and steamed.

7. Pozole – A rich, flavorful soup made with hominy and your choice of pork or chicken, garnished with radishes, lime, and oregano.

8. Mole Poblano – Chicken or turkey smothered in a rich, dark mole sauce made with chocolate, chili peppers, and spices.

Side Dishes

1. Mexican Rice – Fluffy rice cooked with tomatoes, onions, and garlic, often with a hint of cumin.

2. Refried Beans – Creamy beans, often pinto or black, mashed and fried with garlic and onions.

3. Elote Salad – A creamy salad with grilled corn, mayonnaise, lime, chili powder, and cotija cheese.

4. Guacamole and Chips – Avocado mashed with lime, cilantro, and onions, served with tortilla chips.

5. Mexican Street Corn Salad – A twist on elote with corn kernels, mayonnaise, chili powder, and cheese mixed into a salad.

6. Grilled Vegetables – A variety of vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and onions, grilled with olive oil and lime.

7. Pico de Gallo – A fresh, tangy salsa made with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lime juice.

8. Salsa Verde – A tangy green salsa made with tomatillos, cilantro, and jalapeños.

Appetizers (Starters)

1. Samosas – Crispy fried pastry filled with spiced potatoes, peas, and sometimes meat.

2. Pakoras – Deep-fried fritters made with vegetables (like spinach, cauliflower, or potatoes) dipped in chickpea flour and spices.

3. Aloo Tikki – Spicy potato patties served with chutneys.

4. Pani Puri – Crispy puris filled with spiced potatoes and chickpeas, served with tangy tamarind water.

5. Vegetable or Chicken Seekh Kebabs – Ground meat or vegetables mixed with spices, skewered, and grilled.

6. Dhokla – Steamed savory cakes made from fermented rice and chickpea flour, served with chutneys.

7. Onion Bhaji – Crispy fried onion fritters made with chickpea flour and seasoned with spices.

8. Paneer Tikka – Grilled chunks of paneer marinated in yogurt and spices.

Main Dishes

1. Butter Chicken – Tender chicken pieces cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce.

2. Chicken Tikka Masala – Marinated chicken cooked in a rich, spiced tomato sauce.

3. Rogan Josh – Aromatic lamb curry cooked with yogurt, spices, and herbs.

4. Palak Paneer – Spinach curry with cubes of paneer cheese.

5. Dal Makhani – Creamy, slow-cooked black lentils and kidney beans, flavored with garam masala and butter.

6. Chole – Chickpeas cooked in a spiced, tangy tomato gravy.

7. Tandoori Chicken – Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, then cooked in a traditional tandoor (clay oven).

8. Baingan Bharta – Roasted eggplant mashed and cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices.

9. Vindaloo – A spicy and tangy curry with your choice of meat (usually pork or chicken) and vinegar.

10. Malai Kofta – Fried vegetable or paneer balls served in a creamy tomato-based sauce.

Rice and Breads

1. Biryani – Fragrant rice cooked with spices and your choice of meat (chicken, mutton, or vegetables).

2. Pilaf – Spiced rice cooked with vegetables or meat and herbs.

3. Naan – Soft, fluffy flatbread served plain or with garlic or butter.

4. Roti – Whole wheat flatbread, perfect for dipping into curries.

5. Paratha – Layered, flaky flatbread, often served with yogurt or pickles.

6. Jeera Rice – Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds and ghee.

7. Pulao – Rice cooked with vegetables and aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves.

Side Dishes

1. Raita – A yogurt-based side dish, often mixed with cucumbers, tomatoes, and spices to cool down the heat of the curries.

2. Mango Chutney – Sweet and tangy chutney made from ripe mangoes, sugar, and spices.

3. Pickles (Achar) – Spicy, tangy, and flavorful pickles made with various fruits and vegetables.

4. Saag Aloo – A curry made with spinach and potatoes, seasoned with garlic and garam masala.

5. Cucumber Salad – Fresh cucumber and onions with a yogurt dressing, seasoned with cumin and coriander.

6. Kachumber – A refreshing salad made with diced cucumber, tomatoes, onions, and a sprinkle of lemon juice and spices.

7. Poppadums – Crisp, thin lentil wafers served with chutneys or pickles.

8. Aloo Gobi – A dry curry made with potatoes and cauliflower, flavored with turmeric and other spices.

Appetizers

1. Buffalo Wings – Crispy chicken wings tossed in spicy buffalo sauce, served with blue cheese dressing and celery.

2. Sliders – Mini burgers, either classic beef, pulled pork, or chicken, served with pickles and condiments.

3. Deviled Eggs – Hard-boiled eggs filled with a creamy, tangy filling.

4. Mozzarella Sticks – Fried breaded mozzarella served with marinara sauce for dipping.

5. Spinach and Artichoke Dip – A creamy dip made with spinach, artichokes, and cheese, served with crackers or tortilla chips.

6. Stuffed Jalapeños – Jalapeños stuffed with cheese and either bacon or cream cheese, then baked or grilled.

7. BBQ Meatballs – Tender meatballs glazed in a tangy BBQ sauce.

8. Fried Green Tomatoes – Crispy, tangy, and perfectly fried green tomatoes, often served with a dipping sauce.

BBQ Main Dishes

1. Pulled Pork – Slow-cooked pork shoulder that’s shredded and served with BBQ sauce, typically on a bun or as a plate with sides.

2. Ribs (Baby Back or St. Louis Style) – Tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs coated in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce.

3. Brisket – Slow-cooked beef brisket, seasoned with a dry rub, and served with BBQ sauce on the side.

4. BBQ Chicken – Grilled or smoked chicken slathered with BBQ sauce.

5. Smoked Sausages – Flavorful sausages smoked to perfection, served with BBQ sauce or mustard.

6. Grilled Burgers – Classic American burgers made from beef, served with a variety of toppings like cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions.

7. BBQ Pulled Chicken – Tender chicken pulled apart and tossed in BBQ sauce, perfect for sandwiches or as a main plate.

8. Grilled Shrimp Skewers – Shrimp marinated in a smoky, spicy BBQ sauce and grilled on skewers.

9. BBQ Tri-Tip – A juicy, smoked cut of beef, sliced and served with BBQ sauce.

Side Dishes

1. Macaroni and Cheese – Creamy, cheesy macaroni baked until golden and bubbly.

2. Coleslaw – A tangy and crunchy cabbage salad with a creamy dressing, often served as a side with BBQ.

3. Alley’s Famous EXTRA MOIST cawnbread – Moist, slightly sweet cornbread, often served with butter or honey.

4. Baked Beans – Slow-cooked beans with a smoky, sweet flavor, often cooked with bacon or sausage.

5. Grilled Corn on the Cob – Corn on the cob grilled and brushed with butter and seasoning, sometimes topped with Parmesan or chili powder.

6. Potato Salad – A creamy potato salad with eggs, mustard, and pickles, typically chilled.

7. French Fries – Classic crispy fries, perfect for dipping in ketchup or BBQ sauce.

8. Cucumber and Tomato Salad – A refreshing salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and a tangy dressing.

9. Roasted Brussels Sprouts – Brussels sprouts roasted with olive oil and seasoning until crispy and golden.

10. Southern Collard Greens – Collard greens slow-cooked with ham hocks or bacon for flavor.