Professional Quality at Home for the Holidays!
Holiday Cuisine & Gift Items 2023
Orders may be placed via our website or by emailing us at nolavore@gmail.com.
Please allow 48 hour prep time before pickup.
Orders may be picked up through Friday, December 22nd from 7am to 5pm.
Holiday Hors d'Oeuvres
Gougeres
Bacon Wrapped Dates
Artisanal Cheese Board
with Dried Fruits, Spiced Pecans & Fig Preserves, Assorted Crackers
Creole Country Sausage Board
Andouille, Chaurice, & Italian Sausage Bites with Honey Mustard, Creole Mustard, & Dijon
Mediterranean Mezze Board
Trio of Dips, Semolina Cakes, Falafel, Za’atar Roasted Veggies, Marcona Almonds & Dates, Kalamata Olives & Roasted Garlic, Fresh Mozzarella & Grape Tomatoes, Garlic Pita Chips
Charcuterie Board
with Italian Prosciutto, Assorted Salumi, Marinated Artichokes, Roasted Red Peppers, Mixed Olives & Roasted Garlic, Housemade Pickles, Creole Mustard, & Garlic Crostini
Salmon Gravlax Platter
Scandinavian Style with Dill & Grain Mustard Sauce, Seeded Crackers
Gulf Shrimp Remoulade
with Mixed Greens & Garlic Crostini
Baked Brie
with Spiced Pecans & Steen's Cane Syrup
Fresh Fruit Platter
Artfully Displayed Seasonal Fruits & Fresh Berries
Holiday Dinner Items
Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque
Mixed Green Salad
with Chevre, Spiced Pecans, & Grapefruit Supremes
Oyster and Artichoke Gratin
Roasted Tenderloin of Beef
with Horseradish Cream Sauce
Rosemary Pork Loin
with Satsuma Glaze
Classic Veal Grillades
Creamy Stone Ground Grits
Spinach Madeleine
Roasted Garlic & Chive Mashed Potatoes
Green Beans with Gremolata
Oven Roasted Winter Vegetables
Breads & Desserts
Mary Abbay's Yeast Rolls
Assorted Holiday Sweets Platter
Mamie's Central City Lemon Tart
Louisiana Pecan Pie
Gift Items & Snacks
North Shore Blueberry Lime Preserves
8oz jars
Aycock's Pepper Jelly
8oz jars
Mango & Apricot Chutney
8oz jars
Mamie's Central City Lemon Curd
8oz jars
Granny Chadwell’s Cheese Straws
9oz & 16oz tins
Sweet and Spicy Louisiana Pecans
3oz bags, 12oz & 20oz tins
"Taste of the South" Gift Set
Gift Tins of Cheddar Cheese Straws & Sweetly Spiced Louisiana Pecans
*Available for Local Pickup or Nationwide Shipping*
Holiday Gougeres
These French style cheese puffs are a classic holiday party hors d'oeuvre! Easy to heat and serve, these tasty bites go great with a glass of wine, sparkling wine, or holiday punch.
2 dozen cheese puffs
Holiday Bacon Wrapped Dates
Sweet, chewy dates wrapped in hickory-smoked bacon, then baked to perfection . You simply cannot have enough of these to keep from running out!
Two dozen.
Gluten Free.
Artisanal Cheese Board
Artisanal Cheese Selection, Served with Nolavore's Sweetly Spiced Pecans, Dried Fruits, Fig Preserves, & Assorted Crackers
16" Platter Serves 20-25 Guests
Mediterranean Mezze Platter
Our Mediterranean show stopper includes our flavorful dips - Nolavore's Hummus, Kalamata Olive Tapenade & Lemon Tahini,
Roasted Sweet Peppers, Roasted Za'atar Vegetables, Grape Tomatoes, Cured Olives & Roasted Garlic, Mini Spinach & Feta Semolina Cakes, Falafel, and more!
Served with Locally Baked Pita Bread
An ideal way to kick off your dinner party!
16" Platter Serves 20-25 Guests
Vegetarian.
Grilled Creole Country Sausage Board with Sweet and Spicy Mustard Selection
A variety of locally crafted sausages from Mid-City's Creole Country, served with our Sweet and Spicy Mustard Selection.
16" Platter Serves 20-25
Fresh Fruit Platter
Beautifully displayed seasonal fruit platter featuring tropical fruits and fresh berries.
16" Platter serves 20-25 guests.
Salmon Gravlax Platter
Scandinavian style salmon gravlax platter with Caper & Dijon Mustard Sauce and seeded crackers. An elegant cocktail party platter!
16" platter, serves 20-25.
Charcuterie Board
Italian Prosciutto, Assorted Salumi, Roasted Peppers & Garlic, Spiced Olives & Artichokes, & House Cured Pickles served with Grain Mustard & Crostini. A festive party platter!
Holiday Gulf Shrimp Remoulade with Mixed Lettuces and Garlic Crostini
Classic Louisiana dish made with Gulf shrimp, Ruth Fertel's family remoulade sauce recipe, and a bed of tender mixed greens. A festive party dish!
Serves 12-15 and includes 3 dozen Garlic Crostini -$99.95
Serves 25-30 and includes 6 dozen Garlic Crostini $199.95
Baked Brie with Sweetly Spiced Pecans and Steen's Cane Syrup
Start your party off in style! This dish comes complete with creamy brie cheese, Steen's Cane Syrup, Nolavore's Sweetly Spiced Pecans, and three dozen garlic crostini, along with preparation instructions.
8oz Brie in disposable aluminum pan $49.95
With our locally crafted ceramic brie baker, featuring a flower petal design $79.95
Butternut Squash Bisque
Our creamy Butternut Squash Bisque makes an elegant start to your holiday meal!
1 quart, serves 4-6.
Louisiana Oyster and Artichoke Gratin
Gulf oysters baked with artichoke hearts, garlic and fresh herbs, topped with breadcrumbs and grana cheese and baked to perfection.
32oz, Serves 8-10
Roasted Beef Tenderloin
Roasted whole Beef Tenderloin served with our Pickled Red Onions and Horseradish Cream
5-6 lb. average
Serves 12-15 as an entrée, 20-25 as an hors d'oeuvre.
Don't forget to order Mary Abbay's Yeast Rolls if serving as an appetizer!
Pork Loin with Rosemary Satsuma Glaze
Succulent Roasted Pork Loin with our delicious Rosemary Satsuma Glaze.
5-6lb. average, Serves 10-15 guests
Veal Grillades
A traditional New Orleans brunch item and a delicious addition to your jazziest holiday menu! Veal round is pounded lightly and cooked in a rich gravy with aromatic vegetables. A traditional recipe based on the River Road classic. Don't forget the Stone Ground Cheddar Cheese Grits!
Half pan serves 10-12.
Full pan serves 25-30.
Holiday Stone Ground Cheddar Cheese Grits
Organic stone ground yellow grits from McEwen & Sons are cooked with a touch of cream and spices and topped with Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar. Pair with our Veal Grillades for a perfect, festive holiday celebration!
Half Pan Serves 10-12.
Full Pan Serves 20-25.
Vegetarian, Gluten Free.
Holiday Roasted Garlic & Chive Mashed Potatoes
Creamy, buttery potatoes mashed with our house grown chives and roasted garlic. Yum!
Half pan Serves 10-12
Full Pan Serves 20-25
Vegetarian, Gluten Free.
Holiday Spinach Madeleine
Rich, creamy and delicious with just enough crunchy topping.
The classic River Road recipe, brought to you by Nolavore!
Half Pan Serves 10-12
Full Pan Serves 25-30
Holiday Green Beans with Gremolata
Crisp green beans are served with a classic gremolata - chopped herb condiment made with lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, and fresh parsley.
Half Pan Serves 10-12
Full Pan serves 20-25
Vegan, Gluten Free.
Oven Roasted Winter Vegetables
Delicious root vegetables & seasonings roasted together create a delicious and visually appealing winter side dish!
Half Pan Serves 10-12
Full Pan Serves 20-25
Vegan, Gluten Free.
Mary Abbay's Holiday Yeast Rolls
The Abbays and their descendants have been enjoying these delicious rolls for over 5 generations. Nolavore stays true to the traditional family recipe by using only simple, quality ingredients and no additives or preservatives. These yummy, buttery rolls are a great addition to your dinner table. It's impossible to eat just one!
1 Dozen Mini Rolls Serves 3-4
3 Dozen Mini Rolls Serves 10-12
Vegetarian.
Mamie's Central City Lemon Tart
A sophisticated sweet treat, this tart is both bright and creamy, and loved by kids and adults alike!
9" tart, serves 8
Vegetarian.
Louisiana Pecan Pie
Our classic Southern Pecan Pie is the perfect way to top off your holiday meal! Handmade with locally sourced pecans, a delectable filling, and crisp, buttery pie crust.
One Deep Dish 9" Pie
Vegetarian
Assorted Holiday Sweets
Bring the holidays to life with a delicious selection of our Almond Thumbprint Cookies, Double Chocolate Brownies, Louisiana Lime Tartelettes, Classic German Style Gingerbread, and Chocolate Peppermint Bark.
Just need a man (or two) in your life? Order our Gingerbread Men individually!
12" Platter Serves 12-15 $49.95
16" Platter Serves 20-25 $99.95
Gingerbread Men
$4.95 each
Vegetarian
Aycock's Goldilocks Pepper Jelly
Not too spicy with the right sweetness, this pepper jelly is picture perfect and pretty too! Try over cream cheese with crackers or drizzle on baked ham or fried chicken for a real Southern treat!
Mango & Apricot Chutney
Indian style chutney with a ginger bite and South Asian seasonings. Goes great with lamb chops or pork roast. Serve over brie or cream cheese with crackers or crostini for a unique party hors d'oeuvre!
Mamie's Central City Lemon Curd
Each year, our friend Mamie calls to let us know it's time to harvest the crop from the enormous tree in her yard in Central City. She only likes to keep four or five of the hundreds of lemons it produces, but of course we always bring her back some lemon curd too! Spread it on toast, scones, or pound cake, or bake into tartelette shells. Also makes a great yogurt addition or dessert topping for fresh berries!
8oz
Vegetarian, Gluten Free
North Shore Blueberry Lime Preserves
All natural preserves made with blueberries hand picked from the L&E Blueberry Farm in Franklinton, LA and limes from our own tree in Uptown New Orleans. It's sweet and tangy! Try it on toast, biscuits or scones, or just eat it with a spoon.
A great hostess gift!
8oz Jars
Vegan, Gluten Free.
North Shore Blueberry Lime Preserves - GIFT SET FOR NATIONWIDE SHIPPING
All natural preserves made with blueberries hand picked from the L&E Blueberry Farm in Franklinton, LA and limes from our own tree in Uptown New Orleans. It's sweet and tangy! Try it on toast, biscuits or scones, or just eat it with a spoon!
Half Dozen or One Dozen 8oz Jars
Vegan, Gluten Free.
PRICE INCLUDES SHIPPING - PLEASE INCLUDE DELIVERY ADDRESS AND GIFT NOTE IN "NOTES TO SELLER" SECTION AT CHECKOUT
Granny Chadwell's Cheddar Cheese Straws
One of life's little (and very addictive) pleasures. These cheese straws are created from a 100-year-old family recipe. Made from extra sharp cheddar cheese produced at an American cooperative dairy, along with spices, plenty of butter and enough flour to hold them together before being piped out and baked. A great cocktail munchie!
Snack Bag 3oz
Medium 9oz Gift Tin
Large 16oz Gift Tin
Also available as part of a "Taste of the South" gift set that can be picked up locally or shipped nationwide.
Vegetarian.
Sweetly Spiced Louisiana Pecans
Real Louisiana pecan halves are seasoned with a French-inspired spice blend and sweetened with locally produced, unrefined cane sugar. Great on salads, as part of a cheese board, or as a tasty snack straight out of the tin!
Snack Bag 3oz
Medium 12oz Gift Tin
Large 20oz Gift Tin
Vegetarian, Gluten Free.
Ochsner Eat Fit Approved Dish
Also available as part of our "Taste of the South" gift set that can be picked up locally or shipped nationwide.
"TASTE OF THE SOUTH" HOLIDAY GIFT SET 2023 - AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL PICKUP
A great gift for the holiday season! A delicious taste of our two favorite Southern snacks is included in this gift set!
Granny Chadwell's Cheddar Cheese Straws - 9 oz Gift Tin
Sweetly Spiced Louisiana Pecans - 12 oz Gift Tin
Please specify a time (Mon - Fri between 7am and 5pm) to pick up at our Baronne Street location in the NOTE TO SELLER section on the checkout page.
Order through Sunday, December 17th for pickup on or before Friday, December 22nd. If you have any questions, please email us at nolavore@gmail.com.
"TASTE OF THE SOUTH" HOLIDAY GIFT SET 2023 - FOR NATIONWIDE DELIVERY
A great gift for the holiday season! A delicious taste of our two favorite Southern snacks is included in this gift set!
Granny Chadwell's Cheddar Cheese Straws - 9 oz Gift Tin
Sweetly Spiced Louisiana Pecans - 12 oz Gift Tin
*Shipping Costs are Included*
Please include the shipping address and a gift message in the NOTE TO SELLER section on checkout page.
Please order by Friday, December 16th for mail delivery by December 25th. If you have any questions or need to ship on a specific date, please email us at nolavore@gmail.com.