Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Dinner For Eight in Monte Sereno

Tuna Tartare on Crispy Wonton with Edammame Wasabi Puree

Fresh Berry Napoleon with Raspberry Sauce

Catered a small intimate dinner party for Eight in Monte Sereno this past Saturday night.
Menu
Appetizers
Tuna Tartare on crispy Wonton with Edammame Wasabi Puree
Artichoke, Ricotta & Parmesan Tartlets
Soup
Pureed Cauliflower & Stilton Cheese
Salad
Mixed Baby Greens with Candied Pecans, Pears, Dried Cranberries, Shaved Parmesan and Pear Gorgonzola Vinaigrette
Dinner
Rack of Lamb with Honey Mint Sauce, Potatoes Au Gratin, Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Glaze & Toasted Almonds
Dessert
Fresh Berry Napoleon with Raspberry Sauce

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Graduation Party in Burlingame

A Casual Graduation Party for Family & Friends

Vegetable Crudites with Sun-Dried Tomato Dip & Ranch
Assorted Hor D'Ouevres For Everyone

Apricot Dijon Glazed Ham with Rolls, Chutney & Mustard

Sun Dried Tomato, Feta & Carmelized Turnovers

Doesn't This Look Good...Are You Hungry Yet?

Catered a wonderful Graduation Party in Burlingame last night for my client's Terri & Mike, they had just redone their kitchen with top of the line stainless steel appliances and beautiful granite counter tops. A festive celebration for their son's accomplishment from college with family and friends and a menu of twelve different Hor D'Oueveres plus desserts. Laughter, good cocktails and great food; what more could you want in life?
Menu
Sun Dried Tomato, Caramelized Onion & Feta Cheese Turnovers
Baked Artichoke & Parmesan Dip with Crackers
Mini Individual Baked Macaroni & Cheese
Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce Tri-Tip with Rolls, Gorgonzola Spread, Horseradish Sauce & Dijon Mustard
Apricot Glazed Spiral Ham with Rolls, Mango Chutney & Dijon Mustard
Caesar Salad in Mini “Take Out” Containers with Chopsticks
Bay Shrimp Salad in Crunchy Phyllo Cups
Fresh Vegetable Crudités with Sun-Dried Tomato & Ranch Dips
Prawns with Cocktail Sauce
Goat Cheese & Fig Jam Bruschetta
Assorted Cheese & Fruit with Crackers
Assorted Cookies, Brownies & Miniature Cheesecakes

Ladies Brunch In Hillsborough

Ladies Elegant Brunch

A Scrumptious Brunch Display

Fresh Strawberry Topiary Tree

I had the pleasure to cater a wonderful brunch at my client Betsy's beautiful home a couple of weeks ago for 40 women in Hillsborough.
Menu
Chicken Apple Sausage Rolls with Mustard
Mushroom, Spinach & Swiss Cheese Egg Strata
Sun-Dried Tomato, Artichoke & Goat Cheese Strata
Fresh Mixed Berry Salad
Mini Brie, Ham & Asparagus Quiche
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Bruschetta
Blueberry Bread Pudding with Strawberry Sauce
Assorted Muffins & Croissants
Lime Rasperry Cooler
Regular & Decaf Coffee