Garden Chistening Party

Catered another Christening party this past Sunday.  The weather was perfect for an outdoor party, not too hot, not too cold.  The guests arrived hungry, thank God, since there was plenty of scrumptious food to eat.  The Host & Hostess of the party decided to do a wine pairing with each course, my idea of a great party!

Menu

Course #1 Hor D'Ouevres with Champagne

Tuna Tartare on Wonton with Edammame Wasabi Puree

Smoked Salmon on Brioche with Orange Caper Cream Cheese & Arugula

Artichoke, Ricotta & Parmesan Tartlets

Course #2 with Chenin Blanc

Tikka Misala Chicken Skewers with Corriander Dip

Cucumber Salad with Peanuts & Toasted Coconut with Lime

Caprese Skewer, Cherry Tomato & Mozzarella with Balsamic Glaze & Basil

Course #3 with Pinot Noir

Indian Spicy Roasted Rack of Lamb

Saffron Cous Cous with Peas, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Green Onion, Slivered Almonds

Course #4 Dessert with Dessert Wine

Petite Chocolate Pot De Creme

Mini Cheesecakes

Red Velvet Cake

Spring Baptism Luncheon

Baptisms are always popular in spring.  Did one last Sunday; Getting together with family and friends to celebrate the divine one with fantastic food is always wonderful!  Buffet Luncheon on the kitchen island with passed appetizers.

Menu

Passed Hor D'Ouevres

Tuna Tartare (my #1 Hor D'Ouevres)

Caprese Skewer with Balsamic Glaze and Basi

Mini BLT on Brioche

Luncheon

Mixed Baby Greens with Pear Gorgonzola Dressing, Candied Walnuts, Cucumber, Cherry Tomato Halves and Dried Cranberries

Chilled Asparagus Salad with Orange Vinaigrette & Slivered Almonds

Sesame Lemon Chicken wrapped in a buttery and flaky Phyllo crust

Saffron Coucous with Sundried Tomatoes, Peas, Golden Raisins, Pine Nuts, Green Onions

Raspberry Filled Baptism Cake with White Cake & Buttercream

Going away dinner party for 8

Catered a going away party for 8 a few weeks ago in beautiful Lafeyette.  Saying goodbye to friends is hard, but what made it easier is delicious food, laughter and wine!

Menu

Tuna Tartare on Wonton with Edamame Wasabi Puree

Mini BLT on Brioche with Arugula, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes & Basil Aioli

Sesame Beer Battered Green Beans with Hot & Sweet Mustard

Dinner

Caesar Salad

Shrimp Scampi with Wild Mushroom Risotto and Broccoli Rabe

Dessert

Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding with Milk Chocolate Ganache & Whipped Cream