Saturday, May 26, 2012

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