Office Party

Vegetable Egg Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce

Moroccan Saffron Lamb Turnovers
Pulled Pork Sliders topped with Cole Slaw

Chinese Chicken Salad in Miniature Chinese Take Out Containers

Stuffed Endive Leaves with Herbed Cheese, Walnuts & Dried Apricots

Catered an office party this afternoon Palo Alto. We turned their conference room into a beautiful buffet of little bites, with an adjacent large balcony made for a perfect entertaining space on a sunny afternoon.

Menu

Artichoke, Ricotta and Parmesan Tartlets
Chinese Chicken Salad in Mini To Go Containers with Chopsticks
Moroccan Saffron Lamb Turnovers
Stuffed Endive Leaves - Herbed Cheese, Dried Apricots & Toasted Walnuts
Mini Pulled Pork Sliders topped with Coleslaw
Tuna Tartar on Crispy Wonton with Edammame Wasabi Puree
Crispy Vegetarian Egg Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce
Double Chocolate Walnut Brownies

Julie's Birthday Hor D'Ouevres Party

Beer Battered Sesame Green Beans with Hot & Sweet Mustard

Bithday Party Buffet just waiting to be devoured

Curry Cashew Mushroom Pate on Toasts

Pesto Steak Gorgonzola Cheese Fondue

Indian Spiced Chicken Skewers w/ Lemongrass Cilantro Mint Dip

Artichoke Topiary Tree with Lemon Parmesan Aioli


Had the delightful pleasure catering a special birthday party for Julie last night. My regular clients' Julie & her husband Ryan shared a warm July evening with friends and family. Disco music in the background made for a perfect evening, I was always a big fan of "Sister Sledge". Delicious appetizers, passed and buffet style to nibble on and cocktails served on the back patio was a perfect recipe for a festive birthday party celebration.


One of the highlights from the evening was a special birthday gift that I made for Julie, it was my Artichoke Topiary Tree with Lemon Parmesan Aioli. My mom taught me how to make this when I was about 12 years old, my parents owned a catering business when I was young, she has always been and is still my inspiration and my muse with cooking and entertaining.

Eventhough catering is hard work, I truly had a great time last night mingling with guests in between grilling and frying up good food! Another one of my clients' was there as well, Betsy, we were talking about good food, entertaining and my dreams of publishing my appetizer cook book soon. What a satisfying night for me to see everyone having a great time and to think that I was a big part of that...always puts a smile on my face.
Menu
Artichoke Topiary Tree with Lemon Parmesan Aioli
Grilled Spicy Sausage & Shrimp Skewers with Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Curried Cashew & Mushroom Pate on Toasts
Tuna Tartare on Crispy Wonton with Edammame Wasabi Puree
Pesto Skirt Steak Skewers with Gorgonzola Fondue
Sesame Beer Battered Green Beans with Hot & Sweet Mustard
Indian Spiced Chicken Skewers with Lemongrass, Cilantro & Mint Yogurt Dip
Caprese Tomato & Mozzarella Skewer with Balsamic Glaze
Deep Fried Cheese Tortellini with Vodka Tomato Sauce & Alfredo Sauce to Dip

Birthday Dinner Garden Party

A Beautiful Garden Setting For A Special Birthday Dinner!
Orange Tarragon Salmon with Asparagus & Leeks wrapped Ii Phyllo with a Pistachio Crust with Champange Mustard Cream Sauce

Asparagus Parmesan Straws with Lemon Aioli

Skewered Five Cheese Tortellini with Roasted Pepper & Eggplant Dip

Endive Stuffed with Dried Apricots, Herbed Cheese & Toasted Walnuts

Catering a great dinner party for a group of 20 last night. It was a special bithday for my new client Sara in Belmont. Boy was it windy, but for some strange bit of luck, the wind stopped just in time to serve dinner. The dinner was in Sara & Donn's beautiful garden with a bunch of their great friends.

Here is the menu:

Hor D’Ouevres
Asparagus Straws with Lemon Parmesan Aioli
Endive Leaves stuffed with Herbed Cheese, Dried Apricots & Walnuts
Chilled 5 Cheese Tortellini Skewers with Roasted Eggplant Red Pepper Dip
Soup
Chilled Spicy Melon Soup with Mint
Salad
Mixed Greens with Watermelon, Feta Cheese, Red Onion, Kalamata Olives, Slivered Almonds, dressed with Pear & Orange Champagne Vinaigrette
Entrée
Orange Tarragon Salmon with Asparagus & Leeks wrapped in Pistachio Encrusted Phyllo with Mustard Champagne Cream Sauce
Saffron Whole Wheat Cous Cous with Golden Raisins, Green Onion,
with Peas & Pine Nuts
Sautéed Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes
Dessert

Individual Cherry Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream

Housewarming Party in Burlingame

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce,

presented on a bed of peanuts

An assortment of delicious savory & sweet goodies!

Chinese Chicken Salad served
in miniature Chinese "Take Out" Containers

Miniature Assorted Cheesecakes
(my mom's recipe, very secret family recipe...hush, hush, won't tell)


Miniature Guacamole Tostadas with Shrimp & Salsa

Had the pleasure to cater a fantastic house warming party for my new client's Andrew and Patty. They had just remodeled their home and it was perfect for entertaining with an outdoor wet bar and fireplace in the backyard, including an outdoor kitchen. What a fabulous home to work in. I also ran into other client's that live down the street from them, so it was fun to also see familiar faces. Finger foods galore.....remember, "Good Food Is Always In Style"!

Birthday Party in San Mateo

Endive Stuffed with Dried Apricots, Herbed Cheese & Toasted Walnuts

Artichoke, Ricotta & Parmesan Phyllo Tartlets

Strawberry & Goat Cheese Bruschetta with Balsamic Glaze & Pistachios

Chilled Melon Soup in "Shot" Glasses with Mint

Had the pleasure to cater a bithday party for my client's Maria & Vern in San Mateo a couple of weeks' ago. My Hor D'Ouevres are a very popular option and they had serveral to choose from and linger over with great friends and family. They served a really great aged Rum from Guatemala that was very enjoyable, it was like a cognac with a great sweet nutty flavor. P.S.-Vern's piano playing really set the mood for this fabulous summer party!

Teacher's Wedding Celebration

Miniature Cheddar Burgers with Rosemary Onion Jam
Orange Tarragon Salmon with Hollandaise in Spoons

Chilled Melon Soup with Mint

Always friendly service with a smile!

An assortment of goodness!

One of my good client's in Hillsborough had me cater a party for her children's teachers at school. The couple both teach at their school and recently got married. Fun food and drinks to celebrate their vows and then they are off to Paris for a honeymoon!

Menu

Miniature Cheddar Burgers with Rosemary Onion Jam
Cherry Tomato & Mozzarella with Balsamic Glaze
Cherry Tomato, Olive & Salami Skewer
Tuna Tartare on crispy Wonton with Edammame Wasabi Puree
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
Sun Dried Tomato, Feta Cheese & Caramelized Onion Turnovers Dijon Rosemary Petite Lamb Chops with Fresh Mint Sauce
Chilled Melon Soup “Shots”

Orange Tarragon Salmon in “Spoons” with Hollandaise Sauce

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