Recently, I had the opportunity to prepare a brunch for a local bride and groom on their wedding day. They brought along about 170 of their nearest and dearest. If I do say so myself, I put together a truly scrumptious feast! It really turned out well. Here is the menu for the event along with a couple of party pics. enjoy!
Monday, August 8, 2011
Hors d' Oeuvres Italiano!
I've had several requests for antipasti platters and other Italian appetizers. I love any dish that involves an artichoke. Here are some recent party preparations...
Antipasti
Large Antipasti
Bruchetta bar featuring tomato basil, white bean & artichoke, and roasted thyme mushroom bruschettas.
These are little mozzarella & basil with marinated tomato skewers
This is a pesto drenched goat cheese ball topped with roasted pine nuts. Also served with herb cream cheese stuffed grape tomatoes and toast points.
Prosciutto wrapped melon & breadsticks
Sundried tomato & pesto goat cheese torta
Monday, August 1, 2011
organic farmer in the city
I was determined to get a little garden going this year, even if my yard is very small and doesn't get full sun. It is working out quite nicely! I am so excited about my tomatoes! And I think they are just getting started. My cherry tomato plant is nearly 8' tall. Basil, parsley, chives, rosemary, thyme! So nice to be able to cook fresh! My bruschetta recipe is so simple, but it will knock your socks off. Try it while everything is still in season!
BRUSCHETTA: Slice and toast a french baguette. While still warm, rub with garlic cloves and sprinkle with salt & pepper. In a bowl combine 3 or 4 large ripe diced tomatoes, 2 cloves of garlic, a handful of chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons each of extra virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar, salt & pepper to taste. Serve tomato mixture in the bowl with the toast on the side. Let your guests serve their own so the juices can soak into the bread, but don't stick around long enough to mess up that CRUNCH of the crisp bread! YUM!!
Saturday, July 30, 2011
custom cookies
Thursday, July 28, 2011
yummy weeknight dinners
Chicken pot pie... the ultimate comfort food!
Artichoke, tomato & white wine mussels... with Champagne!
Faucon Salads... for delivery!
Artichoke, tomato & white wine mussels... with Champagne!
Faucon Salads... for delivery!
Cheddar Herb Biscuits... fresh from the oven!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
various party eats
Smoked Salmon on Pumpernickel Platter
Three olive cheese biscuits
Cheese platter with fruit & crackers
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