Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch Picnic

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 5, 2011, 5:31 pm in Food and Drink, Menus, Seasonal Celebrations | 1 comment

Black Bean and Corn Salad with Avocado Goat Cheese Garnish

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 5, 2011, 1:40 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 5 comments

This Black Bean and Corn Salad, a recipe I’ve tweaked over the years to include this avocado and goat cheese (inspired by a dish at a favorite restaurant, Sonora Cafe), is a delicious summer dish.

More Summer Grilling Pan Asian Style-Hoisin Marinated Steak Salad with Asian Vegetables

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 26, 2011, 3:54 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Seasonal Celebrations | 6 comments

A Hoisin Marinated Asian Steak Salad, makes a perfect counterpoint to Grilled Rock Cod with Red Thai Curry Sauce on our outdoor grilling (Pan Asian style) menu.

Summer Grilling Pan Asian Style-Grilled Rock Cod with Thai Red Curry Sauce

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jun 24, 2011, 3:50 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 1 comment

This Pan Asian styled Grilled Rock Cod with Red Thai Curry Sauce makes a great addition to any summer outdoor gathering.

Fiesta Olive Cheesy Spoon Bread – a New Take on a Comfort Food

Posted by Gisele Perez on May 30, 2011, 11:46 am in Family Celebrations, Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 3 comments

This Cheesy Olive Spoon Bread, a sort of hybrid corn pudding/baked polenta, is an updated version of a classic Southern comfort food.

Catdaddy Punches with a Kick – Recipe for Mountain Moonshine Punch

Posted by Gisele Perez on May 30, 2011, 10:17 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Drinks | 0 comments

This Mountain Moonshine Punch, featuring the unique spirit, Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine, is a great opener to an outdoor summer party.

Welcome to Summer Garden Parties!

Posted by Gisele Perez on May 28, 2011, 12:23 pm in Food and Drink, Seasonal Celebrations, Small Pleasures Catering | 1 comment

We are so pleased to share these summer garden party recipes with you, showcasing summer’s bounty and Jarlsberg cheese.

More Summer Garden Party-Simple Canapés

Posted by Gisele Perez on May 28, 2011, 10:00 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Seasonal Celebrations, Small Pleasures Catering | 5 comments

These lovely little vegetable canapés are great to offer guests as they arrive to nibble on with a glass of bubbly, or a cup of punch, as the rest of the meal is getting its last minute touches.

Summer Garden Parties- Two Vegetable Frittatas Using Summer’s Bounty

Posted by Gisele Perez on May 27, 2011, 7:20 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Seasonal Celebrations, Small Pleasures Catering | 2 comments

Frittatas are an extremely versatile and inexpensive dish for entertaining. Here are a couple of my favorite veggie frittatas- a Southwestern Shiitake Mushroom and Corn, and a Ratatouille, both of which showcase summer’s bountiful crop.

More Summer Garden Party Bites-Jarlsberg and Hazelnut Biscuits with Black Forest Ham

Posted by Gisele Perez on May 26, 2011, 9:34 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Seasonal Celebrations, Small Pleasures Catering | 0 comments

Mini biscuits as a base for canapé type sandwiches travel well from brunch all the way through cocktail parties, and an array of herbs, nuts and cheeses can be added to biscuits to create a wonderful variety of flavors. Jarlsberg and Hazelnuts are a sweetly nutty match, and a perfect base for thin slices of Black Forest Ham and Honey Mustard.