Rosé Fest 2011-Part 3 Planked Figs with Pancetta and Blue Cheese

Posted by Gisele Perez on Aug 16, 2011, 1:26 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 2 comments

Rosé Fest 2011-Part 2 and a Grand Aioli- sort of…

Posted by Gisele Perez on Aug 7, 2011, 9:31 am in Food and Drink, Menus, Recipes-Savory, Wine | 7 comments

In the south of France, the stronghold of Rosé wines, they are served with another summer treat, the Grand Aioli- a meal of meats, fish, and vegetables all served with that wonderfully pungent garlic mayonnaise, aioli. In France, the meats, fish and veggies are generally poached, but here in So Cal we like to grill things. I offer my menu version for our Rosé Fest.

Summer Jazz Sunday Brunch Menu-Zucchini and Roasted Red Pepper Frittatta

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jul 8, 2011, 4:32 pm in Events, Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory | 5 comments

Frittatas are easy to whip up, are a perfect dish for brunch, and ideal for taking outdoors, as they are great at room temperature,as well as hot out of the oven.

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.

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.