Salads for a Holiday Dinner Part 2- Mixed Greens with Asian Pear, Spiced Pecans, Pomegranate and Blue Cheese

Posted by Gisele Perez on Jan 9, 2013, 2:54 pm in Small Pleasures Catering | 2 comments

This Mixed Baby Greens with Asian Pear, Pomegranate Seeds, Spiced Pecans and Blue Cheese, is one that became a favorite for me during last year’s holiday sesaon.

Appetizers to Pair with an Artisan American Whiskey and Pulled Pork on Sweet Potato Biscuits

Posted by Gisele Perez on Sep 26, 2011, 3:44 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Savory, Shameless Self Promotion- Sharing Successes, Small Pleasures Catering | 6 comments

A menu designed to complement a new American whiskey inspired these Sweet Potato Biscuits with Pulled Pork in Barbecue Sauce.

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.

Off to Camp Blogaway!

Posted by Gisele Perez on Apr 28, 2011, 6:30 pm in Small Pleasures Catering | 1 comment

A Bridal Shower Menu of Comfort Food with a Citrus Rose Hibiscus Punch

Posted by Gisele Perez on Mar 7, 2011, 10:28 am in Food and Drink, Recipes-Drinks, Small Pleasures Catering | 4 comments

A wedding shower featuring a menu of comfort foods with a Citrus Hibiscus Rose Punch

Suzanne Goin and I Chat on the Fine Art of Menu Planning

Posted by Gisele Perez on Mar 1, 2011, 3:08 pm in Chef Interviews, Menus, Party Planning Tips, Small Pleasures Catering | 1 comment

Planning a well balanced menu is a very specific skill, and vital aspect to catering, and party planning.
Join me, for my recent chat with Suzanne Goin, on the menu selection process.

A Chocolate Fest for Valentine’s Day

Posted by Gisele Perez on Feb 11, 2011, 4:59 pm in Food and Drink, Recipes-Sweet, Seasonal Celebrations, Small Pleasures Catering | 0 comments

Any Valentine’s Day Chocolate Fest would be happy to include this Chocolate Truffle Torte.