Gourmet Caterers Orange County

April 18, 2011

Easy Do Ahead Brunch Dish

Are you like me?  Always trying to come up with something new to feed your family?  I found this recipe online and think I’ll give it a try at our next family brunch.  I’d love you to offer me any other suggestions you can share.  Send them to me at nancy@gourmetcaterers.net.  Also, let me know what you think about this recipe?
Hash Brown Potato and Egg Bake
1/2 lb bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 bag (30 oz) frozen country-style shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed, patted dry
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
9 large eggs
1 1/4 cups milk
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cornflake crumbs or panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In 10-inch skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium-high heat about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisp and onion is tender; drain on paper towels.
  3. In large bowl, toss bacon mixture, potatoes and cheeses. Spoon into baking dish. In same bowl, beat eggs, milk, sour cream, salt, mustard and pepper with fork or wire whisk until well blended. Pour over potato mixture.
  4. Bake uncovered 35 minutes. In small bowl, toss cornflake crumbs and butter. Sprinkle over casserole. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Makes                        12 servings

February 14, 2011

Cupcakes are Fun!

Gourmet Caterers loves Springtime.  It is a time of new beginnings and beautiful flowers.  Along with pretty flowers we love Springtime Food.  Cupckaes have to be one of the most fun things to eat in the springtime. 

Gourmet Caterers found this Cupcake Recipe to share with you this week.

Springtime Poke Cupcakes

1 pkg. (2-layer size) white cake mix
1 cup  boiling water
1 pkg. (3 oz.) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
1 tub  (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
Red or yellow food coloring
  Suggested decorations: colored sugar, colored sprinkles, tinted BAKER’S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, and/or JET-PUFFED BUNNYMALLOWS Marshmallows

Make It

 

PREPARE batter and bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool in pans 10 min. Pierce tops with fork.

STIR boiling water into gelatin mix until dissolved; spoon over cupcakes. Refrigerate 30 min. Remove from pans.

TINT whipped topping with food coloring; spread over cupcakes. Decorate as desired. Store in refrigerator.

How to Easily Poke Holes in Cupcakes
Use a meat fork to make the holes in the cupcakes to fill with the dissolved gelatin.
Gourmet Caterers knows your family will love these fun and moist cupcakes.

December 30, 2010

Hope your holidays were great!

Gourmet Caterers wishes you Happy Holidays!  Happy New Year!  May the New Year bring you everything you desire.

Remember Gourmet Caterers for Corporate Catering.  We can provide food for groups of 20 and above.  See our Corporate menus at www.gourmetcaterers.net.  Our many Clients will be happy to share their experiences with you.

October 3, 2010

Gourmet Caterers had a busy week but outdid themselves again!

Gourmet Caterers had a crazy busy week.  It started with 4 days of Mission & Mentoring for St Joseph’s Health System.  Each day started with a Continental Breakfast with fresh fruit, bagels and a Zucchini Frittata on the second day.  Lunch was wonderful sandwiches and salad with lemon bars for day 1 followed by a deluxe appetizer event to finish off the day.

Day 2 had a Harvest Lunch of Butternut Squash Soup and Asparagus Salad.  It was both a treat for the palate and the eyes.

Friday brought us to do a BBQ lunch for Kerr in Anaheim.  Kebobs and BBQ’d Chicken provided by Gourmet Caterers pleased all the palates on site.

Saturday took us to Temple Beth Tikvah for a Kiddush Lunch and the Best Rugelach served warm from the oven.  Guests feasted on Kugel and Fritatta, frsh Fruit Display, Cream Puffs and Chocolate Mousse Cups.

This week Gourmet Caterers again outdid themselves.  See our pictures at

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July 19, 2010

St Joseph’s Health System Honor Mission & Mentoring Grads

Gourmet Caterers assisted St Joseph’s Health System in honoring its Mission & Mentoring Grads last week.  It was a two day event which celebrated the completion of a year-long course. 

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The day started with a Continental Breakfast including Spinach Frittata, fresh baked Bagels & Cream Cheese, Fabulous Fresh Fruit and Baked Pastries & Breads.  Topped off by Fresh Brewed Coffee and Orange Juice.

Lunch was an amazing assortment of Salads which provided a light meal for such a warm day.  The day finished with a wonderful reception of appetizers before a dinner of Chicken in a Wine and Hern Sauce and finished by a the Creamiest Chocolate Mousse Cups and Warm Apple Crisp.  We ate until we could eat no more.

Wednesday morning began with Gourmet Caterers providing Egg Salad added to a Continental Breakfast which enhanced the Bagels and provided a good start to the day. 

After all the presentations were completed there were the cutest box lunches with the best Wraps along with Sweet Potato Chips, Fresh Fruit & Chocolate Dipped Biscotti.  We left the event both feeling refreshed and proud of our accomplishments.

Gourmet Caterers would like to provide our Congratulations to all the Graduates and we look forward to providing our great service to the next group of attendees.

April 4, 2010

Corporate Menu – Brunches

Filed under: Corporate menu Brunch — Nina Varkel @ 11:13 pm

Big on Brunch   GOURMET CATERERS

(Minimum of 25 guests)

Price depends on selections

Freshly Baked Muffins, Assorted Bagels with Cream Cheese Spreads

Seasonal Fresh Fruits

Choice of:

Deep Dish Quiche

Vegetable Frittata with Slivered Peppers and Goat Cheese

Baked Eggs with Cheese, Sautéed Mushrooms, Zucchini and Fresh Herbs

Mediterranean Frittata with Spinach, Olives and Feta Cheese

Poached Eggs Florentine – Poached Herbed Eggs served on a Bed of Creamy Spinach

Wild Mushroom Bread Pudding with Cambozola Cheese

Bacon, Egg and Cheese on Focaccia or Ciabatta Bread

Baguette Bag filled with Chorizo Sausage, Eggs, Spinach, Cheese and Fresh Tomatoes

Cheese Blintzes OR Blintz Soufflé with Apricot and Raspberry Coulis

Omelet Station, made to order, with Choice of Fillings

Pancake or Waffle Station, with Choice of Toppings

French Toast with Maple Butter and Syrup

Raspberry-Cream Stuffed French Toast with Powdered Sugar and Maple Syrup

Poached Salmon with Dill and Fruity Sauces

Platters with Lox, garnished with slivered Red Onion and Capers

Sausage Links

Hash Brown Potato Cakes with Fresh Herbs

Tropical Spinach Salad with Papaya, Avocado and Red Onion

Mixed Field Greens with Julienned Fresh Vegetables, Toasted Pine Nuts and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Breakfast Brulee with Eggs, Ham and Oyster Mushrooms OR Eggs, Black and Green Olives, and Asparagus OR Eggs, Italian Sausage and Onion, Or Eggs, Bacon and Cheddar Cheese

Scones with Jam and Crème Fraiche

Chocolate Bread Pudding with Maple Syrup

Fruit Strudel with Pears, Apples and Pecans, served with Fresh Cream

Marbled French Chocolate Coffee Swirl Cake

Bite Size Dessert Selection of Pastries, Cookies and Bars

Choice of Beverages:

Fruit Juices, Mimosas, Sangria, Gourmet Coffee, Soft Drinks and Water

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