Gourmet Caterers Orange County

May 13, 2011

Graduations, Weddings & Family Gatherings are coming!

Filed under: Appetizer event,brunch,Dessert Party,Graduation Party,Indian Foods,Italian foods,orange county catering,Wedding — Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , — nancy @ 6:48 am

Gourmet Caterers knows that May and June bring many opportunities to celebrate with your family and friends.  We want to be the one you think of for Catering Orange County.  Celebrations always include food in my family, how about yours?  We love to eat food, good food and plenty of it.  Maybe some Appetizers, or a BBQ, a Brunch, or even a Dessert Party.  We can choose from Italian foods or maybe we should be adventurous and try Indian Food.  I have to say my all time favorite is Mexican Food.

How many of you have a Graduate that is finishing High School or College?  Now is the time to start planning for that event.  My Niece is graduating from High School on June 1st.  Her celebration will be held a few days later.  I am very proud of her accomplishments and her upcoming admission to UCSD.  I wish her congratulations and Best wishes for a Successful future.

Later on this summer, my Cousin is getting married.  This too will be a family celebration.  and yes, more eating.  Family, celebration and food all go together hand in hand.  Weddings are a wonderful time to get friends and family together to experience the love and commitment to the future the couple are making.

What celebrations are happening in your family?  Or with your friends?  Please share them with us on our FaceBook page.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/GourmetCaterers

Have a wonderful week and remember Gourmet Caterers would love to help you and yours celebrate your milestones.

April 26, 2011

Mahi Fish Tacos

Filed under: Barrmitzvah weekend,brunch,Conference Catering,Corporate Catering,corporate Menus,Fundraisers,Graduation Party,Miscellaneous,nationality buffets,orange county catering,recipes,satisfied clients — Tags: , , , , , — nancy @ 2:09 am

While surfing today, I came upon this recipe.  It sounded good to me so I thought I’d see if anybody else thinks it tastes good.

The ultimate taco recipe: a double-decker taco with a soft flour tortilla wrapped around a crispy corn taco shell, giving them a crazy texture.

My Oh Maui Fish Tacos

1/4 cup vegetable oil

  • 1 jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 small red onion, one-quarter finely chopped, the remainder thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, grated or finely chopped
  • One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
  • Juice of 2 limes, plus 2 teaspoons grated peel
  • 1/2 head red cabbage, shredded
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro (a generous handful)
  • Four 6-ounce mahi mahi fillets
  • 8 corn taco shells
  • 1 cup crème fraîche or sour cream

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    Directions:

    1. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the jalapeño, chopped red onion and garlic and cook for 4 minutes. In a small bowl, mash the black beans with the cumin and season with salt and pepper; cover.
    2. In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons oil with the honey, hot sauce and lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Add the sliced onion, cabbage and cilantro; toss.
    3. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium. Coat the fish with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the lime peel. Cover and grill the fish, turning once, for 8 minutes.
    4. Warm the taco shells and tortillas on the grill. Spread a few spoonfuls of mashed beans (stir 1 to 2 tablespoons hot water into the beans if too thick) on the outside of the tacos, and wrap a tortilla around each one, pressing to adhere.
    5. Flake half a piece of fish into each taco shell and top with some cabbage slaw. Serve 2 tacos per person, with the crème fraîche and extra slaw on the side.

    Gourmet Caterers would love for you to submit your favorite recipe to share with our readers.  Do you have anything?

    July 19, 2010

    St Joseph’s Health System Honor Mission & Mentoring Grads

    Filed under: Appetizer event,brunch,Conference Catering,Corporate Catering,Corporate menu Brunch,corporate Menus,Dessert Party,Graduation Party,Miscellaneous,nationality buffets,Planning that party,satisfied clients — Nina Varkel @ 8:42 pm

    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. 

    http://www.picturetrail.com/gid23371241

    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.

    June 2, 2010

    GRADUATIONS

    Filed under: Graduation Party — Nina Varkel @ 6:35 pm

    Gourmet Caterers did a fabulous Graduation BBQ for 100 guests.  Adults and kids enjoyed the appetizers, which were sweet potato roste and vegetable Eggrolls with sweet and sour sauce.  The kids were excited about their upcoming Grad ceremony at school and some of the kids were going to Ecuador on a  Humanitarian mission, a chance in a lifetime to experience a new culture and do a good deed at the same time.  It was so good to see young people willing to help other out.  For the BBQ we did grilled chicken pieces in a Fruity Marinade, and hamburgers served  with relish and lettuce etc.  Hot dogs, potato salad and green salad.  Dessert fruit platter and Chocolate Mousse.  It was such a fun party with dancing and celebrating

    See photos at http://www.picturetrail.com/gid23264051

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