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Happy Cinco de Mayo!

nancy — Sun, 01 May 2011 21:42:46 +0000

Gourmet Caterers wishes you a Happy Cinco de Mayo! What are you going to do to celebrate? How about some fresh chips and salsa? A refreshing Margarita? or treat your family and friends to Gourmet Caterers Taco/Tostada Bar or our Sizzling Steak or Chicken Fajitas? It all sounds good to me!

Cinco de Mayo is literally the fith of May. It is a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. It commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín. It is celebrated primarily in the state of Puebla and in the United States. ”Cinco de Mayo is not a Mexican holiday—it is an American Civil War holiday, created spontaneously by Mexicans and Latinos living in California who supported the fragile cause of defending freedom and democracy during the first years of that bloody war between the states.” Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day, the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico.

Like most holidays the United States celebrates, Cinco de Mayo is an occasion to enjoy eating and drinking. Gourmet Caterers would like to help you celebrate. When you place your order, mention this blog and you will receive a complimentary appetizer of chips and salsa to enjoy with your guests.

Gourmet Caterers say Happy Cinco de Mayo to you and yours!

Mahi Fish Tacos

nancy — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:09:49 +0000

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

Directions:

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.
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.
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.
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.
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?

Buffet Flowers add so much to the presentation!

nancy — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:18:01 +0000

The appetizer buffet at the LeWinter Memorial, held in Corona del Mar yesterday was accented by a beautiful floral arrangement created by Gourmet Caterers using flowers from Mayesh Wholesale Flowers. Beautiful white roses accented with a touch of red gave the needed punch to a classy appetizer buffet.

The buffet set up consisted of black linens, accented by silver fabric, using glass platters and elevations to complete the look. The appetizers were a great hit. The guests especially enjoyed the Chicken Pinwheels and Ahi Tuna on a sesame chip. All of the guests gathered were pleased with the food and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

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Pesach Menus are ready!

nancy — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:29:45 +0000

Gourmet Caterers is getting ready for the holidays and so should you! See our menus here. We are taking orders and our last day for orders is April 14th. If you have any questions, either Nina or Ruth will be happy to assist you. Gourmet Caterers is happy to be a part of your holidays and we always strive to create the finest food for you and your guests.

Gourmet Caterers had a busy week but outdid themselves again!

Nina Varkel — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 23:47:31 +0000

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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Stein Birthday was a hit!

Nina Varkel — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:33:19 +0000

Happy Birthday Robyn!

Gourmet Caterers was there to help celebrate this milestone birthday! The yard was beautifully decorated in Pink and Black. Gourmet Caterers tray-passed Appetizers that delighted every palate. Turkey Schwarma cooked in front of the guests and served with Felaffel, Pita Bread, Cabbage Salad, Hummus, & Babaganoush was so inviting and the guests loved it.

The Beef Kebobs, Couscous, Meditteranean Vegetables, Israeli Salad & Mixed Greens Salad completed the buffet. What a wonderful feast!

The featured dessert was a Red Velvet Cake and fruit filled sorbets. All had a good time! Gourmet Caterers scored big again!

See pictures at http://picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23499110

Rosh Hashanah /Yom Kippur is almost here

Nina Varkel — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 19:40:07 +0000

Gourmet Caterers is gearing up for the holidays. Our new Holiday Menu is ready! We can take all the work out of your holiday meals so you can celebrate just like you remember childhood celebrations! Remember what Grandma used to make……

Gourmet Caterers will be happy to take your orders now from our menu. See menu below!

2217 South Grand

Santa Ana, CA 92705

Call: Nina – (949) 633-3628/(949) 786-0882

Ruth – (949) 293-4688/(949) 551-4123

Fax: (949) 786-0882

Varkel@gmail.com

ROSH HASHANAH/YOM KIPPUR ORDERS

Hello All!

It’s Holiday time!

Please place orders as soon as possible. Last day for orders for Rosh Hashanah is Sunday, September 5, 2010. Last day for orders for Yom Kippur is Monday, September 13, 2010. Any changes and/or additions after that date will incur $1.00 extra per person for each item ordered.

Orders for Rosh Hashanah to be picked up before noon on Wednesday, September 8. Orders for Yom Kippur to be picked up before noon on Friday, September 17, from Gourmet Caterers at the address listed above.

Chag Sameach – Nina and Ruth

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Name: _________________________ Address: ______________________________

Phone No.: _____________________

Cost Quantity Total $

Herring:

Chopped Herring $17.00 per lb. _____ _____

Kichel $20.00 per lb. _____ _____

Danish Herring $17.00 per lb. _____ _____

Parev Pineapple Cream Herring $17.00 per lb. _____ _____

Mustard Herring $17.00 per lb. _____ _____

Fish:

Fish Balls $17.00 per lb. _____ _____

Fish Balls Curried $17.00 per lb. _____ _____

Curried Fish Fillets $17.00 per lb. _____ _____

Fish Fillets in Soy Ginger Sauce $17.00 per lb. _____ _____

Mock Crayfish $17.00 per lb. _____ _____

Salmon Lasagna $36.00 (serves 12) _____ _____

Honey/Orange Fillet of Salmon $17.00 per lb. _____ _____

With Soy and Fresh Ginger

Chicken and Meat:

Herb-Roasted Chicken with

Pomegranates $19.00 per lb. _____ _____

Honey Citrus Chicken $19.00 per lb. _____ _____

Chicken Provencal (with

Tomatoes and Olives) $19.00 per lb. _____ _____

Sweet & Sour-stuffed

Mustard Cabbage $30.00 (for 6) _____ _____

Brisket with Portobello

Mushrooms & Cranberries $21.00 per lb. _____ _____

Brisket and Tzimmes $21.00 per lb. _____ _____

Pepper Crusted Roast Beef

in Mustard Wine Sauce $21.00 per lb. _____ _____

Sweet and Sour Meatballs $21.00 per lb. _____ _____

Chopped Liver $17.00 per lb. _____ _____

Perogen $16.00 per dozen _____ _____

Meat Blintzes $24.00 per dozen _____ _____

Kreplach $10.00 per dozen _____ _____

Soup – Chicken Noodle $11.00 (serves 4) _____ _____

Roasted Red Pepper $11.00 (serves 4) _____ _____

Butternut $11.00 (serves 4) _____ _____

Kneidlach (Matzo Balls) $1.75 ea. (min. 6) _____ _____

Vegetable Sides:

Roasted Vegetable Tzimmes

With Prunes $26.00 (serves 12) _____ _____

Grilled Chipotle Vegetables $30.00 (serves 12) _____ _____

Potato OR Sweet Potato

Kugel w. Red Peppers $26.00 (serves 12) _____ _____

Honey-Roasted Red

Potatoes $20.00 (serves 12) _____ _____

Butternut Squash and Yams $20.00 (serves 12) _____ _____

Barley (or Rice) with

Butternut, Apples & Onions $20.00 (serves 12) _____ _____

Dessert:

Majestic Moist Honey

Cake $18.50 (serves 10) _____ _____

Apple Squares with Honey

And Walnuts $20.00 (serves 10) _____ _____

French Silk Chocolate Tart $25.00 (serves 10) _____ _____

Spiced Pear & Pomegranate

Strudel $20.00 (serves 10)

Yom Kippur:

Mini Noodle Kugels with

Onions and Poppy Seeds $24.00 per dozen _____ _____

Bulkes (plain) $16.00 per dozen _____ _____

Bulkes (raisin) $16.00 per dozen _____ _____

Bulkes (chocolate) $16.00 per dozen _____ _____

Babkes (plain, chocolate or

raisin) $14.00 (serves 10) _____ _____

Babkes (chocolate or raisin) $14.00 (serves 10) _____ _____

Creamy Cheesecake $20.00 (serves 12) _____ _____

Items Listed Below Can be Ordered Individually

Full Meal – $38.00 per head (minimum 10 guests)

Chopped Liver

Mixed Greens Salad with Apricots and Toasted Pecans, with Champagne Vinaigrette OR Spinach, Orange and Pomegranate Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette OR Mixed Greens Salad with Toasted Corn, Sliced Red Onion, Hearts of Palm and Caramelized Walnuts, with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Chicken Soup with Matzoh Balls

Pepper-Crusted Roast Beef in Mustard Wine Sauce OR Portobello Mushroom and Cranberry Roast Brisket

Herb-Roasted Chicken with Pomegranates OR Chicken Provencal (with Tomatoes and Olives)

Barley OR Rice with Butternut, Apples and Onions OR Honey-Roasted Red Potatoes

Roasted Vegetable Tzimmes OR Grilled Chipotle Vegetables

French Silk Chocolate Tart OR Spiced Pear and Pomegranate Strudel

DEADLINE: Orders to be received by Sunday, September 5, 2010 for Rosh Hashanah and Monday, September 13, 2010 for Yom Kippur!

St Joseph’s Health System Honor Mission & Mentoring Grads

Nina Varkel — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:42:02 +0000

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.

Greece comes alive

Nina Varkel — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:21:57 +0000

Gourmet Caterers teamed up with Best of the Best Event Productions a few days ago to creat a visit to Greece for The Colony in Fashion Island. We served Meditterean food including Spanakopita, Gyros, Yogurt Chicken Kebobs & the best Baklava ever. The baklava was described as so tasty it will give you an orgasm of your taste buds.

See photos at:

http://www.picturetrail.com/gid23371240

The guests enjoyed the evening while dining pool side enjoying the cool breeze and tasty delights. There were raves on the decor and fabulous food.

Gourmet Caterers again out did themselves in taste, presentation and service.

Multiple parties on one weekend

Nina Varkel — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 04:31:04 +0000

Stressfull and successful, making all parties as excellent as the previous one. You are only as good as your last party.

Keeping the buzz going – amazing catered parties. Amazing nationality catering, with exceptional theme buffets.