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

April 12, 2011

Administrative Professional’s Day Special

It’s that time of year again.  Time to thank the person that is always there for you at work.  They can almost finish your sentences because they know you so well.  Gourmet Caterers wants to make it easy for you to thank all of the administrative employees at your company.  We have put together a menu for you to choose  the way you want to honor your admins.  Please see link below:

Administrative Professional’s Day Menu Special

I think sometimes being an admin is a thankless job.  They feel unappreciated and you need to show them some love.  Just a little encouragement from a boss can make an employees day, week or even year.  Human beings are quick to judge and let others know when something is wrong nut we too often forget to say thank you and you are doing a good job.  So why don’t you join in with the rest of the country and salute your assistant on their special day.

Call Gourmet Caterers to set up your event today before it is too late!

Recipe of the week-

Banana Bread

 Preheat Oven to 350° Grease & flour a bread pan or use cupcake pans with paper liners.

Ingredients-

1 cup  Sugar   

½ cup     Butter

2              Eggs

3              Mashed bananas

Pinch       Salt

1 tsp       Baking Soda

½ tsp      Baking Powder

1¾ cup   Flour

½ cup     Chopped Walnuts

Directions

  1. Sift together flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda
  2. Cream together butter, sugar & eggs   
  3. Add mashed bananas
  4. Mix in sifted ingredients
  5. Pour into pan

Bake in oven for 50 -60 min or until toothpick comes out clean.  If making cupcakes bake for 20 – 22 minutes.

Do you have a favorite recipe to share? Send it to nancy@gourmetcaterers.net and we’ll feature it on our blog. Have you made one of our suggested recipes? Let us know what you thought!

April 7, 2011

Win a Coffee Break for your Office!

Win A Coffee Break for Your Office!

 Everyone in your office works hard. Administrative Professionals’ Day is April 27, and we want to help you show your staff how much you appreciate them. We’re giving away a coffee break to one lucky office!

You’ll get bagels & muffins and coffee for up to 20 people, delivered to your office on the morning of April 27!

How do you win?

Just ‘like’ us!

We’ll be drawing one lucky winner out of our list of Facebook fans on April 26. That person will win a coffee break for his/her office the next day, to celebrate Administrative Professionals’ Day.

To be in the drawing, simply follow this link and click the ‘like’ button at the top of the page.

http://www.facebook.com/GourmetCaterers

Already a fan? Then you’re already entered!

Remember, the more of your co-workers that enter, the more chance we’re coming to YOUR office!

Thanks for your support – and good luck!

Exciting Event Venues!

Yesterday, Ruth and I took a trip around Orange County, looking at venues for events.  Gourmet Caterers enjoys assisting our clients in finding the perfect venue for their event whether it be a Wedding or a Corporate Event.  We have many possible venues to host your event.  Call us and we’ll give you some ideas of perfect spots to host the perfect event.

One of the locations we loved was Giracci Winery.  They are located in Silverado Canyon.  This is such a romantic spot to get married.  The venue features a Wine Tasting Room and Oak Tree Court which is located outside the tasting room, and is nestled under oak trees.  This area is large enough for 200 guests.

This venue also would be perfect for a Corporate event such as a picnic or team building event.  The event could start with team building events and finish up with wine Tasting.  Doesn’t that sound like the perfect way to spend the day away from the office?

  

Next we visited the White House Event Center.  It is located in Anaheim and is the perfect venue for large scale events.  They can host up to 800 guests at this venue which also includes the West Wing Room.  The West Wing Room has a more intimate Night Club feel.  

As a bride can you imagine being dropped off in the limo in front of the White House?  What great pictures and memories this would create.  The interiors of both sections of the venue lend themselves to both weddings and corporate events. 

Call us to discuss your next event and Gourmet Caterers will help you find the perfect venue

Do you have a favorite recipe to share? Send it to nancy@gourmetcaterers.net and we’ll feature it on our blog. Have you made one of our suggested recipes? Let us know what you thought!

April 4, 2011

Buffet Flowers add so much to the presentation!

  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.   

Are you on Facebook? We are! We would love to have you connect with us there so we can share recipes, specials, news about parties and events and much more. And don’t forget to share your food-related stories and pictures with us, too!

 Please become a fan of our Facebook page. All you have to do is follow this link and click the ‘like’ button at the top of the page.

http://www.facebook.com/GourmetCaterers

If you have attended one of our events, we would love it if you would also click on the ‘reviews’ tab and tell us what you thought.

 ****** We’ll be giving away a special breakfast to a Facebook fan very soon – so don’t miss your chance to be in the drawing. Everyone who ‘likes’ the page is automatically entered! *******

March 31, 2011

Summer has arrived early!

Summer has arrived early this year.  The temperatures are increasing quickly.  Gourmet Caterers would like to offer a solution to your hot weather menus.  Wouldn’t a cool crisp salad taste good right about now? 

Here are a few suggestions:  An Asian Noodle Salad,

Tarragon-Rubbed Salmon Salad, consisting of Salmon, Lettuce, Red Onion and Mandarins, with Nectarine Dressing.  That sure sounds refreshing to me, how about you?

Cool, crisp and refreshing, salads are the answer to your Summer eating needs.

March 7, 2011

Pesach Menus are ready!

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.

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.

February 2, 2011

Wow time is flying!

Gourmet Caterers started off 2011 with a busy January.  We spent a few weeks serving Lunch & Dinner   to Nuns and Priests on Sabbitical at the Center for Spiritual Development.  What a blessing to meet such dedicated men and Women.

Gourmet Caterers also provided food for a Fundraiser at  Beth Jacob.  It was a beautiful and suiccessful event.  All were happy with the results.

Gourmet Caterers served Corporate Menus for other satisfied clients during this busy month.

We look forward to the balance of 2010 as a satisfying and successful year.  Call us for all of your catering needs.

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.

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