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

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!

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