Category Archives: Events

If it’s an event like a bridal shower, 50th anniversary, baby shower to house warming, bar mitzvahs or “that birthday” there will be food and it should be gourmet in any venue or menu.

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Mexican Inspired Appetizer Party

4 Jan ’12 Filed under Appetizers, Cocktail Parties, Cocktails, Events, North America, Party Gourmet, South American. No comments.

Summer is such a busy time with so many celebrations. Whether someone in your family is graduating from high school or college, or a friend is getting married, or you just want to get people together to celebrate the season, an appetizer party is fun … Read More →

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Almond Cream Puffs

15 Sep ’11 Filed under Brunches, Custards, Mousses & Puddings, Desserts, Dinner Parties, European, Events, Fillings and Toppings, Gourmet Baking, Party Gourmet, World Cuisine. No comments.

Ingredients Choux Paste: 3/4 cup butter 1 1/2 cup water 3/8 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 6 eggs Almond Pastry Cream: 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups milk 6 egg yolks 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon almond extract … Read More →

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Homemade Corn Tortillas

4 Jul ’11 Filed under Appetizers, Cinco de Mayo, Events, Fast, Fresh and Healthy, Featured, Gourmet Vegetarian, Grains, Little Gourmet, Snacks and Nibbles, South American. No comments.

2 cups masa harina (flour for corn tortillas) 1 1/3 cups warm water ¼ teaspoon salt In a large bowl, mix the masa, water and salt together with your hands until combined. Knead the dough very well until moist and smooth, but not sticky, about … Read More →

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Herb and Lemon Shortbread Cookies

21 Jun ’11 Filed under Brunches, Cookies, Events, Gourmet Baking, Little Gourmet, Refreshments, Valentine Surprises. No comments.

  1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour   1/4 teaspoon salt   1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest   1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme   1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter frozen and cut into small cubes   1 large egg, lightly beaten   … Read More →

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Blackfin Tuna Crudo

1 May ’11 Filed under Appetizers, Dieting Gourmet, European, Events, Fast, Fresh and Healthy, Party Gourmet, Seafood, World Cuisine. No comments.

serves 4 Ingredients: 8 oz Blackfin Tuna 8 Caperberries 4 Tbsp Capers 4 tsp Chopped Red Onions 4 tsp Chopped Basil 4 tsp Chopped Chives 3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 Tbsp White Balsamic Vinegar 4 Tbsp Diced Tomatoes Sea Salt (to taste) Cracked … Read More →

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Daffodil Cake

14 Apr ’11 Filed under Cakes and Muffins, Events, Gourmet Baking, Party Gourmet. No comments.

. Ingredients: 1 angel food cake mix 1/4 teaspoon yellow food coloring, or enough to reach desired daffodil color 1 teaspoons water   Lemon Boiled Frosting 2 egg whites 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar dash salt 1 … Read More →

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Fried Cheese Balls

25 Mar ’11 Filed under Appetizers, Events, Featured, Gourmet Vegetarian, North America, Party Gourmet, World Cuisine. No comments.

Fried Cheese Balls are tasty little nuggets of molten pleasure with a hint of tang. Need we write more. Still bringing the cheese. Ingredients 8 oz. softened butter 8 oz softened  cream cheese 8 oz Gorgonzola Cheese, room temp. Salt and pepper 1/2 cup plain … Read More →

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Rock Lobster Tail Salad

25 Mar ’11 Filed under Dinner, Entrees, Events, Fast, Fresh and Healthy, Gourmet Salads, North America, Party Gourmet, Salads and Dressings, Seafood, World Cuisine. No comments.

  Ingredients: 3 rock lobster tails, 6 to 8 ounces each, cooked, cut in chunks, chilled 1 cup diced celery 1/4 cup green tomato, diced 2 tablespoons roasted red peppers, chopped 1 tablespoon chopped green onion Rocket or arugula greens Dressing: 3/4 cup mayonnaise 2 … Read More →

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Deviled Eggs with Sriracha Sauce

25 Mar ’11 Filed under Appetizers, Events, Fast, Fresh and Healthy, Party Gourmet. No comments.

  Ingredients: 6 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and cut lengthwise 6 tablespoons Mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 4 to 6 drops sriracha sauce teaspoon cilantro, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon lime juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper chili powder for garnish, or for extra … Read More →

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“The Dawg’s” Dawgs

25 Mar ’11 Filed under Appetizers, Events, Fast, Fresh and Healthy, Little Gourmet, Party Gourmet, Poultry and Game. No comments.

“The Dawg’s” Dawgs are mini bites of a perfect blend of meat, creamy cheese, and warm pastry for your next party. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced crosswise 2 pound(s) (about 60) mini turkey sausages Munster cheese (optional), cut into small pieces 1 large egg … Read More →

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Polenta and Chicken Mini Tarts

22 Mar ’11 Filed under Appetizers, Chicken, Events, Party Gourmet, Pies and Tarts, Snacks and Nibbles. No comments.

4 to 6 servings Ingredients For the tartlets: 1 pound instant polenta (about 2 1/2 cups) 1 cup cream 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For the topping: 2 cups shredded roasted chicken 1/2 cup pesto 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly … Read More →

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Citrus-Cinnamon Glazed Ham

11 Mar ’11 Filed under Dinner, Easter's Hit Parade, Entrees, Events, Holiday Sensations, Party Gourmet, Pork. No comments.

10 to 12 servings Ingredients 1 (7- 9-pound) fully cooked ham, bone-in, scored 1/4-inch deep in a diamond pattern 12 (2-inch) cinnamon sticks cut in 1/2 lengthwise into 24 pieces 4 navel oranges, sliced crosswise into 1/3-inch slices (20 slices) 5 lemons, sliced crosswise into … Read More →