Here are some sample menus for fun home parties this summer-
Party Menus For Private Cooking Events-
Backyard BBQ Gone Gourmet: (outdoor grill required)
Blue Corn Jalapeno Muffins
Thai Shrimp Skewers
Grilled Parmesan Stuffed Dates with Bacon
Grilled Fennel with Cannellini Bean Dip
Beef Tenderloin with Salsa Verde
Or
Rosemary Lamb Chops with Mustard & Mint
And
Caramelized Onion BBQ Sauce on Chicken
Smoked Potato Salad
Asian Cole Slaw
Chile Lime Corn
Buttermilk Biscuit Strawberry Shortcake
Paella Party:
Rosemary Flatbread
Sautéed Olives
Garlic Spanish Shrimp
Traditional Chorizo, Poultry & Seafood Paella
Or
Vegetarian Paella
Guava Cake with Tres Leche Ice Cream
Fajita Party:
Fresh Salsas- Grilled Tomato, Tomatillo and Pico de Gallo
Homemade Flour Tortillas
Great Guacamole
Chile Con Queso
Chicken, Beef, and Blackened Fish Fajitas
Fajita Fixin’s- Grilled vegetables, cheeses, sour cream, cilantro
Chocolate Peanut Ice Cream Tacos
Italian:
Bruschetta with Tomato Basil
Cannellini Bean Dip with Grilled Fennel
Homemade Focaccia
Classic Caesar Salad
Chicken Saltimbocca (Scallopine with Prosciutto, Sage & Provolone)
Or
Braised Lamb Shanks
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Balsamic Glazed Asparagus
Tiramisu
Or
Chocolate Hazelnut Torte with Berries
New Mexican:
Chile Con Queso
Great Guacamole
Assorted Salsas
Homemade Corn Tortillas
Carne Adovado (pork or lamb or beef)
Crispy Beer Batter Fish Tacos
Fixins- Sour Cream, Grated Cheese, Sliced Jalapenos, Mixed Greens, Grilled Sweet Red & Yellow Peppers, Seared Red Onions, Grilled Scallions
Or
Green Chile Chicken Stew with Cheddar Crust
Green Rice
Calabacitas
Tres Leche Cake
Or
Warm Guava Cake with Pineapple Ice Cream
Tapas & Mediterranean:
Parmesan Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon
Chile/Garlic Shrimp
Rosemary Flatbread
Greek Salad with Feta & Olives
Lamb or Chicken Tagine (Moroccan Stew)
Preserved Lemon Couscous
Or
Seafood Paella
Poached Pears with Fennel Syrup & Mascarpone
Or
Tuscan Pear Tarte with Mascarpone
French Onion Soup
Gruyere Gougere
Asparagus Tartlets
Salad of Frisee, Bacon Lardon, Walnuts & Blue Cheese
Or
Endive & Apple Salad
Cassoulet of White Beans, Chicken & Sausage
Or
Beef Bourgogne with Butter Noodles
Classic Crème Brulee
Or
Apple Tarte Tatin with Crème Anglaise
Additional menus available on request