Parties and Showers
Parties and Showers
You'd like to show someone how special they are on their birthday, anniversary, or graduation. You want that bridal or baby shower to be a memorable event. Have fun with the celebrating and let me do the cooking! Whether it's a spread of elegant hors d'oeuvres for a wine tasting, dainty sandwiches for an afternoon tea, or a three course dinner party, I can provide the perfect menu for your special occasion.
Contact me to discuss the possibilities! See below for some sample menus.
"Dreaming of the Tuscan Hillsides" wine tasting:
Cantaloupe with Black Pepper, Oil, and Vinegar (Insalata di Melone)
Mélange of Marinated Roasted Peppers (Peperoni Misti)
Tomato Bruschetta Volpaia
Fried Sage Leaves Volpaia (Stuzzichini di Salvia)
Chicken Liver Toasts (Crostini di Fegatini)
Classic Tuscan Flatbread (Schiacciata)
75th Birthday Party Mediterranean Luncheon
Mini Capreses
Crûdités with Aïoli
Hummus with Pita Bread & Olives
White Gazpacho with Green Grapes
Dolmades with Lamb and with Rice
Chicken Provençale
Green Salad with Herb & Lemon Vinaigrette
Rice Pilaf
Platter of Seasonal Fruits
Birthday Cake
Three-course French Dinner
Potage Crécy with Carrots & Leeks
Steak with Beàrnaise Sauce
Oven-roasted Potatoes with a Persillade of Garlic & Parsley
Pears Poached in Red Wine
Three-course Italian Dinner
Risotto with Mushrooms & Leeks
Chicken Piccata
Braised Carrots with Parmesan Cheese
Zabaglione with Amaretti
Baby Shower Tea Party
Curried chicken salad, egg salad, and asparagus & prosciutto tea sandwiches
Tossed green salad with balsamic vinaigrette
Heavenly lemon scones
Ultimate flourless chocolate cake with raspberries
Fruit punch