I served these sandwiches at a recent luncheon and they were very popular. I’m still harvesting fresh basil from my garden and that is the secret to the wonderful flavor in this recipe. I love the fact that this creamy pesto is from cream cheese and not tons of olive oil like traditional pesto. Since…
Archives for September 2018
Smoked Salmon Pizza with Lemon Tarragon Cream Cheese
What makes this smoked salmon pizza recipe quick and easy is the use of a pre-baked pizza crust. There are so many varieties out there why just put pepperoni and marinara on them, let’s get a bit more sophisticated and use smoked salmon. I love smoked salmon and combined with the tarragon, lemon and the…
Fig, Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Tarts
Helping clients decide on menu items can be a bit of task because I have so many delicious creations and many of my clients become overwhelmed by choosing. One thing I found helps is suggesting what is in season at the time that the party is going to be held. Figs are one of my…
Chipotle Cream Cheese Bruschetta with Shrimp & Roasted Corn Salsa
One thing I love about what I do is create new recipes and when they turn out fabulous, it’s like Christmas morning, I get that excited and now I can’t wait to make these for a party that I’m helping with tomorrow night. The crunch of the toasted baguette combined with the smoky heat of…
Herb Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus with Pomegranate & Sunflower Seeds
Even though it’s only the September, I feel a chill in the air and fall is approaching fast. I love fall, it’s my favorite season for decorating and for foods that incorporate the best that autumn has to offer like squash, figs and late harvest sweet corn. I love squash year round but I think…
Oat, White Chocolate Chip, Pistachio & Cherry Scones
Scones can be served any time of day but a lot of people love them for brunch. I made this scone mix and gave them out to the guests at a small brunch garden party that I catered recently. Today I thought I should blog this since I had a few bags leftover. I opened…
Mini Waldorf Salad in Phyllo Cups
I catered a memorial yesterday and sometimes in life I believe that we don’t always make decisions on our own. My client had mentioned to me that when I had emailed her three different menus for this outdoor space that the mini Waldorf salad in phyllo cups jumped out of the page at her and…
