Monday, January 26, 2015

Super bowl Party
Party Rescue Catering Co.

       Every year the Superbowl is a big an fun event. That is unless your hosting a Superbowl party at your house. All the enjoyment and fun is taken out of it due to all the cooking and cleaning that is performed before, during and after the game. That is unless you call us the Party Rescue Catering Co. to have your whole party taken care of. We will provide appetizers and all your party necessity's (cleaning, serving etc.) All for a cheap price of $400 which includes $190 for all the food and $42 an hour for 5 hours. The appetizers for this years Super bowl catering event will be brown sugar smokies, bacon tomato cups and seven layer taco dip. All the displays(tablecloth, centerpieces, plates) give your party a very uplifting sports orientated feel. As for appetizers whats a Super bowl party without tasty meat and cheese appetizers and great dip. Everything you need to know such as individual pricing and recipes will be left below. For any questions please contact us at 503-830-9534.

Recipe info:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sxdOjbezqTpaNRrrzbl3-EVkERla2fQOIIA9okK00oA/edit#gid=233254425

Pricing information: 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PeGCo1qEQX0WVNfn4_x2cUheUnC4BlKD1jVXqwJIOaM/edit#gid=1510636704

These will be the table cloths, centerpieces and plates provided and used at the party:



*All costs of plates, tablecloths and centerpieces are included in original pricing. 

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Kale Salad

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Avocado Garlic Aioli 

Place Potatoes in large pot and turn heat on high until water starts to boil. Then turn the stove down to simmer and uncover and let the potatoes boil for another 20-25 minutes.

Now you can start making your garlic aioli. Cut open and avocado and throw it into a blender.
Then add your garlic, vegenaise (pictured below), lemon juice, sea salt and your pepper. Now blend your ingredients until a nice smooth texture is achieved.

Once the potatoes are cooked fully place them on a large baking pan(non-stick) and smash the potatoes with a coffee mug or other items of similar shape.

Drizzle a teaspoon of olive oil onto each potato and sprinkle salt and pepper.

Place the potatoes into oven and let them roast for 25-30 minutes until they are a nice and crispy golden brown. While these are cooking you can chop your parsley.

Remove from oven. 

Sprinkle on chopped parlsey, salt, pepper and your nice and creamy garlic aioli.

Congrats your done! Now enjoy.
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Avocado Garlic Aioli

Recipe:
FOR THE POTATOES:
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (or try red or new potatoes)
  • 2-2.5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or oil of choice)
  • Fine grain sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (be generous)
  • Garlic powder, for sprinkling on top
  • 1/3-1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
AVOCADO GARLIC AIOLI:
  • 1 large avocado, halved and pitted
  • 1 large or 2 small garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup soy-free Veganaise (or vegan mayo of your choice)
  • Fine grain sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

I chose this recipe for a cool twist on potatoes. Smashing them sounds very fun and the garlic aioli sounds delicious. I think for dinner instead of having a boring baked potato which my family tends to make, I thought adding some variety and making this is gonna be a great idea. Plus it could add a nice contrast in flavors if my family were to cook a nice steak.

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Glazed Butternut Squash Recipe (Altered):
3 pounds butternut squash, peeled*
1/2 cup apple cider- I added another 1/4 cup of cider 
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter 
1 tablespoon sugar- I added 1 tablespoon more of brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt 
1/2 teaspoon pepper 
1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans- I would replace the pecans for walnuts if I were to make this recipe again
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 tsp. dried sage

Cut squash in half length wise and discard seeds. Peel the squash and then starting cutting it into two inch cubes. Throw squash into a frying pan and turn on medium. Add apple cider and the water. Throw the rest of the ingredients into the pan, except the pecans and dried sage. Once at a boil, cover the pan and reduce the heat to a simmer and gently stir. Let this cook for 25 minutes. Once 25 minutes has passed uncover and check if the squash is soft and the liquid has thickened. Once achieved uncover and cook for 5 minutes. Then add chopped pecans and sage
After everything is added your pan should look similar to this.

Next step is to plate and enjoy your delightful Glazed Butternut Squash.


Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Thanksgiving Dish: Glazed Butternut Squash

 Glazed Butternut Squash Recipe:
3 pounds butternut squash, peeled*
1/2 cup apple cider*
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter 
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt 
1/2 teaspoon pepper 
1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 tsp. dried sage

I chose this recipe because during Thanksgiving dinner because almost every dish is a savory one. With all that salt and non-sweet ingredients It seems as though this glazed butternut squash would be a good addition to my Thanksgiving meal. Especially because this dish doesn't seem to sweet or desert like, so I think it will be a great way to change up the taste of things on my plate. In my family we serve the pumpkin pie and other deserts after our main meal so my thought process is that this dish shouldn't interfere with our desert dishes.