Spice Catering in Mexico City - Culinary Musings

Pan-Latin / Mediterranean Dinner Party in Colonia Roma.

2013-08-06T18:28:00.001-07:00

Last weekend we catered a Pan-Latin themed dinner party in Colonia Roma for the Associated Press. On the menu:

Appetizers
Mini Chicken Tinga Tostadas
Chicken Tinga, Tomatoes, Lettuce & Cheese on a Mini Tostada

Black Bean and Cheese Cocktail Empanadas
Served with Chipotle Cream

Stuffed Baked Mushroom Caps with Duxelle, Cheese and Oregano

Salad
Stuffed Avocados
With Tomatoes, Feta Cheese, Parsely, Olive Oil and Red Onion

Entrée
Traditional Paella
With Chicken, Shrimp and Spanish Chorizo

Sautéed Swiss Chard with Golden Raisons

Country Bread with Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil

Dessert
Platter of Assorted Baklava with Fresh Fruit
Coffee and Tea Service

Tiki Party!

2013-04-04T12:40:00.001-07:00

The Spice crew is looking forward to catering a Tiki Party this weekend!

Menú

Camarones Coco

Camarones empanizado con coco, servido con salsa de piña y mango

Kebab de Pollo Hawaiano

Brochetas de pollo asado con piña servido con salsa de teriyaki

Carne de Res Coreano en Won Ton
Carne de res marinado en salsa de jengibre, servido en nidos de wonton

Conos de Arroz Frito Hawaiano

Mini conos de arroz frito con jamón, naranja y edamame

Sopa de Pescado en Curry Verde

Sopa de Pescado en curry verde con leche de coco, servido en caballitos

Gougéres de Queso Gruyére

Calientes choux de queso gruyéres

Rollos Primavera

Rollos Primavera de vegetales servidos con salsa agridulce

Brochetas Tropical

Sandia, piña y melon, marinado en salsa de ron, en brochetas

Postre

Mini tartas de Mango

Mini tartas de Mousse de Chocolate con Coco

Served five course dinner birthday party menu

2013-03-30T16:10:00.000-07:00

We catered a birthday dinner party for a really fun Brazilian couple last week. So, you think we eat late here in Mexico? They started eating their first course at 12am. Good thing we had strong coffee to sip on while serving! It was a great night.

On the menu:

Amuse Bouche
Cubo de Queso Provolone Ahumado, frito y servido con vinaigrette de naranja y hierbas y reducción de jamaica.
Vino: Champagne

Ensalada
Ensalada de hojas mixtas con queso de cabra, almendras crujientes, fresas, arándanos y aderezo de miel
Vino: Riesling

Primer Plato
Fettucine negro con salsa cremosa de camarones, ajo y queso romano
Vino: Frascati

Segundo Plato
Filete de res con salsa de Cabernet Sauvingnon, champiñones salvajes y romero
Pommes Dauphinoise
Verduras rostizados con balsámico y albahaca frita
Selección de panes artesanales, mantequilla y tapenade
Vino: Cabernet Sauvignon

Plato Postre
Moelluex Chocolat
Trufado de poderoso chocolate, con mantequilla, cubierto de chocolate 70%, crème Anglaise y Frambuesas.
Vino: Vino de Frambuesa, Muscat

Dinner Party for Associated Press

2013-03-20T12:47:00.001-07:00

Last night we catered an intimate dinner party for eight for the Associated Press. The guest of honor was the former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Tony Garza. They chose a Middle Eastern / Mediterranean menu to do with an interesting evening of Mexican-U.S. politics.

On the menu:

Salad Course
Chilled Israeli couscous salad with roasted almonds in a honey, lime and mint dressing, with artichoke heart garnish.

Main Course
Spanikopita
Spinach & feta pie wrapped and baked in crispy phyllo dough

Middle Eastern Kefta
Grilled beef seasoned with parsley, mint, coriander, cumin and paprika, served with Tzatziki, a cucumber yogurt sauce

Tomato and roasted red pepper coulis with Kalamata olives

Fresh pita bread

Dessert
Platter of assorted baklava

Coffee and Tea Service

Personal Chef Menu for the Week of February 25th

2013-02-25T09:36:00.000-08:00

Here's what we're cooking for the Spice delivery service this week:

Grilled Salmon Fettucine with Peas & Grape Tomatoes, in a Creamy Dill Sauce
Rosemary Focaccia Bread with Aged Parmigiano Reggiano

Chicken Breast stuffed with Chevre Cheese and Swiss Chard, in White Wine Sauce.
Green Beans Almondine

Beef Teriyaki with Vegetables, served over Rice
Sesame Marinated Cucumber and Carrot Salad

Stuffed Peppers, with Orzo Pasta, Feta and Vegetables
Garden Basket Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing

Cocktail Party for Vom Fass

2013-02-19T14:41:00.002-08:00

Last Friday we catered a cocktail party for the fabulous Polanco store Vom Fass. We used their amazing vinegars and oils in our appetizers.

Check out the store: http://www.vomfass-mexicocity.mx/ They also have wines and liquors from all over the world. YUM!

On the menu:

Ceviche de Huachinango
Vinagre de Calamansi y Aceite de Limón Vom Fass

Crostini de Filete de Res
Vinagre de Balsámico Maletti Vom Fass

Jitomates á la Grecia con Feta y Camarones
Aceite de Olivo Extra Virgen de Oregano Vom Fass

Aceitunas Phyllo con Queso Cheddar

Canapé de Foie Gras
Vinagre de Frambuesa Star Vom Fass

Chèvre Champignones
Vinagre de Miel Star Vom Fass

Trufas del Alcachofa

Mini Postres
Moelluex Chocolate
Tiramisu
Fraiser
Tarta de Fruta

Personal Chef Menu for the week of February 11th

2013-02-09T14:22:00.000-08:00

Personal Chef Menu for the Week of February 11th

We are craving comfort foods this week!

Classic Chicken Pot Pie
Pacific NW Salad - Organic Greens, Toasted Pecans, Chevre Cheese and Dried Cranberries in a Raspberry Vinaigrette

Salmon Fillet, baked in parchment paper, with Garlic Herb Compound Butter and Lemon Finishing Salt Flakes
Wild Rice Pilaf

Tex-Mex Style Shredded Chicken and Pepper Jack Cheese Enchiladas
Corn Nibblets with Cumin Butter and Roasted Peppers

Individual Mini Meat Loaves
Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Homemade Gravy

Salvatore Ferragamo Event

2012-10-15T11:39:00.001-07:00

All this week we are catering employee sales training sessions for Salvatore Ferragamo.

We are learning so much by osmosis, by the end of the week the Spice Crew will be able to sell bikinis to Eskimos!

We wish we were getting paid in shoes or purses - they are gorgeous!

Congratulations Adrián and Victor!

2012-09-28T07:35:00.004-07:00

Congratulations Adrián and Victor!

Last weekend we catered their wedding at the fabulous Condesa Haus. It was a crazy, fun celebration with great music. We wish them all the best!

On the menu:

Para Picar – en las mesas y en el area bar

Nueces Mixtas y Botanas Japonese

Carne de Res Coreano en Won Ton

Carne de Res marinado en Salsa Teriyaki servido en nidos de Won Ton

Kebab de Pollo Hawaiano

Brochetas de pollo asado con piña servido con salsa de Cacahuate

Rollos Primavera Tailandeses

Rollos Primavera Frescos de Vegetales y Tofu frito servidos con Salsa Agridulce

Gougiéres de Queso Gruyére

Un Clásico de Francia, choux de queso grouyére calientes y pimienta cayena

Espárragos envueltos en Jamón Serrano

Espárragos horneados envueltos en Jamón Serrano y aderezados con Reducción de Vinagre Balsámico

Brochetas Caprese

Queso Fresco Mozzarella, Tomates Cherry marinados en Vinagre Balsámico y Albahaca Fresca en Brochetas

Spanikopita

Pequeños pays de espinaca con queso en hojaldre acompañados con aderezo de yogurt con pepino

Tartitas de Cebolla Caramelizada y Queso de Cabra

Pequeñas Tartas rellenas de Cebolla Caramelizada en Vinagre Balsámico son Salvia Fresca y Queso de Cabra

Conference Lunch Delivery for the Mexican Aduana

2012-09-17T20:21:00.000-07:00

All last week we delivered box lunches for the Mexican Aduana (Customs Department). It was a conference on everyday items that can be turned in to weapons. Did you know that you can make a bomb from toothpaste? We didn't either. Yikes.

The complete four day menu:

Monday

Quiche Lorraine or Spinach & Mushroom Quiche
Mixed Leaf Salad with Apple and Walnuts
Hummus Dip with Pita Bread Chips
Mini Brownie

Tuesday

Salami and Gruyere Baguette or Caprése Baguette
Greek Salad
Parmesan Cheese & Artichoke Dip with Crostini
Mini Cheese Cakes

Wednesday

Pasta Primavera or Pasta Carbonara
Farmers Garden Salad
Greek Yogurt Dip with Bread Sticks
Mini Marble Cake

Thursday

Chicken and corn wraps or Antipasto Roll Up
Arugula and Cherry Tomato Salad
Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Focaccia Bread
Chocolate Chip Cookies

Congratulations Diana & Jesús!

2012-09-05T08:46:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Diana & Jesús!

Last weekend we catered their wedding - such a fun and interesting couple. We wish them all the best!

On the menu:

Passed Appetizers

Figs wrapped in Prosciutto with Balsamic Vinegar Drizzle

Grilled Chicken Breast on A Rosemary Skewer
with Roasted Tomato and Garlic Sauce

Crostini with Three Colored Roasted Peppers and Kalamata Olives

Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Sweet-Chili Dipping Sauce

Soup Course

Wild Mushroom & Walnuts Velouté served with Thyme and Garlic Crouton

Salad Course

Hard Boiled Egg & Watercress Salad with Pomegranates and Crispy Pancetta

Sorbet Palate Cleanser

Tart Lemon

Entrée

Grilled Garlic Shrimp with Lemon Zest

Couscous with Sundried Tomatoes and Peperoncino Flakes

Roasted Balsamic Vegetables with Fresh Herbs

Assorted Breads & Focaccia with Whipped Butter

Wedding Cake!
Coffee and Tea Service

Personal Chef Menu for the Week of September 3rd

2012-09-03T14:49:00.000-07:00

The Spice Personal Chef menu for this week's delivery:

Grilled Sausages with Sauerkraut & Mustard
German Potato Salad

Indian Yogurt Chicken over Rice

Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges with Spicy Tandoori Crust

Vegetarian Three-Bean Chili, topped with Scallions and Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Garlic Pesto Bread

Smoked Potato, Roasted Corn & Bacon Chowder

Garden Basket Salad with Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

2012-08-31T10:42:00.000-07:00

Yesterday at McCormick Spices' headquarters in Estado de México, we catered a luncheon for executives visiting from the U.S.

Since we used their test kitchen, we wore lab coats, face masks and white hair nets. The Spice Crew has never looked more sexxxy!
On the menu:

Mole Amarillo with Rice

Cochinita Pibíl
Jicama and Orange Salad with Mint, Lime, Cumin & Honey
Tostones - Fried Plantains with Rock Salt
Pico de Gallo, Salsa de Habanero y Guacamole
Tres Leches Cake

Personal Chef Menu for the week of August 27th

2012-08-27T20:47:00.000-07:00

Here what's on the Spice Personal Chef Menu this week:

Roasted Tomato Basil Bisque
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Classic Beef Stroganoff over Spiral Noodles

Marinated Cucumber & Tomato Salad

Spinach & Cheese Raviolis with Marinara
Herbed Garlic Cheese Bread

Teriyaki Beef with Broccoli, served over Rice
Vegetarian Spring Rolls with Sweet-Chili Dipping Sauce

Congratulations Dr. Jackson!

2012-07-19T12:04:00.000-07:00

We catered a cocktail celebration for a professor from Alliant University who was inducted into the Academy of History and Geography. Congratulations, Dr. Jackson!

On the menu:
Mediterranean Gougeres
Hot Cocktail Puffs with Feta Cheese and Sundried Tomatoes

Mini Chipotle Meatballs
Pork & Beef Meatballs in a Sweet/Hot Chipotle Glaze, served in an Asian Spoon

Spanikopita
Spinach and Feta Cheese Baked in Phyllo Pastry
served with Taziki - Cucumber Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Gai Satay
Coconut Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Dipping Sauce

Thai Summer Rolls
Marinated Vegetables, Sesame Glass Noodles, Wrapped in Rice Paper and Served with a Ginger Soy Dipping Sauce

Caprese Skewers
Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic-Marinated Grape Tomato and Fresh Basil

Assorted Crostini
Toasted Walnuts, Arugula Leaf and Gorgonzola Cheese
Black Olive Tapenade and Orange Zest
Roasted Red Pepper with Chevre Cheese

Mediterranean Appetizer Display

"It Gets Better Project" Cocktail Party

2012-07-14T17:53:00.000-07:00

Last Thursday we catered a cocktail party for the "It Gets Better Project", helping LGBT youth get through their teenage years and go on to thrive. What a great party, fun guests and a worthy cause.
http://www.itgetsbetter.org/

On The Menu:

Baked Sharp Cheddar Cheese Olives
Classic Gruyère Gougères
Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
Mini Chipotle Albóndigas
Italian Basil Pinwheels
Gazpacho Shots
Thai Salad Rolls
Double Chocolate Mousse with White Chocolate Coconut Shavings

Memorial Service for Armando Montano

2012-07-03T21:48:00.001-07:00

Tonight we catered the memorial service for Armando Montano, the 22 year old Associated Press intern who died over the weekend. Our heart and prayers are with his wonderful parents. Deepest condolences to them from the entire Spice crew.

Girlfriends Dinner Party

2012-07-02T13:38:00.000-07:00

Saturday we catered a dinner party; a Finnish girls' night-in!

On the menu:
Endive Leaves filled with Gorgonzola Cheese, Toasted Nuts and Balsamic Drizzle

Bruschetta with Warm Mixed Olive Tapenade with Orange Essence

Greek Salad - Romaine Lettuce, Red Onion, Feta Cheese, Kalamata Olives in Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

Grilled Garlic Shrimp served over Herbed Couscous

Roasted Balsamic Vegetables with Herbs

Assorted Breads & Focaccia with Whipped Butter

Rich Double Chocolate Torte, Served with Crème Anglaise and Fresh Berries

Associated Press Dinner Party

2012-06-26T08:53:00.000-07:00

Last week we catered a dinner party for the Associated Press. The grilled salmon was divine! On the menu:

Salad Course
Pacific NW Salad
Organic Greens, Toasted Nuts, Crisp Apple, Dried Cranberries, Chevre Cheese with a Raspberry Vinaigrette

Main Course
Grilled Salmon in White Wine & Caper Sauce
Wild Rice Pilaf
Roasted Asparagus with balsamic reduction and parmesan shavings
Assorted Artisianal Breads and Focassia with Whipped Butter

Dessert
Tart Individual Lemon Panna Cotta with Fresh Berry Coulis

Personal Chef Menu for the Week of June 25th

2012-06-26T08:39:00.001-07:00

Our Personal Chef Menu for this week's delivery:

Keftedes - Greek Meatballs in Oregano Mint Tomato Sauce
Greek Salad - with Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, Feta, Red Onion, Grape Tomatoes and Pepperoncini

Pescado a la Veracruzana - Capers, Tomatoes and Black Olives
Garden Basket Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Country Split Pea Soup with Ham
Cheesy Garlic Herb Bread

Beef Stroganoff over Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sautéed Zucchini with Toasted Almonds

Spanish Translations of Herbs, Spices and Flavorings

2012-05-06T19:53:00.001-07:00

From our Culinary Spice article in The News newspaper - here is a list of the commonly used spices, herbs and flavorings with their names in Spanish:

Allspice / Pimienta Gorda

Anise / Anís

Basil / Albahaca

Bay Leaves / Laurel

Black pepper / Pimienta Negra

Capers / Alcaparra

Caraway / Alcaravea

Chamomile / Manzanilla

Chervil / Cerafolio
Chives / Cebolleta
Cinnamon / Canela
Cardamom / Cardamomo
Cloves / Clavo
Comfrey / Confrey
Coriander / Cilantro
Cumin / Comino
Dill / Eneldo
Fennel / Hinojo
Garlic / Ajo
Ginger / Jengibre
Marjoram / Mejorano
Mustard / Mostaza
Nutmeg / Nuez Moscada
Onion / Cebolla
Oregano / Orégano
Paprika / Pimentón
Parsley / Perejil
Peppermint / Menta
Poppyseed / Adormidera
Rosemary / Romero
Saffron / Azafrán
Sage / Salvia
Savory / Saturega
Sesame Seed / Ajonjolí
Spearmint / Yerba Buena
Tarragon / Estragón
Thyme / Tomillo
Tumeric / Cúrcuma
Vanilla / Vanilla
Wintermint / Axocopaque

Baby Shower Luncheon

2012-04-22T07:51:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we catered a baby shower at a beautiful home in Lomas.

On the menu:

Melon & Mango layered with Vanilla Yogurt, topped with Blackberries and Raspberries

Spinach Salad with Arugula, Pear, Shaved Parmesan with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

Classic Quiche Lorraine

Spinach, Portobello & Roasted Red Pepper Quiche

Herbed Bread with Hummous and Kalamata Olive Tapenade

Personal Chef Menu for the Week of April 16th

2012-04-16T19:48:00.001-07:00

Our personal chef menu for this week's delivery:

Country Beef Borscht, topped with Homemade Yogurt
Wheatberry Salad with Cranberries with Champagne Vinaigrette

Sesame Noodle Salad with Grilled Chicken Breast
Miso Soup with Tofu, Shiitake Mushrooms, Bamboo Shoots and Seaweed

Classic Swedish Meatballs
Roasted New Potatoes with Marjoram and Cracked Black Pepper

Pasta Rigatoni with Italian Sausage, Zucchini, Basil and Capers
Iceberg Lettuce Wedges with Blue Cheese Dressing, Chopped Tomatoes, Bacon Bits and Blue Cheese Crumbles

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2012-04-09T12:57:00.000-07:00

Our personal chef menu for this week's delivery:

Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Italian Sausage & Portobello Mushroom Lasagne
Garlic Herb Bread

Beef Teriyaki with Mixed Vegetables, served over Rice
Vegetarian Spring Rolls, with Sweet-Chili Dipping Sauce

Chicken Breasts stuffed with Ham, Sweet Onions and Kalamata Olives, with Red Wine Reduction
Corn on the Cob with Seasoned Butter

Personal Chef Menu for the Week of April 2nd

2012-04-06T15:13:00.000-07:00

Here was our menu for this week's delivery:

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Rice, served in a Tangy Tomato Sauce
Vegetable Couscous Salad with Mint, Honey and Lime Dressing

Pork Tenderloin with Maple Dijon Glaze
Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Southwestern Chicken and Cheese Enchiladas
Roasted Cumin Corn

Classic Beef Bourguignon - Chunks of Beef Slowly Simmered in a Rich Red Wine Sauce, with Mushrooms, Pearl Onions and Potatoes.
Green Garden Salad, with Blue Cheese Dressing