Culinary Delight Catering in Los Angeles http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/ Los Angeles catering company Culinary Delight Catering blogs with catering news, information, testimonials, pictures, and opinion on the food service and craft services business in southern California. en-US Wed, 29 May 2013 13:04:30 -0700 http://www.typepad.com/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification lacateringhttp://feedburner.google.com Emma's Wheat Truffle Pasta Salad Recipe http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lacatering/~3/FEFSaKoZ9z8/emmas-wheat-truffle-pasta-salad-recipe.html http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2013/05/emmas-wheat-truffle-pasta-salad-recipe.html We love pasta salad, especially served cold when it's warm outside (or vice-versa), so here's a great pasta salad recipe! Ingredients Wheat Penne Pasta (or your favorite pasta) Roasted Tomatoes (comes in a jar, from speciality deptpartment) Fresh Sauteed Spinach Fresh Minced Garlic Cream and Truffles (Brand name URBANI @ Whole Foods) Instructions Cook pasta (al dente). Saute garlic. Add spinach, heat through, turn off heat. Add drained tomatoes, cream and truffles, and add to pasta. May be served hot or cold. Change mixture depending on taste. You may add shrimp or chicken. Enjoy! We love pasta salad, especially served cold when it's warm outside (or vice-versa), so here's a great pasta salad recipe!

Ingredients

  • Wheat Penne Pasta (or your favorite pasta)
  • Roasted Tomatoes (comes in a jar, from speciality deptpartment)
  • Fresh Sauteed Spinach
  • Fresh Minced Garlic
  • Cream and Truffles (Brand name URBANI @ Whole Foods)

Instructions

Cook pasta (al dente). Saute garlic. Add spinach, heat through, turn off heat. Add drained tomatoes, cream and truffles, and add to pasta. May be served hot or cold.

Change mixture depending on taste. You may add shrimp or chicken.

Enjoy!

]]> Recipes Culinary Delight Catering Wed, 29 May 2013 13:04:30 -0700 http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2013/05/emmas-wheat-truffle-pasta-salad-recipe.html New Appetizers on the Menu Just in Time for Summer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lacatering/~3/3Q9NLK2SQeU/new-appetizers-on-the-menu-just-in-time-for-summer.html http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2013/05/new-appetizers-on-the-menu-just-in-time-for-summer.html Just in time for the summer catering season, Culinary Delight Catering in Los Angeles has added a new selection of appetizers to the menu! With appetizers like this, who needs a main course? Mini Portabello Burgers (veggie) Country Style BBQ Baby Back Ribs Corn Relish with Flank Steak Turkey Burgers Lemon and Lime Chicken Bites Bacon wrapped Asparagus Just in time for the summer catering season, Culinary Delight Catering in Los Angeles has added a new selection of appetizers to the menu! With appetizers like this, who needs a main course?

  • Mini Portabello Burgers (veggie)
  • Country Style BBQ Baby Back Ribs
  • Corn Relish with Flank Steak
  • Turkey Burgers
  • Lemon and Lime Chicken Bites
  • Bacon wrapped Asparagus
]]> General Menu Culinary Delight Catering Tue, 21 May 2013 07:35:33 -0700 http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2013/05/new-appetizers-on-the-menu-just-in-time-for-summer.html Just the Right Amount of Leftovers for the Hosts to Attack When the Guests Leave http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lacatering/~3/kxF0mspNy34/just-the-right-amount-of-leftovers-for-the-hosts-to-attack-when-the-guests-leave.html http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2013/04/just-the-right-amount-of-leftovers-for-the-hosts-to-attack-when-the-guests-leave.html When you know the food is taken care of, it's a lot easier to remain calm and enjoy your event! Emma - the shower was an absolutely success and you, your husband and your wonderful food were a big part of it! The food was excellent - people kept asking who made it, I made sure to tell them (hopefully they'll use you for future gigs!) It was the perfect mix of light finger-food but also hearty enough so people had plenty to eat. In fact, we ended up with JUST the right amount of leftovers - which is a... When you know the food is taken care of, it's a lot easier to remain calm and enjoy your event!

Emma - the shower was an absolutely success and you, your husband and your wonderful food were a big part of it!

The food was excellent - people kept asking who made it, I made sure to tell them (hopefully they'll use you for future gigs!) It was the perfect mix of light finger-food but also hearty enough so people had plenty to eat. In fact, we ended up with JUST the right amount of leftovers - which is a good thing, because as busy hosts we didn't have a chance to chow down properly but once the last guests left, we attacked your food with a vengeance, ha!

And those cupcakes! Heavenly! My gal flipped over them, as cupcakes are hers (and presumably our unborn child's) favorite food. And equally important as all that was that you and your awesome husband were so professional, kind, supportive and... soothing. Same as 3 years ago at my film premiere, talking with you calmed me down; because of how nice you are but also because after talking to you, I knew that at least the food portion of things was going to be alright; and that I had one less thing to worry about. That's a big deal.

You guys are amazing and a delight, and now that I know about Yelp! I will for sure give you a good review on there, hopefully it'll help drive business. With the child on the way (under two weeks?!) I don't know the next time we'll throw a party, but when we do there will be only ONE caterer for us - you guys!

Thanks again for being a part of our special moment. You guys are awesome, awesome, AWESOME!

sincerely,
mark poisella

]]> Cupcakes Testimonials Culinary Delight Catering Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:27:08 -0700 http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2013/04/just-the-right-amount-of-leftovers-for-the-hosts-to-attack-when-the-guests-leave.html The Spring Deal Budget Menu is Here! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lacatering/~3/mPfC4mHcgh4/the-spring-deal-budget-menu-is-here.html http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2013/03/the-spring-deal-budget-menu-is-here.html At Culinary Delight Catering, we understand the value of your hard earned dollar, so we offer budget menus to make catering an event in the Los Angeles are easier on your time and your pocket book. Every season we offer a new budget menu designed to help you save time and money. And here it is almost spring, so it's time for a new deal! From now until June, a two Layer Mini Pinwheel Platter & 48 Mini Tulip Cupcakes, usually a combined value of $178.00, is now on sale for only $99.00. This deal easily serves 25 people. Pinwheel-wrapsAt Culinary Delight Catering, we understand the value of your hard earned dollar, so we offer budget menus to make catering an event in the Los Angeles are easier on your time and your pocket book. Every season we offer a new budget menu designed to help you save time and money. And here it is almost spring, so it's time for a new deal!

From now until June, a two Layer Mini Pinwheel Platter & 48 Mini Tulip Cupcakes, usually a combined value of $178.00, is now on sale for only $99.00. This deal easily serves 25 people.


Tulip-cupcakes

]]> Cupcakes General Menu Specials Culinary Delight Catering Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:28:32 -0700 http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2013/03/the-spring-deal-budget-menu-is-here.html Yummy, Yummy, Yummy Tasting Cupcakes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lacatering/~3/BSeuvYRMzy4/yummy-yummy-yummy-tasting-cupcakes.html http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2013/02/yummy-yummy-yummy-tasting-cupcakes.html We love to make Los Angelinos happy with our yummy cupcakes! Hello Emma! The cupcakes were a great hit!! Everyone loved them! Even the banana ones that fell over – they used spoons to scoop up the icing and put it back on the cupcakes so you know they must have loved them! I definitely will be making this a monthly affair so please put us down for the Monthly Birthday Club. I know you have a lot of flavors and variations that the cupcakes can be decorated so that is one thing I’d like to discuss for next months... Chocolate-mango-cupcakesWe love to make Los Angelinos happy with our yummy cupcakes!

Hello Emma!

The cupcakes were a great hit!!  Everyone loved them!  Even the banana ones that fell over – they used spoons to scoop up the icing and put it back on the cupcakes so you know they must have loved them!  I definitely will be making this a monthly affair so please put us down for the Monthly Birthday Club.  I know you have a lot of flavors and variations that the cupcakes can be decorated so that is one thing I’d like to discuss for next months birthdays.

Again, thank you so much for the lovely display, the speedy delivery and the yummy, yummy, yummy tasting cupcakes!  I have to place an order for myself soon just to take home!

Talk to you soon!
Renee

]]> Cupcakes Testimonials Culinary Delight Catering Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:14:56 -0800 http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2013/02/yummy-yummy-yummy-tasting-cupcakes.html Mango Chipotle Chicken Bites http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lacatering/~3/hAnRNYOrpMA/mango-chipotle-chicken-bites.html http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2013/02/mango-chipotle-chicken-bites.html Ingredients: 2 cups mango (peeled the mango, cut around seed) 2 chipotle peppers 2 tbsp adobo sauce 1 cup cilantro (fresh, use whole) 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed) 5 cloves garlic 2 tbsp oil 3 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp black pepper 2 lbs chicken breast (cut up) Directions: Cover chipotle peppers in adobo sauce Combine mango, chipotle peppers, cilantro, rice wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oil, and salt and pepper. Chop in a food processor Pour 1/2 of the pureed mango/chipotle mixture over the Chicken pieces and mix with your to smoothe the...
  • 2 cups mango (peeled the mango, cut around seed)
  • 2 chipotle peppers
  • 2 tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1 cup cilantro (fresh, use whole)
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 3 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 lbs chicken breast (cut up)

Directions:

  1. Cover chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  2. Combine mango, chipotle peppers, cilantro, rice wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oil, and salt and pepper. Chop in a food processor
  3. Pour 1/2 of the pureed mango/chipotle mixture over the Chicken pieces and mix with your to smoothe the sauce onto the chicken with your hands
  4.  Put chicken in a bow and put in fridge for 6 hours.
  5. Put remaining half of mango & chipotle mixture into pan and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes. Stir frequently and let sauce get thick.
  6. Grill or broil chicken until done
  7. Put chicken on a skewer
  8. Place some sauce into  a bowl for dipping
  9. Garnish with chopped green onion and fresh cilantro 
 

]]> Recipes Culinary Delight Catering Sun, 17 Feb 2013 10:59:17 -0800 http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2013/02/mango-chipotle-chicken-bites.html Los Angeles Food Delivery Discount: Feed 25 for $99! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lacatering/~3/ksGbK-kHMmE/los-angeles-food-delivery-discount-feed-25-for-99.html http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2013/02/los-angeles-food-delivery-discount-feed-25-for-99.html Culinary Delight Catering is currently offering a deal through Living Social for a two-layer mini pinwheel sandwich platter and 48 mini cupcakes, delivered, for $99. Feeds up to 25 people! Simplify the party prep by arranging the delivery of a two-layer mini pinwheel sandwich platter and 48 mini cupcakes Choose from turkey, ham, roast beef, tuna, or veggie sandwiches to feed up to 25 people A variety of tasty cupcake flavors available -- like chocolate caramel and red velvet Gourmet catering company services weddings, corporate events, parties, and much more Will deliver to Southbay, downtown LA, Culver City, Westwood, Marina... Cupcake-rack_150-cropCulinary Delight Catering is currently offering a deal through Living Social for a two-layer mini pinwheel sandwich platter and 48 mini cupcakes, delivered, for $99. Feeds up to 25 people!

  • Simplify the party prep by arranging the delivery of a two-layer mini pinwheel sandwich platter and 48 mini cupcakes
  • Choose from turkey, ham, roast beef, tuna, or veggie sandwiches to feed up to 25 people
  • A variety of tasty cupcake flavors available -- like chocolate caramel and red velvet
  • Gourmet catering company services weddings, corporate events, parties, and much more
  • Will deliver to Southbay, downtown LA, Culver City, Westwood, Marina del Rey, Westchester, Playa Vista, and Venice.

For more information and the fine print on delivery areas, etc, visit this Los Angeles catering deal on Living Social.
]]> Events General Publicity Specials Culinary Delight Catering Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:18:27 -0800 http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2013/02/los-angeles-food-delivery-discount-feed-25-for-99.html Awards and Recognition for Culinary Delight Catering http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lacatering/~3/WCO4iiGZj2M/awards-and-recognition-for-culinary-delight-catering.html http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2012/12/awards-and-recognition-for-culinary-delight-catering.html The My Fox LA voting for LA's best caterer is done for the year, and we were runners up! After years of coming in the top five, Culinary Delight Catering came in 2nd, a big move up! Thanks to everyone who voted, and all our customers! Here's some of the other recent recognition we've received: We were honored by the State of California Senate for our work in the Culinary Arts in August. We received a Certificate of Appreciation from the 155TH Combat Support Battalion in July for giving food for our Vets and their families at an awards dinner... We won 2nd place in the 2012 My Fox LA's Best Caterer competition!The My Fox LA voting for LA's best caterer is done for the year, and we were runners up! After years of coming in the top five, Culinary Delight Catering came in 2nd, a big move up! Thanks to everyone who voted, and all our customers!

Here's some of the other recent recognition we've received:

  • We were honored by the State of California Senate for our work in the Culinary Arts in August.
  • We received a Certificate of Appreciation from the 155TH Combat Support Battalion in July for giving food for our Vets and their families at an awards dinner for them.
  • We received official recognition from the County of Los Angeles and the City of Inglewood for community support.
  • We were recognized by California Legislature Assembly as one of Los Angeles Culinary Masters in October, 2012.
  • Recognized by the City of Los Angeles in 2012 for operating and employing people in the community for over 30 years.

Thanks again to all our fans and customers. We couldn't do it without you!

]]> Awards Friends General Publicity Culinary Delight Catering Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:36:08 -0800 http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2012/12/awards-and-recognition-for-culinary-delight-catering.html Emma's Goat Cheese Tarts with Caramelized Red Onions http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lacatering/~3/QCWcPgTAd78/emmas-goat-cheese-tarts-with-caramelized-red-onions.html http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2012/11/emmas-goat-cheese-tarts-with-caramelized-red-onions.html Here's a recipe that's great for the Holidays and tray passing! Emma's Goat Cheese Tarts with Caramelized Red Onions Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 1/2 cups fresh chopped red onions 1 tablespoon sugar Sea salt 4 ounces goat cheese, room temperature 1 large egg 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1 (14-ounce) box refrigerated pie crust or buy ready made tart shells at a speciality store You will need 1 (12-count) nonstick mini muffin tin Directions In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil and butter. When the butter is melted, add the onions,...

Emma's Goat Cheese Tarts with Caramelized Red Onions

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon  butter
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh chopped red onions
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • Sea salt
  • 4 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1 (14-ounce) box refrigerated pie crust or buy ready made tart shells at a speciality store
  • You will need 1 (12-count) nonstick mini muffin tin

Directions

In a large  skillet over medium heat, add the oil and butter. When the butter is melted, add the onions, sugar, and salt to taste. Cook until the onions begin to brown. Reduce heat to low and cook slowly, turning often, until the onions are golden brown and caramelized, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the onions from the heat and let them cool.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Combine the goat cheese, egg, cream, in a bowl and Pour the mixture into a small resealable plastic food storage bag. Snip off a corner of the bag to use it for piping. Or use a pastry bag, which is what I use.

Lay the pie crusts out flat on a clean surface and with a 2"-round cutter cut out 12 circles from each crust. Press them into the cups of the mini-muffin tin. Fill each cup 1/2 way with the cooled onions. Pipe the cheese mixture on top of the onions, filling the cups. Bake the tarts until the filling is set, about 15 to 20 minutes. Let the tarts cool slightly, and then remove them from the muffin tin and serve.
]]> Recipes Culinary Delight Catering Thu, 29 Nov 2012 11:11:14 -0800 http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2012/11/emmas-goat-cheese-tarts-with-caramelized-red-onions.html Please vote for Culinary Delight Catering` http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lacatering/~3/CU20Q3P1jbA/please-vote-for-culinary-delight-catering.html http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2012/10/please-vote-for-culinary-delight-catering.html Election time is here again! Please vote now for Culinary Delight Catering in Los Angeles as LA's best caterer! Every year we make the list of top caterers in My Fox LA's hotlist of best LA caterers. Only 9 days left, so please vote soon and help us win! Election time is here again! Please vote now for Culinary Delight Catering in Los Angeles as LA's best caterer!

Every year we make the list of top caterers in My Fox LA's hotlist of best LA caterers. Only 9 days left, so please vote soon and help us win!

]]> Events General Publicity Culinary Delight Catering Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:49:55 -0700 http://lacatering.typepad.com/los-angeles-catering/2012/10/please-vote-for-culinary-delight-catering.html