Chile peppers, candied
Chile-Rubbed Pulled Chicken
Chips, homemade potato
Chives. See Onions and other Alliums
Chocolate
Chocolate Sauce
Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches
Choux table
Cinnamon Raisin Waffles
Cinnamon-Sugar Pretzels
Citrus
Caramelized Shallot and Lemon Vinaigrette
Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce
Lemon-Basil Slushies
Lemon-Basil Sorbet
Lemon Dressing
Lemon-Ponzu Beurre Blanc for
Lemon-Scented Quinoa
Lychee and Lime Spritzer
Sriracha-Lime Sauce
Strawberry Shortcake (lemon)
White Wine–Lemon Sauce
Clams, steamed littleneck
Classic Margarita
Cocktails. See Drinks, specialty (with alcohol)
Cocktail sauce, spicy
Cocktail shaker
Coconut, in Fourth of July Pops
Cod, crispy roasted
Color, adding to plate
Cones, Fruity Pebbles
Cones, lobster
Cones, pallet holder for
Confit, tomato
Cookie cutters, 12, 251
Corn and polenta
about: corn on the cob station
Corn Cakes
Mexican Corn on the Cob
Ratatouille
Cotton Candy Soda
Courses, number of
Couscous with Chickpeas, Olives, and Pomegranate
Crackers, for Caviar Rings (and variations)
Crayfish, in Mini “Lobster” Bake
Cream, whipped
Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce
Crispy Roasted Cod. See also Taco Night
Crostini, sourdough
Crudité field
Cups and glasses, 12, 251
D
Daikon radish, pickled carrots and
Desserts, 173, sweet. See also Hors d’oeuvres
about: choux table presentation, dessert wall for, mini affogato presentation, pallet holder for cones, popsicle molds and sticks source, seated multiple course dinners and
Caramel Sauce
Cinnamon-Sugar Pretzels
Grilled Nectarines with Lemon-Basil Sorbet
Hamantaschen
Individual Apple Tarte Tatins
Strawberry Shortcake
Deviled Scrambled Eggs
Dim sum display
Dinners, seated multiple-course, about. See also Desserts; First courses; Main courses
Dishers, 12, 251
Display ideas. See Drinks, bars and carts for; Presentation tips
Drawn Butter
Dressings. See Sauces, dressings, and vinaigrettes
Drinks, bars and carts for
bacon and bourbon buffet
Bloody Mary bar
chemistry bar mixing station
cups and glasses for
Fireball cart
granita cart
margarita bar
mini affogato presentation idea
Moscow Mule cart
snowballs tray
wine stand
Drinks, non-alcoholic
about: cups and glasses for, custom-flavored sodas, fireball-candy spritzer
Cherry Slushie
Cotton Candy Soda
Lemon-Basil Slushies
Sassafras Soda
Sour Apple Soda
Drinks, specialty (with alcohol), 223, bars and carts for. See also Drinks
about, Drunken Pigs and bourbon cocktails, ice shots, making slushie cocktails, pitchers and carafes for
Bacon and Maker’s Mark
Bee’s Knees
Bloody Mary
Cherry Slushie
Classic Margarita
Cotton Candy Soda
cups and glasses for
Drunken Pigs
Fireball Cocktail
Honey Simple Syrup
Jalapeño Margaritas
Lemon-Basil Slushies
Lychee and Lime Spritzer
Moscow Mule
Pomegranate and Blackberry Martini
Sassafras Soda
Simple Syrup
Sour Apple Soda
Drunken Pigs and bourbon cocktails
Drunken Pigs recipe
Duck. See Poultry
E
Eggplant, in Ratatouille
Eggplant, in Spaghetti with Eggplant Meatballs
Eggs
about: egg man presentation concept
Breakfast Egg Rolls
Deviled Scrambled Eggs
Soft-Boiled Eggs with Toast Soldiers
Trio of Eggs
Eggshells, source for
Entrées. See Main courses
Equipment and utensils, 12, 251
F
Family-style entertaining. See also Moules Frites for a Crowd; Taco Night; Vietnamese Dinner; Menus immediately following
overview of
picnic menu
using menus for
Family-style entertaining, breakfast menu
about: garnishes for Avocado Toast, overview of
Avocado Toast
Cinnamon Raisin Waffles
Soft-Boiled Eggs with Toast Soldiers
Family-style entertaining, clambake menu
about: overview of
Drawn Butter
Green Beans and Yellow Wax Beans
Pesto
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Salt-Baked Potatoes
Steamed Littleneck Clams
Fennel Confit
Fettuccine with Crispy Guanciale, White Truffle Butter, Thyme, and Pecorino
Fig jam, in Mini Fig, Leek, and Onion Pizzas
Fireball carts
Fireball Cocktail
First courses, 99, dressings, and vinaigrettes. See also Sauces
about: seated multiple course dinners and, secrets to perfect salads, serving seasonal, superfresh, locally grown ingredients
Artichoke Mushroom Tower
Burrata with Grilled Peaches, Duck Prosciutto, Mustard Greens, and Mâche
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Caprese Salad
Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce for
Fettuccine with Crispy Guanciale, White Truffle Butter, Thyme, and Pecorino
Lemon-Scented Quinoa
Lobster Tower
Open-Faced Lobster Ravioli
Potato Leek Soup with Sliced Truffle and Frizzled Leeks
Ratatouille
Sorrel Soup
Trio of Eggs
Wild Mushroom Soup
Fish and seafood. See also Family-style entertaining, clambake menu
about: bagels and lox station, fish carving station, raw bar boat presentation, roaming raw bar for, scallop shells, 1.1, 1.2, walking paella pan for
Chili Fish Sauce
Crispy Roasted Cod. See also Taco Night
Drawn Butter for
Grilled Shrimp on Sugarcane Skewers
Herb Aioli for
Lemon-Ponzu Beurre Blanc for
Lightly Breaded Branzino
Lobster Cones
Lobster Salad
Lobster Tower
Mini “Lobster” Bake
Mussels Steamed in Garlic and Wine
mussels with fries, family style. See Moules Frites for a Crowd
My Three Favorite Sauces for Fish
Open-Faced Lobster Ravioli
Pesto for
Poached Giant Tiger Prawns
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce for
Salsa Verde for
Scallops and Pearls
Seared Crispy Halibut
Spicy Cocktail Sauce for
Steamed Littleneck Clams
Surf and Turf
Tomato Confit for
Wasabi Macarons with Smoked Salmon
Whole Fried Red Snapper
Foie gras, in Trio of Eggs, 104, 251
Food processor
Fourth of July Pops
Frites (French fries)
burgers and, buffet
mussels and, family style. See Moules Frites for a Crowd
recipe
Fruit. See also specific fruit
about: hanging from trees for guests to pick, towers of
Lemon-Basil Sorbet
Mini Fruit Tart Pops
Fruity Pebbles Cones
Frying spider
G
Garnishes, for Avocado Toast
Ginger-Scented Roasted Cauliflower
Gin, in Bee’s Knees
Glasses and cups, 12, 251
Granita cart
Grapefruit Sauce
Grater, microplane
Green Beans and Yellow Wax Beans
Green Papaya Salad
Grilled Hanger Steak
Grilled Nectarines with Duck Prosciutto, Parmesan, and Basil
Grilled Nectarines with Lemon-Basil Sorbet
Grilled Shrimp on Sugarcane Skewers
Grill pans
Guthrie, Savannah
H
Halibut, seared crispy
Hamantaschen
Hamantaschen chandelier
Hanger steak, grilled
Herb Aioli
Homemade Potato Chips
Honey Simple Syrup
Hors d’oeuvres, savory. See also Pizzas
Bacon and Maker’s Mark
Breakfast Egg Rolls
Caviar Rings (and variations)
Deviled Scrambled Eggs
Grilled Nectarines with Duck Prosciutto, Parmesan, and Basil
Homemade Potato Chips
Lobster Cones
Mini Charcuterie Board
Mini Chicken Wings
Mini “Lobster” Bake
Mini Meatball Subs
Mini Reuben Pretzel Sandwich
Peking Duck Steamed Buns
presentation ideas. See Presentation tips; specific recipes
Russian Dressing for
Scallops and Pearls
Spaghetti with Eggplant Meatballs
Stilton Cheesecake with Bacon-Onion Marmalade
Truffle Risotto Cakes
Wasabi Macarons with Smoked Salmon
Hors d’oeuvres, sweet
about: appeal of minis, when to serve
Cereal Milk Soft Serve with Fruity Pebbles Cones
Fourth of July Pops
Mini Banana Splits
Mini Fruit Tart Pops
Mini Funfetti Layer Cake with Funfetti Frosting
Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches
Mini Milk Carton Milkshake
Hors d’oeuvre sticks, disposing of
Hotel pans
I
Ice cream
about: dishers for, fm.1, bm.1, keeping it cool on display, mini affogato presentation idea
Cereal Milk Soft Serve with Fruity Pebbles Cones
Fruity Pebbles Cones for
Lemon-Basil Sorbet
Mini Banana Splits
Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches
Mini Milk Carton Milkshake
Ice shots
Ice slushies. See Slushies
Individual Apple Tarte Tatins
Ingredients, sources for
J
Jalapeño Margaritas
Jalapeño Simple Syrup
K
Kids-to-go boxes
Kitchen tools and utensils, 12, 251
Knives
Kosher catering
L
Lamb, rack of
Leeks. See Onions and other Alliums
Lemon. See Citrus
Lemongrass Ginger Chicken
Lightly Breaded Branzino
Lime. See Citrus
Lobster
Lobster Cones
Lobster Salad
Lobster Tower
Mini “Lobster” Bake
Open-Faced Lobster Ravioli
Lychee and Lime Spritzer
M
Macarons, wasabi with smoked salmon
Magret Duck Breast
Main courses
about: number to offer, seated multiple course dinners and, “silent” vegetarian options, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
Beef Tenderloin
Beef Two Ways
Braised Short Ribs
Carrot Wellington
Ginger-Scented Roasted Cauliflower
Lemon-Scented Quinoa
Lightly Breaded Branzino
Magret Duck Breast
My Three Favorite Sauces for Fish
Poached Giant Tiger Prawns
Rack of Lamb
Ratatouille
Rib Eye Steaks with Grilled Spring Onions
Seared Crispy Halibut
Seared New York Strip
Surf and Turf
Tagine Spiced Chicken Breast
Maker’s Mark, bacon and
Mandoline, 13, 251
Margarita bar
Margarita, classic
Marinara Sauce
Martini, pomegranate and blackberry
Matrix buffet
Meat. See also specific meats
about: carving station for, cheese and charcuterie buffet
Mini Charcuterie Board
Meatballs, eggplant, with spaghetti
Meatball subs, mini
Menus, family-style. See Family-style entertaining references; Moules Frites for a Crowd; Taco Night; Vietnamese Dinner
Mexican Corn on the Cob
Microplane grater
Milkshake, mini milk carton
Mini affogato presentation idea
Mini Banana Splits
Mini Charcuterie Board
Mini Chicken Wings
Mini Fig, Leek, and Onion Pizzas
Mini Funfetti Layer Cake with Funfetti Frosting
Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches
Mini Meatball Subs
Mini Milk Carton Milkshake
Mini Pepperoni Pizzas
Mini Pizzas with Basil, Tomato, and Mozzarella
Mini Reuben Pretzel Sandwich
Mixer, stand
Mixing bowls
Moscow Mule
Moscow Mule cart
Moules Frites for a Crowd
about: overview of menu
Creamy Lemon Butter Sauce
Herb Aioli
Mussels Steamed in Garlic and Wine
Salad of Baby Red Lettuce and Frisée with Sherry Vinaigrette
Sourdough Crostini
Multiple-course dinners, about. See also Desserts; First courses; Main courses
Mushrooms. See also Truffles
Artichoke Mushroom Tower
Carrot Wellington
wild mushroom buffet
Musical note, caviar cracker
Mussels with French fries. See Moules Frites for a Crowd
My Three Favorite Sauces for Fish
N
Nectarines. See Peaches and nectarines
New York strip, seared
O
Olives, couscous with chickpeas, pomegranate and
Onions and other Alliums
Artichoke Mushroom Tower (with leeks)
Bacon-Onion Marmalade
Caramelized Shallot and Lemon Vinaigrette
Chive Butter
Mini Fig, Leek, and Onion Pizzas
Potato Leek Soup with Sliced Truffle and Frizzled Leeks
Rib Eye Steaks with Grilled Spring Onions
Soft Julienned Leeks
Sour Cream and Chive Sauce
Open-Faced Lobster Ravioli
P
Paella pan, walking
Pallet holder for cones
Pans and kitchen utensils, 12, 251
Papaya salad, green
Parsley, in Salsa Verde
Pasta
Butternut Squash Ravioli
Fettuccine with Crispy Guanciale, White Truffle Butter, Thyme, and Pecorino
Open-Faced Lobster Ravioli
Spaghetti
with Eggplant Meatballs
Pastry brush
Pastry tips, 13, 251
Peaches and nectarines
Burrata with Grilled Peaches, Duck Prosciutto, Mustard Greens, and Mâche
Grilled Nectarines with Duck Prosciutto, Parmesan, and Basil
Grilled Nectarines with Lemon-Basil Sorbet
Peach Vinaigrette
Peanut Sauce
Peking Duck Steamed Buns
Pepperoni pizzas, mini
Peppers
Candied Chile Peppers
Jalapeño Margaritas
Jalapeño Simple Syrup
Mini Charcuterie Board
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Pesto
Pickled Carrots and Daikon Radish
Picnic on the Lawn menu
Pink Grapefruit Sauce
Pitchers and carafes
Pizzas
about: crust for, pizza station
Marinara Sauce for
Mini Fig, Leek, and Onion Pizzas
Mini Pepperoni Pizzas
Mini Pizzas with Basil, Tomato, and Mozzarella
Trio of Mini Pizzas
Platters and trays, 13, 251
Poached Giant Tiger Prawns
Polenta. See Corn and polenta
Pomegranate and Blackberry Martini
Pomegranate, couscous with chickpeas, olives and
Popsicle molds and sticks, source
Pork. See also Bacon
Fettuccine with Crispy Guanciale, White Truffle Butter, Thyme, and Pecorino
Mini Charcuterie Board
Mini Pepperoni Pizzas
Potatoes
about: burgers and frites buffet
Frites
Homemade Potato Chips
mussels with fries, family style. See Moules Frites for a Crowd
Potato Leek Soup with Sliced Truffle and Frizzled Leeks
Salt-Baked Potatoes
Poultry. See also Eggs
about: creating faux chicken bones, Magret duck source
Burrata with Grilled Peaches, Duck Prosciutto, Mustard Greens, and Mâche
Chile-Rubbed Pulled Chicken
Grilled Nectarines with Duck Prosciutto, Parmesan, and Basil
Lemongrass Ginger Chicken
Magret Duck Breast
Mini Chicken Wings
Peking Duck Steamed Buns
Tagine Spiced Chicken Breast
Prawns, poached giant tiger
Presentation tips. See also Drinks, bars and carts for; specific recipes
adding color/texture to plate
approach to recipes and
bagels and lox station
burgers and frites buffet
caviar “cake, ” 17
cheese and charcuterie buffet
choux table
corn on the cob station
crudité field
dessert walls
dim sum display
egg man concept
fish carving station
fruit displays (trees and towers)
hamantaschen chandelier
hanging fruit from trees for guests to pick
keeping things cool
kids-to-go boxes
matrix buffet
meat carving station
pizza station
raw bar boat
roaming raw bar
serving seasonal, superfresh, locally grown ingredients
strawberry buffet
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