tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post3960310231896755357..comments2024-03-03T03:32:57.842-05:00Comments on ChezWhat?: Amuse Bouche, Hors d'oeuvre, Appetizers, Small Bites - Creative Cooking Crew Challenge.Christo Gonzaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07593498830764421725noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-47707388253511938182013-12-28T11:09:06.570-05:002013-12-28T11:09:06.570-05:00would love recipes for the amuse bouches. they loo...would love recipes for the amuse bouches. they look amazing! and would love to feature some on our new website, BeautifulNow (www.beautifulnow.is) . We are running a post about beautiful amuse bouches the week after next, so if you can get recipes to us soon, we can include some. you can email me at shira@beautifulnow.isshirahttp://www.beautifulnow.isnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-63210953498289346072013-12-28T11:05:18.484-05:002013-12-28T11:05:18.484-05:00would love recipes for the amuse bouches. they loo...would love recipes for the amuse bouches. they look amazing! and would love to feature some on our new website, BeautifulNow (www.beautifulnow.is) . We are running a post about beautiful amuse bouches the week after next, so if you can get recipes to us soon, we can include some.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11140884367794645010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-85357768357065508202013-11-22T08:27:16.576-05:002013-11-22T08:27:16.576-05:00I wouldn't know where to start. The oyster, th...I wouldn't know where to start. The oyster, the latkes with salmon for sure. All look fabulous. I'm not so good or patient making appetizers, not clever, but these are great ideas. Love the spoons too.angela@spinachtigerhttp://spinachtiger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-41746713366105729362013-11-22T00:05:15.129-05:002013-11-22T00:05:15.129-05:00oh my gosh, i'm in in love with ALL of these a...oh my gosh, i'm in in love with ALL of these appetizers - so creative and delicious looking!Jennifer Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01087902674283969940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-56049547342006123072013-11-21T08:25:33.653-05:002013-11-21T08:25:33.653-05:00Thank you for your kindness Deanna and Shannon if ...Thank you for your kindness Deanna and Shannon if you want more ideas or if you want to brainstorm a little drop me an e mail - :) - thanks for stopping in Barbara!Christo Gonzaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593498830764421725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-3941409921638918942013-11-21T07:59:38.288-05:002013-11-21T07:59:38.288-05:00You know, there are a lot of fireworks in this cha...You know, there are a lot of fireworks in this challenge with great dishes, but you are like the blast at the end when you pull out all the stops. Amazing variety -- a catering menu anyone would be proud of. You must have a lot of happy friends if they get this all the time. So many brilliant ideas... thanks for being so generous with your prodigious talent.Deana Sidneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14908407077861396161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-17757339330226987552013-11-20T21:37:17.806-05:002013-11-20T21:37:17.806-05:00some great ideas for planning my wedding menu! yu...some great ideas for planning my wedding menu! yum :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13898098819208716948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-12564827347413206382013-11-13T07:34:16.581-05:002013-11-13T07:34:16.581-05:00Haven't visited you for a while....I can see y...Haven't visited you for a while....I can see you've been busy! :)<br />A very tasty post! Love all the ideas, thanks.Barbarahttp://www.moveablefeastscookbook.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-44264598217830196202013-11-10T14:33:19.707-05:002013-11-10T14:33:19.707-05:00oh - the beggars purses freeze well too :)
oh - the beggars purses freeze well too :)<br />Christo Gonzaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593498830764421725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-11042819675688953242013-11-10T14:21:49.101-05:002013-11-10T14:21:49.101-05:00Wow, I'm surprised that some of those freeze s...Wow, I'm surprised that some of those freeze so well, like the involtini and the quesadillas. Good to know, thank you.LaDivaCucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000430029590301972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-54452960600384833892013-11-10T14:10:02.868-05:002013-11-10T14:10:02.868-05:00crab cakes, quesadillas, samosas, satays, zucchini...crab cakes, quesadillas, samosas, satays, zucchini involtinis (in fact I freeze these every time so they keep their shape) the tart cups not so much since the cup itself can get soggy when it defrosts if its already filled -and the soups can be made well in advance and you can either let your guests help themselves to a little demi- tasse or you can serve them. Well not only do I make these appetizers I also serve the roast the pasta and the salad :)Christo Gonzaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593498830764421725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-82812261226830890282013-11-10T13:54:14.194-05:002013-11-10T13:54:14.194-05:00Yes, agreed about the help me too, though I don...Yes, agreed about the help me too, though I don't cater for a living like you, only once in a while. I always get help for the 150 plus guest NYE party I do. Give me an idea of what of these you could freeze? I know you can freeze little vessels like tart cups and such but am curious. Making appetizers for a catered party is so much more work than serving a roast, a pasta, salad....LaDivaCucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000430029590301972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-48090592807998016392013-11-10T13:18:43.932-05:002013-11-10T13:18:43.932-05:00I don't always have help - anything less than ...I don't always have help - anything less than 40 people I do it ALL myself - and that is often - for 40-75 people I bring in one more and so on - so for every 40 or 50 people more I hire an extra person for the service - the prep I will do with me and two others for a big party - I alone get a lot done! As for "make aheads" a lot of these can be made in advance and even frozen ready to pop in the oven when you are ready -<br />Christo Gonzaleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07593498830764421725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11197835.post-25077658871431881182013-11-10T12:48:33.812-05:002013-11-10T12:48:33.812-05:00Just a couple of appetizers...! Haha! I see all o...Just a couple of appetizers...! Haha! I see all of this hard work and am glad you have help. I especially like how you plated and "coned" the quesadillas. I like your new idea of the smoked duck and scallion pancake. There is always so much to think about when considering what to serve as an appetizer as it's different to have them catered vs. making them yourself. I like to make things ahead of time so I'm not in the kitchen while my guests are here but I do love when things come hot out of the kitchen. Love the feta watermelon in the spoons! HA! So much easier than trying to create perfectly square picks! Great ideas, thanks.LaDivaCucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06000430029590301972noreply@blogger.com