Cook the PartA New Twist on Gourmet

Entertaining

How it Works

• Invite Guests – 8 to 12 guests– Need not be experienced cooks– People who like to have fun– A corporate team, friends or

family• Pick a Theme

– Gourmet themed menus– Detailed recipes for entire

menu– Varying degrees of difficulty

• Send an Invitation that Inspires

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September 12, 2009

Tapas

Mixed Marinated Spanish Olives Crostini with Fig Jam and Shaved Manchego Cheese

Tortilla Española Calamari Fritti with Spanish Tomato Sauce

*** 2005 Gramonar Gran Cuvée

Capdevila Pajol (Cava Reserve Especial) 2008 Rocaberdi White Wine

2007 Albariño Paco & Lola (Rias Baixas White Wine)

Soup

Vodka-Laced Gazpacho ***

2003 Palacio Quemado Alvear (Ribera del Guadiana)

Main Course

Paella A La Valenciana with Crusty Bread ***

2000 Conde de Valdemar, Rioja 2000 Avan Ribera del Buero (Tempranillo)

2003 Telmo Rodriguez “g” Gago (Tinto de Toro – a clone of Tempranillo)

Dessert

Mini Flan Hazelnut Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream

*** NV Dios Baco Pedro Ximenez Sherry

Before Guests Arrive

• Create ambiance

• Prepare Table

• Prepare Workstations

• Label Glasses

• Print Team Plans, Master Plan and recipes

Create Ambiance

When Guests Arrive

• Form teams• Put on aprons• Go over plans– Review Team

Plan– Review Master

Plan– Review recipes

Sample Themed Menus

Spanish Wine Dinner A Taste of Baja

Tuscan Farmhouse Dinner Pizza Variations with a Gourmet Flair

Spanish Wine Dinner

Menu

Tapas

Mixed Marinated Spanish OlivesCrostini with Fig Jam and Shaved

Manchego CheeseTortilla Española

Calamari Fritti with Spanish Tomato Sauce

Soup

Vodka-Laced Gazpacho

Main Course

Paella A La Valenciana with Crusty Bread

Dessert

Mini FlanHazelnut Chocolate Torta with Whipped

Cream

Gourmet Creations at Home

Teams Cooking

Team Fun

A Taste of Baja

Menu

Appetizer

Citrus GuacamoleTomatillo Salsa and Pico de Gallo

Yellow and Blue Corn Chips

Salad

Baja Salad

Main Course

Fish Tacos with Roasted Vegetables and Sauce

Corn TortillasMexican Rice

Black Beans with Queso Añejo

Dessert

Chocolate Chipotle BrowniesVanilla ice Cream

Espresso (optional)

Gourmet Creations at Home

Teams Cooking

Team Fun

Tuscan Farmhouse Dinner

Menu

Appetizer

Antipasto Platter

Salad

Insalata Caprese or

Bibb & Red Leaf Lettuce

with Champagne Vinegar Dressing

Main Course

Chicken Under a Brick

Tuscan White Beans

Grilled Zucchini

Dessert

Fallen Chocolate Cakes for Eight

Gourmet Creations at Home

Teams Cooking

Team Fun

Pizza Variations with a Gourmet Flair

Gourmet Creations at Home

Teams Cooking

Team Fun

An Accomplished Team