Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

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By: Chef Ryan McIntyre

Holiday Catering Help

Hors d’Oeuvre Packages (for 10 people)

$125

Choose (3):

Sicilian-Style Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms

Grilled New York Steak with Dolce Gorgonzola, Sweet Onion Marmalade and Toasted Sourdough

Crab Cakes with “Ole Bay” Aioli

Mini Quiche with Smoked Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Fresh Herbs and Gruyere

Roasted Artichokes with Fresh Lemon, Fennel, Herbed Goat Cheese and Crispy Baguette

Antipasto Platter

Gourmet Cheese and Cracker

Vegetable Crudités with Herb Dip
Fresh Sliced Fruit Platter

Call Caroline at 562 426 0555 / caroline@choura.us

Chef McIntyre

Why we only have 1 Chef in our kitchen.

I took this shot of our Executive Chef Ryan McIntyre recently.  He is in a tented kitchen that we had built in a parking lot adjacent to the large gala structure. He had just served 350 guests Filet Mignon.  They were perfectly prepared.  He received huge accolades from the client.  We are so thankful to have his leadership and smile in our Kitchen.

Port of Long Beach 100th Anniversary

We provided catering, tenting and furniture for the Port of Long Beach 100th Anniversary a while ago.

What do you think? Was it a success?

Why Should You Celebrate Thanksgiving?

I understand everyone wants to open Christmas presents tomorrow morning but let’s just hold on a second.  A wonderfully planned Thanksgiving gathering is second to none.  It just seems that from a planning perspective, Thanksgiving needs a couple little tweaks. 

Here are my top 3 adjustments:

1.)  You cannot start to do dishes for 1 hour after everyone has eaten.  The rush to get through Thanksgiving is crazy.  Just chill out and enjoy.

2.)  Create a journal of family recipes.  Martha Stewart is not going to influence my Thanksgiving. I want things that mean something special from my family.

3.)  If your hosting, then create a comfortable environment.  Letting people eat dessert on the couch while watching a football game gives me an anxiety attack but I have learned to manage.  Let your guests use your home.  It’s what it’s for!

Tip By: Ryan Choura

Salad Tip

Here's a great way to take your salad on the go while keeping it fresh and presentable. All you need is a chinese to go box, some chopsticks and your salad. Try it and let us know what you think!

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