Fandango Catering Offers 4 Easy Ideas for Early Summer Events

The next month or so will see a flurry of parties and events (or people considering hosting a party or event), whether for a grad, a dad, an end-of-school year occasion, or an early summer gathering of friends or family.  Today we offer 4 easy ideas for early summer events and parties.

Make it a burger thing--Next to sandwiches, burgers, especially if they're kicked up with gourmet seasonings or toppings and breads, are not too much trouble (get the griller in your group involved) and everyone likes them, they're festive (vegetarians in your group? Grill or sauté a portobello for them and let them make that a burger, along with the nice fixings). 

The key is to season the meat--don't just grill it! There are so many wonderful seasonings out there that you're sure to find some combo you like.  A combo we like is ranch dressing base (powder), chopped fresh herbs, and one or more of the Penzey's spices (www.penzeys.com ) mixed with bread crumbs, eggs, and a dash of milk. Grilled or sautéd, they're wonderful.

Fixings? Several gourmet cheeses like cheddar, Gruyere or Emmental, Fontina, even blue; perhaps some sauteed mushroom strips. Plus a couple of nice lettuces and tomatoes (heirloom are nice if available).  Bread? We like brioche either as sandwich or slider size.  Or a cool and fun idea is to use tortillas to make taco burgers (wrap it around the burger).  Add gourmet condiments like herb or pesto mayo or Riesling dijon (many such gourmet condiments are available commercially but we like to just add fresh herbs or pesto to mayo).

Add a green and/or fruit salad--And to make a fresh fruit salad interesting, add mango-orange juice mixed with sugar to taste, just enough to moisten.  So good, and even kids love it.

Add a dessert--Pressed for time? Buy one, or take our advice and buy or have made for you a mini dessert display--guaranteed to please.  Many upscale food emporiums now sell very good mini desserts.

Add nice drinks--Dress up an easy party like this with nice wines, craft beers, and/or a signature punch (punches are very hot this year). 

A cool spread, just right for early summer.

Warmly,

Kristina

Fandango Catering and Events
(713) 522-0077
www.fandango-catering.com