Weekend BBQ

Nothing like being called up last minute to do a bbq for new clients, but as usual I was able to pull it off without a hitch! (Thank God!) The host couple were friends of friends, who were visiting from Australia on business for a couple of weeks. Call it a Hello/Goodbye barbecue. I love these types of small causal gigs where I get to showcase my personality as well as my food. I adapted a bunch of previously posted recipes and turned them into this simple afternoon barbecue. Here’s a few pics from the day of yours truly in action.

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ANTIPASTO PLATTER

Trio of Hummus: Roast Sweet Pepper, Basil-Artichoke & Lemon-Parsley

Cheese & Salamis

Assorted Flat Breads & Baked Pita Chips

BUFFET

Mini Turkey Sliders with Caramelized Onions

Sweet Soy Glazed Chicken Skewers

Grilled Skirt Steak with Cilantro Pesto

Grilled Asparagus Spears with Tomato & Herb Infused Olive Oil

Roast Mini Potato Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

Baby Spinach Salad with Shaved Fennel, Pear & Gorgonzola with Sweet Balsamic Vinaigrette

DESSERT

Fresh baked cookies and customized cupcakes! Perfect ending to a great day!

All recipes are made with the finest quality farmers market whole foods, natural and non-processed ingredients as much as possible.