What the Heck is a Lasagna Cupcake

What's that... You don't know???

Read about our Cupcakes in Tasting Table or Come get some at Silverlake Wine this Sunday, August 30th.

5 Courses of Beer, 4 Courses of Food, 20 Bucks

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UPDATE: Lasagna Cupcakes Now Available at The Oaks and Silverlake Wine!

Birthday Party Drop Off

Since we have been doing the Sunday Tastings at Silverlake Wine for the last couple of years, we have made some wonderful friends, one of which planned a Surprise Birthday for her husband and asked us to do the food. Regrettably we had another catering scheduled and thus, couldn't be present during the bash so we coordinated a drop off for the occasion.

Food in hand, I waited around the corner until the coast was clear and then once signaled, I scurried in with the goods, set them up on a communal table, or placed them in a low oven and the fridge respectively, and then bolted the heck outta there before I blew any covers. I hear the party and the surprise of it was a huge success, and we are so, so sorry that we had to miss it. Here was the menu:

CROSTINI BAR

Parmesean Flatbreads with Lentil Pate and Candied Baby Beet Puree

ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD

Roasted Tri Color Brocolli Flower with Wild Rocket Arugula, Purple Basil, and Sweet & Sour Tomato Vinegrette

FAMILY STYLE CHICKEN ANDOUILLE LASAGNA

Chicken Andouille Lasagna and Heirloom Tomato Sauce with Peppadews and Fresh, Hand Pulled Mozzarella

FAMILY STYLE SWEET CORN LASAGNA

Sweet Corn Lasagna and Garlic Infused White Sauce with Mascarpone and Brown Butter

BIRTHDAY SUMMER BERRY TRIFLE

Summer Berries with Peach Puree, White Chocolate Cake, and Ginger Pastry Cream

Casual Buffet Engagement Party

This weekend we did such a sweet engagement party in a backyard here in Silverlake. Flowers were arranged in Mason jars and vintage vases for whimsy and cheer, and the food was a casual buffet where guests mingled and eventually found themselves singing to everything from Waylon Jennings to Eminem as a warm summer breeze embraced them all on this lovely evening of celebration. Here was the menu:

CHEESE PLATTER

Various Artisan Cheeses with Grilled Eggplant and Broccoli Rabe, Cumin Carrots, Roasted Purple and Yellow Cauliflower, Framani Salumi, Pizza Bread, and Crostini

SALAD FROM THE FARM

Organic Baby Mixed Greens and Frisee with Sweet Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, Haricot Verts, Pickled Fennel and Peppers in Sherry Vinegar and Taggesche Olive Oil

BABY ARTICHOKE "CUPCAKE" LASAGNA

Individual Lasagnas made from Confit Baby Artichokes layered with Parmesean Reggiano and Fresh Hand Pulled Mozzarella

GRILLED PRIME RIBEYE CAP & JIDORI CHICKEN

Baby Fennell and Shallot Marinated Prime Montana Ribeye Cap Steak, Lemon and Rosemary Jidori Chicken served with Herb Salsa Verde and Spiced BBQ

Herb and Garlic Roasted Pee Wee Fingerling Potatoes, Sweet and SOur Cipolinni Onions, and Roasted Farmer's Market Vegetables

SUMMER BERRY TRIFLE

Summer Berries with Peach Puree, White Chocolate Cake, and Ginger Pastry Cream

Private Birthday Party at Silverlake Wine

This weekend we also did a private birthday party at Silverlake Wine where the guests each got four flights of wine and a buffet of appetizers. The room was filled with laughter and I think it's safe to say that everyone had a blast.

APPETIZER BUFFET

Shrimp Salad Shooter with Black Garbonzo Beans, Arugula, and Romesco Sauce

Sweet and Sour Onion Flatbreads with Artichoke Confit and Spinach Dip

Beef Tar Tar with Bacon Aioli on Garlic Crostinis

Twice Baked Purple Potatoes wiht Sweet Corn Infused Creme Fraiche and Scallions

RED VELVET CAKE & FLORAL ARRANGEMENT

by Cake Monkey Bakery

Silverlake Conservatory of Music

This weekend we catered a special fundraiser for The Silverlake Conservatory of Music. The menu was vegetarian, but Matt still made it delicious for the carnivores. Just thought I'd share the menu because the next day, I am still thinking about it and wishing I had a doggie bag.

TRAY PASSED APPETIZERS

Wild Mushroom Ragu and Crispy Polenta Cake with Rocket Arugula

Cumin Carrot Agnolotti with Roasted Cauliflower and Maple Sage Brown Butter

Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho Shot with Charred Burrata and Basil and Black Olive

Twice Baked Purple Potatoes with Sweet Corn Infused Creme Fraiche

PASTA AND SALAD PLATTERS

Organic Baby Mixed Greens and Frisee with Sweet Corn, Cherry Tomatoes, Haricot Verts, Pickeled Fennel and Peppers in Sherry Vinegar and Taggesche Olive Oil

Yukon Gold Potatoes in Chianti Vinegar with Scallions and Fleur de Sel

Grilled Endive with Shaved Fennel, Feta, and Tomato Marjorham Vinaigrette

Charred Baby Leeks with Hazelnut Romesco and Peppadew Peppers

Fried Japonese Eggplant and Sweet Potatoes with Sea Salt and Chestnut Honey

Confit Baby Artichoke Lasagna "Cupcake" with Preserved Lemon, Sage, and Parmesean

RUSTIC ENTREE PLATTER

Pan Seared Black Garbanzo Bean and Sprout Piadina with Spiced Yogurt and Caramelized Squash Puree

Grilled Wild Swordfish with Lemon and Fennel Frawns, Sweet and Sour Cipolinni Onions and Salsa Verde

DESSERT

Stone Fruit Parfait with Marscarpone Cream, White Chocolate Toasts, Raspberry Merlot Sauce and Shaved Pistachios

Coffee by the Intelligensia Crew:

Guests enjoying Josh Groban singing Ave Maria.

It was a lovely evening.

Reflections of August 9th

Did you miss Matt's Corn Angolotti  with Bacon and Creme Fraiche Reduction Sauce at last week's Silverlake Wine Tasting?? 

That sucks for you.

The Whole Roasted Compound Butter Jidori Chicken with Cavatelli, Salami, Pea Tendrils and Red Wine Sauce wasn't the armpit of America either.

Silverlake Wine Tasting August 9th

It's Silverlake Wine Time this Sunday, August 9th. 

We won't be doing Corn Lasagna again (that was last month's offering), but rather Corn Agnolotti to go along with the wines from Anthony Anselmi of kermit Lynch Wines.

If you're wondering what all the fuss is over Corn, check out my new weekly column for Food GPS called "Market Driven", and I'll tell you.

Sunday 3pm, 4 courses, 5 pours, 20 bucks

Reservations are a must  323 662 9024