Culinary's "Concepts"

Grilled Mediterranean Kabobs--$14.50 per person

• Marinated Beef and Chicken Kabobs, with Onions, Pepper and Seasonal Vegetables, Tossed with Olive Oil, Oregano, Rosemary and Garlic and Grilled to Perfection
• Tzatziki Sauce (Tangy Cucumber-Garlic-Yogurt Sauce)
• Rice Pilaf with Diced Mushrooms, Onions and Garlic
• Chopped Romaine Salad with Tomatoes and Cucumbers and Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
• Meyer's Lemon Bars

Hickory Glazed Barbequed Chicken--$14.95 per person

• Grilled to Perfection with a Blend of Jack Daniels, Brown Sugar, and Hickory Spices
• Southern Style Macaroni 'n' Cheese, the Classic Comfort Food, Topped with Grated Cheese & Breadcrumbs, Baked until Crisp & Golden Brown
• Sweet Summer Corn on the Cob, With Salt and Pepper, Butter, and a Hint of Chili Powder and Parmesan Cheese
• Mixed Garden Greens Salad, with Tomatoes, Cucumber and Ranch Dressing
• Fresh Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies
  

• Tender Roast Chicken, Slow Simmered with Beans, Peppers and Corn Kernels with Hints of Jalapeno, Served with Grated Cheese and Sour Cream
• Cheddar Corn Bread
• Caesar Salad with Romaine, Parmesan Cheese and Garlic Croutons
• Double Fudge Brownies

Straight from our produce supplier: 

The green asparagus market continues to be very short of product and subsequently high in price. The reduced volumes are due to ongoing weather issues in both Central Mexico (wet) and Peru (cold). We are currently receiving approx. 25% of the weekly volumes that we should be getting and arrivals are sporadic due to the time taking to clean and pack the asparagus at the shed. We do expect supplies to be short for the next 2 – 3 weeks.

SOLUTION?  White AND Purple asparagus are available, cheaper than green--so add some color to your vegetables! 

Now, I'm not usually one for gimmicky food presentation ideas, but this one was just TOO CUTE not to share.  Perfect for a child's birthday party, an office celebration, or a picnic, this dessert pretty much combines the 2 best sweets around--cookies and cupcakes!  Definitely try this one at home! 

Looking for the perfect team builder event, and tired of the same old ropes course, scavenger hunt or trust games?  Look no further--because the Iron Chef Competition is where it's at!  Our client NRG treated their staff to a cooking competition last month that was soo much fun!  Culinary Concepts provided the produce and other grocery goods, coordination and equipment, but after that, teams were on their own to create their recipes.

A salsa competition pitted executives from across the nation against each other, and none other than our own Culinary expect Craig Martin was asked to be an honorary judge in the taste test (he GLADLY accepted!).  Please contact us if this interests you--it is really a great way to bring your staff together for a friendly (and delicious) competition!

The inside scoop from the experts at Moceri Produce:

• Berries:  Strawberries currently have great quality and fair prices.  Check out organic blackberries from Stehly Farms—outstanding! Prices will be higher on blueberries and raspberries this week. 
  
• Tomatoes: Cherry and grape tomatoes from Baja are showing very good quality and prices are reasonable. Heirloom tomatoes--scarce right now due to the cool weather, expect high prices for a limited time.
  
• Eat your Veggies!: All leafy greens are in good shape this week as weather has been mild.  Check out Romaine hearts, Green, red, and Napa cabbage, Bok Choy and celery—good quality and prices right now!
  
• Seasonal Specialty Items:  Sharlyn Melons are here--known for their sweet flavor and firm texture.  Mango Nectarines and Gold Velvet Apricots are some specialty stonefruit available now.  All colors of Figs are at the best prices they will be all year, take advantage while you can!  Chanterelles and Morels are rounding out the seasonal goods in the mushroom catergory!

• (Please Select One, or Both for an additional $1.25)
• Mixed Greens Salad with Shaved Carrots and Sesame Ginger Dressing
• Traditional Macaroni Salad with Celery, Hard-Boiled Egg, and a Light Mustard-Mayo Dressing
• Steamed Rice
• Pineapple Upside down Cake

• With Italian Sausage, Broccoli, Parmesan and Mozzarella Cheeses, in a Spicy Tomato Crème Sauce
• Assorted Rolls and Butter
• Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Basil, Tomatoes and Cucumber
• Traditional Italian Tiramisu