Healthy Summer Foods that are perfect for Catered Events!

Summer is the BEST time for parties- outdoor BBQ’s, cocktail parties, weddings, you name it! And of course, who can resist all the delicious summer foods (and drinks) that go along with partying? I certainly can’t! The Cantering Caterer makes some of the BEST summer foods- Rich Man’s Sirloin Burgers stuffed with Smoked Mozzarella! Creamy Classic Potato Salad, beautiful summer Cheeses, Fusilli with Oven Roasted Tomato and Artichoke Pesto, Grilled Filet…Lychee Martinis, Ice Cold Connecticut Amber Beer…I could go on and on…
Eating and drinking these types of foods on special occasions is perfect (and everyone should do it!) BUT, how are we going to fit into our summer bikinis if we eat like this every night?
We, at The Cantering Caterer have some tasty ideas for healthy summer eating…Here are a few…

Hors d’oeuvre
Shucked Malpac Oysters with Horseradish and Cocktail Sauce- fresh Lemons- YUM!
Lobster and Corn Salsa with Sweet Potato Crisps

Summer Soups
Summer White Gazpacho with Slivered Almonds
Chilled Roasted Red and Yellow Pepper Soup with Avocado Salsa

Burgers
Jalapeno Turkey Burgers
Grilled Tempeh Burgers with Horseradish Aioli

Entrees
Lemony Poached Halibut with Creamy Cucumbers
Pan Seared Chicken with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Sides
Watermelon, Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
Grilled Eggplant brushed with Olive Oil, Sea Salt and Cracked Black Pepper- this is GREAT and SO simple!

Dessert
Fresh Summer Berries- with just a touch of Minted Cream!
Peach-Almond Parfaits

Drinks
Tangy Lemonade (the no sugar kind!) with Fresh Mint
Handmade Fresh Mango Iced Tea

Ya see? It really CAN be done!
Call us for more ideas…and happy cooking!
Becky

–We did a fantastic pre-wedding brunch on Compo beach in Westport on Saturday. The bride and groom are from Greenwich, CT and live in New York City. We also did an amazing dinner for a big client at their estate in Southport. It is a busy time for catering in Fairfield County!

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