Gil's Elegant Catering

Archives for July 2015

Fall Food Fests in Dallas/Fort Worth

As summer starts to simmer down in Dallas/Fort Worth, fall food festivals begin to pop up everywhere around the metroplex. If you are craving fabulous food, fun, and really want to put your taste buds to the test, try visiting a few of our favorite fests.

September 17-20: Grapefest in Grapevine, Texas

grape stomping at Grapefest in Grapevine Texas

Courtesy of Alexandra Olivia

September 19: The Great Texas Food Truck Rally in Dallas, Texas

The Great Texas Food Truck Rally logo in Dallas

Courtesy of The Great Texas Food Truck Rally

September 17-20: Oktoberfest in Addison, Texas

Addison Oktoberfest Munich hall concert performers

Courtesy of Jon Williamson

Restaurant Spotlight: The Woolworth

Nestled within Dallas’s Main Street District right off of Elm is The Woolworth, a posh restaurant and cocktail bar. This gem features exposed red brick walls, comfortable lounge areas, dim mood lighting, and a relaxed atmosphere for a splendid happy hour or special event. Order a hand-crafted cocktail, grab a mouth-watering bite to eat, and enjoy yourself in the heart of Dallas.

Cocktails at the Woolworth restaurant and cocktail bar in downtown Dallas, Texas

Courtesy of The Woolworth, Dallas

Monthly Recipe Wrestler: Mini BLT Sandwiches

Found on Country Living, this month’s featured recipe, mini BLT sandwiches, is courtesy of Marc Meyer, executive chef at Cookshop and Five Point in New York City. Whether it is for a wedding or a corporate event, these savory BLT hors d’Oeuvres have a flavorful taste that will make a good first impression and have people coming back for seconds.

Mini BLT sandwiches as wedding hors d'oeuvres

Photo by Kana Okada

 

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2.75 c. all purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp. sugar
  • 4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 c. Buttermilk
  • 1 large yellow tomato
  • 0.75 c. mayonnaise
  • 12 oz. thick-cut bacon
  • 1 small bunch arugula

PREPARATION:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients; cut in butter with a pastry cutter. Add buttermilk and stir.
  2. On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Using a 1 /2-inch-round cutter, cut out biscuits; bake on a baking sheet until golden, about 15 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, mix tomato with mayonnaise. Split biscuits. Layer each with mayo mixture, 2-inch piece bacon, and arugula.Nutritional information is based on 1 sandwich.