Chowgirls Killer Party Food: Righteous Bites & Cocktails for Every Season

by Heidi Andermack, Amy Lynn Brown

Overview

With an eye for style and appreciation for seasonal ingredients, the proprietors of Chowgirls Killer Catering, one of the Midwest's leading catering companies, share their inspired ideas for delicious appetizers, small plates, and cocktails that are perfect for home entertaining. Amy Lynn Brown and Heidi Andermack were early adopters of the local, organic, sustainable, and seasonal approach to cooking; their ethos is clearly reflected in this cookbook, which offers fun, elegant, and yet easy-to-prepare recipes arranged by season that will be the hit of your next social gathering.

For your party to welcome spring, impress your guests with Spring Pea Toasts with Gouda, Mint-Crusted Lamb Chops, and Wasabi Crab Cakes. For that backyard summer fest, try Flank Steak Skewers with Chimichurri, Sweet Corn Risotto with Grilled Shrimp, and Gazpacho Jars. On that chilly fall gathering, offer the Grilled Sirloin with Farro Tomato Salad, Bacon-Pecan Tartlets, and Roasted Fall Vegetables with Saffron Aioli. And for that festive winter blow-out, make the Italian Beef Sliders, Crab & Green Chile Gratin, and Artichoke Tapenade. Then to wash it all down, make sure there's plenty of Mint Julep Sweet Tea, White Sangria, and Strawberry Basil Daiquiris!

Andermack and Brown's shared passion for cooking and entertaining shines throughout this beautiful and inspiring cookbook. Their "righteous bites" will impress your guests with dazzling, organic, locally sourced recipes that show you care. Party on!

Michigan-born Heidi Andermack and Kentucky-born Amy Lynn Brown co-founded Chowgirls Killer Catering in 2004. They both live in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with their respective families.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781551526454
Publisher:	Arsenal Pulp Press, Limited
Publication date:	10/04/2016
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Heidi Andermack: Heidi Andermack co-founded Chowgirls Killer Catering in 2004. She is a passionate member of her community in Minneapolis, helping establish the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District and serving on the board of the local farmers market. She is mom to Maximillian and wife to world-renowned font designer Chank Diesel.
Amy Lynn Brown: Amy Lynn Brown was born and raised in Kentucky but ended up in Minneapolis, where she married an old college friend. After a 15-year career in bookselling and publishing, she co-created Chowgirls Killer Catering in 2004. She stays busy distance running, gardening, and raising her three daughters Frances, Louise, and Julip.

Table of Contents

SPRING
Spring Pea Toasts with Gouda
Marinated Chevre with Roasted Tomato & Garlic
Marinated Chevre with Rosemary, Honey, Marcona Almonds
Marinated Chevre with Wild Mushroom & Orange
Honey-Ricotta Prosciutto Cups
Mint-Crusted Lamb Chops
Wasabi Crab Cakes
Asparagus & Chevre Polenta Cakes
Beef Involtini
Miso-Maple Salmon with Baby Bok Choy
Lemon-Rosemary Chicken with Kale Caesar Salad
Vichyssoise Shooter
Chicken & Apricot Bastilla with Orange Harissa Yogurt
Deviled Eggs
Pimento Cheese, Pepper Jelly & Bacon Finger Sandwich
Rumaki
Mint Julep Sweet Tea (cocktail)
Bootleg (cocktail)
Rhubarbarita (cocktail)
Strawberry Basil Rum (cocktail, name TBD)

SUMMER
Zucchini Fritters with Succotash Salad
Baby Hot Browns
Flank Steak Skewers with Chimichurri
Guacamole & Pico De Gallo
Coconut-Curry Chicken Skewers w Peanut Sauce
Gazpacho Jars
Corn Pudding with Tomato Salad
Mango Chicken Salad Cocktail Sandwiches
Big Woods Blue Canapé
Lamb Meatballs with Spiced Yogurt Chutney
Heirloom Tomato Tartlets
Bruschetta, Summer Squash & Ricotta
Bruschetta, Grilled Eggplant
Bruschetta, Saffron Lemon Shrimp
Sweet Corn Risotto with Grilled Shrimp
Carpaccio & Green Bean Bundles
Benedictine Finger Sandwiches
Bourbon Peach Shrub (cocktail)
Raspberry Shrub (cocktail)
White Sangria (cocktail)
Summer Thyme (cocktail)

FALL
Whiskey-Ginger Cocktail Meatballs
Wild Mushroom Hot Dish
Thai Red Pepper Shooter
Bacon-Pecan Tartlets
Swiss Chard Gratin
Ham Salad Smorbrod
Ahi-Avocado Smorbrod
Salmon-Dill Spread/Smorbrod
Roasted Fall Vegetables with Saffron Aioli
Antipasto Rolls
Arancini with Sweet Tomato Jam
Prosciutto-Wrapped Persimmon
Quinoa and Turmeric Apple Salad
Pate, Mushroom-Pecan
Pate, Edamame
Pate, Roasted Cauliflower
Grilled Sirloin with Farro Tomato Salad
Cold Spiced Cider (cocktail)
Corn & Oil (cocktail)
Pear, Fennel, & Prosecco (cocktail)
Rosemary, St. Germaine (cocktail, name TBD)

WINTER
Ploughman's Platter with Sweet Onion Jam
Mushroom Fritters with Roasted Tomato Coulis
Italian Beef Sliders
Crab & Green Chile Gratin
Artichoke Tapenade
Kalamata Tapenade
Red Pepper Tapenade
Swedish Meatballs
Butternut Bisque with Brown Butter & Pistachio
Corn Pancakes with Carnitas and Pickled Red Onion
Iron Range Pasties/Root Veg Pasties
Winter Squash & Sausage Skewers
Local Beer Cheese
Beets & Burrata
Duck a l'Orange Firecracker Rolls
Pork Tenderloin with Cherry-Rosemary Marmalade
Sage Woodstock (cocktail)
Glogg (cocktail)
Hot Rod Toddy Cocktail (cocktail)
Pop's Eggnog (cocktail)

Editorial Reviews

“I’ve known the Chowgirls since they opened their doors years ago. In that time they have become the go-to catering experts for creating approachable, simple scratch cooking all tied up with a beautiful bow. Hey, it’s a party, after all! Now everyone can be a Chowgirl with the big flavors and superb food detailed in this amazing book.” —Andrew Zimmern, chef, food writer, and host of Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods

“Looking for ways to throw a dinner party that make you look like a world-class caterer without having to spend two weeks in the kitchen? The Chowgirls’ cookbook is guaranteed to get you off to a very good start! Vichyssoise Shooters, Saffron-Lemon Shrimp Bruschetta, Whiskey-Ginger Cocktail Meatballs, Beets & Burrata … just reading the recipe list is enough to make you want to throw a party—or at least give the book to a good friend so they invite you to theirs!” —Ari Weinzweig, co-founding partner, Zingerman’s Community of Businesses

“Through the creative use of local products, Chowgirls Killer Catering has helped introduce local farmers and producers to the Twin Cities. Heidi and Amy have supported sustainable agriculture and craft foods for more than ten years. Here’s to the next ten years and more great Minnesota flavors, stories, and successes!” —Kieran Folliard, founder, 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey and Food Building Inc.

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