Tapas and Desserts

The Senor and I have decided that we would like to do something different for our Open House, after a week of Syawal, eating Ketupat, satay, Rendang and Nasi minyak.   After much discussions, we agreed for a theme of Tapas and Desserts. Tapas or appetizers in Spanish cuisine fits into our criteria of finger food. We also decided that since both of us have friends from different faiths and culture, we ensured that we catered for everyone, including vegetarians.

It also provided an opportunity for our guests to try the food that we catered ourselves. Since they come in bite sizes, it took a few days of preparations to get them right. We initially came up with some 28 items but the following are what we managed to do. The Senor helped me with the cookies and some cakes...while I handled most of the Tapas myself. 

The food was a hit with the guests and we ran out of food at the end of the evening. Tired but satisfied!! 

Hope you enjoy looking at the photos.

Herb Piklett with Blue Cheese and green apple topping.

Thai Chicken Balls

Crab meat patties

Cous cous with Moroccan Meat balls.

Vegetables Frittata with Hummus - a hit with everyone.

Spiced Braised Beef on top of Rice cakes cooked in bamboo or Lemang.  Another hit with the guests.

Thai Pomelo and Chicken Salad

Vegetable Spring Rolls.

Desserts

Lemon and Ginger Layer Cake - Zesty!

Mini Chocolate Lava

Double Chocolate Cake with hand made Chocolate Chards.

Fresh Mango and Coconut Flan

S'mores Cupcakes

Chocolate Meringue Cake - light!

Chocolate Mousse with Granola and Cranberry Sauce.

Tiramisu - in little cups.

While guests were busy eating, I sneaked out to make hand-made Chocolate Truffles.

Chocolate Thin Wafter Cookies - full of chocolate and nuts.

White Chocolate Cupcakes.

Till next year!!!

*Any individual or corporate organisations interested in seeking my services in preparing such items for a cocktail party or gathering, feel free to contact me for further discussions.