Jeff and I recently had the pleasure of catering the wedding of some dear friends our ours (hi Levi and Stephanie!). Months ago, when we first sat down with them to discuss what they wanted their wedding menu to look like, they asked for a simple meal with comfort foods. We thought that was great--we always want our clients to have the meal that they want, whether that means filet mignon and prawns, or that means BBQ and macaroni and cheese or something in between.
The meal that Levi and Stephanie settled on was: Pot Roast with Herb Mushroom Gravy, Panko Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Sauteed Vegetables and Rolls. We were delighted to hear from Stephanie recently that she and Levi had enjoyed their meal and that some of their guests had requested the recipes from their meal. Below are the recipes to some of their dishes. Jeff doesn't really follow recipes per-se, so these do not have exact measurements, but the recipes should be pretty easy to follow (we hope!).
In talking with Levi and Stephanie, we have learned how much their church (Calvary Church in Woodland) means to them. If anybody reading this contacts us for any catering needs and mentions the Hicks wedding, we are happy to make a 5% donation off of the total price of the meal to the church. This is our small way of saying thank you to Levi and Stephanie and the Wright family.
Skin-on Mashed Potatoes:
Boil potatoes until soft.
Drain.
Mash together with butter (be generous) and milk. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Old-Fashioned Pot Roast:
Get a Chuck Roast and add diced carrots, celery and onions into a baking pan. Season the roast with salt, pepper and Montreal Steak seasoning.
Fill the pan a quarter of the way full with water.
Bake at 425 for 30 minutes to get a crisp outside.
Cover pan with foil and bake at 350 for 2-3 hours until fork tender.
Remove from oven and let cool. Shred and enjoy.
Panko Chicken Breasts:
Cut chicken breasts into think slices.
Marinate in buttermilk for 6 hours to overnight.
Season Panko breadcrumbs to taste with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning mix.
Dredge chicken pieces in the breadcrumbs.
In a frying pan, fill with an inch or so of oil. Brown chicken pieces. You will need to add more oil as you go.
Place the chicken on a baking sheet. Finish cooking in oven at 350 for 15-20 minutes.
Mae Ploy Sweet Chili Dipping sauce is highly recommended with these strips.
Please let us know if you have any questions on the recipes or the donations. We hope that you enjoy!
-Kathy