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October Fun!
We are excited! Let us tell you why!
This time of year is filled with back to back holidays. Starting with a favorite of ours, Halloween! Also, Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead). These spooky holidays are so much fun! Dressing up, parties, food! Our 3 favorite things all in one!
To honor one of our favorite holidays we are offering our taco carts for 10% OFF !!
Making it affordable for you treat your party guests to some Spook-tacular Tacos!
How to plan your 4th of July party
Like any good holiday, 4th of July revolves around food, family, and friends. And while it’s fun to spend time in the kitchen, your friends and family are hanging out enjoying the day with out you. It’s not an ideal way to spend the holiday. The best way to be in the present and be part of the memories that you will cherish for years to come is to get get a helping hand. That’s where we come in!
We make all your 4th of July favorites! All-American burgers and hot dog cook out, traditional 4th of July desserts, and fruit and veggie platters for everyone to snack on.
If you want to offer more gourmet appetizers we have delicious bruschetta topped crostini, ahi tuna ceviche, or bacon wrapped dates!
For entree dishes we also serve New York strip steak, ribs, bbq brisket and more.
Click on the link to view our entire menu! www.riseandshinecatering.com
Lettuce Toast to Gourmet Box Lunches!
Rise and Shine Catering has always believed in meeting the needs of the people. Today lives are busier than ever! We are always on the go and it has become a challenge to find the time to eat a healthy meal. With all the research there is today about diets and food, it proves that fast fatty food creates short and a long term health issues.
Food is fuel and if we fuel our bodies with the wrong foods, we won’t have the energy to be efficient through out our day, and worse long term effects on our health.
In turn we decided to create a solution. Time is money and food is fuel.
We created our box lunches to accommodate those busy schedules. We use all fresh ingredients and have a variety of options. All are balanced meals and taste is catered to everyone. The vegetarian diet and meat lovers alike.
We are partnered with Elabrew Coffee located in beautiful Santa Monica, CA. There we offer a variety of options for on the go eats. Gourmet sandwiches of all sorts and tasty wrap options as well. For a quick snack we also have fresh fruit cups and yogurt parfaits hand made straight from our kitchen.
We are open to create these delectable lunch boxes for your business and have something quick yet healthy to offer your associates.
~Click Here To View Our Full Box Lunch Menu~
Let’s TACO ‘BOUT it!
Hola Amigos!
Cinco de Mayo is NACHO ordinary holiday!
Many of us know how to celebrate Cinco De Mayo, but what most of us don’t know is why!
With Cinco de Mayo just 17 glorious days away, we wanted to shed a little light on how this cherished holiday came to be and of course share a few of our favorite recipes to celebrate it with.
First thing is First! ~ To all who thought this, do not feel bad. You have been misinformed.
It is actually one of the greater misconceptions of this holiday.
Here’s the truth bomb… Ready?
Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexico’s Independence Day.
Cinco de Mayo or the fifth of May actually celebrates the date when the Mexican Army defeated France in battle. The battle of Puebla vs. France during the Franco-Mexican War in 1862 to be exact. Which in actuality is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico.
Although, here in the United States we celebrate this convivial holiday as a commemoration to Mexican culture and heritage. And boy oh boy! Do we love the culture, not to mention the deliciousness that comes from their palate!
Now our favorite part…THE FOOD!
Guacamole is a MUST!
Ingredients:
8 Ripe Avocados (pitted & peeled)
3 Roma Tomatos (chopped)
1/2 cup of Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
4 Green Onions (chopped)
4 Jalapeños (seeded & minced)
4 Garlic Cloves (minced finely)
3 Limes (juiced)
Salt and Black Pepper (for taste)
Directions:
Mash Avocados with the rest of the ingredients in a bowl. Place avocado seeds in the guacamole.
Cover the bowl tightly with plastic, and leave it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Tacos Al Pastor
Ingredients (serves 12):
5 lbs pork shoulder
4 Pasilla chiles
4 Guajillo chiles
3 Chiles De Arbol
3 Tbsp achiote paste
2 Onions
1½ cups fresh pineapple
5 Cloves of garlic
1 Tsp cinnamon
2 Tsp kosher salt
1 Tsp Mexican oregano
Corn or flour tortillas
1 bunch cilantro
Limes
Directions:
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Using gloves, crack the stem off and scrape out the seeds from the dried chiles. Place them in a blender and cover with hot water. Allow to soften for 20 minutes.
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To the blender add achiote paste, one onion, skin removed and halved, pineapple, garlic, cinnamon, salt and Mexican oregano. Blend until pureed.
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Trim fat from the pork shoulder and slice meat into small chunks. Place in a plastic bag that seals or container that can be covered with a lid and pour the chile mixture over the pork. Using gloves, mix the chile marinade and pork and chill in refrigerator overnight. 8 hours is fine, but 24 hours is better.
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Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker) Method:
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Place marinated pork and remaining marinade in the Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker) and close lid and lock. Press (Manual) and at the High Pressure setting, then use the [+] button to choose 75 minutes pressure cooking time. When done, remove from pressure cooker and place pork chunks in a 11×13″ baking pan or stone. Roast uncovered for 1 hour in 225°F oven to render fat and crisp up edges.
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Oven Method:
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Shake off excess marinade and place pork chunks in a 11×13″ baking pan or stone.
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Slow roast at 225°F covered with aluminum foil for 4 hours. Remove the aluminum foil and continue roasting for 1 hour or until completely tender when pulled with a fork.
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Serve over rice and beans or in small tortillas topped with chopped onions, cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice and hot salsa.
The Original Margarita
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St. Patty’s Fun!
Have FUN! Be safe. Order from Rise and Shine Catering for your perfect St. Patty’s Saturday. A menu of…
Corned Beef and Cabbage
Irish Stew
Colorful Green Cupcakes and Cookies
Irish Grilled Cheese
Beer Battered Broccoli