Sizzling Mini Skillets with Beef Brisket and Spoon Bread
Adding flair to a traditionally Southern meal, we served sizzling hot Beef Brisket and Spoon Bread in individual mini skillets. Design Cuisine has a reputation for our impressive homemade spoon bread. Spoon bread became popular in the South around the … Read more
A Meal Fit for a President ~ Inauguration 2013
We are so excited to announce that Design Cuisine has been selected again this year to serve the president at the inaugural luncheon. Our renowned Chef Shannon Shaffer is leading the team for what some consider the most high-profile event … Read more
Vegetarians can have more fun…
With a healthy start this new year, party goers enjoyed this tasteful vegetarian entree of Basil Gnocchi, Morel Mushrooms, Truffled Goat Cheese, Grilled Asparagus, and Peas. In efforts to support local produce and sustainability, Design Cuisine purchases from local farmers … Read more
The Art of Cheese
We love featuring local cheeses at events. The DC area has some of the nation’s most flavorful varieties. Here are a few tips when choosing accompaniments to serve along side your favorites. Blue-based cheeses such as Blue and Gorgonzola tend … Read more
Full Flavored Bento Boxes
We served this snazzy bento box filled with flavors that left guests happy. I know you’re wondering what was on the menu… – Curry-Coconut Shrimp with Rice Noodles – Tofu-Eggplant Salad – Poached Lobster w/Lemon Mayonnaise – Orange and Hearts … Read more
Get the Party Started!
Here are a few shots from a party at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in D.C. Our team styled this beautiful set up of warm buttercup and fuchsia table cloths paired with the nickle ribbon chair. The planes … Read more
Spirits of the Season ~ Holiday Cocktails
Raise your glass with these seasonal sips we served up at a recent holiday party. The spark is in the finishing touches ~ spun sugar and edible snowflakes. Shaken not stirred… Grinch-Tini hpnotiq liquor limoncello champagne spun sugar garnish Candy … Read more
Baked Brownie Alaska Bites
What is better than a brownie bite? How about 25,000 Baked Brownie Alaska Bites! Our brilliant pastry team is making over 25,000 of these delicious pops this season. It has a soft chocolate brownie on the inside and a toasted … Read more
A Cocktail with Holiday Spirit ~ Vendome Mojito
The perfect cocktail to add to the merriment of the season: a Vendome Mojito. What’s in this cup of deliciousness? Rum, crushed oranges & mint, pomegranate juice and fresh squeezed lime juice. The finishing touches: a mint garnish, an orange … Read more
Love is Sweet
What better way to surprise your groom than with his own cake! Customarily a gift from the bride to the groom, a groom’s cake is a classic way to show off the unique personality of the husband-to-be. Popular inspirations are … Read more
