Apple Pie for the 4th of July

July 4th brings out the best in all-American cuisine. In addition to peach cobblers and flag cakes, one of our favorite desserts for the 4th is Apple Pie. We use the freshest New York Hudson Valley sliced apples with a … Read more

July 4, 2014 | | |

Local Cheese And Jam Pairing Station

What makes us smile? a strong cheddar ~ a creamy brie ~ a slowly ripened camembert. For this food station, we’ve paired lush local artisan cheeses from Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania. We have all of the essential flavors including: Appalachian with damson plum preserves and … Read more

June 30, 2014 | |

Scrumptious Brunch Bites

For an event the weekend of the White House Correspondence dinner, Design Cuisine catered a brunch in downtown DC. Mirrored buffet tables were used to display the scrumptious brunch bites and colorful cocktail glassware created an artful display. The menu featured Yogurt & Fruit … Read more

June 25, 2014 | | |

Mini Donuts & Chocolate Coffee Mousse

We love a sweet morning indulgence, like bite-size sugared donuts. Here we have Chocolate Glazed and Sugar-coated Old Fashioned Mini Donuts served with Chocolate Coffee Mousse. It’s perfect for a morning event, brunch or even late night bites during dancing hours. … Read more

June 18, 2014 | | |

Mac & Cheese Mini Skillets

Presenting Mac & Cheese Mini Skillets that are lusciously cheesy and gooey with flavor. Served in three captivating flavors: Wild Mushroom & Gruyere with shiitake, crimini and royal trumpet mushrooms; Applewood Bacon with orrechiette pasta, white cheddar and scallions; and White Truffle … Read more

June 17, 2014 | | |

Delightfuly DIY ~ A DIY BLT Food Station

Perhaps there is no better match than the chocolate and bacon duo. Unless, of course, you added it to a DIY BLT bar with glorious and endless options! At a brunch before the White House Correspondence dinner, guests created BLT sandwiches on warm herbed … Read more

June 16, 2014 |

Brick Oven Pizza & Salad Jars ~ Food Station Fun

An enticing food station at an after party following the White House Correspondence dinner drew guests in to enjoy irresistible pizza and salad. Design Cuisine partnered with The Red Zebra Wood Fired Pizza to serve brick oven pizza with amazing toppings. The first was … Read more

June 12, 2014 |

New Delish Hors D’oeuvre ~ Hot Wing Mini Cakes

Everyone loves a good spicy hot wing, but are they too messy for a snazzy party? No way!! We’ve taken this comfort food, shrunk it down and dressed it up, creating a new hors d’oeuvre perfect for your next event. Introducing … Read more

June 3, 2014 | |

A Piece of the Pie ~ Super Mini Key Lime Slices

You don’t have to retire to Florida to enjoy a refreshing piece of Key Lime Pie. We are serving up Super Mini Key Lime Pie Slices that are truly only one bite. They may be tiny, but they are nothing to … Read more

May 30, 2014 | |

Food Festival at National Harbor

Washington D.C. foodies joined together for the 7th Annual Wine and Food Festival at National Harbor. Design Cuisine chef, Shannon Shaffer, joined world-renowned chefs and culinary innovators on the Cooking Stage for a demonstration of tender sirloin steak featuring Celebrity Cruise’s … Read more

May 26, 2014 | |