Make Ahead Holiday Party Fare
Make sure you get to enjoy the party too! These menus are “mostly” make ahead, to keep you out of the kitchen once your guests arrive!

Sensational Sides for your Holiday Table
Sunday, November 16, 10am; Marta
Laguna Beach location
Menu: Elegant potato, onion, fennel & Gruyere au gratin; Smashed sweet potatoes with caramelized apples; French haricot vert Lyonnaise; Creamy spinach & Parmesan gratin; Roasted spiced baby pumpkins with homemade apple sauce; Browned rice pilaf. Price: $85 per person.

Elegant Hors d’oeuvres
Saturday, November 22, 9:30am; Marta
Laguna Beach location
Menu: Baked brie with roasted garlic & sun-dried tomatoes; Delicious endive petals with stir-fry shrimp salad; Panko crusted chicken tenders with roasted poblano ranch dressing; Smoked salmon & goat cheese toasts; Bacon-wrapped almond-stuffed dates. Price: $95 per person, or $180 for two.

Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 13, 9:30am; Marta
Laguna Beach location
Menu: Miniature curried crab cakes with Champagne sauce; Twice-baked truffled fingerling potatoes; Cocktail barbeque-style meatballs; Prosciutto & Parmesan puff pastry palmiers; Cheese stuffed grilled petite mixed sweet bell peppers. Price: $95 per person, or $180 for two.