Welcome 2023!

So … how was your holiday season? Some call January the “Let Down Month”, others breathe a sigh of relief that Santa has returned to the North Pole and pumpkin spice EVERYTHING is in hibernation until the end of the year. For me the holidays were busy with dinner and catering orders. I’ve included a few so you can feel my pain lmbo

But all jokes aside, I am extremely grateful for the opportunities I had last year and am excited about what the new year is going to bring!

To kick off the new year, I am offering a referral program. Refer a friend, family member, co-worker, neighbor (you get the idea) and receive a 23% (to represent 2023) discount on your next order once they make a purchase!

Go to the homepage of my website to fill out the form

●   Vision Board Day (January 8th - second Saturday). Vision boards give you a clear direction for where you want to go in several areas of your life. They allow you to visualize what goals you want to achieve. When you create a physical vision board, you can even touch what represents your vision. Here are some suggestions to get you started:

○    https://amzn.to/3WX95dY 

○    https://lovetplanners.com/

○    ,https://www.pinterest.com/scrappinmichele/vision-board-samples/

○    https://www.canva.com/templates/s/vision-board/

●   National Dress Up Your Pet Day (January 14th)

●   Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 17th). Two ways to actually celebrate and honor Dr. King:

○    Read the full teachings of Martin Luther King Jr, not just quotes or excerpts

○    Advocate for votings rights for all

●   Celebration of Life Day (January 22nd)

●   Plan for Vacation Day (January 25th)

Recipes

  INGREDIENTS

●        1 15 oz can chickpeas rinsed and dried

●        1 c cubed butternut squash

●        1/2 tbsp avocado or olive oil

●        1 tsp paprika

●        1 tsp garlic powder

●        1 tsp onion powder

●        1 tsp dried thyme

●        1 tsp dried parsley

●        1/4 tsp sea salt

●        5-6 c chopped Kale

●        Drizzle of avocado or olive oil

●        1 tsp lemon juice

●        1/4 c pumpkin seeds

●        1/4 c dried cranberries

Vegan Ranch Dressing

●        1-½ cups of vegan mayonnaise

●        ¼ to ½ cup non dairy milk (any kind)

●        1-½ tsp of apple cider vinegar 

●        3 cloves of crushed garlic or 2 tbsp of garlic powder

●        1 tbsp dried parsley

●        1 tsp dried dill

●        1-½ tsp onion powder

●        ¼ tsp paprika

●        ¼ tsp black pepper

●        Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Roasted Vegetables:

Preheat the oven to 425 F. Toss butternut squash and chickpeas in paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, parsley, ½ tbsp olive oil and sea salt. Spread on a parchment lined baking sheet and cook for 25 minutes, tossing once halfway.

Kale:

In a large bowl, drizzle kale with lemon juice and remaining oil and massage with hands until tender and reduced in size.

Ranch Dressing:

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. If it is too thick, you can thin it out using a little more non dairy milk.

Assemble:

Place kale in a large bowl and toss with half of the ranch dressing. Top with the butternut squash, chickpeas, pumpkin seeds and cranberries and add more dressing if desired. Enjoy!

Baked Salmon Cakes

INGREDIENTS  

●      2 cans of salmon

●      1 egg

●      2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

●      2 tbsp mustard

●      1/2 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning

●      3 tbsp diced onion

●      3 tbsp diced peppers (any color)

●      3 tbsp diced celery

●      1 tbsp lemon zest

●      1 tbsp lemon juice

●      1/4 cup mayonnaise

●      ⅓ cup of bread crumbs

●      1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

●      1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

●      Drizzle of avocado or olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

●    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray or line with parchment.

●    Open cans, drain and empty contents into a medium bowl. Clean away any skin or bones and transfer the cleaned salmon into a separate bowl.

●    Add the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly

●    Divide the mixture as evenly as you can, making five or six balls. Transfer the balls to the cookie sheet and press them down until they are about 1/2 inch thick. Drizzle with the oil before baking.

●    Bake until evenly browned, about 20-25 minutes. Serve warm.

Stay Tuned For:

●    Valentine’s Day Brunch and Dinner Menus

●    Mardi Gras Menus

●    Game Day Menus

That’s it for this month Family!

Whatever you need, I got you covered. Check out my website for details www.tresiascatering.com

And, as always, thank you for taking the time to read my rambling. It is much appreciated

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 Cooking may not always be pretty … but it should always be passionate!