The 4th of July is fast approaching and what better way to celebrate your independence than with Barbeque Dishes and All American cocktails. 

So choose your spot to watch the fireworks, bring along the grill and try out some of our favorite Gourmet Productions recipes.

Apricot Chipotle Chicken

Glaze:

1oz chopped white onion

1 tsp minced garlic

1 8oz can apricots in light syrup

1 oz dried apricots

3 TBSP cider vinegar

1/2 ancho chile pepper

1 tsp chipotle sauce

1 tsp tomato paste

1/8 c. brown sugar          

Simmer ingredents down, let cool, blend till smooth.

Brush the apricot mixture onto the chicken throughout the cooking process.  Chicken should take approximately 6 minutes for each side.

LiberTEA

1 part citrus vodka

1 part light rum

1 part gin

1 part Contreau

1 part tequila

1/4 fresh squeezed lime

1/4 fresh squeezed lemon

dash of orange juice

splash of cola    

Mix all ingredients, pour over ice, garnish with wedge of lemon.

Wow...it has been a long time since you have been graced with an entry from the crew here at Gourmet Productions.  Let's make this a more regular occurrence!  My name is Kindi, and I am the new GP Blogster.  Many of you know me, but if you don't, stop in and introduce yourself.

Have you heard of the new event venue in Lake Oswego?  This past Tuesday, we were lucky enough to have the opportunity to cater the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for The Foundry at Oswego Pointe.  After a fantastic speech by owner, Noel Peterson, about 300 people went upstairs to enjoy the stunning river view and partake in lunch and refreshments.  Executive Chef, Jim Joyce, even gave a cooking demo of his world-famous Panzanella, an Italian bread salad.

Guests sipped on ginger lemonade, fruity herbal and mango madness iced teas, while listening to the soothing sounds of the Pete Krebs Trio.  The menu consisted of Roasted Shrimp Orzo with Feta and Dill, Mediterranean Quinoa Salad, Dragon Noodles with Sesame Seeds and Scallions, Spinach and Goat Cheese Gallette, Garlicky Asparagus, Spring Baby Greens with Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette and, of course, an array of scrumptious petite sweets.  Throughout the event I heard many comments on how incredible our food tasted!

The Foundry makes the perfect place for any type of event, so schedule your's early as they are booking up fast!