A Dickens Village

Brewing a Festive Cup

How to Make a Loose Tea

Tea Party Etiquette

Reading Tea Leaves

Recipes
Christmas Tea with Candy Cane Stirrers

Holiday Eggnog

Herb-Crusted Smoked Salmon Rolls

Cucumber with Mint Butter Sandwich

Date Nut Pinwheels

Raspberry Almond Streusel Cookies

Hazelnut BonBons

Gingerbread with Custard Sauce

Cranberry Toasted Pecan Scones

Delicious recipes using pomegranates.

Pomegranate Muffins

Arugula and Clementine Salad with Warm Pomegranate Dressing

Roasted Chicken with Pomegranate Berries

Corn and Pomegranate Berry Salad

ARCHIVE

SUMMERTIME DINNER PARTY  Summer 99
Designed for the warm outdoor weather, decorations and menu are planned with simplicity yet elegance and a touch of whimsy.

Recipes
Lazy Days Sangria

Ginger-glazed Shrimp Kabobs

Arugula Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette

Watermelon Intermezzo on a Stick

Grilled Pork Tenderloin
w/ Mustard-Garlic Sauce

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Individual Mixed-Berry Shortcakes

COOKING IN SEASON   Summer 99
Delicious recipes, using those plump, ripe tomatoes.

Chilled Tomato Bisque

Baked Scalloped Tomatoes

Tomato-and-Bread Salad

Baked Tomato and Cheese Tart

TAILGATE PICNIC   Fall 99
Feasting among the falling leaves.

Getting Creative

Serving Suggestions

Recipes
Three-Cheese and Herb Pie

Toasted Sunflower and Raspberry Spinach Salad

Sesame Fried Chicken w/ Plum Sauce

Roasted Vegetable Galette

Hazelnut Biscotti

Orange Cappuccino

COOKING IN SEASON  Fall 99
Delicious recipes, using fall fruits and vegetables.

Apple Cider Doughnuts w/ Maple Glaze

Harvest Pumpkin Soup

Roasted Butternut-Squash and Red-Pepper Pizza

Stuffed Pork Chops w/ Apples and Sweet Potatoes

Wine and Fruit Poached Pears w/ Brazil Nuts

HOLIDAY DINNER PARTY  Winter 99

Creative Candle Ideas

Serving Suggestions

Preparation

Chestnuts Roasting

Gracious Goodies

Recipes
Sparkling Millennium Punch

Baked Twisted Pastry Ribbons

Mixed Salad with Creamy Garlic Dressing

Lemon Granite in Fruit Saucers

Roasted Game Hens Plumped with Orange-Pecan Rice and Citrus Butter

Puree of Fennel and Broccoli

Glazed Minted Carrots

Cucumber Bread Rolls with Spiced Squash Butter

Hazelnut Pumpkin Cheese-Cake Roll with Brandied Chocolate Sauce

Mini Cranberry-Apple Bread

Swirling Strawberry Tops

Frosted Breakfast Wreaths

COOKING IN SEASON  Winter 99

Baked Apple & Cranberry Oatmeal

Chicken Pot Pies

Couscous w/ Apple Cider Sauce

White Chili w/ Seafood & Tomatillos

Milky-Way Hot Chocolate

MELTING POT PARTY  Winter 00

How & Why

Creative Ideas

Serving Suggestions

Recipes
Apres Ski Fondue

Mediterranean Fondue

Peanut Butter Cup Fondue

Seafood Fondue w/ a Mustard Cheese Sauce

Marinated Steak Fondue

A GREEK EASTER BUFFET  Spring 00

Getting Creative

Preparations

Serving Suggestions

Recipes
Grilled Eggplant Salad

Pinenut and Raisin Stuffed Grape Leaves with Yogurt

Artichoke and Phyllo Tart

Baked Red Snapper

Greek Trinity Bread with Anise Seed and Raisins

Lamb and Olive Casserole with Orzo

Tomato Patties with Parsley Sauce

Sesame Pastry Ribbons

Honey and Spice Cake

COOKING IN SEASON  Spring 00

Mushroom Tomato Soup

Morels with Pasta and Chicken

Teriyaki Mushroom Mix

Mushroom and Goat Cheese Quesadillas

MEET ME AT THE FAIR  Summer 00

Getting Creative

Serving Suggestions

Recipes
Calico Bean Bake

Cheesy Mushroom and Mafalda Casserole

Cold Vegetable Salad with Bleu Cheese Dressing

Tomato Corn Relish

Homemade Baked Pretzels with Maple Mustard Sauce

Buttermilk Crumb Buns

Best-of-the-Fair Carrot Cupcakes

Glazed Pistachio Brownies

BY THE DOCK OF THE BAY  Summer 00

Getting Creative

Serving Suggestions

Recipes
Blackbeard's Frosty Nectar

Maple Scallops

Sherried Lobster Stew with Sesame Seeds

Creamed Corn Muffins

Lemon Thyme Green Bean Salad

Chilled Plum Wine Dessert Soup

COOKING IN SEASON  Summer 00

Red Radish Sparklers

Linguine with Fresh Red & White Clam Sauce

Glazed Blueberry Lemon Pecan Muffins

Country-Style Spareribs w/ Savory Blueberry Sauce

BACKYARD COWBOY  Fall 00

Getting Creative

Preparations

Cook Like A Cowboy

Rootin'Tootin Grilling Tips

Recipes
Cowboy Quencher

Beer-Poached Shrimp & Veggie Kebabs

Skillet Sweet Potato-Cheese Biscuits w/ Cilantro Garlic Butter

Coffee-Drenched Live Fire Flank Steak w/ Pineapple Salsa

Chuckwagon Ranch 'Slaw

Boot Scootin' Beans

Sundowner Ice Cream Tarts w/ Ratttlesnake Chocolate

COOKING IN SEASON  Fall 00
Delicious recipes using fall fruits and vegetables.

Cinnamon Corn Cakes w/ Cranberry Butter

Cranberry-Apple Dumplings w/ Cinnamon Sauce

Spice Cake w/ Chocolate Frosting

Pan Roasted Cinnamon Pot Roast

Cinnamon Rolls