Appetizers And Snacks - Honey Brie Spread

Better titled as 'Bedroom Brie'! This is our favorite food after the kids have gone to sleep. A wheel of Brie is wrapped in pastry, then topped with pecans and honey, and baked to golden perfection. Best paired with a Sauvignon Blanc.

Fruits And Vegetables - Watermelon Rind Candy

Some call them Watermelon Pickles but grandma called them Watermelon Rind Candy because they are sweet.

Atherton Estate (San Francisco)

Atherton Estate Contemporary Hall San Francisco

Bbq Grilling - Gordos Good Venison

Most people think you have to take the 'wild' taste out of deer. But really you can keep that good 'game' flavor by using a variety of herbs and spices.

Salad - Two Bean And Mango Salad

Although it may sound like an odd combination of foods, at least it did to me at first, it is a tasty and hearty salad. You may want to alter the dressing and onion amounts to your taste.

Seafood - Grilled Salmon Skewers

Grilled, salmon skewers marinated in honey, soy sauce, and ginger. A delicious appetizer that won't have you missing your own party to prepare.

Seafood - Seared Scallops With Jalapeno Vinaigrette

This versatile jalapeno vinaigrette pairs beautifully with oranges and seared scallops.

Morro Bay Breezeway (San Luis Obispo)

Morro Bay Breezeway Modern Patio San Luis Obispo

Pasta - Shrimp Linguine Alfredo

Elegant but simple, fast and very impressive!

Pasta - Bow Ties With Sausage Tomatoes And Cream

Sweet Italian sausage is simmered with plum tomatoes, garlic, onion and heavy cream to create a thick, rich sauce that's served with bow tie pasta.

Fruits And Vegetables - Spinach Bacon And Mushroom Salad

Fresh spinach and mushrooms are tossed with hard-cooked eggs and bacon in this salad.

Soups Stews And Chili - Creamy Vidalia Onion Soup

Sweet Vidalia onions sauteed in butter accent this veloute soup made with chicken broth, heavy cream and egg yolks seasoned with paprika and hot pepper sauce. Serve with chopped parsley.

Herbs And Spices - Bbq Spice Rub

This barbeque spice rub with brown sugar and paprika keeps best in the freezer.

Herbs And Spices - Bermuda Spinach Salad

A smooth, tasty celery seed dressing is whipped up in the blender and poured over the luscious salad fixings - Bermuda onions, chopped spinach, hard boiled eggs, crumbled bacon, mushrooms and a smattering of croutons. Serves six.

Appetizers And Snacks - Spiced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

We like spicy and sweet and this hummus is both. And easy too. Everything is popped into the food processor and pulsed into deliciousness. Cumin and cayenne add a bit of kick and pair nicely with the sweet, sweet roasted peppers. Makes lots.

Fruits And Vegetables - Ellens Addictive Guacamole

This tasty guacamole uses the traditional ingredients of avocados, onion, tomatoes, and lemon juice.

Gameroom (Chicago)

Gameroom Traditional Basement Chicago

Soups Stews And Chili - Chicken Tortilla Soup 4

Bring a bit of the Southwest to your table with this spirit-warming soup. Loaded with tender chicken, diced tomatoes, and plenty of seasonings, it's sure to be requested again and again.

Pasta - Mediterranean Farfalle

The rich and nutty taste of toasted pine nuts combine beautifully with sauteed bits of ham, fresh basil, chopped tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Toss this savory mixture with warm pasta, then dress with oil and vinegar for a very special dish.

Seafood - Ginger Chili Citrus Salmon

An intensely flavored marinade gives grilled salmon a sweet and spicy kick.

Bbq Grilling - Grampa Daves Texas Chainsaw Bar B Que Sauce

A spicy-sweet sauce that has won rave reviews from all who have tried it.

2010 Kaleidoscope Of Homes Winner (Dallas)

2010 Kaleidoscope Of Homes Winner Mediterranean Hall Dallas

Side Dish - Country Style Green Beans With Red Potatoes

These green beans and potatoes are a spectacular dish. I have been making them for years in large quantities for special events at my church. The smoked turkey tails make an excellent broth that is seasoned beyond words. Let the meat cook until it falls off the bone for the ultimate flavor, at least 2 hours.

Desserts - Crepes 2

These traditional crepes are made with eggs, milk, flour, salt and oil.