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Preparing for the Happiest of Holidays
RING IN THE NEW: A NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AND A MORNING-AFTER BRUNCH
Crudités with Tarragon-Mustard Dip
Shrimp Dillyicious Puffs
Cranberry-Brie Bites
Mediterranean Artichoke Pesto Torte
Baked Saga Blue Cheese with Sherried Apricots
Crab and Corn Rémoulade Dip
Spinach-Wrapped Chicken Bites with Sesame-Soy Dipping Sauce
Pesto Scallop Skewers
Boiled Shrimp with Dipping Sauces
Smoked Seafood Platter
The Diva’s Smoked Seafood Dip
Crostini Bar
Wendy’s After Eight Brownies
Almond Toffee Bars
A NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH FOR 12
Brunch-Time Bloody Marys
Classic Mimosas
Peaches-and-Cream Grand Marnier Bread Pudding with Raspberry Sauce
White Cheddar Scones
Sausage and Egg Strudels
Roasted Red Potatoes
Spinach Salad with Apples, Spicy Nuts, and Apple Vinaigrette
Spicy Nuts
Blueberry-Almond Coffeecake
A FINE ROMANCE: A VALENTINE’S DAY SWEETHEART DINNER
Champagne Cosmopolitan Cocktails
Creamy Corn Bisque with Fresh Chives and Heart-Shaped Crostini
Chicken Wellingtons Stuffed with Crab and Mushrooms, with Dilled Hollandaise Sauce
Beef Wellingtons Stuffed with Mushrooms, with Pinot Noir Butter Sauce
Salmon Wellingtons Stuffed with Crab and Asparagus, with Lemon-Dill Velouté Sauce
Spinach Salad with Fresh Raspberries and Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Individual Molten Chocolate-Caramel Cakes with Diva Caramel Sauce
TELL THY SON: A PASSOVER SEDER
Smoked Salmon Spread
Roasted Eggplant Dip
Haroset
Braised Brisket with Apricots and Plums
Roasted Red Smashed Potatoes with Olive Oil and Rosemary
Red Cabbage and Apple Sauté
Chocolate Meringues Filled with Fresh Raspberries
EASTER’S ON ITS WAY: TWO DINNERS
Bellini alla Venezia
Virgin Pineapple Coolers
Lemon-Blueberry Bread Pudding with Quick Blueberry Sauce
Corn, Bacon, and Cheddar Strata
Field Greens with Creamy Fresh Herb Dressing
Maple-Bourbon Glazed Ham
Pineapple Stuffing
Roasted Asparagus
Apple Slaw
Easter Bunny Cake
A MEDITERRANEAN EASTER DINNER
Blush Sangria
Cucumber, Garlic, and Feta Dip with Crudités and Pita
Goat Cheese and Olive Spread
Eggplant Napoleons
Mint Pesto-Crusted Lamb Racks with Cucumber-Mint Salsa
Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Field Greens with Red Wine-Citrus Vinaigrette
Rustic Apricot-Strawberry Crostata
FEEDING THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU: A MOTHER’S DAY BREAKFAST
Strawberry Smoothies
Maple Granola
Heavenly Blueberry Scones
Goat Cheese, Prosciutto, and Artichoke Heart Strata
Fresh Fruit Parfaits with Orange Mascarpone Crème
MOVABLE FEAST: A MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC
Watermelon Lemonade
White Gazpacho with Avocado-Corn Relish
Tuna Niçoise Sandwich
Shrimply Deviled Eggs
Layered Picnic Chicken Caesar Salad
Orange, Red Grapefruit, and Mozzarella Salad
Mocha—Cream Cheese Brownies
Lime Pound Cake with Fresh Lime Glaze and Strawberries
FAJITA!: A FATHER’S DAY PARTY
Fresh Lime Margaritas
America’s-Finest-City Guacamole
Chipotle-Corn Salsa
Grilled Carne Asada
Cilantro-Onion Relish
Margaritaville Grilled Chicken
Confetti Peppers and Onions
Refried Bean Bake
Southwestern Rice
Fiesta Chocolate Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream Frosting
THE GRAND OLD FLAG: AN ALL–AMERICAN FOURTH OF JULY BARBECUE
Limonata alla Lambrusco
Roasted Pecan–Blue Cheese Dip with Crudités
Crazy Crackers
Grilled Stuffed Burgers
Grilled Sausages and Sautéed Peppers
Perfect Corn on the Cob
Smoky Maple Baked Beans
Greens and Veggies with Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
Red Bliss Potato Salad with Bacon and Scallion Dressing
Macadamia Nut Ice Cream Sandwiches
Old Glory Cake
Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream Cake
SOUNDING THE SHOFAR: A ROSH HASHANAH DINNER
Sweet and Nutty Nibbles
Warm Rosemary Olives
Holiday Challah
Poached Salmon with Herbed Mayonnaise
Roast Turkey with Pomegranate Glaze
Fruited Rice Stuffing
Sautéed Spinach
Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Parsnips, Beets, and Carrots
Individual Apple Strudels in Phyllo with Caramel Sauce
TREATS, NOT TRICKS: A HALLOWEEN PARTY FOR ALL AGES
Warm Spiced Cider
Hot Apple Pie Cocktails
White Cheddar, Apple, and Bacon Cheesecake
Hot Artichoke, Caramelized Onion, and Spinach Dip
Build-Your-Own-Pizza Bar
Orange and Fennel Salad
Build-Your-Own-Salad Bar
Crispy Rice and Candy Corn Bars
Pecan and Chocolate Caramel Apples
THE DIVA’S FAMOUS DO–AHEAD THANKSGIVING DINNER
Hot Cranberry Punch
Curried Cream of Pumpkin Soup
Triple Mushroom Soup with Brie
Perfect Roast Turkey
Make-Ahead Gravy
Old-Fashioned Do-Ahead Bread Stuffing
Old-Fashioned Do-Ahead Cornbread Stuffing
Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potato and Apple Gratin
Creamy Butternut Squash
Cranberry-Peach Chutney
Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots and Roasted Mushrooms
Parmesan-Crusted Creamed Corn
Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Orange-Ginger Custard Sauce
Hot Apple Pie Sundaes
WE SPRING FROM OUR BEDS: A CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST AND DINNER
Ultimate Hot Chocolate
Traditional Dutch Baby Pancake
Volcanic Apple-Cinnamon Pancake
Sweet Corn, Spinach, and Bacon Breakfast Tortes
Denver Omelet Casserole
Breakfast Ambrosia
CHRISTMAS DINNER
Holiday Eggnog
Kir Royales
Roasted Tomato and Pesto Cheesecake with Polenta Crust
Butternut Squash Soup with Crab
Roast Beef Tenderloin with Port Wine Reduction Sauce
Garlic Prawns
Garlic-Herb Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Spinach Gratin
Mango-Cranberry Salad
Chocolate Crème Brûlée
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