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SPRING MENUS

ELEGANT SALMON DINNER

Oven-Roasted Salmon Fillets with Almond Vinaigrette Israeli Couscous with Caramelized Fennel and Spinach Rustic Caramelized Onion Tart with Goat Cheese Goat Cheese and Lemon Cheesecake with Hazelnut Crust

SHRIMP DINNER WITH GREEK FLAVORS

Greek-Style Shrimp with Tomatoes and Feta Artichoke-Lemon Hummus Lemon-Scented Rice Pilaf Mâche and Mint Salad with Cucumbers Vanilla Ice Cream with Homemade Salted Pistachio Brittle

FARMERS’ MARKET VEGETARIAN DINNER

Spring Vegetable Pasta Bruschetta with Artichoke Hearts and Parmesan Baked Goat Cheese Salad with Pecans and Radishes Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with Strawberry Coulis

RUSTIC PORK STEW DINNER

Pork Stew with Fennel, Leeks, and Prunes Rosemary and Garlic White Bean Dip Buttered Egg Noodles Roasted Beet and Carrot Salad with Watercress French Silk Chocolate Pie

RACK OF LAMB DINNER

Roasted Racks of Lamb with Mint Relish Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip Broiled Asparagus with Lemon Couscous with Lemon, Scallions, and Feta Rustic Walnut Tart with Bourbon Whipped Cream

CLASSIC BEEF TENDERLOIN DINNER

Roast Beef Tenderloin with Persillade Relish Goat Cheese with Caramelized Onion Jam Arugula and Tomato Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Potato and Fennel Gratin Lemon Tart

DRESSING UP CHICKEN

Lemony Goat Cheese–Stuffed Chicken Breasts Smoked Salmon with Herbed Crème Fraîche and Potato Chips Easy Green Beans with Porcini Butter Wild Rice Pilaf with Almonds and Dried Apricots Berry Fools

A TASTE OF SPAIN

Spanish Shellfish Stew Garlic Toasts Marinated Feta and Green Olives Spinach Salad with Sherry Vinaigrette Individual Flans

CASUAL PAN-LATIN SUPPER

Chicken and Avocado Arepas Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Black Bean Chili Tres Leches Cake

TAPAS PARTY

Spanish Tortilla with Garlic Mayonnaise Sizzling Garlic Shrimp Spanish Cheese and Meat Board Cocktail Meatballs in Tomato-Saffron Sauce Marinated Cauliflower and Chickpea Salad Sangría Dulce de Leche Sandwich Cookies

SUMMER MENUS

DINNER FROM THE GARDEN

Spaghetti with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, Capers, and Pine Nuts Zucchini Fritters with Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce Tricolor Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Nectarines and Berries in Prosecco

EASTERN SHORE CRAB AND CORN CAKE SUPPER

Maryland Crab and Corn Cakes with Rémoulade Sauce Chilled Tomato Soup Homemade Cheese Straws Summer Vegetable Chopped Salad Fresh Berry Gratins

EASY HALIBUT DINNER

Pan-Roasted Halibut with Chermoula Goat Cheese with Pink Peppercorns and Herbs Fingerling Potato and Arugula Salad Easy Berry Cake with Lemon Whipped Cream

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN DINNER

Batter-Fried Chicken BLT Canapés with Basil Mayonnaise Edamame Succotash with Jalapeños and Cilantro Creamy Buttermilk Coleslaw Peach Shortcakes

MEXICAN FIESTA

Spicy Shredded Pork Tostadas Easy Mini Chicken Empanadas Jícama and Red Cabbage Slaw Mexican Ice Cream Torte

MEDITERRANEAN FLANK STEAK SUPPER

Grilled Flank Steak with Grilled Vegetables and Salsa Verde Salsa Verde Farmer’s Cheese with Homemade Tomato Jam Orzo with Lemon, Basil, and Feta Free-Form Nectarine-Raspberry Tarts

EASY GRILLED CHICKEN DINNER

Grilled Lemon Chicken Breasts Eggplant Caviar Easy Garlic Flatbreads Green Bean and Potato Salad with Cilantro Dressing Pistachio-Raspberry Buckles

FAJITAS AND ’RITAS

Grilled Chicken Fajitas Fresh Tomato Salsa Guacamole Easy Boiled Corn with Lime Butter Key Lime Pie Margaritas

MIDDLE EASTERN SHISH KEBAB DINNER

Lamb Shish Kebabs with Garlicky Yogurt Sauce Garlicky Yogurt Sauce Spicy Whipped Feta Persian Rice Salad with Dates and Pistachios Moroccan Carrot Salad Pistachio-Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches

GRILLED SHRIMP DINNER

Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lemon-Garlic Sauce Tomato and Mozzarella Tart Couscous with Carrots and Chickpeas Zucchini Ribbons with Shaved Parmesan Glazed Lemon Pound Cake with Strawberries and Whipped Cream

FALL MENUS

RUSTIC TUSCAN SUPPER

Hearty Tuscan Bean Stew Marinated Baby Mozzarella and Olives Arugula and Fennel Salad with Shaved Parmesan Almost No-Knead Bread Skillet-Roasted Apples with Caramel Sauce

LITTLE ITALY PASTA SUPPER

Spaghetti and Meatballs Herbed Spinach Dip Classic Garlic Bread Italian-Style Salad with Fennel and Artichokes Individual Hot Fudge Pudding Cakes

NEW YORK–STYLE PIZZA PARTY

Thin-Crust Pizzas Mushroom and Fennel Pizza Topping Olive, Caper, and Spicy Garlic Pizza Topping Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza Topping Marinated Artichoke Hearts and Stuffed Pickled Sweet Peppers Citrus Salad with Bitter Greens Homemade Pistachio Cannoli

PROVENÇAL BISTRO DINNER

Chicken Bouillabaisse Chicken Bouillabaisse Saffron Rouille Chicken Liver Pâté Romaine Salad with Pears and Fennel Chocolate Pots de Crème

FARMHOUSE CHICKEN DINNER

Rustic Breaded Chicken with Brussels Sprouts Honeyed Goat Cheese with Spiced Walnuts and Figs Herbed Barley Pilaf Autumn Pear Crumble

VEGETARIAN INDIAN NIGHT

Indian-Style Vegetable Curry Cilantro-Mint Chutney Red Lentil Dal Dip Basmati Rice Pilaf Mango Sorbet with Rose Water and Cardamom Cookies

AUTUMN HARVEST PORK DINNER

Roast Pork Loin with Sweet Potatoes and Cilantro Sauce Ham and Cheese Palmiers Spinach Salad with Blood Oranges and Radishes Raspberry Streusel Tart

CLASSIC ROAST BEEF SUPPER

Roast Beef with Caramelized Carrots, Potatoes, and Brussels Sprouts Parmesan and Walnut–Stuffed Dates Blue Cheese and Walnut Spread Garlicky Braised Kale Apple Crisp

REFINED SHORT RIBS DINNER

Braised Beef Short Ribs Stuffed Mushrooms with Boursin and Prosciutto Arugula Salad with Grapes, Fennel, Gorgonzola, and Pecans Creamy Parmesan Polenta Flourless Chocolate Cake

JAPANESE SALMON DINNER

Miso-Glazed Salmon Edamame with Sea Salt Wasabi Dip Cucumber, Radish, and Watercress Salad Sesame Sushi Rice Vanilla Ice Cream with Sake-Stewed Cherries and Lace Cookies

WINTER MENUS

MUSHROOM PASTA SUPPER

Pasta with Sautéed Wild Mushrooms Crispy Polenta Squares with Olive Tapenade Apple and Celery Salad with Roquefort Cappuccino Semifreddo with Hazelnuts

NEW ENGLAND COD AND POTATO DINNER

Lemon-Herb Cod Fillets with Garlic Potatoes Roasted Fennel and Mushroom Salad Cheddar and Apple Panini Bites Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

FAMILY-STYLE ITALIAN SUNDAY SUPPER

One-Pot Bolognese Homemade Ricotta Cheese Arugula Salad with Figs and Prosciutto Chocolate-Dipped Pistachio Biscotti with Vin Santo

EASY AND ELEGANT CORNISH GAME HEN DINNER

Balsamic-Glazed Cornish Game Hens Caramelized Onion, Blue Cheese, and Prosciutto Tart Farro with Fennel and Parmesan Garlicky Broccoli Rabe Pear and Ginger Turnovers

A TASTE OF INDIA

Chicken Tikka Masala Goat Cheese with Homemade Mango Chutney Basmati Rice Pilaf Mango and Jícama Salad with Mint Vinaigrette Cardamom and Pistachio Ice Milk

SNOWED-IN SLOW-ROASTED PORK SUPPER

Slow-Roasted Pork with Cherry Sauce Easy Mushroom Pâté Sweet Potato Puree Broccolini with Garlic and Browned Butter Apple Strudel

HEARTY FRENCH LAMB SHANK DINNER

Braised Lamb Shanks Skillet-Caramelized Pears with Blue Cheese White Bean Gratin Garlicky Swiss Chard Crème Brûlée

STEAKHOUSE PRIME RIB DINNER

Prime Rib au Jus Shrimp Cocktail Winter Root Vegetable Gratin Haricots Verts with Garlic and Herbs Dark Chocolate–Orange Mousse

BELGIAN STEW SUPPER

Carbonnade Easy Baked Brie with Jam Buttered Egg Noodles Roasted Winter Squash Salad Glazed Ginger Bundt Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream

PAELLA NIGHT

Paella Serrano Ham and Manchego Cheese Crostini Green Salad with Marcona Almonds Almond Cake with Clementines and Whipped Cream

CELEBRATIONS AND HOLIDAYS MENUS

LASAGNA DINNER FOR A CROWD

Hearty Vegetable Lasagna Tomato, Olive, and Basil Skewers Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Cheese Terrine Caesar Salad Tiramisù

FRENCH COUNTRY STEW SUPPER

Beef Stew Provençal Smoked Salmon Canapés Endive Salad with Blue Cheese and Walnut Vinaigrette Buttered Egg Noodles Chocolate Caramel Walnut Tart

EXOTIC CHICKEN TAGINE DINNER

Chicken Tagine Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry Swirls Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Couscous with Pistachios and Cilantro Bibb and Radicchio Salad with Orange Vinaigrette Gingerbread Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce Caramel Sauce

BIG GAME DAY PARTY

Smoky Beef Chili with Black Beans and Corn Fiery Mustard Wings Ranch Dip and Crudités Easy Baked White Rice Northern Cornbread Oatmeal Fudge Bars

FOURTH OF JULY BLOCK PARTY

Pulled Pork Barbecue Sandwiches Herbed Deviled Eggs Pimento Cheese Spread Macaroni Salad with Cheddar and Chipotle Tangy Apple-Cabbage Slaw Flag Cake

UPSCALE PICNIC SPREAD

Spice-Rubbed Picnic Chicken Whipped Goat Cheese with Lemon and Scallions Cherry Tomato Salad with Feta and Olives Melon and Prosciutto Pesto Pasta Salad Easy Peach Squares

SUNDAY BRUNCH CELEBRATION

Oven-Poached Salmon with Lemon-Dill Sauce Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus Frisée, Spinach, and Cucumber Salad Cream Scones with Scallions Berry and Star Fruit Salad Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Strawberries

SPRING LEG OF LAMB

Boneless Leg of Lamb with Garlic-Herb Crumb Crust Fresh Mint Relish Dates Stuffed with Prosciutto and Nuts Port Wine–Blue Cheese Ball Roasted Red Potatoes with Sea Salt Asparagus and Spinach Salad Nutella Tart

HOLIDAY HAM DINNER

Spiral-Sliced Ham with Carrots, Fennel, and Red Potatoes Baked Brie in Phyllo Cups Shrimp Salad on Endive Baby Greens with Strawberries Buttermilk Biscuits Apricot-Almond Bundt Cake

NEW YEAR’S EVE BLOWOUT

Stuffed Beef Tenderloin Broiled Shrimp Cocktail with Coriander and Lemon Oysters on the Half Shell with Ginger Mignonette Sauce Sour Cream Smashed Potatoes Haricots Verts with Sea Salt Triple-Chocolate Mousse Cake

CLASSIC THANKSGIVING DINNER

Roast Turkey for a Crowd Big American Cheese Board Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy Whipped Potatoes Cranberry Sauce with Pears and Ginger Herbed Bread Stuffing Buttery Peas with Shallots and Thyme Deep-Dish Apple Pie Classic Pecan Pie

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