Entertaining
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Mountain Apple Compote
This simple compote lets the goodness of apples flavor everything from pancakes to French toast to delicate crepes.
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Easy Spiced Stewed Apples
Every fall we start falling for apples all over again. After the pies are baked, we start looking for yet another recipe to make the most of this glorious bounty. This is it!
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Roasted Garlic Artichoke Dip
This is everyone's favorite artichoke-cheese party dip revved up a bit with roasted garlic. It's a YUM!
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Pan-seared Sea Scallops with Pear-infused Balsamic Reduction
When this recipe ran in our Desperation Dinners newspaper column we got tons of fan mail. This recipe will make you a star!
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Three-Cheese Broccoli Quiche
Lighter on the egg and emphasizing the trio of cheeses, our broccoli quiches will turn any brunch into a special occasion.
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Banana Bread Pudding
Banana bread pudding is a delicious combination of traditional bread pudding and another traditional dessert -- hot banana pudding. Serve this hybrid pudding warm with vanilla ice cream and our Rich Caramel Sauce.
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Classic Hummus
Prepared hummus is available in the deli of larger supermarkets, but it’s very quick (and more delicious) to make your own.
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Peach Season Cobbler with Flax
Take advantage of summer's ripe peaches with this delicious and easy cobbler. The flax gives it a little something extra!
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Steak Diane with Egg Noodles
Traditional Steak Diane is prepared tableside in a flourish – butter, tenderloin, cream, brandy and a burst of flames. Here's a slightly lightened version that's quick and easy.
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Garlic Parmesan Pita Chips
Homemade pita chips are an easy and economical treat. The results are simply fantastic. Use them to scoop hummus or even to take the place of crackers.
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Strawberry-Feta Side Salad
Here's the perfect go-to side salad -- a little bit dressy but oh-so-easy. And it goes with practically everything.
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Ciabatta, Chicken and Cheese Sandwich “To Go”
This is our go-to sandwich when times call for “to go.” We’ve tried to cover all the bases – safety, health, transport and taste.
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Pineapple-Banana Frozen Salad Cups
Remember those frozen “salads” from the ‘50ies that combined fruit, nuts, sour cream and, more often than not, mayonnaise?
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Peachy Peach Daiquiris
From the TGIF department comes this amazing Fresh Peach Daiquiri. It's our newest "signature" after-work cocktail. Just add friends.
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Turkey Provolone Wraps
With or without the avocado, this turkey wrap is sensational.
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Mango and Tomato Salsa
This quick salsa can go just about anywhere and go with just about anything.
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Amazing Steaks
A steak that has a man begging for it every week? A recipe that has three ingredients? In our Humble Opinion, it doesn’t get any better than this!
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Peaches and Cream Trifle
A mix of peaches and creamy pudding with cake and juicy fruit fresh from the orchard -- what’s not to love?
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Pineapple Salsa for Summer
There’s nothing like an exotic salsa to brighten up a meal. We especially like this pineapple version, adapted from Desperation Dinners!
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Hi
I bought Desperation dinners when my youngest was in preschool, she is now
a high school junior! I have used the book through the kid friendly
chicken and pasta phase and now into the vegetarian adventurous phase. I
do so appreciate having my (signed) copy of desperation dinners. A
suggestion- how about desperation vegetarian?
Best wishes to you both,
Lee Smith
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