Menu planning is an art that takes some experience. Think about the color wheel as you plan your menu, and try to choose foods that are as colorful as possible. Balance taste, texture, and temperature, too, and always consider foods that contrast and complement each other.
Dinner for the Boss
- Spinach Pesto Spread
- Crisp Cheese Crackers
- Butterflake Rolls
- Salad with French Dressing
- Garlic and Onion Pot Roast
- Hawaiian Carrots
- Lemon Meringue Parfaits
Breakfast on the Run
- Raspberry Cinnamon Muffins
- Health Bread
- Popped Tarts
- Open-Faced Breakfast Waffle Sandwiches
Lunch on the Porch
- Oatmeal Streusel Muffins
- Egg and Mushroom Luncheon Rolls
- Creamy Date and Nut Salad
- Peanut Butter Creams
Christmas Eve Dinner
- Cream and Cranberry Spread
- Yeast Knot Rolls
- Orange-Scented Broccoli
- Scampi Roasted Chicken
- Melon Pineapple Salad
- Pecan Caramel Angel Food Cake
Simple Entertaining
- Pesto Guacamole
- Sesame Corn Wafers
- Pizza Burgers by the Yard
- Sautéed Corn Crumb Cake
Dessert Party
- Gingerbread Trifle
- Brown Sugar Pecan Pie
- Banana Milk-Chocolate Bars
- Lemon Meringues
- Mango Angel Fluff
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffle Tart
Last-Minute Get-Together
- Stir-Fried Chicken Tahiti
- Glazed Honey Rolls
- Cauliflower Radish Salad
- Coconut Oatmeal Macaroons
Appetizer Buffet
- Fresh and Spicy Salsa
- Herbed Potato Chips
- Cheesy Filo Rolls
- Tex-Mex Popcorn
- Brown Sugar Glazed Salmon
- Chicken “Wings”
- Chocolate Truffles
Birthday Dinner
- Spice and Honey Nuts
- Salad with Thousand Island Dressing
- Country-Style Pork Kiev
- Roasted Vegetables
- Chocolate Cream-Filled Cupcakes
Fourth of July Cookout
- Red Gazpacho
- Four-Bean Salad
- Real French Fries
- Grilled Steaks with Romesco Sauce
- Date Nut Chews
Picnic in the Park
- Peanut Butter Apple Wraps
- Orzo Vegetable Cheese Salad
- Crisp and Healthy Fried Chicken
- Brown Sugar Drop Cookies
Cozy Dinner at Home
- Pumpkin Wild Rice Chowder
- Carrot and Tomato Salad
- Cranberry Peach Salad
- Apricot Bars
Christmas Morning Breakfast
- Lemon Meringue Coffeecake
- Peach Cranberry Spice Turnovers
- Wild Rice Crab Quiche
- Apple and Onion Strata
Brown Bag Lunch
- Apple and Almond Sandwich Spread
- Curried Chicken Rice Salad
- Honey Oatmeal Spice Cookies
