When planning menus, think about using foods that have contrasting flavors, textures, temperatures, and colors. “Taste” the menu in your mind as you plan it. If you think it will be good, it will!
Dinner for the Boss
- Parmesan Wafers with Apricots
- Pesto Steaks
- Duchess Potatoes
- Green Beans with Red Peppers
- Wilted Lettuce Salad
- Toasted Garlic Bread
- Raspberry Trifle
Lunch on the Porch
- Melon Ginger Punch
- Chicken Salad with Nectarines
- Smoked Turkey Fruit Salad
- Mini Popovers
- Oatmeal Cookie Parfaits
Christmas Dinner
- Berry Filo Shells
- Poached Salmon with Alfredo Sauce
- Herbed Baby Potatoes
- Sugared Almond Green Salad
- Braised Carrots
- Parmesan Crescents
- Chocolate Toffee Torte
Alternative Thanksgiving Dinner
- Garlic Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
- Ham and Sweet Potatoes
- Smashed Potatoes
- Crispy Broccoli Casserole
- Apple and Greens Salad
- Cheese Breadsticks
- Fudgesicle Pie
- Simple Cheesecake
Child's Birthday Celebration
- Lemonade
- Sausage Rolls
- Dill Dip with Crudités
- Coconut Fruit Dip with Fruit
- Raspberry Continental
- M&M's Cookies
50th-Birthday Celebration
- Crab Cakes
- Greek Tenderloin Steak
- Roasted Sugar Snap Peas
- Smashed Potatoes
- Simple Spinach Salad
- Melty Cheese Bread
- Lemon Angel Cake
Sunday Brunch
Entertaining Friends
- Cheese Puffs with Champagne
- Tomato Bisque
- Pressure-Cooker Sausage Risotto
- Greens with Basil Dressing
- Honey Orange Carrots
- Peanut Cakes with Ice Cream
Breakfast on the Run
- Orange Glazed Blueberry Muffins
- Oat Scones
- Grape and Melon Salad in Lettuce Leaves
Cookout Celebration
- Pesto Dip with Crudités
- Grilled Chicken Packets
- Grilled Asparagus
- Grilled Peaches
- Ice Cream with Mix-Ins
Picnic in the Park
Tex-Mex Fiesta
- Spicy Mixed Nuts
- Guacamole with Tortilla Chips
- Green Chile Chicken Burritos
- Southern Corn Bread Salad
- Ambrosia
- Layered Brownies
Appetizer Party
- Sparkling Punch
- Melon and Avocado Cocktail
- Spicy Meatballs
- Marinated Olives
- Parmesan Cups with Cheesy Filling
- Streusel Grape Bars
- Chocolate Cream Peppermints
- Berry Cheese Cakes
