The Menu

Baked Bay Scallops
Saffron Rice
Steamed Asparagus Salad with Red Peppers and Tomatoes
Brandied Pear Phyllo Squares



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Grilled Lamb Chops
Grilled New Crop Red Potatoes
Arugula & Mixed Greens Salad with Lemon Mustard Dressing
Curach


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Okay, we're getting a bit fancier and a touch more complicated. Clearly this is not a soup you'd prepare for your toddlers for lunch.

On the other hand, a hot soup like this served with good bread, a cheese board, fresh fruit, and tossed greens can make an elegant dinner, particularly when there's some candlelight and soft music.

This is soup to dress up for.

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The Menu for 4

Grilled Grouper with Quinoa, Asparagus, Mint, and Meyer Lemon Dressing
Poached Pear & Caramelized Pistachio Tart


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Tournedos with Bearnaise Sauce
Hasselback Potatoes
Enchanted Forest Salad
Chocolate Fondue


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The Menu

ROAST TENDERLOIN OF BEEF
SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS
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WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN SELECTING BEEF
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Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
Spring Mix Salad
Strawberry 4-Point Tartlets




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The Menu

Chicken Livers and Wine Sauce
Hot, cooked, rice
Arugula, Orange and Fennel Salad
Rustic Chocolate Bread Pudding



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Cajun Catfish Supreme
Collard Greens with Onions & Bacon
Hoppin' John
Blue Corn Cornbread
Mexican Chocolate Pots de Crème
New Year's Punch


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The List

Almond Sugar Cookies -- diabetic
Butterscotch Cookies -- gluten free
Chocolate Globs (no sugar added)
Double Chocolate Diabetic Cookies
Pecan Pie -- gluten free with alternative sweeteners
Recipe for gluten-free pie crust
Little Pies from the gluten-free pie crust
Coconut Dulce de leche -- Vegan Caramel
Blueberry filling
Apple filling



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The Menu

IRISH LOIN OF PORK WITH LEMON AND HERBS
Oven Roasted Potatoes
Shredded Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Mustard Seeds
Pumpkin Spice Cake with Honey Frosting


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The Menu

Baked Cornish Game Hen
oven-roasted potatoes
Grilled Asparagus with Roasted Garlic Toast and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Pumpkin Parfaits


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Scallops in wine-butter sauce
Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom sauce
Rich Mashed Potatoes
Peas Continental
Hot Rolls -- store bought
Tiramisu


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for 12

The Menu

Grilled Turkey with Toasted Fennel and Coriander and Fresh Thyme Gravy
Rustic Bread Stuffing with Red Mustard Greens, Currants, and Pine Nuts
Earthy Mashed Potatoes
Lattice Apple Pie with Mexican Brown Sugar

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Brie Crostini with Cranberry Salsa
Whole Turkey with Chestnut Turkey Sausage Stuffing
Cranberry Chutney
Traditional Mashed Potatoes with Giblet Gravy
Glazed Baby Carrots
Green Bean Casserole
Chocolate Pecan Pie


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The List

BAKED BRIE WITH CRANBERRIES & APPLES
Meatballs in Spanish Sauce (Albondigas en Salsa Espanola)
Shrimp Fritters (Tortillitas de Camarones)
BLEU CHEESE APPETIZER SPREAD
Chopped Liver


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