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Past Recipes
- December 2020 - Orange-Fennel Salad, Roasted Crab w/Dipping Sauce, Asian Pear Cake
- November 2020 - Hot and Sour Soup, Ginger and Celery -Chicken, Chinese New Year Cake
- October 2020 - Pasta Salad with Gorgonzola with Walnuts, Pappardelle with Pancetta and Wild Mushrooms,
- September 2020 - Garlic Salad Dressing, Cesar Spaghetti
- August 2020 - Grape Cheese Balls, Seared Duck Breast with Bacon and Grapes, Pan-Roasted Potatoes, and Wine-Frosted Grapes
- July 2020 - Irish Cheddar Apple Salad, Sweet Pork Ribs, Bacon-Wrapped Corn, Coffee Bananas Foster
- June 2020 - Take-out Pairings (No Recipes, article only)
- May 2020 - Margarita, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Michelada Cubana, Chicken Fajitas, Red Rice, Tres Leches, Café Mexicano
- April 2020 - Vegan: Fava Bean Bruschetta, Artichoke Risotto, and Apricot Upside-Down Cake
- March 2020 - Creamy Fennel Dressing, Fettuccine with Mustard Greens and Mushrooms
- February 2020 - Zucchini Salad, Steelhead Trout with Green Bean Amandine, Pear-Hazelnut Tart
- January 2020 - Warm Kale and Squash Salad, Pork Loin Roast, Savory Chestnut Puree
- December 2019 - Roast Duck with Sweet Balsamic Glaze
- November 2019 - Sausage Stuffed Mushroom and Syrah, Sweet Bourbon Crackers
- October 2019 - Chicken Skewers, Pulled Pork, Jicama Cole Slaw, Mocha Cookies
- September 2019 - Arugula Nectarine Salad, Seared Scallops with Bacon, Apple Pear Walnut Crisp
- August 2019 - Antipasto Cheese Ball, Coffee Rubbed Steaks, Raspberry Peach Cake
- July 2019 - Corn Salad, Grilled Eggplant, Fast Peach Cobbler
- June 2019 - Roasted Beet Salad, Mole Poblano
- May 2019 - Chex Mix, Stuffed Peppers, Fruit Basket Cake
- April 2019 - Deviled Eggs, Carrot, Coconut, and Zucchini Bread
- March 2019 - Hazelnut Crostini, Linguini with Shrimp and Saffron Cream, Italian Cream Cake
- February 2019 - Prosciutto & Blue Cheese Salad, Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken Breasts
- January 2019 - Horseradish Cream, Apricot Cheesecake
- December 2018 - Langoustine Salad, Brown Butter Scallops, Crinkle Spice Cookies, Hot Buttered Rum
- November 2018 - Lively Rogue Cooler, Thanksgiving Leftovers Casserole, Strawberry Hand Pie
- October 2018 - Pub Cheese, Potato and Beer Soup
- September 2018 - Pear-Celery Salad, Mushroom-Corn Quiche, Apricot-Coconut Meringue Bars
- August 2018 - (Throwback Article) Salad Nicoise
- July 2018 - Marinated Mushrooms, Bacon Wrapped Venison, Caramel and Chocolate Pecan Bars
- June 2018 - Raspberry Biscuits, Berry Spicy Ribs, Razzleberry Pie
- May 2018 - Nectarine Bruschetta, Daube de Boeuf Provencale, Peach Pie
- April 2018 - Green Garlic Dip, Dragon Noodles, Lemon Pudding Cake
- March 2018 - Winter Citrus Salad, Butternut Squash Frittata, and Sweet Potato Apple Soufflé
- February 2018 - Misticanza Salad, Lamb Ragu, Tiramisu
- January 2018 - Seared Scallops with Pistachio, Chicken Madeira or Marsala, Quesadilla Cake
- December 2017 - Classic Cheese Fondue, Italian Lamb Stew, Coconut Cake
- November 2017 - Marinated Olives, Classic Bread Stuffing, Indian Pudding
- October 2017 - No Anchovy Caesar Salad, Shepherd's Pie, Death-by-Chocolate Pie
- September 2017 - Gazpacho, Ratatouille, Candy Cap Mushroom Cheesecake
- August 2017 - (Throwback to 2009) Goat Cheese Crostini, Salmon with Seared Tomatoes in Lemon Brown Butter Sauce, Lemon Bars
- July 2017 - Coconut Mojitos, Fried Plantains, Cucumber Cocktail, Tuna Burgers, Hawaiian Coleslaw, Ginger Rosemary Zinger
- June 2017 - Creamy Eggplant Dip, Pomegranate Chicken, Baklava
- May 2014 - Fava Bean Dip, Sweet Potato Tortilla, Tarta de Santiago
- April 2017 - Rosemary Flatbread, Grilled Lamb Chops, Italian Strawberry Tart
- March 2017 - Tomato-Curried Deviled Eggs, Crab Salad with Blood Orange, Low Fat Lemon Muffins
- February 2017 - Chilled Asparagus Salad, Roast Quail, Mushrooms a la Plancha, Peach and Apricot Galette
- January 2017 - Avocado Grapefruit Salad, Skinny Shrimp Scampi, Kaffir Lime Custards
- December 2016 - Old-Fashioned Bourbon Cocktail, Spiced Cherry Bourbon Sauce, Pear Bread Pudding
- November 2016 - Classic Crab Meat Dip, Grandma's Green Bean Casserole, Libby's Famous Pumpkin Pie
- October 2016 - Spanish Shrimp, Oyster Stew, and Pecan Date Tart
- September 2016 - Coriander Vinaigrette, Quick Pickled Onion, Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
- August 2016 - Fresh Garlic Marinade, Asparagus with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Peach Cobbler
- July 2016 - Fourth of July: Sangria, Summer Salad, Fruit Salsa, Stuffed Strawberries
- June 2015 - Guacamole, Mango Margarita, Nectarine Upside-Down Cake
- May 2016 - Champagne Cocktail, Pancetta-Wrapped Peaches, Lemon and Basil Roasted Sea Bass, Peach Melba Buckle
- April 2016 - Apricot and Habanero Ceviche, Lemon Bundt Cake
- March 2016 - Lisa's Artichoke Dip, Roasted Chicken with Bread Salad, Maria's Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- February 2016 - Asian Salmon, Pineapple Salsa, Sesame Spinach, Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
- December 2015 - Hot Apple Cider, Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts, Mulled Wine, Russian Teacakes
- November 2015 - Shrimp Cocktail, Armadillo Turkey, Pineapple-Avocado Salad, French Coconut Pie
- October 2015 - Roast Portk Tenderloin with Sherry Cream
- September 2015 - Eggplant Gratin, Farro Risotto, Russian Teacakes
- August 2015 - Ginger Lemonade, Prosciutto, Asparagus and Arugula Pizza, Lemon Orzo with Toasted Pine Nuts
- July 2015 - Pecan-Cheddar Buttons, BLT Wrap, Saffron Sablé
- June 2015 - Kentucky Apple Cocktail, Down South Bruschetta, Caramel Apple Pie
- May 2015 - Smoked Salmon Crostini, Crab Cake Benedetti, Mascarpone French Toast
- April 2015 - Homemade Ginger Ale, Ginger and Cumin Dusted Roast Pork, Horseradish Carrots, Ginger Snaps
- March 2015 - Mediterranean Salmon Patties, Asian-Inspired Pork Patties, Irish Soda Patties
- February 2015 - Spinach-Orange Salad, Meatloaf with Sour Cream Gravy, Easy Coffee Pudding
- December 2014 - White Chocolate Baba Ganoush, Cocoa-rubbed Baby Back Ribs, German Chocolate Cake Shot
- November 2014 - Green Goddess Dressing,Brussels Sprouts, Green Bean Sauté, Cranberry Pie
- October 2014 - Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Apricots, Pörkölt, Pumpkin Bread Pudding
- September 2014 - Pimento Cheese Stuffed Celery, Apple Sauerkraut
- August 2014 - Crab and Corn Soup, Whiskey Peppercorn Cream Sauce, Double Rich Chocolate Cookies
- July 2014 - Lemon Shandy, Lemon Yogurt Dip, Asian Lemon Chicken, and Lemon Blueberry Cake
- June 2014 - Grilled Shrimp, Pan Roasted Duck Breast, Creamed Spinach and Lemon Yogurt Cake
- May 2014 - Spicy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms, Cilantro Broccoli Slaw, Chocolate Blackberry Truffles
- April 2014 - Blackberry Thyme Bramble, Mojito, Appletini, Cuban Pork Roast, Red Beans and Rice
- March 2014 - Tarragon Vinaigrette, Spring Vegatable Soup, Fresh Orange Pie
- February 2014 - Clam Dip, Roast Beef with Gravy, Poached Pears with Quick Chocolate Sauce
- December 2013 - Crispy Proscuitto Cups with Pear, Rosemary Lamb Chops, Sbrisolina
- November 2013 - Parmesan Grissini, Curried Cranberry Snack Mix and Fleur de Sel Toffee
- October 2013 - Sauteed Mushroom Salad, Garlic-Sherry Cream of Mushroom Soup
- September 2013 - Cornucopia Salad, Butternut Squash "Mac-N-Cheese, Golden Butterscotch Bars
- August 2013 - Cilantro Slaw, Turkey Burgers with Avocado Butter, Apricot Crème Brulée
- July 2013 - Six Hour Tri-tip, Upsde Down Polenta Cake
- June 2013 - Watermelon Salad, Cayenne Pepper Truffles
- May 2013 - Shrimp Salad, Asian Salmon, Lemon Charlotte
- April 2013 - Interview - no recipes
- March 2013 - Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce, Prawn Salad with Cilantro Dressing, Fennel Cake with Anise Syrup
- February 2013 - Thai Pork Lettuce Wraps, Asian Pork Tenderloin, Thai Coconut Custard
- January 2013 - Grilled Provolone, Chimmichurri, Pasta Frola
- December 2012 - Butternut Squash Bisque, Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham, Coconut Fruit Cake
- November 2012 - Spiced Nuts
- October 2012 - Beet, Citrus and Avocado Salad, Kale & Sausage Soup
- September 2012 - Chai Tea
- August 2012 - Loaded Potato Salad, Beer Braised Sausages and Watermelon Sorbet with Wine Basil Gelee
- July 2012 - Cheese and Wine Pairing Table
- June 2012 - Torta Espanola, Herbed Goat Cheese and Prosciutto Shrimp Ceviche, Chicken and Andouille Strudel
- May 2012 - Brie and Pear Salad, Asparagus Ceviche, Vidalia Ham, Caramel Sweet Potatoes
- April 2012 - Misticanza Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Lamb Ragu wiht Pappardelle, Tiramisu
- March 2012 - Mignoette, Citrus Terrine
- February 2012 - Potato Leek Soup, Pot Roast
- January 2012 - Fennel Salad, Ranch Potatoes, Chocolate Meringues
- December 2011 - Sweet Walnut Dressing, Chocolate Lava Pudding Cups, Roast Duck with Port Cherry Sauce
- November 2011 - Red Potatoes with Smoked Salmon, Jamon-Manchego Pinwheels, Fresh Figs with Mascarpone Cheese and Spiced Honey
- October 2011 - Sauteed Shrimp & Mozzarella, Sancocho de Frijoles
- September 2011 - Mascarpone Polenta, Osso Bucco
- August 2011 - Sparkling Wine Vinaigrette, Tropical Fruit Compote
- July 2011 - Caprese Salad, Cole Slaw, Herb Chicken, Cherry Crumble
- June 2011 - Shrimp Ceviche, Blueberry Glace Pie
- May 2011 - Feta Cheesecake
- April 2011 - Fennel Salad Dressing, Fresh Herb Pasta, Pear Tart
- March 2011 - Sherry Vinaigrette, Shepherd's Pie, Pears Charlotte with Creme Anglaise
- February 2011 - Marinated Artichoke Dip, Sauteed Green Beans and Potatoes
- January 2011 - Pimento Cheese Ball, Garbanzo Bean Chicken Stew
- December 2010 - Horseradish Cream, Pickled Onion, Wiener Schnitzel, Cracked Potatoes, Cucumber Salad
- November 2010 - Honey Dijon Vinaigrette, RR Turkey Casserole
- October 2010 - Cucumber Rounds, Goulash Soup
- September 2010 - Sangria, Mexican Caesar, Baja Bean Pasta Salad, Carnitas, Cardamom Custard
- August 2010 - Grilled Eggplant Crostini, Caesar Cocktail, Spiked Watermelon
- July 2010 - Salad Nicoise
- June 2010 - Elderflower Beverage, Caesar Salad, Edamame Hummus
- May 2010 - Shrimp Cakes w/ Chili Lime Sauce, Crab-Pomegranate Ravioli, Minted Limeade
- April 2010 - Green Papaya Salad, Spicy Coconut Curry
- March 2010 - Hungarian Sweet Red Cabbage, Spaetzle
- February 2010 - Caesar Salad, Gorgonzola Pasta with Grilled Fillet Mignon and Balsamic Reduction
- January 2010 - Citrus Vinaigrette, My Kid's Favorite Lasagna
- December 2009 - Mascarpone Dip, Crostini, Stuffed Mushrooms, Balsamic Caramelized Onions, Sugared Walnuts
- November 2009 - Mushroom-topped Polenta, Double Nut Torte
- October 2009 - Pozole con Pollo
- September 2009 - Scallop Ceviche, Fajitas, Rosemary Shortbread
- August 2009 - Goat Cheese Crostini, Salmon with Seared Tomatoes in Lemon Brown Butter Sauce, Lemon Bars
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