Appetizers And Snacks - Bruschetta Ii

A little French ...a little Italian ...and the end result is a sensational appetizer. A scrumptious spinach/basil pesto is whirled in the food processor until of spreading consistency. Slices of baguette are lightly toasted and then anointed with the pesto.

Desserts - Ukrainian Snow Cap Cookies

It is always a pleasure to serve these regal-looking cookies with a baked-on meringue topping.

Salad - Byrdhouse Marinated Tomatoes And Mushrooms

The flavors of both tomatoes and mushrooms keep blending together in this dish, so it is great the day you make it and even better the following day.

Cheese - Creamy Caramel Flan

This flan has condensed and evaporated milk as well as cream cheese to give it a thicker texture.

Herbs And Spices - Chimichurri Sauce

This famous Argentinean sauce is perfect for any grilled foods. My catering customers love this sauce on garlic crostini with grilled flank steak slices.

Seafood - Fried Razor Clams

A simple recipe for fried razor clams, a western Washington treat. Sometimes I fry the bodies, reserving the tougher necks for chowder. Dip in cocktail sauce. The spicier the better for me!

Salad - Joys Taco Salad

Everything that you like to put in or on your favorite taco is in this incredibly tasty salad - jalapeno peppers, ground beef, beans, cheese, lettuce, green onion. The dressing is low fat and spiked with taco seasoning mix.