European, Dinner Party Recetas

Tzatziki

Tzatziki is traditionally served as an appetizer and can be left on the table as an accompaniment to foods throughout the meal. The key to great…

Italian Lobster Soup

My grandma first made this for me when I was 5 years old. I added red, orange, and yellow bell peppers to give the soup more personality......Love…

Alfredo Potato Finger Fries

Petits Choux au Fromage

* A savory version of Pate A Choux that many upscale restaurants use as a filler at the beginning of a meal or as an appetizer for those who are…

PASTA PILAU

Gourmet Liver Paté

Not your ordinary chopped liver! This finds a special place on our Christmas table.

Stuffed Mushrooms

This has been a family favorite of ours for generations - I've tweeked my own seasonings to taste!

Roast/Poach: Salmon with Mustard

This is great at a dinner party or anytime. I get more compliments from this salmon dish and it’s so simple to…

The Story of Peaches and Chianti Where What's Cookin' All Began

A family story, how an Italian blog got started and it's inspiration of fabulous cooks, great conversations and…

Panacotta. (Italian cream custard)

Very delicious but quite rich so don't 'pig out'

Pork in a spicy pasta, baked with potatoes and onions

Juicy pork in the oven with a side dish. Suitable for everyday dining and festive table.

Salmon marinated in blackberry

Virtually none of the holiday table is complete without a salted salmon. To make a variety of guests and please recommend this recipe.

Beef with cherry sauce

Part of the broth can be replaced by wine.

Sausage, Tomato, & Cream Pasta

This pasta recipe can stand all the “tweaking” you care to administer. I added fresh oregano and basil from the garden, some chianti, and scaled…

Bavarian Beef