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thai food

Eating Thai Treasures At Home
August 2004
Crab and Shrimp Cakes
Beef Satay
Apple and Carrot Salad
Tom Kha Gai Soup
Banana Custard

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Flavors of the Mediterranean
July 2004
Greek Appetizer Platter
(with Dolmades, Olives, Tzatziki and Eggplant Caviar with Pita Triangles)
Artichoke and Leek Pie with Feta Cheese
Grilled Calamari with Baked Potato and Greek Salad
Baklava

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Summer Picnic
June 2004
Beer-Marinated Skirt Steak Sandwich
Homemade Hummus Wraps with Sprouts and Avocado
Fruit Skewers
Angel Food Cupcakes with Passion Fruit Glaze
backyard bbq
Backyard Barbeques
June 2004
Barbeque Chicken with Chimichurri Marinade
Corn
Coleslaw
Smokey Beans
Berry Shortcake

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Mother's Day Brunch
May 2004
Cucumber Sandwiches
Smoked Salmon Sandwiches
Lemon and Cherry Tarts
Sausage Rolls
Scones with Cream and Jam
Tea

fiesta food

It's Fiesta Time
April 2004
Scallop Ceviche with Pineapple and Avocado
Chipotle Pork Tacos with Mole Sauce
Caesar Salad with Corn, Black Beans and Red Bell Pepper Relish
Mango Margaritas

Spring Has Sprung

Spring Has Sprung
April 2004
Mama Africa's Peri-Peri Shrimp Salad
Caprese Salad
Tuna Nicoise
Tandoori Chicken Sandwich on Naan Bread
Open-Faced Egg Salad Sandwich
Grilled Ham and Cheese on Crusty Sourdough
Fresh Strawberry Smoothie
Chocolate Chip and Mint Smoothie
Passion Fruit Smoothie

St. Patrick's Day Supper

St. Patrick's Day Supper
March 2004
Irish Soda Bread with Currants and Caraway
 Piles O' Garlic Spinach
Corned Beef and Cabbage in Apple Cider
Shamrock Shortbread Cookies
Irish Coffee with Orange Zest and Vanilla
 
Academy Award Recipes:
Pick Your Own Award Winners
February 2004
Tokyo Sushi Platter
Smoked Salmon and Blue Cheese Seabiscuits
Middle Earth Meatballs with Marinara Sauce and Lord of the Onion Rings
High Potency Vitamin C Lemon Tarts
Mystic River Punch

Chinese New Year

Long Noodles Delight Lucky Monkeys:
Traditional Chinese New Year Feast
February 2004
Wonton Soup with Ginger Shrimp
Shitake Mushroom, Black Bean, and Chicken Salad with Soba Noodles and Tamari Dressing
Sesame Green Beans
Whole Crispy Fish
BBQ Pork and Bok Choy Udon Noodle Fire Pot
Coconut Rice Pudding with Mango Sorbet and Grilled Pineapple

Stews

New Wave Stew and Chili
January 2004
Roasted Chicken and White Bean Cassoulet
Beef and Black Bean Chili
Kidney Bean and Kale Kaleidoscope

Happy New Year

New Year's Resolution:
Keeping It Simple on a Budget
December 2003
Cream Cheese, Chive and Smoked Salmon Moulds
Asparagus and Rye Sandwiches with Sake Wasabi Mustard
Baby Squash "Sosaties"
Chicken Peri-Peri with Peanut Sauce
Eggplant Sushi with Citrus Soy Dipping Sauce
Don Pedro with Whiskey
Passionate Pedro (non-alcoholic)

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Sharing a Multi-Cultural Harvest Feast
November 2003
 
Roast Turkey with Sesame Seeds, Thyme, and Paprika Rub
Honey-Glazed Onions and Yams
Shitake Mushroom Gravy
Cranberry Chutney
Blue Corn and Bleu Cheese Souffle with Sage & Sausage
Green Bean Salad with Fuyu Persimmons, Feta Cheese, and Black Olives
Cherry and Port Trifle with Butterscotch Topping

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Good Ol' Comfort Foods
with a Sophisticated Twist
October 2003
Baked Brie with Pomegranate Jelly and Smoked Garlic Toast
Meatloaf with Pesto and Buttermilk Mashed Red Potatoes
Caramel Apple Pie