Italian Comfort Food

Italian Comfort Food

I created this menu for one of the May dine-and-dance classes. The cheese and olive dish is one of my favorites, especially with snippets of fresh herbs from my garden.

This menu is a welcome change from the typical lasagna or baked pasta typically found at gatherings for a crowd, but no more difficult to make.

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Southern Comfort

Southern Comfort

We enjoyed this menu as the final dinner for our dine-and-dance class this spring. In addition to the Strawberry Citrus-ade, I served a wonderful, fruity Côtes du Rhône.

This menu works equally well for a family gathering with kids.

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French Comfort Food

• Chicken Cassoulet with Acorn Squash


• Baguettes with Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinegar


• Field Greens with Apples & Maple-Walnut Dressing


• Puff Pastry Apple Tart


• Beaujolais, Lemonade, Tea & Coffee

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Healthy Northwest Menu: Great with a Cooking Club

• Artichoke-Crab Dip with Cumin-Dusted Pita Chips


• Field Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette & Sugared Pecans


• Chicken with Roasted Pears and Wild Rice


• Garlicky Green Beans


• Puff Pastry Apple Tart


• Sparkling Water with Lime, Fresh Apple Cider

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Indian Comfort Food

• Chicken Biryani for Crowd


• Paneer


• Yogurt-Mint Raita


• Yogurt-Cucumber Raita


• Mango Raita


• Peach Mustard Chutney


• Carrot Chutney


• Papadams (store bought)


• Broiled Cardamom-scented Pineapple with Frozen Vanilla Yogurt


• Sweet Hot Chai


• Indian Lager


• Light, Fruity Pinot Noir

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