Soups and Salad

Mmmm.... dinner last night was so delicious from the baked brie to the lobster bisque to the crowning glory of the evening--the six layered caramel and salted chocolate cake!

Here is the menu from the evening:

Lobster and Corn Bisque: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/corn-and-lobster-bisque-recipe/index.html

Brie en croute: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/brie-en-croute-recipe/index.html

Fall Salad with Pears and Caramelized Pecans: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/fall-salad-recipe/index.html

Butternut Squash Soup: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1975

Beer Bread: http://www.alexandracooks.com/2010/01/07/vermont-cheddar-cheese-soup-beer-bread-yum-yum/

Salted-Caramel Six-Layer Chocolate Cake http://www.marthastewart.com/857647/salted-caramel-six-layer-chocolate-cake

Easy Living: A Lakeside Grilled Supper

Mmmmm... this coconut themed meal was delicious!

*Crab salad with wonton crisps and lime
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Crab-Salad-with-Wonton-Crisps-and-Lime-232143

*Grilled Cornish hens with coconut curry sauce
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Grilled-Cornish-Hens-with-Coconut-Curry-Sauce-232153

*Pickled napa cabbage, carrots and snow peas
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Pickled-Napa-Cabbage-Carrots-and-Snow-Peas-232190

*Jasmine rice with peanuts and scallions
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Jasmine-Rice-with-Peanuts-and-Scallions-232172

*Grilled coconut pound cake sundaes with tropical fruit
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Grilled-Coconut-Pound-Cake-Sundaes-with-Tropical-Fruit-232180

Summer Time

Theme – Summer Time

Appetizer – Jen

Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese and Pear

http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/pancetta-crisps-with-goat-cheese-pear-10000001673220/

Main Dish – Kim

Baked Salmon with Strawberry Salsa

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2947

Side – Rebecca

Orzo and Snap Pea Salad

http://www.marthastewart.com/256505/orzo-and-squash-salad

Side – Nan

Mozzarella & Tomatoes

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/fresh-mozzarella-with-red-and-yellow-tomatoes-and-basil-vinaigrette-recipe/index.html

Side/Appetizer – Cindy

Asparagus Tart

http://www.theperfectpantry.com/2009/05/puff-pastry-recipe-asparagus-tart.html

Dessert – Caroline

Lemon Yogurt Cake

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/lemon-yogurt-cake-recipe/index.html

Cocktail – Molly

White Wine Sangria

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/brian-boitano/white-wine-sangria-recipe/index.html

Breakfast for Dinner

Caroline hosted the second dinner club at her home and the theme was "Breakfast for Dinner". Yum!

Molly

Banana Crunch muffins

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/banana-crunch-muffins-recipe/index.html

Caroline

French Toast with Fruit Compote

Jen

Spinach and Gruyere Strata (last recipe on the page)

http://www.dinsmorehouse.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9&Itemid=3

Rebecca

Chicken-Apple-Fennel Breakfast Sausage

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/chicken-apple-fennel-breakfast-sausage-recipe/index.html

Kim

Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/532

Cindy

Cinnamon Rolls - - this will serve as dessert J

http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/ninety-minute-cinnamon-rolls/Detail.aspx

Nan

Champagne and OJ

All sorts of Cheese!

Our first dinner was hosted at Molly's house and the menu was based on a cheese theme.

Appetizer: Rebecca—Mini Brie and Argula Sandwiches http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/2783

Main: Molly—Ribollita with garlic bread

http://www.shutterbean.com/tuscan-ribollita/

http://www.macheesmo.com/2010/09/roasted-garlic-bread/

Side: Nan—Vegetarian Meatballs with Spinach and Ricotta

http://www.macheesmo.com/2010/12/vegetarian-meatballs/

Side: Caroline—Chickpeas with Spinach and Parmesan

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/1697

Dessert: Kim—Chocolate Babka with Milk

http://www.macheesmo.com/2010/01/chocolate-babka/

Wine: Jen