Herbs And Spices - Southern California Cioppino

This popular dish originated around Monterey Bay, California. This version, created in San Diego, has a southwest flavor. Serve with large bibs, crab shell crackers, extra bowls for the shells, and finger bowls if you wish. Nice served in large, shallow bowls alongside crusty sourdough bread, a green salad, and chilled white wine. You can vary the seafood according to the catch of the day, yours or your market's.

Herbs And Spices - Pattis Mussels A La Mariniere

This dish is reminiscent of dining in an outdoor cafe in the south of France. Serve with crusty bread, and a nice chilled glass of white wine.

Seafood - Quick And Easy Clam Chowder

The best ever clam chowder you have ever tasted, and it is easy and fast. You will pass this recipe along to your family and friends. If you like more clams you can always add more. Sometimes I will also cube potatoes and throw them in.

Cheese - Chicken Parmigiana

Mozzarella and Parmesan melt over breaded chicken swimming in spaghetti sauce in this timeless Italian classic.

Meat And Poultry - Fayes Duck Dressing

A rich, moist cornbread dressing made with duck is a special treat for your holiday table.

Bread - Finnish American Flatbread

A very delicious Finnish flatbread made with wheat and rye flours. Cream of rye cereal can be used in place of the rye flour if coarse ground is not available.

Breakfast And Brunch - Baked Pancakes With Sausages

You don 't have to worry about making sure that all the dishes are ready at the same time when you bake the pancakes in the oven with the sausages already on top!