Summer Jazz Sunday Brunch Menu-Plum Frangipane Tart
This prize winning tart Plum Frangipane Tart, showcasing Prune plums and almonds, both Sonoma produce is perfect for a late summer picnic.
read moreSummer Jazz Sunday Brunch Menu-Zucchini and Roasted Red Pepper Frittatta
Frittatas are easy to whip up, are a perfect dish for brunch, and ideal for taking outdoors, as they are great at room temperature,as well as hot out of the oven.
read moreSmooth Jazz Sunday Brunch Picnic
Great music, excellent wines, fabulous food in a beautiful country setting-there aren’t many better ways to spend a late and lazy summer morning. So when Barbara Blake of Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch asked if I would like to create a Sunday Jazz Brunch menu to enjoy at a Sonoma wine country outing, I jumped at the chance. Sonoma County is not only a renown wine grape growing region, but also one of the country’s most abundant producers of many agricultural products, so I’ve created a menu which celebrates that richness with the simple elegance of a classic Mediterranean style picnic menu. And what wine to drink with your picnic brunch? Rosé wines not only carry the very essence of summer in every sip, but also happen to be just about the best food friendly wines around. So what do we recommend? Try a great Rosé, like Pedroncelli Winery’s (a Sonoma County winery) Dry Rosé of Zinfandel, or Wente Vineyard’s Pinot Noir Rosé. Tapenade with Crostini Zucchini and Roasted Pepper Quiche Prosciutto with Figs and Melon Poached or Grilled Salmon with Gribiche Fingerling Potato Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette Wild Arugula Salad with Shaved Sonoma Dry Jack Cheese from Vella Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil and Buffala Mozzarella drizzled with Balsamic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Plum or Apricot Frangipane Tart Heirloom Tomato and Buffala Mozzarella Salad...
read moreBlack Bean and Corn Salad with Avocado Goat Cheese Garnish
This Black Bean and Corn Salad, a recipe I’ve tweaked over the years to include this avocado and goat cheese (inspired by a dish at a favorite restaurant, Sonora Cafe), is a delicious summer dish.
read moreMore Summer Grilling Pan Asian Style-Hoisin Marinated Steak Salad with Asian Vegetables
A Hoisin Marinated Asian Steak Salad, makes a perfect counterpoint to Grilled Rock Cod with Red Thai Curry Sauce on our outdoor grilling (Pan Asian style) menu.
read moreSummer Grilling Pan Asian Style-Grilled Rock Cod with Thai Red Curry Sauce
This Pan Asian styled Grilled Rock Cod with Red Thai Curry Sauce makes a great addition to any summer outdoor gathering.
read moreA First Birthday Party- and Italian Cream Cake
In May of 1994, my father celebrated his 70th birthday at a grand party. It was the first and last birthday party of his life. I made this wonderful Italian Cream Cake, a recipe I thought it would be perfect for a New Orleans crowd, chocked full if pecans and coconut, and as I suspected, it was a hit.
read moreFiesta Olive Cheesy Spoon Bread – a New Take on a Comfort Food
This Cheesy Olive Spoon Bread, a sort of hybrid corn pudding/baked polenta, is an updated version of a classic Southern comfort food.
read moreCatdaddy Punches with a Kick – Recipe for Mountain Moonshine Punch
This Mountain Moonshine Punch, featuring the unique spirit, Catdaddy Carolina Moonshine, is a great opener to an outdoor summer party.
read moreWelcome to Summer Garden Parties!
We are so pleased to share these summer garden party recipes with you, showcasing summer’s bounty and Jarlsberg cheese.
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