Marie Chase

Lemon peel provides a lovely counterpoint to the walnuts and raisins in these buttermilk scones.

The flavorful marinade – made with soy sauce, sesame seeds and oil, garlic, and a little sugar – gives a unique flavor to beef and vegetables. Serve over white rice for a complete meal.

Mulled Wine: Winter Warmer For The Christmas Season

Colorful, crunchy and an interesting mingling of flavors. Broccoli florets, crumbled bacon, red and green grapes, raisins, slivered almonds, and a few other tasty morsels, all tossed in a sweetened mayonnaise/vinegar dressing. Serves eight.

Bellini Swirl: Raspberry Vodka, Champagne, Peach Puree, Chianti

You needn't restrict yourself to chicken with this teriyaki marinade of sweetened soy sauce with Worcestershire, ginger, vinegar, onion and garlic.

Morphing Martini

Skewered chicken tenders are brushed with a tropical mixture of pineapple juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce, and grilled.

Grilled salmon is served with a creamy avocado dip made with yogurt.

Apples, walnuts, and cranberries in a creamy sauce make an excellent side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners!