• nomadchowwoman on July 17, 2010

  Always have loved this cookbook, which is full of very good recipes, perfect for casual entertaining. My favorites are the ones for a mustardy chicken salad w/apricots and the white bean and goat cheese (but do cut the amount of goat cheese!) salad.

Notes about Recipes in this book

• June Taylor chicken legs

  • cwcooks on January 08, 2010

    great for a party - if not cut recipe in half (down to 10-12 drumsticks) sub veg oil for olive and use 1/2 as much rice wine vinegar instead of total white wine if you want.

• Green beans in dill walnut sauce

  • Lee on August 28, 2012

    This is delicious and easy to make. As good cold as warm.

  • ntt2 on February 17, 2012

    This is an excellent make-ahead salad for a large group. It has excellent flavor!

• Green beans with warm mustard vinaigrette

  • Lee on May 26, 2017

    This calls for olive oil. Walnut or hazelnut oils are good too.

• Scallop puffs que sera

  • notalice on July 12, 2011

    a hit every time I've made this - easy to make the scallop mixture ahead of time, then assemble and pop in the oven at the last minute.

  • dmecely on November 17, 2013

    This is a wonderful and most delicious recipe and makes quite a few servings. I use Gruyere cheese and have made it with shrimp for a guest who was allergic to scallops. I also use a thin baguette, which I slice thinly and toast. One of the best appetizers I have ever made and so full of flavor!

• White bean and goat cheese salad

  • ntt2 on February 17, 2012

    This makes a terrific make-ahead salad for a crowd and has great flavor!

• Asparagus with sesame mayonnaise

  • ntt2 on February 17, 2012

    Excellent make ahead salad with terrific flavors!

• Tri-berry muffins

  • Rachaelsb on January 02, 2014

    These are wonderful!!! Light, moist and so fruity.