Dauphinoise Potatoes (aka Potato Gratin)
This is a wonderful potato casserole from the southeast part of France. Works great on a buffet too if you like room temp potatoes or have a chafing dish. For the LOWEST glycemic index, make this dish the day before you serve it.
Balsamic-Roasted Exotic Mushrooms with a White Truffle Olive Oil Glaze
I ordered this dish at a restaurant in town. It was so good I said, “I have to figure out how to make this myself!” It was that wonderful.
Melon Mandarin Salad
A tasty fruit salad that is a breeze to make and a unique way to round out a meal.
Sea Salt Crusted Snap Peas
A variation of my sea salt crusted snow peas recipe - but with snap peas!
Shiitakes in Vermouth
This one is for the gourmet cooks in the group. You can do this with any standard mushrooms and make it less exotic but the gourmet cooks will appreciate the earthy flavor of the shiitakes.
Balsamic-Roasted Exotic Mushrooms with a White Truffle Olive Oil Glaze
"Little plates" restaurants have become all the rage. At two different Chicago restaurants I ordered a mushroom dish that I loved so much I had to figure out how to make it.