March 25, 2012 – Hosted by Suzanne

March Theme: Clean Eating

Jalepeno Poppers
Overflowing Stuffed Mushrooms
Roasted Chile Lime Broccolini
Bananas Praline

January 28, 2012 – Hosted by Sara

January Theme: Brunch for Dinner

Salad of Oranges, Ricotta Salada Cheese and Cara Cara Vinaigrette
Stuffed French Toast
Cheesey Egg Casserole
Mini Berry Clafoutis Muffins

November 12, 2011 – Hosted by Pam

November Theme: French Cooking

French Onion Soup
Coquilles Saint-Jacques (Scallops)
Pommes De Terre Macaire

December 10, 2011 – Hosted by Kat

December Theme: Tapas

Hummus Bean Dip
Empanadas (Veggie & Chorizo)
Po’Boy Shrimp Sliders
San Pablo Almond Cake
Flan de Cafe

Sun Sept 25, 2011 – Hosted by Jen

This month’s gathering turned into a much-needed afternoon of relaxation at Jen’s recently rennovated abode.   The conversation was easy and free-flowing with alot of light-hearted joking and poking fun at one another.   The food was a perfect compliment of dishes for a fall Sunday afternoon, keeping with the autumn ingredients theme.   Each course complimented the one before it perfectly.

Heaven and Earth Tempura Cakes
Fall Layered Salad
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Butternut Squash Casserole
Apple Squash Turnovers

Food, Wine and Friends

If you’ve been following our blog, you’ll realize that our cooking club has been going strong for over 2 years!   What started out as an idea/experiment between two friends, Sara and Brella (Pam), has developed into something much more.  While we’ve added and lost members along the way, our club has definately grown past our monthly gatherings into friendships that transcend our common love of gourmet cooking.   We are a cohesive unit of women who have become an essential part of each others lives.   We run together, attend each others family parties, support each other through crisis’ and much more.   So as our club enters it’s 3rd year, we gratefully celebrate our food, our wine, but most importantly, our friendships!

Saturday Feb 26, 2011 – Hosted by Kat

Perfect combinations of flavors and conversations at Kathleen’s lovely home. All 6 members in attendance. The meal started with two wonderful appetizers both containing complimentary amounts of spinach with flavors from India: Spinach and Onion Pakodas and Spinach and Potato Phyllo Samosas complimented with white wine. Next the colorful and equally flavorful main course of Chilean Sea Bass with Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade was accompanied by Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Eggplant and Goat Cheese and Fennel Gratin with Parmesano Reggiano and Lemon. These “sides” can also be showcased as main courses as the hearty flavors stand-up strong. To finish, Jennifer did her family recipe for Peanut Butter Pie justice. Never again, will Jennifer be able to claim that she cannot “bring it!” when it comes to dessert. Sadly, cooking club is taking a break in March and April because its members are busy with traveling, running events, family, etc. We will each anticipate our gathering in May and the surprise theme to be announced. Stay tuned for more food, wine and therapy.

Menu:
Spinach and Onion Pakodas
Spinach and Potato Phyllo Samosas
Chilean Sea Bass with Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade
Wild Mushroom Ravioli with Eggplant and Goat Cheese
Fennel Gratin with Parmesano Reggiano and Lemon
Peanut Butter Pie