Index
scallops wrapped with, 16
spinach salads with, 83, 93, 230
Bagel Bites,
98
Balsamic vinegar,
127
Banana
casserole, sweet potato, 58
in chocolate shells, 94
Barbara Boyd’s Citrus Herb Wafers,
163
Barbara Pullo’s Camarones Picantes,
146
Barbaresco wine,
106
Barbecue. See Grilling; Sauces
Barilla American Peppers Penne,
194
Barnhart, Candy
Brie, baked with almonds, 238
herb butter, 238
party suggestions, 235, 236, 238, 240
Pecan Delight, 244
Salsa Spread, 242
Barolo wine,
106
Bars. See Cookies and bars
Bartlett pears,
110
Basil. See also Pesto
cheesecake appetizer, 182
edamame, 58
tea sandwiches, 163
Basin Gold Mashed Potatoes,
58
Bazooka bubble gum,
151
BC Hot House Marinated Campari
Tomato Salad,
199
Beach parties,
225– 233
Beans. See Dried beans; Green beans
Bear Creek and Sea Watch International
Hearty Clam Chowder,
216
Bear Creek soups,
216
Beaujolais wine,
121, 179
Beef. See also Ground beef
brisket, 79
Costco, 190
fillets, Tex-Mex, 147
sandwiches, 100
standing rib roast, 86
steaks, 211, 212, 231
tri-tip, 90
Beeh, Bill,
243
Beer
brisket, 79
cheese soup, 101
Bee Sweet Citrus Orange Cheesecake,
174
BelGioioso cheeses,
124
Benoliel, Maureen,
131
Bernice Kesslen’s Sour Cream Pancakes,
78
Berries. See also specific types
about, 72
tart, 139
Berry, Vivian,
46
Bertolli Bruschetta with Portobellos,
41
Better’n Eggs Quiche,
137
Beverages
apple cider, hot spiced, 16
for bowl game parties, 102
coffee, 95, 164
cranberry, 165
ginger sparkler, 237
grape cooler, 56
for Labor Day parties, 237
lemonade, 245
passion crush, 237
passion punch, 195
peach daiquiri, 198
Perrier, 140
raspberry-peach sparkler, 68
smoothies, 137
for tailgate parties, 39
tea, 95, 165
virgin margarita, 237
Bialetti Sauce and Sauté Pans,
158
Bicycles, as decorations,
207
Bigham-Perez, Carol,
84
Bill Beeh’s Lamb Mango Tango,
243
Birthday parties,
209– 213
Biscotti,
111
Biscuits,
171
Bisque, onion,
33
Bisquick,
171
Bizochitos,
149
Bjorkman, Mark,
24
Blankets and throws, as gifts,
159
Blenders,
142, 222
Blue cheese
apple slaw, 116
potatoes with, 92
Bon Appétit survey,
24
Bone meal powder,
27
Bosc pears,
92
Boskovich Farms Warm Spinach Salad,
93
Boursin Party Dip,
239
Bowl game party,
97– 103
Boyd, Barbara,
163
Bread
applesauce, 16
baguette, with butter and prosciutto, 101
bruschetta, 41, 68, 124, 125
corn, 17
crostini, 107, 210
mango, 125
Milton’s, 51
muffins, 154, 162
rolls, 56, 155
stuffed, 239
Bread pudding,
157
Bridal luncheons,
135– 139
Brie cheese
baked, with almonds, 238
dip, 82
Broccoli
chowder, corn and Cheddar, 216
in edible centerpiece, 74
salad, 231
soufflé, Parmesan, 18
soup, creamy, 114
