New York Style Sausage Stuffed Bread,
239
Newman’s Own Grape Cooler,
56
Newport-Layton table runners,
61
Nicolin Hoffmann’s DNE World Fruit
Caramel Mint Oranges,
117
Nishimoto, Vivian,
90
Nonni’s Biscotti,
111
Noodle pudding,
79
Norco Ranch Tutti-Frutti Meringue Round,
149
Noritake fine china,
60
Nuts. See specific types
O
Oatmeal muffins,
162
Ocean Spray White Cranberry-Apple Chutney,
59
Ochi, Glenn,
126
Olive oil,
106– 107
Olives
bruschetta, 124
in edible centerpiece, 74
finger sandwiches, 163
Greek salad, 210
Onions
bisque, 33
dip, vegetable, 42
Italian sausage and potatoes with, 85
Italian sausage sandwich with, 44
quiche, 156
standing rib roast with, 86
Vidalia vinaigrette, 202
Open-house parties,
29– 35
The Oppenheimer Group and
California Strawberry Commission
Kiwi-Strawberry Chicken,
243
Oranges
caramel mint, 117
cheesecake, 174
fruit salad, ginger honey, 228
mandarin, salads with, 93, 211, 229
muffins, honey oatmeal, 162
punch, 195
spinach salad, citrus, 33
sticky buns, 155
tart, 131
wafers, citrus herb, 163
whipped cream, 131
Orca Bay Shrimp in Avocado Halves,
114
Oregano, carrot salad,
33
Oreo cookies,
51
OSO Sweet’s The Big Easy,
99
Osterizer 14-Speed Blender,
142
Ottavio Olive Oil
Antipasto, 107
Main Course, 107
Outdoor dining,
187, 226
Over and Back platter and bowl sets,
61
Oyster stew,
230
P
Pacific Fruit Bonita Banana and
Sweet Potato Casserole,
58
Pacific Pride Crab-Stuffed Potatoes,
70
Pacific Seafood Oyster Stew,
230
Pancakes,
78
Pandowdy, apple-raisin,
244
Parchment, grilling in,
193
Parfaits
Gewürztraminer, 94
margarita, 149
shortbread, 21
Parmesan cheese
bread stuffed with, 239
soufflé, broccoli, 18
tilapia sauté, 185
uses for, 93
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
about, 108
in risotto, 20
Parsley, potatoes inlaid with,
86
Party favors,
207
Party platters,
50, 98, 170
Pasta
as comfort food, 24
garlic vermicelli, 108
noodle pudding, 79
penne, with peppers, 194
ravioli, Alfredo style, 116
salads, 172, 204, 230
Pasta sauces
on bruschetta, 41
in chili, 41
in lasagna, 219
on pizza, 43
for stuffed shells, 186
Pastries. See also Puff pastry
rugala, 219
sticky buns, 155
Pat Volchok’s recipes. See Volchok, Pat
Patty Andersen’s Chicken Stock,
220
Peaches
beverages, 68, 198
crisp, gingersnap, 246
Dutch cake with, 186
fruit salad, ginger honey, 228
parfait, shortbread, 21
salsa, 200
tart, 139
Peanut butter
dips, for apples, 204
frogs, 51
pizza, 195
popcorn bars, rocky road, 229
sandwiches, 51
sauces, 41, 128
Pearl Molmed’s Beer Brisket,
79
Pears
about, 92
Asian salsa, 230
