serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • whole cloves
  • bay leaf
  • dried thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • -12 links sweet Italian sausage or 10 -12 links hot Italian sausage
  • dry red wine
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • cumin
  • cavender all purpose Greek seasoning
  • cayenne pepper
  • 10-inch flour tortillas
  • shredded monterey jack cheese
serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • chicken broth
  • crumbled thyme leaves
  • coarsely chopped Italian parsley
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • thyme
  • dried parsley flakes
  • dry breadcrumbs
  • egg
  • sour cream
  • ground beef
  • SAUCE:
  • ketchup
  • packed brown sugar
  • prepared mustard
  • hamburger buns

two 12-inch pizzas

You might need to buy:
  • freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese or 1/4 cup asiago cheese
  • fresh basil leaves

12 apps

You might need to buy:
  • Tabasco chipotle pepper sauce
  • chopped onion
  • garlic powder
  • sour cream
serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • packed dark brown sugar or 3/4 cup light brown sugar
serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • cayenne pepper

Traditional Mexican drink. Two part cocktail—take a sip of sangrita, then follow with a sip of tequila.

serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • Sangrita:
  • tomato juice
  • fresh orange juice
  • Tequila shot:
serves 7
You might need to buy:
  • cognac
  • creme de cassis
  • pomegranate juice
  • hulled strawberries