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- july 2010
- mary's croissants
- mary's margaritas
- scalloped potatoes
- may/june 2010
- shrimp boil
- easy inexpensive invites
- ways to say thank you
- a spring fling
- food and wine pairings
- mushroom meatloaf
- perfect picnic salad
- classic potato salads
- traditional potato salad
- hot peppers
- beef brisket
- devil deviled eggs
- deviled eggs
- garlicky spinach dip
- kabob marinade
- beet, green bean salad
- bahamian potato salad
- grilled tuna with sauce
- asparagus risotto
- mascarpone custard
- garbanzo bean salad
- fabulous flank steak
- rhubarb bars
- ice cream pie
- march/april 2010
- name that "tini" contest
- easy bridal triva games
- nearly newlywed game
- a housewarming party
- derby hats
- scrumptious stacks
- kentucky derby party
- date bars
- ham loaf
- egg-citing recipe
- chicken rub
- chicken on a throne
- pork with leeks
- beans & avocado salad
- mint julep
- chicken cabbage salad
- braised lamb shanks
- rack of lamb
- salad stacks
- february 2010
- night at the kasbah
- baby shower activities
- personalized gifts
- a valentine idea
- choosing a menu theme
- how to form a club
- grannie's salmon log
- butterscotch dessert
- sherry's divatini
- cruise mixology
- barbecue salmon
- a love feast
- toasted pita
- "salsa" guacamole
- january 2010
- build your own nachos
- birthday parties
- 24
- chinese new year
- peanut butter club
- tons of themes
- Minnesota hot dish
- shrimp and grits
- raspberry salad
- fae's seafood creole
- feta chicken
- cherry chip cookies
- mary ann's halibut
- december 2009
- an evening with fondue
- best chili ever
- dana's zippy omelets
- HELEN'S COOKIES
- mae's hershey bars
- meredith's oreo balls
- mash potato martinis
- Annie's Pesto Crescents
- luminaries
- wine game & party ideas
- sparkling wines
- top 10 seasonings
- Christmas Eve festivities
- november 2009
- sushi saturday
- Popcorn Balls
- allyn's hawaiian martini
- divalicious
- italian wines
- wild rice soup
- nutty wild rice salad
- mae's spaghetti
- diva drinks
- turkey day ideas
- football fun
coming in march/april
- vertical food and cooking
- run for the roses
- Cretan cooking
- best braised lamb shanks
- "tini" contest
- bridal games
Sushi Saturday can be any time of the year…here’s what the rolling station looks like and the wonderfully rolled sushi at our last party!
Welcome to...thedivagourmet.com
creative cooking, menus & party planning...
diva style!
Discover the "what" and "know how" to plan
unique and memorable family and/or friends' traditions...
unique and memorable family and/or friends' traditions...
- • divaclub...gourmet club tips & menus ideas
I deas for celebrating life events, hobbies & ho
lidays...
lidays...- • divaparty...ideas & parties, proven to be fun!
Valuable time is saved...we have the "best of the best" recipes, restaurants & websites...
- • divalinks...recommended gourmet-related websites
- • divabest...tasty recipes today & in our treasured past
- • divatravel...our favorite eating & drinking adventures
An online place to share your thoughts, successes & questions...
Because...together...
we love to create, collaborate and celebrate!
Carol and Barb
Here are some recipes that will...
dazzle your audience…
produce great scores from
dazzle your audience…
produce great scores from
the judges…
Toasted Pitas with Feta, Capers and Oregano
This recipe is ideal as a side dish or an appetizer. This inventive recipe combines creamy melted feta cheese and pungent capers, hot pepper, a hint of garlic, and fresh oregano for a perfectly balanced burst of flavor in every bite.
“Salsa” Guacamole
Amiga, if you want guests dancing at your party…don’t serve this recipe. They will be hovering ‘round the guacamole and chips!
A Diva Original
The Diva Gourmet 
"Life's short...party like a Diva" © 2008-25
© 2008-25
We love your many comments about our "best" chili recipe...they came from coast to coast!
Here's one from Krista in San Diego.
“I made "chili for a crowd" tonight - what a tasty and easy recipe!
While on a trip to Atlantic City we visited the Renault Winery. The little cafe next door offered chili with mac-n-cheese - YUMMY!
Tonight I made mac-n-cheese and topped it with "Chili for a Crowd", my husband described it as "FABULOUS, AWESOME and so simple it's brilliant." Thank you for posting this wonderful recipe!
Here’s one from Sue in Maine.
Happy New Year!
We loved the chili! We had it New year's eve after our evening xc ski at the lake house and everyone gave it rave reviews. Thanks. Sue
And, our December Treasured Diva, Helen, says…
“Being honored in such a fun way was wonderful. Thank you so much. I treasure your friendship”
Love, (Diva) Helen
Thank you, Helen for being such an inspiration!