Debbie Macomber's Table: Sharing the Joy of Cooking With Family and Friends Read online

  Seven-Layer Dip

  Debbie’s Mom’s Borscht

  Broccoli Apple Cheddar Salad

  Laurie’s Rice

  Snow on the Mountain

  Guinness Pot Pie

  Layered Beef Enchilada Casserole

  Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

  Spinach-Artichoke Lasagna

  Laurie’s Cookie “Salad”

  Cookies and Cream Frozen Dessert

  Cannoli Icebox Cake

  Lemon Cupcakes with Lemon Zest Frosting

  MAKE AHEAD/FREEZER FRIENDLY

  Bacon Spinach Gouda Quiche

  Chocolate Cranberry Croissant Pudding

  Carrot Ginger Soup

  Sausage, Kale, and Potato Soup

  Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

  Asparagus Tomato Quiche

  Guinness Pot Pie

  QUICK AND EASY

  Bacon-Wrapped Dates

  Tomato, Egg, and Prosciutto Tarts

  Roasted Sesame Asparagus

  Grilled Corn with Sweet and Spicy Butter

  Herb Roasted Lamb Chops with Dijon-Rosemary Sauce

  Spicy Pork Chops

  Turkey Lettuce Wraps

  WHEN YOU WANT TO IMPRESS

  Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Bites

  Roasted Sesame Asparagus

  Garlic Salmon Pasta in a Spicy Cream Sauce

  Standing Rib Roast

  Herb Roasted Lamb Chops with Dijon-Rosemary Sauce

  Decadent Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart

  White Chocolate Cheesecake with Strawberries

  COMPANY’S COMING—NOW

  Bacon-Wrapped Dates

  Sweet and Salty Nuts

  Hummus

  Parmesan or Italian Herbed Popcorn

  Warm Goat Cheese and Roasted Cherry Tomato Dip

  Skillet Cookie

  TO SAY THANKS

  Gratitude Bread

  Almond Biscotti

  Debbie’s Apple Butter

  Blueberry Crumb Cake

  White Chocolate Bark

  Renelle’s Christmas Toffee

  Chocolate Espresso Cookies

  Homemade Teas

  To my mother,

  Rose “Connie” Adler (1922–2005),

  who shared her love of food and cooking with me

  ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

  I’ve always been a passionate person. I’m passionate about faith, family, and food, but even I am awestruck that my love of cooking and eating would become part of my writing career. That said, no book is accomplished by one person; it takes more than a village, and in this case, it required the talents of multiple people from both coasts!

  Sydny Miner assembled this entire project with great professionalism and efficiency, being certain that it always had my touch on it. Thank you, Sydny. It was an honor to work with you.

  Jenna Bush reconstructed the family recipes I’d never bothered to write down. I handed her a list of ingredients with instructions like: “Add zucchini and tomato juice and don’t forget the garlic. Oh, and there’s bacon in there too.” Somehow Jenna managed to carefully reconstruct them into real recipes that make sense in every way.

  Cyd McDowell and Courtney DeWet, our food and prop stylists—WOW!—food never looked so appealing after these two talented women worked their magic. (I need to mention that my table never looked that good, either.) All that beauty and eye appeal came to life through the camera lens of Tina Rupp.

  Speaking of women with cameras, Stephanie Dyane is the photographer who took the photos of my children, grandchildren, and me. She had the patience of a saint, herding us all together. And I don’t want to forget Tim Archibald and his crew, who took the cover photo.

  A huge note of appreciation to Shauna Summers, my editor from Penguin Random House. I am blessed to work with her. She somehow manages to bring out the best in me. Nor can I forget Theresa Park, my agent from Park Literary & Media. She has given me a special gift—her unfailing and continued belief in me—what a difference that has made in my life and career.

  And last but never least, I want to give a shout out to Adele LaCombe, my daughter and CEO, as well as Ashley Hayes, my brand/marketing manager, both of whom worked tirelessly to keep me on task. I especially enjoyed going over my recipes with them, which spurred wonderful family memories and plenty of laughter.

  I can say without reservation that a great deal of love, talent, and passion went into this project from everyone I’ve mentioned. Now it’s your turn to read, cook, and enjoy these recipes from my heart to yours.

  BOOKS BY DEBBIE MACOMBER

  Any Dream Will Do

  If Not for You

  A Girl’s Guide to Moving On

  Last One Home

  ROSE HARBOR INN

  Sweet Tomorrows

  Silver Linings

  Love Letters

  Rose Harbor in Bloom

  The Inn at Rose Harbor

  BLOSSOM STREET

  Blossom Street Brides

  Starting Now

  CHRISTMAS NOVELS

  Merry and Bright

  Twelve Days of Christmas

  Dashing Through the Snow

  Mr. Miracle

  Starry Night

  Angels at the Table

  For a complete list of books by Debbie Macomber, visit her website, debbiemacomber.com.

  ABOUT THE AUTHOR

  DEBBIE MACOMBER, the author of Any Dream Will Do, If Not for You, Sweet Tomorrows, A Girl’s Guide to Moving On, Last One Home, Silver Linings, Love Letters, Mr. Miracle, Blossom Street Brides, and Rose Harbor in Bloom, is a leading voice in women’s fiction. Thirteen of her novels have reached #1 on the New York Times bestseller lists, and five of her beloved Christmas novels have been hit movies on the Hallmark Channel, including Mrs. Miracle and Mr. Miracle. Hallmark Channel also produced the original series Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove, based on Macomber’s Cedar Cove books. She has more than 200 million copies of her books in print worldwide.

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