Couscous Medley by Vivien

Vegetarian side-dish or vegetarian potluck dish; good for picnics as well. For dinner, serve with shish kebab, or barbecued lamb or roast chicken

17 Bean Barley Soup Flavored with Smoked Ham Hocks and Spices by Vivien

Hearty comfort food with Southern/Asian influences --17 bean and barley soup flavored with smoked ham hocks, herbs, smoked paprika, fresh ginger and Asian sauces

Apple-Blueberry Cobbler by Vivien

Warm apple-blueberry cobbler served with French vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Gingerbread Cake with Drunken Raisins and Persimmon by Vivien

Easy gingerbread cake with rum-flavored raisins served with persimmon slivers

Barbecued Leg of Lamb by Vivien

Barbecued leg of lamb marinated overnight in at tangy marinade.

Persimmon-Apple Cobbler A la Vivienne by Vivien

Pippin apples married with sliced Fuyu persimmon topped with a slightly sweet crumble

Apricot Pie by Vivien

Dried apricots cooked in light syrup with lemon juice and lemon zest fill a double crust pie

Bananas Foster with Coffee Liqueur by Vivien

Brennan's famous creation modified for coffee lovers

Linguine with Wine and White Clam Sauce by Vivien

Bacon-embraced Dates Stuffed with Gorgonzola Cheese by Vivien

Warm tasty appetizer to enjoy with a glass of wine. Pitted Medjool dates stuffed with gorgonzola with honey drizzled over the dates, wrapped with bacon slices and broiled.