Mashed potatoes, garlic bread, wine and 7-Up.

Peet's.

Go for it. I was seriously considering this program until I received an Expobar machine as a gift. The FrancisFrancis machines are good, and the coffee is great.

The New Orleans style shrimp!

The Zuni Cafe Cookbook. I am also reading a fun book called Red, White & Drunk All Over. It's about wine, but that's close enough, no?

Let the ingredients drive what I prepare, not a recipe. Or, at the very least, become better at it! I've been reading through the introduction of The Zuni Cafe Cookbook and it's been ...

I've been wanting to try the leg of lamb recipe from Suzanne Goin's book. Just a few friends and loads of good wine.

I'd love it. My favorite grilled food is asparagus!

Fantastic giveaway, very generous. Risotto is by far my favorite!

I have been wishing for a nice iPod dock for sooo long. I would love it!

Smoothies!

I need this!

I'd love to be entered. Many thanks.

Jellyroll, I hear you, I will be doing the same thing!

Great giveaway! I'd love to own this, as our cooking music is currently supplied by an ancient "boom box" shoved on top of our fridge. The red is perfect for our kitchen, ...

I can't relate to the "foodie" aversion to chicken. I realize that it's not the most elegant or versatile protein, however. I usually get the best results with chicken by grilling/bbq...

Most of the time I make mashed potatoes, I toss in some dill. It's super good. Tessa, I will definitely be trying your recommendation!

Garlic press and, of course, a cork screw. I will be making turkey, mashed and roasted potatoes, dressing and grilled green beans. Trying to keep it simple as it's my first time hosting. I do th...

robyn - That's a great idea. I love hosting open houses. I am hosting Thanksgiving for the first time this year and I am totally excited. I'm going to try my best to stick to the bas...

mh330 - Is the chicken cooked before you drop it in?