Semi-Homemade Cooking

Sandra prepares a summer meal on the beach, starting with some Steamers. Also on the menu is Halibut Tacos with Peach Salsa, Poppy Seed Cole Slaw, Sunset Shortcake and a Watermelon Fizz.

Sandra invites friends over for dinner and a movie. On the menu is Veg-Sticks with Cheddar Ranch Dip, Nacho Potatoes, Wild Teriyaki Wings and Just Peachy Floats.

Sandra gathers 'round the girls for a hoedown party. On the menu is Chuck Wagon Brisket, Texas Mashed Potato Salad, Grilled Texas Mesquite Toast, Red Velvet Bars and Cowboy Cocktails.

Sandra decks out her house for a decadent and beautiful desert dinner party. On the menu is Chili Rubbed BBQ Pork Chops, Broccoli Slaw, Bourbon Baked Beans, Vanilla Cranberry Can Cakes and Palm Springs Punch.

Sandra shares the perfect dinner party menu to serve in the dining room or backyard. Recipes include Peach and Black Pepper Veal Chops, Lemony Haricots Verts and Vanilla Scented Pears.

Sandra shows how to make an easy and romantic anniversary meal at home. On the menu is White Pizza, Hot Honeyed Spare Ribs, Red Pepper and Tapenade Slices, Oatmeal-Rum Cookies and Key Lime Martinis.

Sandra kicks back with some tender, juicy, slow-cooked recipes, including Chicken and Turkey Pot Pie with Pepper Biscuit Topping, Apple-Cinnamon Bread Pudding with Ginger Ale Sauce and Hot Spiced Sangria.

Sandra heads to an outdoor muscle car gathering to make a few fire-grilled favorites, including Pineapple Seafood Bowls, Black Jack Lamb Rack, Car Cakes and Kentucky Lemonade.

Sandra shares an easy-to-please Italian menu of Antipasti, Zucchini Oreganata, Gnocchi and Chicken with Roasted Garlic and Gorgonzola Cream, Mocha-Nut Cream Cups and Capputinis.

Sandra whips up some mouthwatering lemon dishes, including Lemon Chicken Soup, Lemon-Herb Butter-Basted Chicken, Lemon Pudding Brulee with Blueberries and Lemon Cream Martinis.

Sandra brings a taste of Greece into her kitchen with some quick and super-simple recipes, including Hot and Sticky Wings, Spinach Souffle-Phyllo Cups, Pork Kebabs with Red Grape Sauce and a Mykonos Martini.

Sandra shares the perfect summertime picnic menu. Recipes include Fried Chicken Salad, Lemon Cream Squares and Porch Swing Iced Tea.

Sandra keeps it sweet and savory with her Guava and Rosemary Glazed Chicken Breast, Saffron rice with Currants, Sauteed Bananas Over Ice Cream with Oatmeal-Rum Cookies and Cranberry Margaritas.