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It's a toss-up between hummus and tzatziki, either one with some fresh hot pita!

Smoked fish & cream cheese schmear on a black russian bagel.

Starters:
- cheese plate (Humboldt Fog, Fromage D'affinois, Cypress Grove Midnight Moon, Rogue River Blue)
- pickled okra (the last jar left from this summer)
- rosemary roasted nuts (Union Square Cafe cookbook)
Dinner:
- wonderfully moist & delicious Earl Grey-brined grilled turkey (epicurious)
- salad of baby greens, mixed citrus, picholine olives, and chevre
- oyster dressing (Dad's family tradition, Pepperidge Farm cornbread stuffing as base)
- roasted brussels sprouts, carrots, golden beets, pearl onions with bacon vinaigrette
- mashed potatoes
- cranberry-apricot chutney
- parker house rolls with cranberry butter (NY Times)
Dessert:
- Kahlua pecan pie (my parent's specialty, from the Kahlua recipe book!)
- tart tatin
- homemade vanilla-ginger ice cream

My husband & I hosted our families for the first time - managed a delicious meal and a lovely day with family!

I'll have to agree with fried egg as unexpectedly good on pizza -- especially along with a salty topping like calamata olives.

My favorite unusual topping combo is pineapple, feta, and banana peppers. It's got it all: sweet, salty, and hot. Mmm!