14. Croquet Party

2007 - Season 10

13. Italian Steakhouse

2007 - Season 10

Michael serves dinner around a campfire of grapevine cuttings during pruning season in Napa. It's a hearty meal of Grilled Pork Chops with Peck Seasoning and Chard Peppers, Shelling Bean Stew and Roasted Banana Boats.

12. Mustard Party

2007 - Season 10

A day of horseback riding in Napa Valley ends in a cowboy-style picnic. Michael dishes up Grilled Spaghetti, Meatballs in BBQ Gravy, Skillet-Fried Corn and Tomatoes, and Grilled Roasted Garlic-Rosemary Bread.

11. Stargazing Picnic

2007 - Season 10

Michael celebrates a new arrival with delicious foods and drinks. On the menu is Spring Panzanella, Raspberry Gratin and Slow-Roasted Halibut with Asparagus and Salsa Genovese.

10. Pruner's Lunch

2007 - Season 10

Michael celebrates Napa Valley's mustard season with an all-mustard meal of Fettuccine with Mustard Greens and Mushrooms, Mustard-Crusted Pork Tenderloin and Chicken-Apple Sausage Bites with Hot Sweet Mustard.

9. Pruner's Lunch

2007 - Season 10

Michael cooks up a classic big-meat menu from Italy, including Double Cut Veal Chop Saltimboca and Northern Italian Caponata with Potatoes.

8. Drive-in Movie Night

2007 - Season 10

Michael shows how to make an open house easy with a make-ahead menu. Recipes include Mozzarella Stuffed Portobellos, Polenta Lasagna and Rose and Summer Fruit Sangria.

7. Warm Weather Grill

2007 - Season 10

Michael celebrates a big birthday with big food and an even bigger party. Recipes include Crab Cakes Chiarello, Tortellini Salad with Fresh Herb and Tomato Vinaigrette, and Polenta Birthday Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting.

6. No-Cook Entertaining

2007 - Season 10

In the season of graduations and weddings, there are always lots of friends and family still around "the day after."

5. It's the Big One - Birthday Party

2007 - Season 10

Michael and guests watch movies from the car while munching on spicy Shrimp Po' Boys with Angry Mayonnaise, Warm Basil Gnocchi Salad and Brown Butter Fruit Tarts.

4. Open House

2007 - Season 10

Michael keeps it cool with tasty no-cook dishes, including Spicy Melon Salad, Bay Scallop and Grapefruit Ceviche, and Meyer Lemon and Spanish Almond Semifreddo.

3. Not Your Mother's Baby Shower

2007 - Season 10

A sunny afternoon on the lawn with a game of croquet and light and easy pick-up foods spells fun for Michael and his friends.

2. Day After Brunch

2007 - Season 10

Take the party outside for a dinner that can be made entirely on the grill.

1. Spaghetti Western

2007 - Season 10

Michael prepares an easy-to-pack menu for a picnic under the summer stars. Recipe include Piadine with Grilled Chicken and Spinach Salad, Couscous Salad with Honey Vinaigrette and Corn Flour Lemon Cookies.