DAPHNE DISHES

In an homage to the healthy dishes her mum created as a child, Daphne Brogdon invites her mum and sister over for dinner. Daphne livens up a pecan-stuffed chicken breast and pairs it with blistered tomatoes and feta cheese.

Daphne Brogdon's good friend, Molly Culver, has been travelling for months and she's finally back in town. Daphne invites her over for a home-cooked meal of pan-roasted chicken, horseradish mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts.

We've all been there. You open the refrigerator and see nothing but leftovers. Daphne Brogdon makes some simple and tasty recipes using leftovers. Last night's braised chicken turns into a brisket ragu served over crispy pasta.

Daphne Brogdon's got a special game day menu that is sure to win over the crowd, without stressing out the cook. She kicks off the party with her signature guacamole and fried wonton chips.

Cooking a birthday dinner isn't normally that big a deal, but when your husband is award-winning chef Mark Peel, the pressure's on. Daphne Brogdon's making a juicy roasted pork loin and sauteed onions.

Daphne Brogdon throws a Girls' Night party for her daughter and her niece. Daphne's got a special menu, including snackable sausage rolls and chocolate dream brownies, perfect in between painting nails and a dance party.

Daphne Brogdon transforms her backyard into an outside movie theater; starring on the menu is her Culver Crest popcorn chicken, a camouflage salad with edamame and cabbage, mint chocolate bites, olive oil Popcorn, and ginger lemonade.

Daphne Brogdon celebrates summer with a budget-friendly backyard party. She whips up sweet and sticky chicken wings, mac and cheese, meatballs and salad 'tacos' that both the kids and parents will love.

Daphne plans a special dinner for her husband Mark featuring grilled spice-rubbed strip steaks served with a sweet and spicy onion sauce, twice-baked two and two potatoes, a beet and avocado salad, and a special Dad-hattan cocktail.

When Daphne Brogdon's holiday fund is spent on household repairs, she creates an affordable international menu in place of the trip. She makes fun sticky ribs, soba noodle salad and a tropical coconut rice pudding.

Daphne Brogdon turns her backyard into a beach oasis for a summertime party. On the menu are chorizo sliders, Chula Vista fish tacos and cool as a cucumber soup shooters.

Daphne Brogdon takes on intimidating ingredients and creates a menu featuring Belgian-ish clams, grilled flank steak with a savory secret sauce including anchovies and sunchokes paired with creamy goat cheese, and cheesy bread rolls.

Daphne Brogdon teaches some university girls how to cook easy and affordable meals. On the menu is hearty summer pasta, flavourful tofu tostadas, three ingredient pea soup and ginger lime granita.

Daphne Brogdon experiments with steam to create some easy recipes like steamed halibut with coconut sauce, `I can't believe these are steamed' vegetables, and steamed chocolate pudding cakes.

Daphne Brogdon loves breakfast, just not first thing in the morning, so she's making breakfast for dinner. On the menu are olive oil-fried eggs with a spanish pantry sauce, crispy hash browns and ham and egg fried rice.

Daphne Brogdon hatches a clever plan to keep the kids interested during a `fancy' dinner party. On her menu are porterhouse steaks, crispy potatoes, easy creamed spinach and maple pudding topped with bourbon whipped cream.

Daphne Brogdon invites family friend Eric Garcetti and his family over for dinner. There's a little added pressure since Eric is now the Mayor of Los Angeles as Daphne puts together a menu highlighting the best LA has to offer.

Daphne Brogdon prepares car-friendly food for a family road trip. She packs hello Dolly empanadas, two types of simple sandwiches, toffee pecan cookies and a fizzy clementine crush.

Daphne Brogdon and her family unplug for an impromptu garden camping trip. Grilled split hot dogs, yellow ears and black eyes succotash, fireside potato salad and s'mores bars are on the menu for her outdoor feast.