When Daphne Brogdon's vacation fund is spend on household repairs, she creates an affordable international menu in place of the trip. She makes fun sticky ribs with banana ketchup, a soba noodle salad, and for a tropical dessert to put you in the right frame of mind, Coconut Rice Pudding with fresh, sweet mango.

Inspired by a recent charity event on the beach, Daphne Brogdon turns her backyard into a beach oasis for a fun summertime party. For the menu, she's grilling up Chorizo Sliders with a Spicy Avocado Spread, Chula Vista Fish Tacos with Carlsbad Cream and the perfect soup for a summer day, Cool as a Cucumber Soup Shooters.

Everyone has a food that they find intimidating, but Daphne Brogdon is here to cook through some of those scary ingredients. Her Belgian-ish Clams are easy and delicious, plus a Grilled Flank Steak with her Savory Secret Sauce co-starring anchovies! Sunchokes are anxiety-free when paired with creamy goat cheese, and yeast equals yum in delicious and decadent Cheesy Bread Rolls.