Entertaining at Home

About 12 years ago, Yumna Jawad decided she wanted to learn to cook well. A graduate of the University of Michigan’s business school, Jawad, a marketing research manager, had been working in her chosen field for a number of companies as a contract consultant. “I’d get a project, complete it, turn it in, and move on to the next project,” says Jawad, who was born in Africa and moved to Dearborn as a young child.

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A warm pastry crust brimming with savory deliciousness is perfect for cool-weather entertaining

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Sauce-y summer techniques and recipes for tasty barbecues.