Pineapple Chili Mustard

Here is a fruity, cool mustard which has a wonderful flavor by not that much heat. But what’s to stop you customizing any of these recipes. They are all three, good basic recipes. This goes well with fish, meats of Read More …

Australian Poached Rabbit with Bruschetta

1 each Spanish onion, peeled and sliced 2 each Stalks of celery, chopped 2 sm Carrots, chopped 2 each Sprigs of thyme 2 each Bay leaves 12 each Black peppercorns 1 each Rabbit 2 each Cloves of garlic, quartered 16 Read More …

Almond Fortune Cookies

To make the fortunes for these cookies, cut 3 x 1/2-inch strips of paper and write or type your own fortunes with non-toxic ink. Because you must work quickly to shape the cookies, it’s best to make them one at Read More …

Seared Pepper Ahi Tuna with Cucumber Salad

Cucumber’s sensual flavor and cool texture will excite all of the senses. The essences of Asia give this ahi tuna exotic appeal. Makes 2 servings 1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced into thin round slices 1/4 red onion, chopped 1/2 Read More …

Aspic for Pates

Jacques Pepin uses aspic to cover the top of pate. You will need to prepare the aspic and then let it cool so that it begins to thicken. Jacques describes the proper consistency as “oily”. If it becomes too thick Read More …

Severed Fingers Halloween Cookies

This recipe is from Martha Stewart, so not only do they look cool but they also have fantastic flavor–not too dry or hard. Even though they are soft inside, they aren’t too, too fragile. 2 tablespoons red food coloring 30 Read More …

Deep Dish Apple Pie with Brandy Pecan Crumb Topping

This is one of the best apple pies ever, with a candied pecan crumb topping. It is a deep dish pie that can be made in a cast iron skillet for that rustic look, and it helps make a great Read More …

Golden Mango Gazpacho

Cool, sweet mango blended with tart lime and just a touch of “heat”. I’ve described the flavor of this as being like a lover’s kiss. Sweet and soft at first with a bit of strength after a few moments then Read More …

Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Decadent is the only way to describe this Cheesecake! This is delicious. For garnish I simmered 1 cup raspberries with 2-3 tbsp raspberry preserves. Let cool and strain juice from seeds & pulp. Juice thickens nicely to drizzle 1 Chocolate Read More …

Mexicali Black Eyed Peas

These spicy black eyed peas are delicious by themselves but for an added treat serve over steamed rice. For a vegetarian meal just add a prepared salad, a warm slice of bread and a cool glass of Nestea. 1 tablespoon Read More …