Pastillage

Pastillage is a candy clay that is used for items that need strength such as structures, cake drums and plaques that are to stand up on a display. It does not break down in humidity as gum paste might. Unlike Read More …

Bally’s Casino Bordeaux Butter

Red roses and red hearts often signify romance. Christopher Clark, Bally’s assistant executive chef, creates a heart-shaped molded butter pat. Unlike some of his peers, Clark does not rely on tomatoes to create the red color. Bordeaux wine is responsible Read More …

Bear Fillet In Burgundy

MARINADE 4 cups chopped mixed onions 1-1/2 cups chopped carrots 1-1/2 minced garlic cloves garlic 2/3 cup chopped celery 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon tarragon 5 cups dry white wine Fillet of Bear 1 Fillet of bear, salt 6-8 medium Read More …

Pink Champagne Truffles

Champagne truffles are one of life’s little luxuries. Is there a woman out there who would not admit to having a penchant for the odd Champagne truffle from time to time? Well, this gem of a recipe combines dark and Read More …

How to make Perfect Coffee with French Press at home!

A French Press is one of the best methods for brewing your daily cup of coffee. It is simple, elegant and produces a rich and flavorful brew. While making French Press Coffee is not as easy as simply “adding water Read More …

Spanish Bread

In the Philippines, Spanish bread is a staple in every bakery and a favorite mid-day snack paired with hot cocoa or coffee by Filipinos. It is fairly simple to make and the ingredients are probably in your pantry or refrigerator Read More …

Lager Chocolate Cream Puffs

“The inspiration for this cream puff dish came simply from combining my favorite dessert with my favorite beer. Lagers work well with many desserts, especially chocolates. Here, the subtle bitterness from the hops plays well with the sweetness in the Read More …

Strawberry Pudding

What an unusual use for this glorious summer fruit! A Danish recipe that I thoroughly enjoyed. Though the original recipe called for vanilla, I found that the lemon zest did more to perk up the flavor of the berries. Cooking Read More …

Butternut Squash Risotto

This recipe was AWESOME! I made it for a large group of people and almost everybody asked for the recipe. The flavors are PERFECT, yet it does take a large amount of patience and fridge space. The recipe definitely exceeds Read More …

Peach Crumble Pie

Two wonderful desserts combined into one, even better… Take your simple peach crumble, throw it on top your basic peach pie, and you get this rich and scrumptious dessert. Sweet peaches flavored with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg are covered Read More …

Wolfgang Puck’s Pumpkin Pie

Wolfgang Puck is a German-born chef who has made his mark in California. He has such goldmines as Spago’s in LA and Stars in the City plus a few more salted away around the globe. This is Wolfgang Puck’s very Read More …

Sun-Dried Tomato and Artichoke Dip

It does not get any simpler than this. Add ingredients and mix in a food processor. If you do not own a food processor, you could chop up the sun-dried tomatoes into very small pieces with a knife and add Read More …

Kholodets

It’s hard to imagine New Year’s dinner in Russia without it. It’s not too hard to make kholodets, but it does take a while, preparation can take up to three days. In our times, you can enjoy this kind of Read More …

Homemade Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Normally, the thought of dried food does not bring to mind a gourmet meal. However, a relatively small amount of sun-dried tomatoes gives a gourmet touch and a burst of flavor to a variety of recipes. Easy to make, store, Read More …

Glazed Apple Lattice Coffee Cake

A tempting Polish braided sweet bread filled with a spicy apple filling and drizzled with icing. This delectable and fragrant coffee cake does take a bit of time to prepare, but is actually quite easy to make, and well worth Read More …