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Bally’s Casino Bordeaux Butter

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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 …

Asparagus Omelette (Omelette Aux Asperges)

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Although this unique omelette is usually served from the skillet, it is also delicious served cold or at room temperature. Indeed, cooled leftovers of this delectable dish with a glass of amontillado sherry make for a perfect picnic lunch. While Read More …

Arroz negro (Black Rice)

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Black rice (arroz negro) is popular along the entire Mediterranean coast of Spain, but specially in Castellon de la Plana, the extreme north of the Valencian Community, and in Tarragona, the most southern area of neighboring Catalonia. The original recipe Read More …

Down East Haddock Chowder

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Chowders are simple soups – usually just fish, potato, onion and milk. They are quick to make and among the best soups in Canada. This haddock chowder is a recreation of the popular chowder served at the Evangeline Snack Bar Read More …

Hershey Chocolate Barbecue Sauce

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Here’s an interesting concoction. A chocolate syrup inspired barbecue sauce to try on grilled pork or chicken. The Special Dark variety is used because it’s not as sweet as it more popular cousin milk chocolate. Starting with the familiar ketchup Read More …

Hardtack

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Hardtack was a simple flour biscuit issued to Union soldiers throughout the war. Hardtack crackers made up a large portion of a soldier’s daily ration. It was square or sometimes rectangular in shape with small holes baked into it, and Read More …

Chocolate Walnut Bars

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These aren’t difficult to make, but they look fancy because they have three distinct layers. A shortbread crust is topped by a chocolate layer, which is then topped with a thin walnut layer. The bars freeze well, and they’ll keep Read More …

Nepali Goat Curry

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In this recipe, the meat is marinated in a small amount of yogurt, ginger, garlic, red chili paste, turmeric, salt and clarified butter for up to four hours. It is then cooked with several other herbs and spices. Nepali garam Read More …

Barbecued Turtle Steak

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Yield: 1 servings 3 lb Turtle steak 6 Limes 1/2 c Olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder 1 cl Garlic 1 ds White pepper Salt and pepper to taste For those of you that haven’t had the opportunity to have Read More …

Cervena Venison Burgers with Sweet and Sour Tomatoes and Horseradish Creme Fraiche

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These burgers have been a big hit whether I served them as a special at PUBLIC or when I prepare them at home for friends and family. You can use any cut of Cervena for this recipe, but I would Read More …

Mussels in Garlic Butter

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Garlic and mussels are a perfect match. Try this simple to make delight. The best part…you know it…dipping some warm grilled crusty bread in the delicious nectar. 2 pounds fresh, cleaned mussels 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup Read More …

Fillet of Dover Sole with Braised Artichoke Hearts

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Cooking fresh artichoke hearts in an aromatic liquid is a fabulous way to prepare them for further saute, use in salads, grain dishes, etc. The juice that results from cooking the artichokes is very flavorful, as well (it can be Read More …

Indonesian Stir Fry Noodles with Chicken and Veggies

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This is the Malay version of fried noodles. Serve it for dinner along with some Chicken Satays, and feel free to include other vegetables, if you wish. If the Chinese noodles are unavailable, substitute with Spaghettini. BASE: 8 oz fresh Read More …

Low Fat Artichoke Lasagna

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A good dish for a large crowd. Just add a simple tossed salad and some crusty garlic bread for a quick party meal. Don’t use a metal pan for this dish because the artichokes will become discolored from it. You Read More …

Classic Minestrone Soup

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Minestrone is an Italian soup that simply means “dish up.” Typically it is made with fresh vegetables, tomatoes and can have beans, pasta and rice in it. It can contain meat or meat broths or be strickly vegetarian. Minestrone is Read More …

Love Potion Sorbet

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“Food and sex are so related that when you start to do research it seems that every sort of food imaginable was at some point considered an aphrodisiac. To me, a perfect piece of fruit at its height of ripeness Read More …

Basic Aioli

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Aioli is a cold sauce made of garlic, egg, acid (lemon juice or vinegar), and olive oil, basically a garlic-flavored mayonnaise. Wonderful with fish and seafood, grilled chicken and veggies like artichokes. For a quick and tasty appetizer, mix some Read More …

Cobb Salad

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Like many recipes, Cobb salad evolved as a solution to a rather mundane problem. In the late 1920s, Bob Cobb, manager of the original Brown Derby in Hollywood, California, was becoming tired of his daily meals, which consisted mostly of Read More …

Chocolate

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Chocolate is made from the seeds of the tropical cacao tree. The original cacao tree may have originated in Brazil, though some say Venezuela and others say it is native to Central America. The cacao tree is a tropical plant Read More …

How to make Perfect Coffee with French Press at home!

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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 …

Double Chocolaty Chip Frappuccino

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This Double Chocolaty Chip Starbucks copycat recipe is delicious and chock-full of chocolate! As a bonus, it is caffeine free since there is no coffee so it’s great for all ages! Though, if you do want that extra pick-me-up (and Read More …

Cherry Slurpee

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Here’s a clone recipe for that popular convenience store slush that most everyone knows from the excruciating brain freeze that follows a big gulp. You must have a blender to make this clone of 7-11’s Slurpee, and enough room to Read More …

Sazerac

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New Orleans is said by some to be the birthplace of the cocktail (tonic drinks were served out of a French egg-cup called a ‘coquetier’ – which when incorrectly pronounced became ‘cocktail’ ) and not surprisingly, some of the best Read More …

Spanish Bread

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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 …

Lobster Bisque Pour Over

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You’ve tried everything to make lobster bisque — a drip bisque maker, a percolator, French press, AeroPress, even a pressure lobster bisque maker — and sure, it tastes great, but you can’t help but feel that none of it captures Read More …

Southern Eggs Benedict

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This is a southern take on the classic poached egg breakfast. The biggest change is going from a Hollandaise to a Remoulade which wakes the dish up and adds the surprise of shrimp. This dish requires some prep work the Read More …

Mixed Berry Scones

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This Scottish Quick Bread is said to have taken its name from the Stone of Destiny (or Scone), the place where Scottish kings were once crowned. The original triangular-shaped scone was made with oats and griddle-baked. Today’s versions are more Read More …

Deep Dish Apple Pie with Brandy Pecan Crumb Topping

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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 …

Anticuchos (Peruvian Kabobs)

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In Peru, these peppery morsels are welcomed as casual appetizers, a festive first course or the main event itself. Today Anticuchos are made with beef hearts; in the days before cattle were brought by the Spanish, some believe Anticuchos were Read More …

Caprese Salad & Wine

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Is there anything more Italian and elegant than caprese salad and wine. This is very simple to make, just put it on a nice plate and pair it with your favorite wine in a crystal decanter with some crystal wine Read More …

Homemade Italian Sausage

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Homemade Italian Sausage without all the commercial fillers and gluten free. I admit, that this is a long process, but the end product is worth it. The reason so many commercial sausages have gluten in them is because they tend Read More …

Tempura Donburi – Tendon – Tempura Rice Bowl

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In Japan, tempura over rice is simply called tendon. It’s a shortened word for tempura donburi. You can certainly use any veggies, herbs, fish, seafood for the topping. Normally, large shrimp along with several varieties of vegetables are made into Read More …

Caviar Tartlets

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To make these easy, stylish appetizers, use domestic red, black, or golden caviar or fish roe, or some of each, for visual contrast. Crisp filo pastry shells, about 1 inch in diameter, are available in well-stocked supermarkets. About 8 ounces Read More …