Chocolate Pecan Torte

A European style torte with a wonderful mix of textures and flavors. The top crust bakes up with a hint of crackly crunch, giving way to a moist, light interior studded with tiny bits of toasted pecans and intense chocolate Read More …

Homemade Dulce de Leche

Below are two different ways to make this delicious caramel spread: One is more classic—cooking down milk and sugar—but it requires a fair amount of attention and stirring. The other uses sweetened condensed milk and a long, though mostly unattended, 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 …

French’s® Roasted Chili Mustard Burger

Give guests the international flavor they’re looking for. This roasted chili-and-cumin mustard makes it easy to create a one-of-a-kind signature cheeseburger with a Hispanic twist. 1/2 cup French’s® Classic Yellow® Mustard 2 tbsp. Mayonnaise 1/2 tsp. Cumin 1 cup Roasted Read More …

Lobster Bolognese

One of Los Angeles’s most respected chefs, Josiah Citrin cooked with two of the city’s legendary chefs, Wolfgang Puck and Joachim Splichal, before opening Melisse in 1999. Two years earlier, Restaurant Hospitality named him a Rising Star. At Melisse he 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 …

Bacon-Stuffed Cheeseburger

Transform your burgers from “everyday” to “gourmet” with our twist on the classic bacon cheeseburger. This burger gets its flavor boost from Jones Dry Aged Smoked Bacon. 1 pound Ground Beef 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon Onion, grated Salt Read More …

Blue Ribbon Caramel Apple Pie

This pie would take top honors at any fair or contest. And its simple to make. Apple pie filling is heaped into pie crusts and topped with caramel and pecans before enclosing in a top crust to bake. The aroma Read More …

Savory Chicken and Apple Pot Pie

This classic pot pie is enhanced with chunks of apples and a bit of sweetness to compliment the savory filling and crust. Serve in the winter season and everyone will be comforted and warmed by this familiar twist on a Read More …

Cappuccino-Cream Cheese Pound Cake with White Chocolate Glaze

Intensely moist, this pound cake is laced with rich, dark coffee and finished with a coffee-spiked white chocolate glaze. Yield: 24 servings Cake unsalted butter, softened 3 cups PHILADELPHIA Original Cream Cheese, softened 2 cups granulated sugar 1-1/2 qt. eggs Read More …

Individual Beef & Marsala Pot Pies

Fall means comfort, and nothing is more on trend this season than savory pies. Here, A.1. Original Steak Sauce fortifies the beefy flavors. This recipe uses a value cut of meat, and the steak sauce stands up to its big Read More …

Crockpot Italian Pot Roast with Artichokes and Potatoes

This is an easy, but delicious Italian style pot roast dish that you can put in the crockpot in the morning and have it slow cook for you as you go out for the day. Come home, throw your artichokes 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 …

Fruit-Stuffed French Toast

Fruit pie filling helps transform a classic breakfast/brunch dish into something special when it’s used to fill the center of this baked version, as well as in tandem with maple syrup for a final kick over the top. 24 servings Read More …

Molasses Barbecue Beans

A family favorite that is really good and very easy to make. This barbecued bean recipe makes a terrific side dish for any picnic or barbecue and draws raves from everyone. It’s a great summer-time dish that is prepared on Read More …

Ricotta Fritters – Italian Doughnuts

Very very good. Easy to make. Add a tablespoon or more of lemon zest. Remember to put small spoonfuls into hot oil or they won’t cook through. You could also add almond flavor along with the vanilla. This is one 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 …

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 …

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 …

Roasted Corn and Tomato Salad with Herbed Oil

This is a creative way to present a tomato salad. It goes nicely alongside grilled fish or meat. A little fussy but worth the effort. Make extra of the herb scented oil for your pantry. Herbed Oil 1/2 cup olive Read More …

Mixed Berry Scones

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 …

Grilled Zucchini Wraps with Tomatoes and Goat Cheese

It takes a bit of time to oven roast the tomatoes but otherwise this recipe is really simple. Very good, beautiful presentation. Great holiday appetizer. Wouldn’t recommend this as a passed hors d’oeuvre, though, as it is a little hard Read More …

Cheese Tortellini Salad with Sun-dried Tomato Vinaigrette

The wonderful sun-dried tomatoes go nicely with the three cheese tortellini in this salad. When tossing the vinaigrette into the salad, use as little or as much as you like, according to your preference. Salad 9 ounces Fresh three cheese Read More …

The Ultimate Steak and Burger Marinade

Yes, you CAN marinate burgers! What you’ll get is a highly flavorful hunk o’ meat! I’ve used this marinade for years; it’s my most-often requested recipe from the folks I know. The result is sure to please! 1/2 cup Worcestershire 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 …

Greek Quinoa Salad

Greek quinoa salad recipe with traditional Mediterranean ingredients including feta cheese, kalamata olives and fresh herbs. You could easily make this vegetarian quinoa salad recipe vegan by omitting the feta cheese or using a vegan soy substitute. 3-4 cups water Read More …

Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake

A very impressive triple-decker chocolate masterpiece! This is absolutely delicious! Very rich so I’d say it serves 16 as small portions is all it needs. Personally I like to top it with fresh summer berries which go beautifully with the Read More …

Arugula & Blueberry Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Yes, this salad is bursting with healthy antioxidants and omega oils, but it’s also bursting with flavor. Peppery arugula, sweet, tart berries, creamy avocado and savory walnuts are a magical combination 1 cup Blueberries 4 bunch Arugula 1 cup Walnuts Read More …

Fresh Caprese Vegetable Kabobs

This is a beautiful appetizer dish or side dish. It’s great for potlucks and it always gets lots of compliments. The key is to use the freshest of ingredients. I buy the fresh basil and tomatoes from my farmer’s market 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 …

Balsamic Chicken On Minted Spinach, Fennel and Grape Slaw

This balsamic chicken is a delicious, bright and sweet combination of mint, grapes, balsamic vinegar and chicken. Savory and sweet. Really enjoyable chicken dish. One warning, however — it’s quite challenging to clean up in a non-stick pan if you Read More …

Broiled Steak with Whiskey Sauce

Kick up your traditional broiled steak with this whiskey-drenched version. A mix of whiskey, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco, this steak-and-sauce combo really puts the finishing touch on your weekend. 4 steaks, sliced (1-inch thick) 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, coarsely crushed Read More …