Hard Candy

One of the quickest and easiest candies you can make! If using molds, be sure to use molds designed for high temperatures. Cook in a heavy saucepan, no more than two-quart capacity. This may be used to make windows for Read More …

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 …

Italian Fried Chicken Pasta Salad

I created this recipe several years ago as a simple-to-prepare Italian-style main dish or side salad. The colors make it very appealing, and the flavors are an excellent combination. 1 pound tri-colored rotini pasta, cooked according to package directions, drained, Read More …

Highbush Cranberry Jelly

Highbush cranberries are a fruit of the honeysuckle, and completely different fruit than the lowbush or commercial cranberry. Highbush cranberries grow on a shrub with pointed leaves whereas cranberries grow on a vine with oval leaves. Highbush cranberries have a Read More …

Arroz negro (Black Rice)

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 …

Sour Cream Jalapeno Corn Muffins

Wonderful with ribs or other barbecued meat. The larger the amount of Jalapeno makes a very peppery muffin. Serve at any temperature. 1-1/2 cups yellow corn meal 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon baking powder 1 Read More …

Basic Chicken Broth

This is a rich, flavorful foundation on which many other recipes are built. Although it is time-consuming to make, it will add depth of flavor to any recipe that calls for chicken broth or stock. The smart thing to do Read More …

Hardtack

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 …

Kangaroo and Mushrooms with Red Wine

For those connoisseurs of kangaroo the Northern Territory Blue Flier is the best kangaroo meat you can get. Kangaroo is a very rich meat which is low on cholesterol, most people would not eat as much kangaroo as they would Read More …

Elk Steaks with Green Peppercorn Sauce

Elk is perhaps the finest of all the venison meats. It is very fine grained and mild flavoured, almost like beef. Like all wild venison, it is very lean so it benefits from larding, barding and marinading. With that in 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 …

Elk Medallions with Rhubarb Port Wine Sauce

This very simple yet rich sauce can be made in larger batches right about the time the rhubarb is ready. It can be frozen or canned for later use. It’s also great with any game bird or chicken. Makes 4 Read More …

Roasted Alaskan halibut with crushed potato, fennel arugula salad and tomato shallot coulis

“A great spring dish that pairs wonderfully with a Pouilly-Fumeâ” is Roasted Alaskan halibut with crushed potato, fennel arugula salad and tomato shallot coulis, said Chef Frederick Pierrel, a restaurant consultant and executive chef of The Lakefront Restaurant in Mammoth Read More …

Fillet of Dover Sole with Braised Artichoke Hearts

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 …

Roast Leg of Lamb with Cranberry Vanilla Wine Sauce

Roast baby potatoes, small onions, squash, Brussels sprouts or baby artichokes for the last 45 minutes of cooking the lamb for a delicious and very easy side dish. 1 leg of lamb, rolled if desired salt and pepper 1 teaspoon Read More …

Stir Fried Flank Steak with Green Peppers

Very thin strips of flank steak are the key to tender, quick-cooking meat. This makes an easy, simple meal served with steamed rice. 1 pound beef flank steak 1/2 cup beef broth 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons sherry 1 tablespoon Read More …

Sopa de Elote (Corn Soup)

Corn is the very foundation of Mexican culture and cuisine. This wonderful soup is adapted from a recipe presented by Diana Kennedy in her influential first cookbook, Cuisines of Mexico. At the height of summer, this soup is marvelous made Read More …

Classic Minestrone Soup

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 …

Sweet and Sour Tongue

You can get fresh beef tongue and most large supermarkets, but if you can find a smoked tongue, or be willing to smoke one yourself, you will get even more flavour. Tongue has a mild yet distinctive flavour and is Read More …

McDonalds Shamrock Shake

You’ll find it very easy to recreate the flavors of McDonald’s perennial St. Patrick’s Day shake using only four ingredients. The two that make this holiday shake unique are the mint extract and green food coloring. Make sure your extract Read More …

Basic Sangria

A very simple, basic sangria recipe. While this sangria is delicious as is, this recipe intentionally leaves ample room for improvisation and additions, and should therefore be used as a springboard to create your own unique sangria recipes. The unaltered Read More …

Steak Hache Avec Oeufs a Cheval (Hamburgers W/ Eggs on Horseback)

“Hamburgers with “Eggs on Horseback” – Hamburgers served with Fried Eggs. I had these at a bistro in Paris and loved them! Very Low Carb! 1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin, shaped into 4 patties 4 teaspoons butter 4 tablespoons butter Read More …

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 …

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 …

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 …