Crispy Ice Cream Cups are festive and easy to prepare. Donna Hay creates this quick, elegant dessert that can be made ahead and assembled just before serving. Use your favorite ice creams or choose an assortment for guests. Scoops can be prepared up to several days in advance and kept in the freezer. This […]
“Nuts N Bolts” or “Doo Dads” are a favorite family holiday snack. I start making the mix mid November and put in the freezer before adding the liquid ingredients. Each bowl is labeled for a particular family member. This solves the problem of one not wanting salt, one not liking nuts, or one wanting extra […]
Homesick Texas Carnitas, or Pork Carnitas, are perfect for an easy to make, throw everything into a pot informal dinner. Put on corn tortillas, squeeze a little fresh lime juice with a slice of avocado and you’re set. Try it for a Sunday night gathering. Smitten Kitchen is one of my favorite blogs. I love the […]
The Barefoot Contessa’s Mocha Chocolate Icebox Cake combines everyone’s favorite chocolate chip cookies or chocolate wafers with layers of delicious mocha whipped cream. Is there anything that Celebrity Chef Ina Garten, better known as the Barefoot Contessa, makes that isn’t a great dessert for entertaining? SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS 2 cups cold heavy cream 12 ounces Italian mascarpone […]
This Brussel Sprouts with Serrano Ham and Apricots recipe is the creation of culinary mastermind and Celebrity Chef Jose Andres. The dish is featured at Jose’s award winning Spanish tapas restaurant, Jaleo, in Las Vegas at the Cosmopolitan Hotel at City Center. My husband, who has NEVER eaten brussel spouts in his life, LOVED this dish. It […]
Lemon-Ginger Cookies look like little sand dollars with a hint of ginger. These delicate cookies won’t last long. They are light and I guarantee you can’t eat just one. SERVES Makes about 2 dozen cookies INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup packed golden brown sugar l large egg 1/4 cup sour cream […]
Pad Thai. Wouldn’t you love to make this at home? Look no further than Four Seasons Resort Hualalai. Executive Chef James Babian shares one of his favorite Thai recipes. This is delicious paired with his Tom Yom soup and Thai Beef Salad. SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS 8 oz flat Thai noodles (rice noodles) 4 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons […]
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Wolfgang Puck shares his Savory Squash Soup Recipe just in time for Halloween, Thanksgiving or any autumn dining occasion. This is a perfect autumn soup and is so popular at Spago’s that it is on the menu six months a year. It can be served either warm or cold. QUANTITY : 2 Quarts INGREDIENTS […]
Wolfgang Puck demonstrates how to create a delicious autumn or holiday soup. You’ll see it’s really quite easy. If cooking for company, try serving Savory Squash Soup in a carved out pumpkin! This is a great recipe. I love the hint of nutmeg. The soup can be either a great appetizer or main course […]
This Roasted Sea Bass with Lemons recipe is adapted from Celebrity Chef Giada Laurentiis’ Roasted Branzino with Lemons. I can’t always find branzino, so I substitute striped bass and sometimes red snapper. I love Giada’s recipes, for they are quick, easy, healthy and always have an Italian feel to them. INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons olive […]