Ferraro’s is a casual, off the strip , award winning restaurant located across the street from the Hard Rock Cafe.  The wine is excellent, the homemade food is  authentic and moderately priced. Past awards include Best Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator, as well as great reviews in Zagat and Michelin. I love this soup. […]

This melon and prosciutto with mint vinaigrette recipe is healthy, easy to prepare,  and takes about 10 minutes to make. You can use any type of melon that is in season. I love it because it can be made in advance, kept in the refrigerator and is ready to serve after guests arrive.   SERVINGS: […]

  This delicious Grilled Salmon with Citrus Salsa Verde recipe is an adaptation from Giada De Laurentis on the  Food Network. Now, I consider myself something of an expert when it comes to salmon, but I must admit the fresh citrus juice of oranges and lemons, combined with fresh mint and parsley,  give this dish […]

      Singita’s Executive Chef Lorraine Pienaar shares her exotic recipe for Pan Seared Scallops with Amarula Onion Puree that is a featured dish for guests finishing their afternoon safaris in South Africa. I have never come across a recipe that calls for a finely chopped, almost powdered crispy bacon.     If you’re […]

What inspires a cocktail in Kruger National Park at Singita Ebony Lodge in South Africa? With thoughts of safari and “Africa’s Big Five,” head bartender, Enuel Sibuyi, shares his favorite signature cocktail recipe named and created by Jurgen E. Falcke.   INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 Dark Rum 3/4 Grand Marnier 1 piece orange peel   DIRECTIONS […]

Singita Game Reserve’s Executive Chef Loraine Plenaar shares the signature recipe for herb vinaigrette recipe from Singita’s Ebony Lodge.   HERB DRESSING VINAIGRETTE RECIPE     1 clove of garlic crushed, peeled and chopped   Generous bunch of mixed fresh herbs: flat leaf parsley, basil, chives, tarragon   1.6 fluid ounces red wine vinegar   1 […]

Wolfgang Puck’s recipe for Grilled Lamb Chops from Chinois Restaurant is easy to prepare and delicious to eat. SERVES  4 INGREDIENTS 2 racks of lamb (about 2 pounds each) trimmed and cut into individual chopsSalt and freshly ground pepper  MARINADE 1 cup soy sauce1 cup mirin (sweet sake)1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil2 cups chopped scallions1 tablespoon dried red chile flakes CILANTRO MINT VINAIGRETTE 1 cup peanut oil1/2 cup rice […]

Home made whipped cream is so easy and quick to make. Perfect for strawberry shortcake. INGREDIENTS 1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream 2 tsp. of pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon confectioners sugar or powdered sugar (in a bind, you can use granulated sugar) DIRECTIONS Chill mixing bowl and beaters for approximately […]

Close your eyes when you take the first bite of this mousse. Roll it across your tongue and let the flavor linger. If you’re a chocolate lover, you’ll be transported. I prefer using part bittersweet chocolate for mousse, because it gives a more intense chocolate flavor and less sweetness.              […]

  Leave it to Thomas Keller to take a comfort food like chicken soup and put his signature on it. Keller’s newest book, Ad Hoc At Home, is filled with wonderful traditional comfort food recipes, but with an added twist that only Keller has to elevate old time favorite  to a new level. Enjoy!   SERVES 6 (MAKES […]