Want an easy appetizer for summer?  Bobby Flay’s Grilled Potato and Goat Cheese Napoleon with Balsamic-Basil Vinaigrette is perfect. I love taking advantage of fresh basil and chives, especially when I can go outside and pick the herbs  from my garden. Most of this dish can be assembled in advance and grilled just before serving. […]

This is a quick, easy to prepare Hot Fudge Sauce recipe that works perfectly with ice cream or over cakes and brownies. With only six ingredients, it’s a snap to prepare a couple of days before you need it. Keep in the refrigerator. This takes about 10 minutes to make.   SERVES:   8 INGREDIENTS […]

Love chocolate? This recipe is perfect for the chocoholic.This chocolate mousse pie  is one of my absolute favorites and is wonderful for any special occasion. Best of all, it needs to be made in advance, which makes entertaining that much easier. YIELD:   Serves 8 INGREDIENTS Crust 21 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos) 1/4 cup […]

Nothing conjures up summertime more than s’mores. Try bringing Donna Hay’s version of this American classic to your next  beach bonfire, even though these are scrumptious anytime of year.  Kid’s love to finish these treats off with roasted marshmallows. SERVINGS:    20 INGREDIENTS 1 stick butter 1 ¼ cup brown sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 […]

  Leave it to The Four Seasons in romantic Paris to create a signature cocktail guaranteed to be the talk of your next party. The Georges V was kind enough to share their signature cocktail recipe for the “George Fizz,” created by Antoine Corneille,  Food and Beverage Assistant Manager. This is a beautiful  drink – colorful, fresh and […]

The Mango Mai Tai is my favorite mai tai drink, especially as the sun sets at the Beach Tree Bar at Four Seasons Hualalai. The Mango Mai Tai is  simple to make and slightly less lethal than a regular mai tai, but I dare you to stop after just one. I asked Frank, the bartender ,who […]

Every year there is a short window for savoring Copper River salmon. The runs come in for several weeks in May and this Northwest delicacy from Alaska can be shipped anywhere in the US. So, what’s all the fuss in the Pacific Northwest about at the opening of Copper River salmon season? Could be that […]

Love. Love. Love this salad. It’s of my all time favorites. Otherwise known as “Salade De Laitue,” this is an elegant, classic and sure to be one of the most popular you will serve to guests for special evenings or a standby at home. The fresh herbs make all the difference. As Thomas Keller explains, “The […]

With summer coming up, why not try the Four Season’s “Mañana” (tomorrow) recipe? The raspberries give this tequila cocktail a refreshing spin. David Ravandi’s Blanco Tequila, from his 1 2 3  line of certified organic tequilas, is the perfect tequila to complete this cocktail.   SERVES:  1 INGREDIENTS 1.5 ounces Uno Tequila (from 1 2 […]

Risotto Primavera (with spring vegetables) is one of the popular risottos prepared at Villa d’Este by Executive Chef Luciano Parolari on romantic Lake Como in Italy. Throughout the world, Chef Parolari has been known as the “King of Risotto” for good reason! The Gourmet Review would like to wish Executive Chef Luciano Parolari good luck, as he […]