Homemade croissants. Who doesn’t love the smell of croissants and breads emanating from ovens in a French bakery? Let me share the secret for bringing these intoxicating aromas of freshly baked, French style croissants into your kitchen without the slightest fuss. Williams Sonoma has the answer. Hand made by Master Pastry French Chef, Jean-Yves Charon, […]
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Wolfgang Puck’s versatile Potato Galette can be served for breakfast, brunch or even the post Oscar dinner for the Governor’s Ball. Enjoy! SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pounds baking potatoes, peeled 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 1/2 cup olive oil DIRECTIONS With a sharp chef’s knife, slice the […]
Lemon ricotta pancakes are perfect for brunch. Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica elevates this traditional dish. The pancakes are amazingly light and have just a hint of fresh lemon. The secret, according to Shutters, is to fold fluffy egg whites into the batter and go easy on the sugar. Fresh berries are a great […]
Mango is my new, favorite fruit to add to salads and just about anything. Summer is a perfect time to incorporate mango in this fresh, easy to make salsa. Put on fish and turn ordinary into fabulous. Best of all, it takes just minutes to make. SERVES: 4 INGREDIENTS 1 cup chopped peeled mango […]