Quail egg crostini was a gastronomique surprise for me. I had never tasted  quail egg before. I loved this appetizer from my friend, Linda, who created the crostini appetizer as the first course for a fabulous gourmet dinner.   SERVES:    10 appetizers   INGREDIENTS l    Baguette 10 slices mild Coppa (this is […]

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: […]

  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 […]

  Could anything sound more decadent than Dungeness Crab Stuffed Prawns with orange, jalapeno hollandaise, hot and sour sauce with cucumber noodles? As Chef Michael Mina explains, “The booming flavors of this dish are bold without a doubt. The complex combination has it all. It’s spicy, sweet, sour, and the creaminess from the hollandaise binds […]