What exactly is the proper etiquette for opening and serving champagne? No one knows the answer to this better than Wolfgang Puck. He’s the master at creating the perfect mood for any special occasion. Make sure you remember these tips to look like a pro. If you’re popping the question this Valentine’s Day or raising […]
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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 […]
Who doesn’t love an easy to prepare pasta dish? Try celebrity chef Giada de Laurentii’s recipe for Linguine With Shrimp and Lemon Oil Recipe. The fresh lemon juice and arugula turn an ordinary pasta in a great meal. SERVES: 6 INGREDIENTS ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil Zest of 1 lemon 1 pound linguine […]
Wolfgang Puck loves this dessert! “Once all the components are ready, and they can be prepared earlier in the day, it is a simple matter to put them together. The puff pastry squares, called feuilletées, can also be used to make other desserts – with various fruits, ice cream and sweet sauces.” – Puck I love […]
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 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 […]
This is the recipe for Thomas Keller’s favorite, simple roast chicken recipe (or Mon Poulet Roti) that is served at Bouchon. If you want to watch Chef Keller demonstrating his techniques, be sure to watch the video on this blog. SERVINGS: 2 – 4 INGREDIENTS One 2- to 3-pound farm-raised chicken Kosher […]
At Villa d’Este, it’s natural to wonder what the favorite risotto is of the executive chef, affectionately known as the “King of Risotto.” I loved reading about the Risotto With Spring Vegetables that is also one of the hotel favorites, and evidently that of Pope Paul II as well. Chef Parolari and Jean Salvadore share […]
When Elton John requests that his personal chef take cooking lessons from the “King of Risotto,” Chef Luciano Parolari, it probably means that Villa d’Este’s chef of more than 30 years has created an utterly fabulous risotto.I love the stories from Tales of Risotto about the Risotto con Pesce Persico (perch fillets) served at […]