Growing up in the heart of the Mediterrean was just so remarkable. Every afternoon the farmers would drive around their produce for the day and sell fresh fruits and vegetables right out of their trucks. The tomatoes are just so juicy and sweet,you are reminded they are a fruit,but I digress. This “toast” really bruchetta [...]
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I love to entertain . A special rule for me is mingling and enjoying myself with my guests,so I prepare as much as possible ahead of time. I also love serving fresh fruit,in season, along with other desserts. I found this recipe by Le Ann Dreier and have used it since. Unlike Zabalione,it can be [...]
Filed under: Desert, Eggless | Tagged: Creamy, Dessert sauce, Fruit, Fruit dessert, Grand Masrnier sauce, Kebabs | Leave a Comment »
Coco Pazzo is an elegant Italian restaurant in NYC and Chicago(ones I have visited). I was fortunate to be able to find a recipe for their sublime Panna Cotta with caramel sauce. I love it for entertaining as it is simple to make and can be made ahead of time in individual servings. Serves 6 [...]
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The fonest memory I have of my mum is of her in the kitchen. She was an accomplished cook and singer. But,most of all she was a loving,practical woman. She used to prepare these unbelievably easy, simple cupcakes for my sweet sister,Sonya,who simply adored them. She would sit in a chair close to mum ,while [...]
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Noodles are a staple food in China, anytime, breakfast,lunch or dinner. This spicy version,often sold by strret hawkers originated in Sichuan. Courtsey The food of China 1 lb fresh wheat-flour noodles or 3/4 lb narrow flat dried noodles 1 teaspoon cooking oil 8 oz lean pork,very finely minced 1/2 cup preserved salted radish,finely chopped 2 [...]
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For years I have made this delicious,no bake cake. I only remember a time in Malta ,when I had to prepare a birthday cake for my sister and had forgotten to order a cylinder of gas…no gas ,no oven (no town gas then ).So I decided to make this super cake,minus the liquor,of course and [...]
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Thailand has more Fresh Fish markets and seafood restaurants than one can possibly imagine. This super recipe comes from Chef Sayun Sugkaw of Tong Kao restaurant,courtsey of Martin Yan.A suggest fish is whole Sea bass or red snapper but any whole fish of your choice will work too. SPICE PASTE 2 walnut -size shallots,finely chopped [...]
Filed under: Seafood, Thai | Tagged: Crispy fish with chile sauce, Martin Yan, Seafood, Spicy, Thai | Leave a Comment »
