This is a recipe I created after sad disappointment from the many recipes I have tried. I am very much in a “Nutella ” mood. I love to present this in a fluted Champagne glass , topped off with dark chocolate curls and a raspberry , for color. The liqueur is optional , but , I [...]
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If you LOVE chocolate and Hazelnuts , you are guarnteed to love this cake. Please use superior quality chocolate such as Valrhona or Lindt. This was my all time favorite cake before I gave up eating eggs, I am still working an an egg less version , but , so far no success, will keep [...]
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For years I have been making this simple but delicious Torte for my own Valentine , my sweet husband. This is a flourless European style torte , created by Marlene Sorosky . The beauty is that it is prepared using a food processor , making clean up a cinch. It is a real treat to [...]
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This is one of the most versatile dressings I make and always keep on hand, refridgerated. It is awesom on blanced vegetables with some fresh aromatic herbs or on grilled eggplant and ofcourse and grilled seafood. Makes 1 cup Gourmet magazine 1/2 cup fresh lime juice ( from 4 limes) 2 1/2 tbs Asian [...]
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This Thai inspired recipe was originally written using roast pork , which is fine if you just happen to have grilled or sauteed pork left over, I changed it as it is so easy to find roast chicken in almost every supermarket, and it still tastes really great. You will need Thai Salad dressing , [...]
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Who does not love brownies and Nutella? It is such a great combination , with easily available ingredients , I make them year round. Now , I know it does not call for it , but I like to dress these brownies topped with Nutella. Should you do that substitute the bittersweet chocolate for unsweetened, [...]
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Chocolate and orange a symphony of flavor. This is one of the smoothest , creamiest desserts ever , and really so easy to make. This is super any day but especially on the day we celebrate love. Gourmet Serves 8 4 oz fine quality bittersweet chocolate 1 3/4 cup heavy cream 6 large egg yolks [...]
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I love appetizer recipes served on skewers, they make such a beautiful and clean presentation. I serve these simply on a white plate with the sauce in a small white bowl to the side with some greens for garnish. You will need 30 six-inch skewers. Cook’s illustrated Serves 10 to 12 CHICKEN 1 1/2 lbs [...]
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This was a true find in cooks illustrated. Instead of the red meat traditionally used in these tapas, little appetizers , there are tapas bars found all over Spain , this recipe uses ground chicken . I use ground dark meat chicken , the end result is more juicy and flavorful than with all white [...]
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