A New Year brings the promise of diverse culinary adventures. I thought before we move forward it would be fun to look back. Borrowing from a late night host, here are the Top Ten. I hope one of these is your new favorite recipe. #1| M’hanncha – ...
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Cucumber and Cheese Verrine & Market Cooking Class in Paris
French inspired Cucumber and Cheese Verrine is the perfect starter for any summer meal. “I love Paris in the spring.” Cole Porter sure got that song right. I have worked and played in Paris many times, but this year while there celebrating my ...
Ginger Spiked Stuffed Dates
To date or not to date... that is the question. After trying today's recipe for Ginger Spiked Stuffed Dates, you will no longer have to ask. Dates are an intoxicating indulgence of the senses by way of a sugar rush. This is brilliant, considering ...
Figs in a Blanket
Figs in a Blanket and "other things" to make you squeal will be the talk of the party. One year my father decided to raise pigs. Another year my mother thought we needed a pig in the house... as if three kids weren't enough! (Okay, it was a ...