ARTICLES For Valentine's Day

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FENNEL RISOTTO WITH MUSHROOM TOPPING

WITH NO COMMENTS

This delicious and creamy risotto pairs very well with Roast Chicken with Pixies and Ouzo. The combination make for a great entertaining meal. Checkout the recipe headnotes to see how leftover risotto can be used to a create a couple different delicious meals.

GRILLED OCTOPUS — TWO WAYS

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Grilled octopus is surprisingly simple to make. The key is tenderizing the cephalopod before you grill it. This recipe provides two methods: sous vide and braising.

WHOLE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER TWO WAYS

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Whole roasted cauliflower is dramatic and delicious. This recipe incorporates a secret technique that keeps the outside from burning. I also offer two ways to slow cook the cauliflower -- oven roasting and sous vide. You decide which you like best!

PAPER AIRPLANE COCKTAIL

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The Paper Airplane cocktail is a bitter, sweet and sour riff on a classic whiskey sour. Created by world renowned bartender Sam Ross, this cocktail is a wonderful before-dinner drink that will prep your appetite and your palette for the coming meal.

BLOOD ORANGE MARGARITA

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Why do I love blood orange margaritas? Blood oranges are gorgeous. I love their red, orange and pink color. Blood oranges are tarter than regular orange juice, so they work to keep the margarita not too sweet, but still refreshing. Make these vibrant cocktails between December and May when blood oranges are in season.

XOXO PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED SCALLOPS

WITH ONE COMMENT

Pan seared scallops are quick and easy to make. We take them up a notch by wrapping them in prosciutto and serving them on a bed of corn and roasted pepper risotto. We place red pepper X's between each round mollusk so the serving plate reads " O X O X O," or Hug, Kiss, Hug, Kiss, Hug. What could be more appropriate on Valentine's Day?

CORN, RED PEPPER AND MUSHROOM RISOTTO

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I developed this corn risotto recipe to serve with my XOXO Scallops for Valentine’s Day. It is a vegetable-rich risotto that can be served with a variety of dishes. Click…

OMG THAT’S GOOD CHOCOLATE MARTINI

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This decadent chocolate martini is amazingly simple to make and just plain delicious. All you need is Godiva Dark Chocolate liqueur, Van Gogh Chocolate Vodka, a cocktail shaker, ice and a martini glass.

POMELO AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH BURRATA

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This refreshing salad is a simple combination of bitter greens, sweet pomelo, creamy burrata cheese and an oil and vinegar dressing. Simple, but oh so delicious!

REVERSE SEARED STEAKS