ARTICLES For Valentine's Day
WARM GOAT CHEESE SALAD
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Warm goat cheese salad with frisée lettuce, bacon lardons, and rounds of lightly breaded goat cheese, browned so they are warm and melty on the inside and crispy on the outside.
CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO POTS OF CRèME
WITH 3 COMMENTS
These little pots of expresso flavored chocolate will satisfy the yearnings of the most ardent chocoholic. I top them off with a little expresso creme fraiche and a plump raspberry.
ARUGULA SALAD WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS AND PANCETTA
WITH NO COMMENTS
Mushrooms, pancetta and parmigiano reggiano make this salad umami-rich and satisfying. Almost a meal in itself.
SPINACH POMEGRANATE SALAD WITH BASIL CROUTONS
WITH NO COMMENTS
Pomegranate, spinach, shaved parmigiano reggiano and homemade basil croutons make for a fresh, light and flavorful salad.
OSSO BUCO
WITH 6 COMMENTS
Osso buco is an elegant and easy recipe for entertaining or that special family meal. Brown the shanks, sauté the vegetables and then slow cook in wine for a delicious fall-off-the-bone treat.
DUTCH BABY APPLE PANCAKE
WITH 10 COMMENTS
This giant puffed pancake is filled with baked apples is always a crowd pleaser. For all its good looks, it is very simple to make.
MUSHROOM RISOTTO
WITH NO COMMENTS
This madeira infused mushroom risotto is an earthy fragrant treat. I use a variety of fresh and dried mushrooms to layer the mushroom flavor.
PAVLOVA WITH BERRIES, BROWN SUGAR AND SOUR CREAM
WITH 6 COMMENTS
Like the prima ballerina who inspired it, a good pavlova makes for a show-stopping culinary performance that will not readily be forgotten. This brown sugar, berry pavlova "cake" gets a standing ovation. Simply finger-licking good!
QUICK-ROASTED TOMATOES
WITH 5 COMMENTS
Luscious flavor bombs, roasted tomatoes are perfect accompaniments to meat or poultry, stand-alone appetizers or add-ins to countless recipes. This hot-oven short cut, is great when you don't have 3-4 hours to slow roast.
SLOW-ROASTED TOMATOES WITH WHOLE GARLIC CLOVES
WITH 22 COMMENTS
Slow-roasting transforms a great tomato, or even a not-so-great tomato into a luscious, flavor-dense, chewy treat. They stand alone in a tapas platter or can be worked into salads, soups, bruschetta, eggs, pasta, salsas and more. A slow-roasted tomato is the little black dress of your culinary wardrobe.