ARTICLES For Summer

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BANANAS FOSTER PANNA COTTA

WITH NO COMMENTS

This Bananas Foster inspired panna cotta begins with a rum-infused coconut panna cotta, a flan-like layer of caramel and is topped with bananas sautéed in butter and brown sugar.

SPICED CARROT SOUP

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Deliciously spicy, serve this über healthy carrot soup hot or cold. Packed full of anti-inflammatory foods, this soup will fight what ails you.

MARIO BATALI’S STRAWBERRY PANNA COTTA

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Panna cotta translates to "cooked cream" in Italian. It is a silky, custard-like dessert made of cream and gelatin, that is topped with fresh fruit.

SEAFOOD PAELLA

WITH 2 COMMENTS

Paella is the perfect entertaining dish. Paella is virtually a meal in itself, has a beautiful presentation, and most of the work can be done in advance.

CLASSIC SANGRIA

WITH NO COMMENTS

Nothing like whipping up a batch of sangria as the weather gets warmer and your barbecue gets hotter. Here is a basic recipe.

SPINACH SALAD WITH DATES, ALMONDS AND SUMAC PITA CROUTONS

WITH 4 COMMENTS

This is another winning Ottolenghi recipe. This salad marries red onions, dates, and spinach with toasted almonds and pita chips dusted in sumak.

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