In 2011 I traveled with my friends to Cinque Terra, “The Five Lands,” all built on hillsides overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Basil is used throughout
It has been over two weeks since I made jam this summer. I really didn’t want to make jam but I had to. Kind of
The rich, saltiness of meats often benefit from the light, sweetness of fruits and vegetables. Although we don’t think of rhubarb as a vegetable because
For those of you unfamiliar with aioli, it is the delicate, French version of mayonnaise, easily made at home, and infinitely more delicious than the
Courtesy of Ed Engoron and Mary Peabody, from Chocolatique (Perseus; 2011) Ed says that white chocolate ganache is perfect for putting in his recipe for
(along with recipe for Walnut Sauce for Pansoti) As I have now lost the 2-1/2 pounds I gained eating my way through Italian pastry shops,
After testing a number of fruit salsas, this one is the best. It holds up well for summer parties, is refreshing, balances spiciness, and goes
Courtesy of Susie Norris, author of Chocolate Bliss Susie says about ganache: Ganache is one of the great creations of the chocolate world. it is
Courtesy of Ann Tindell Keener annsfoodletters.blogspot.com This is a segment of a food blog Ann wrote while living in Dominica, West Indies. For those of
Courtesy of Didi Davis: www.dididavisfoods.com Classic butterscotch candy is made with butter, brown sugar, and flavored with lemon juice. Butterscotch sauce is an American dessert
Vanilla and maple have a special affinity for one another. Each enhances the other’s flavor. They’re both foods of the Americas, so that might have
For a heartier mustard, leave out the tarragon, coarsely grind the mustard seeds, and use honey instead of brown sugar. Or…make a jar of each!
Delicious on desserts that need the cream to hold firm for an hour or two before serving.
Chef Valery Malijenovsky, executive chef of the Meridien in Tahiti, serves the following sauce on fresh shellfish, such as prawns and lobster, as well as
Courtesy of Chef Bev Shaffer Bev has shared delicious recipes that are perfect for late summer/early autumn, but that can also be enjoyed any time
Persimmon Pudding is a rich, delicious cake that takes advantage of the delicate Hachiya persimmons — the orb or acorn shaped ones that must
Lemon curd is one of those incredibly versatile recipes that can be used in so many ways! If you can keep from eating it by
