Velvety smooth and rich dark chocolate fills a golden flaky pasty crust in this stunning and decadent dessert. Topped with delicate leaves of chocolate and fresh blueberries, this one is a chocoholics dream come true. This tart would make the perfect ending to any dinner party, or surprise your valentine with this luxurious treat that is so very easy to prepare. That part can be our secret! (more…)
Made famous by Ian Flemming in his James Bond 007 novels, the vesper martini actually became a favorite of Sean Connery.
Tender sauteed mushrooms and onions mingle with savory thyme and creamy nutty Gruyere to create this mouthwatering masterpiece. Nestled in a flaky golden crust, this galette makes an unforgettable starter to any meal.
Thinly sliced golden browned potatoes create a delicate crust for this delicious fresh Atlantic cod dish. Oil infused with thyme, garlic, lemon, and fennel seeds add an amazing flavor to the crispy envelope that keeps the cod tender, moist, and flaky. Perfect for entertaining guests …
Burning leaves and crisp fall air come to mind sipping this bourbon apple ginger martini. The smokey Bourbon delivers subtle hints of caramel and vanilla, and the earthy spice of ginger compliments the apple flavor. Reminiscent of a boozy slice of apple pie, this martini …
To me some of my favorite dishes are with only a few simple ingredients prepared perfectly. Take the potato for example, such a humble ingredient that can be cooked in a variety of ways, one of which is the oven baked potato. Correctly executed a …
There is a feeling of spring in the air. I realize it is only early March, and where we live there will be several more months of snowy days to come. While the forecast is calling for snow this weekend, in the yard there are …
Soft slightly salty caramel is sandwiched between chocolate shortbread cookies in this updated version of the traditional Linzer cookie. A drizzle of melted chocolate adds another layer of flavor and a little edible glitter makes the cookies sparkle. This amazing flavor combination brings a new …
Holiday appetizers are some of my favorite things and this Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Bread just might be topping my list. Who could resist an ooey-gooey molten cheesy treat like this? A lightly toasted boule of bread filled with the creamy goodness of melted brie, …
This incredibly tender decadent dark chocolate cake is topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting making one of my favorite flavor combination. Special dark cocoa powder along with dark chocolate chips make this a chocoholics dream cake. Peanut butter chips and a thick blanket of …
I don’t know about you, but I really enjoy sipping a coffee or an espresso with some Irish cream, especially on a cold weekend morning. I also love a good chocolate chip cookie, soft and chewy, chocked full of chips. I have been in the …
Garam Masala along with cumin, chili powder, turmeric and curry is mixed with yogurt to create an flavorful Indian Spice roasted head of cauliflower. The spicy yogurt paste seals in the moisture of the cauliflower by forming a crust during baking, steaming the cauliflower to …
Gingerbread Cake The spirit of the holidays come alive in this delicious and moist gingerbread cake. Toasted almonds, candied citrus, and rum soaked currents mingle with Lebkuchengewürz (German gingerbread spice) to make a most memorable combination of flavors. Topped with a lemon zest frosting, this …
Cooks Notes Soft and chewy dark chocolate cookies are studded with white chocolate morsels and brandy soaked cherries to bring a favorite holiday flavor alive. A drizzle of cherry brandy icing puts all the flavors together to make that chocolate-cherry dream come true. My grandfather …
BUTTERSCOTCH RECIPE When it comes to cookies, I am a huge fan! I don’t think I have met a cookie I did not like (well there are some I like more than other of course). In general however I find I do prefer a soft …
