This Cream Cheesecake is all cream cheese and cream. The addition of sour cream or the popular Italian cheesecake based on ricotta just doesn’t do it for me. Truth be told, my son has eaten a whole Cream Cheese cake cake by himself- It’s that good! Add to that, you […]
This Chocolate Cheesecake is a chocoholic’s dream! It’s so rich and dense that you can truly serve a crowd from one cake. That extra whipped cream and chocolate shavings in the middle take it over the top. For those of you who prefer a basic but fabulous cheesecake, clink on […]
This Cream of Tomato-Vegetable Soup is made with vegetables and herbs sautéed in butter and then mixed with heavy cream. I use Beefsteak tomatoes, crushed canned tomatoes, tomato juice and tomato paste to produce the deep and rich flavor of this Cream of Tomato-Vegetable Soup . It is definitely a […]
This very colorful Sesame Vegetable and Tofu vegetable salad is packed with flavor and protein. Add the dressing right before serving so the vegetables retain their color. This recipe will be a great addition to your buffet table. By the way, I added tofu to this salad to create a vegetarian […]
Carrot Soup with Chives is a light, smooth, and flavorful soup that is at its best when served chilled. As with any recipe, the result is only as good as the ingredients you use. I use large organic carrots to make this Carrot Soup with Chives; because they have more […]
Farro is a grain that is very healthy, easy to prepare and a wonderful base for this Farro Vegetable Salad. It has a chewy texture and a somewhat nutty taste. When you toss Farro (or any grain) with the dressing of your choice while it is still warm, the grain […]
Swiss Meringue Vacherins are much sturdier than their French counterparts. There are basically three different methods to prepare meringue: French, Swiss and Italian. Up until last week, I had been making French Meringues as beautifully explained by Jacques Pepin in his book La Technique. I’ve been making meringue kisses, meringue […]
The sweetness of the apples is a delicious balance to the thinly sliced potatoes in this Potato-Apple Galette. Adding sage gives it an earthy flavor that will make you want to come back for a second piece. This recipe is so easy and yet looks so elegant! You can serve […]
The exact translation of Coq au Vin is chicken in wine; but it is so much more. There are so many layers of flavor built up in this recipe inspired by Julia Child. The mushrooms are quartered rather than sliced; so they have a more toothsome feel in your mouth. […]
Tart, creamy and delicious- these Lemon Bars are the perfect dessert when you want a little something sweet-but not too much! You can use fresh lemon juice, fresh lime juice or even Meyer Lemons to make these Lemon Bars. The key is fresh. Bottled juice will not give you the […]