Culinary Creations and Skill Enhancement
This Butternut Squash Ricotta Toast is full of rich seasonal flavor, and finished with caramelized leeks. The perfect appetizer for special occasions! Seasonal Favorites This Appetizer is sure to impress your guests with its bold combination of sweet and savory flavors. The butternut squash compote with hints of maple syrup, apple, and vinegar beautifully complement the creamy ricotta cheese atop…
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This Chocolate- Hazelnut Truffle Cake is rich in chocolate truffle flavor with hints of hazelnut. Makes the perfect dessert for any special occassion. Chocolate This Hazelnut Chocolate Truffle Cake requires high quality chocolate. I recommend using a chocolate with a cacao percentage of 50% or higher. I have used chocolate chips from Nestle Toll House’s Artisan Series Extra Dark Chocolate…
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The Perfect Apetizer The difference between an okay party and a true celebration is in the details. The little things, like the ambience, music, and food make a big difference. However, the last thing you want to do is prepare a terribly difficult menu item that will take precious time and cause undue stress. Instead, let this Asparagus Puff Pastry…
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This Eggnog Christmas Cake is the perfect way to introduce the holiday season – infused with eggnog and topped with the perfect ratio of frosting! Cake Assembly Assembling this Eggnog Christmas Cake is quite different from a traditional cake assembly method. While you may layer the cake however you prefer, I layer my cakes to take after Pastry Chef Christina…
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Sometimes the word “homemade” can sound daunting. No worries, I assure you that this recipe is anything but daunting and the end product is worth it. The difference between homemade and store bought corn tortillas is significant! Costa Rican Learned I learned to make Homemade Corn Tortillas while in Costa Rica from a local lady named Sonja. We did these…
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Homemade As a general rule of thumb, nothing beats homemade. That is especially true with refried beans! Toss out those cans and bring the authentic Mexican restaurant right into your home. These Instant Pot Refried Beans bring both quality and convenience to your kitchen. The addition of cumin and smoked paprika give these beans that rave-worthy smoky taste. Convenient Now,…
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