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This recipe uses a combination of canned tomatoes and oven roasted tomatoes. I especially like this recipe in the winter time when it is so difficult to find garden tomatoes. The special ingredient is the roasted garlic. ROASTED… Read More
4 oz dark chocolate 4 oz unsalted butter 2 eggs 10 oz sugar 5 oz all purpose flour, sifted 1 tsp baking powder 2 oz dates, chopped 1 large sprig of rosemary, leaves finely chopped (1tbs) ½ tsp… Read More
1 pound of shrimp, boiled, peeled and deveined 2 avocados, chopped 1/2 red onion, diced 6 to 8 grape tomatoes, sliced 1 cup pomogranate seeds 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (more if you like spicy) 1/2 cup of… Read More
My first experience with an Italian bomba was in Sorrento, Italy. It was love at first bite. These are great for Christmas morning! 4 1/2 cups doppio zero “00” flour (or all-purpose) 1/3 cup sugar 3 teaspoons yeast 1… Read More
2 cups heavy cream 8 ounce bittersweet chocolate 2 tbsp espresso syrup 1 tsp vanilla 6 egg yolks ½ cup brown sugar Bring the cream to a boil in a sauce pan. Remove from the heat and add… Read More
The tangerine basil is exceptional!!! Great after a big BBQ. Not too filling, very refreshing. Lemon Mint Sorbet: 2 cups lemon juice 1 cup zibbibio or moscato wine 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup packed mint… Read More
This dessert is so light and easy. Perfect for a summer’s evening and after a big meal. Enjoy! 2-3 pints fresh raspberries 1 ½ cups sugar 2 cups Pinot Noir wine (I have also used Nero d’Avola )… Read More
This dessert is absolutely perfect for summer, especially the 4th of July with the beautiful red, white & blue. Very refreshing and light. 2 ½ cups heavy cream 1 ½ cups sugar 9 egg yolks ½ cup freshly… Read More
The literal translation of the Italian word bomba is “bomb.” After you taste one you will know exactly why they have this name. What could be better then a fresh doughnut with Nutella? My friend Christina first told me about… Read More
These waffles are going to be great for spring. I always have fresh ricotta left over and now I have found the perfect way to use it. I served candied bacon with mine. I also caramelized banana slices… Read More