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Shrimp Scampi - A simple scampi recipe with shrimp, wine, and pasta plus the ins and outs of teaching boys to cook.
The Martinez Cocktail~ Sweet vermouth, Old Tom Gin, bitters, and maraschino liqueur make this classic. Might be predecessor of the martini.
Chocolate Tart with Mint Mascarpone Cream~ chocolate and mint team up again for this simple and tasty treat with graham cracker crust.
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Peppercorn Clam Chowder~ Our traditional clam chowder recipe with punctuated with the addition of green peppercorns. Hearty soup!
Cardamom Chocolate Pots de Creme~ Rich luscious custard made with fragrant cardamom. Top with fresh cream & pomegranate for amazing dessert. {recipe}
Cinnamon Orange Palmiers~ Ridiculously simple and tasty. These puff pastry treats are loaded w cinnamon and orange zest. Perfect for gifts.
Rum Shortbread with Date Filling- Light delicate shortbread get a holiday treatment with dates and nuts and rum. Perfect holiday cookie!
Wild Turkey Buck~ Wild Turkey, ginger ale, and lemon make this cocktail perfect for the holidays.
Coffee and Cream Bundt Cake~ Warm coffee flavors meet creamy cream cheese glaze. Perfect for holiday entertaining. {recipe}
Cheesecake Cupcakes w Apricot Glaze~ Just the right size and ridiculously easy to make. It can all be done in your food processor. {recipe}
Rosemary Gimlet~ Fresh rosemary and lime punctuate this summery, easy to make cocktail. The perfect way to say goodbye to summer.
Watermelon Cooler~ cocktail with the sweet freshness of summer watermelon countered with just the right amount of citrusy lime.
Strawberry Pie Ice Cream~ The cafeteria classic meets the freezer for this summery treat... crust included.
Chocolate Eclair~ Best basic recipe for the classic with sturdy pastry shell, creamy center and chocolatey top.
Cardamom Berry Smash~ A little aromatic spice takes this gin & berry cocktail to new heights. Light and summery.
Lemon Shortbread~ Lemony, buttery melt in your mouth shortbread. So simple!
Piña Colada Baked Doughnuts~ All the flavor of the cool cocktail wrapped up in a treat. Pineapple in the batter and coconut on top. Delish!
Cardamom Wedding Cookies~ The fragrance of cardamom and mini chocolate chips take this dense cookie to a whole new level.
Tequila Lime Sugar Cookie ~ zingy lime zest and a bit of tequila make this soft chewy cookie perfect for any fiesta!
Jalapeño Cilantro Margarita~ the festive classic gets a little punch with some very fragrant and flavorful jalapeño and cilantro.
Matcha Green Tea Gimlet~ Sweet matcha, lime, simple syrup, and gin come together to create a flavor that is better than the sum of its parts.
Fresh Tomato Bloody Mary~ Freshness tomatoes and just the right amount of extras make this cocktail stand out.
Basic Crepes~ Just in time for La Chandeleur... Simple crepe recipe for your Crepe Day celebration.
Roasted Broccoli Cauliflower Soup ~ Warm and creamy with just a bit of herb and spice. This soup is 'soup'er healthy, too!
Frozen Clementine Sorbet ~ Simple citrusy recipe takes advantage of abundant little fruits to make a refreshing and light winter dessert.
Slow Roast Brisket Tacos~ Affordable cut of meat seasoned just right and slow cooked all day for perfect comfort food.
Fennel Salad w Apple and Cranberries~ Lots of flavors make this salad with candied cranberries and a cranberry vinaigrette.
Chicken and Cornmeal Waffles~ Our version of the regional classic with cornmeal waffles and chicken cutlets. We added a little SW flair.
Cranberry Orange Linzer Cookies~ We took the best of holiday cookies & made them better w/ walnuts, orange, and cranberry jam.
Tuxedo Cookie~ Crispy chocolatey cookies sandwich rich mascarpone cream filling. Very sophisticated!
Chocolate Dipped Candied Citrus Peel~ Holiday standby is easier to make than you think. We use lemon & orange. Includes cool 'how to' video.
Unbirthday Cake w/Pink Lemonade Fondant~ Just in time for Mad Hatter's Day. Fondant with lemon and zing provided by citric acid.
Fig and Honey Tapioca ~ Just the right amount of texture to highlight in season figs... pretty and sweet.
Raspberry Hazelnut Ice Cream~ Creamy Red Raspberry ice cream punctuated with toasted hazelnuts and chocolatey nutella. YUM!