Orange Cake
A light and sweet dessert with just the right amount of orange to make this cake perfect. The secret to the airy lightness of this cake is the whites beaten stiff then the yolks.
Paris-Brest
A golden pastry ring crowned with sliced almonds and sprinkled with confectioners’ sugar.
Poulet Marengo (Chicken Marengo)
Saute’ chicken in oil with garlic and herbs, then simmer with tomatoes and wine for a special chicken dish.
Viennese Cake
A buttery yeast dough filled with a sweet mixture of brown sugar and finely chopped pecans. A perfect cake served with coffee.
Peach Cobbler
Use a variety of peaches such as yellow and white. The almond extract adds a heightened flavor to the peaches.
Olive Oil
Olive oil is the only oil of culinary importance pressed from the flesh of a ripe fruit (not a seed or a nut) and without doubts one of the most delicious and versatile foods created. Today, olive oil is made anywhere olive trees grow and that list includes Spain, Italy, France, Portugal, Greece, Australia, Africa,…
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Poppy seed dressing is a perfect addition to a spinach salad with red onions, sliced cooked eggs and crumbled bacon.
French Potato Salad
This French Potato Salad recipe isn’t ordinary. With the wonderful blend of Champagne vinegar, Dijon mustard, scallions and dill you’ll agree it isn’t ordinary. Use small potatoes roughly the all the same size when making this. This dish compliments any meal and does not require a lot of time. Perfect for fancy occasions or for…
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* Porcini: Porcini (or “little pigs” ) is the Italian term for the same mushroom as the French version Cepes. Porcini impart rich, deep flavor to game and poultry dishes and sauces * Chanterelles: Often called “little goblets”. They are dainty and reddish yellow, with a cup shape and a slight apricot taste. * Girolles: …
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Warm and fragrant ginger gives the ordinary carrot a glamorous side.
Peppercorns
* Ecuadoran Black: Known for excessive heat and pungency * Green Peppercorns: These are the tender, full-grown yet under ripe berries of the pepper plant. They’re mildly pungent but with a touch of heat. * Lampong Black (Sumatra, Indonesia): this is a popular black pepper with a rich aroma and moderate to strong heat. It…
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