(Recipe courtesy Wolfgang Puck, “Wolfgang Puck Makes it Easy” Rutledge Hill Press, 2004)
Yield: Serves 4
1 pound medium or extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup Chardonnay or dry sherry
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or whole grain mustard
Chopped fresh parsley, for […]
OMG Mussels
Courtesy Emeril
Yield: 4 servings
6 ounces bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch dice
1/4 cup minced shallots
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons Creole or other whole grain mustard
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and de-bearded
1/4 cup cognac
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves, plus additional for garnish
Crusty bread, for […]
Soy, Garlic and Ginger Chicken Burgers
Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray’s 2, 4, 6, 8: Great Meals for Couples or Crowds
2 servings
3/4 pound ground chicken (I used a pound)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons peeled and grated fresh ginger (I used 1-1/2 T of ginger paste)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons tamari
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I skipped because we grilled them)
2 […]
Cinnamon-Pancetta Carbonara
Recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis
4 slices bacon, chopped (I used 8 slices)
4 slices pancetta, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups whipping cream
1-1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan
6 large egg yolks
18 ounces fresh fettuccine
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Saute the bacon and pancetta in a heavy large frying pan over medium heat until […]
European Chocolate Truffle Tart with Chocolate Ganache
8 ounces good quality semisweet chocolate
1 cup sugar
1 cup unsalted butter
4 large eggs, well beaten
Chocolate Ganache
1 cup heavy whipping cream
10 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line with foil an 8-inch springform pan. Melt butter in a medium-sized glass bowl in the microwave (about 1 to 2 minutes). Add the chocolate […]








