Eggplant Parmesan for Breakfast
A new breakfast twist for eggplant Parmesan. I added a spicy sausage ragu, mozzarella, basil & a sunnyside egg.
Roasted Garlic Custards
These custards are great to serve with a grilled steak and rosemary-roasted baby potatoes. You may also vary the cheese: gorgonzola, truffle pecorino, asiago, gruyere, or use your imagination. 1 head of garlic roasted 2 egg yolks 4… Read More
French Onion Soup with Cheese Ravioli
This was a big hit at the couples’ cooking classes. A nice change of pace to the toasted bread with cheese. 1 stick butter 4 pounds yellow onions, sliced 1/4-inch into half circles 1 teaspoon sugar 1 tablespoons all-purpose… Read More
Gruyere Cheese Ravioli
We made these for the couples’ cooking class on Valentine’s and served them in French onion soup. A nice change from the toasted bread. Pasta dough: 3 cups all purpose flour 3 eggs 1-2 tablespoons water (only if necessary… Read More
Lemon Ricotta Waffles with Blueberry Sauce
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
Citrus & Beet Salad
Pull out your heart shape cookie cutters and create a fabulous salad… 1 beet 1 blood red orange 1 ruby red grapefruit 1 bunch watercress 2 tablespoons crumbled feta 2 tablespoons toasted pistachio Vinaigrette: 2 tablespoons blood orange… Read More
Frangelico Chocolate Truffles
I used milk chocolate in the center of the truffle to achieve a very creamy truffle with the crunch of bittersweet chocolate on the outside. I also sprinkled Australian Pink River salt on top. 10 ounces milk chocolate… Read More
Scallops Seared in Duck Fat
Scallops seared in duck fat. What could be better?
Bourbon Caramel Corn With Bacon
1 cup popcorn kernels 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (I use coconut oil great flavor) 12 ounces bacon, chopped (I prefer a thicker cut smoked bacon for extra flavor) 1 cup nuts optional (pecans, cashews, peanuts) 2 teaspoon coarse sea… Read More
Bella’s New York Style Cheesecake
My all time go-to cheesecake recipe. I love this one and just adapt new flavor components. Crust: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted Filling: 3 8-ounce packages cream cheese (room temp) 8… Read More