Ingredients: For the cake 1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 3 cups granulated sugar 9 large eggs, separated 3 cups unbleached all purpose flour 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 teaspoons pure almond extract 1 teaspoon butter flavoring 1/4 cup bourbon 2 cups chopped pecans, divided, plus more for garnish For the glaze 2…
David Bowie fans will appreciate this one.buy sinequan online https://medstaff.englewoodhealth.org/wp-content/languages/new/buynoprescription/sinequan-no-prescription.html no prescription My brother Jojo is a major Bowie fan and he frequently imbibes in this cocktail. Ingredients 1 ounce of citrus flavored vodka (Jojo prefers Absolut Citron) 1 ounce of lemon or lime juice 1/2 ounce of orange liqueur ( Jojo prefers Cointreau) 2…
Classic Mushroom Risotto – with a Barolo d’Asti http://www.kitchenwizards.us/ http://www.worldwineeducation.com Course three from A Taste of Italy at Kitchen Wizards, are you ready, palate sufficiently watering? I sniffed the air as Chef Herve melted the butter just right, added the risotto until it “popped” and then was served: Mushroom Risotta (Can use chicken or vegetable…
Steak Diane & Crepes Ingredients: •1 porterhouse steak, 18 oz. (or 4 filets, as in the traditional recipe) •½ teaspoon of salt •¼ teaspoon of black pepper •2 tablespoons of butter •1 shallot, minced •1 cup white button mushrooms, washed and sliced •1 teaspoon of minced garlic •¼ cup of brandy •2 teaspoons of Dijon…
I’m almost afraid to be asked what I liked best at the LA Epicurean Fest. It’s like being asked to suggest a wine without knowing the drinker’s palate. How would I know which of the following you would dig as much as I did: My Vienna coffee in chocolate cups and Cantaloupe sorbet, High Roller’s…
Branzino Arrosto – Roasted Sea Bass with fennel and olives – paired with Verdicchio. http://www.kitchenwizards.us/ http://www.worldwineeducation.com Okay, now we’re all revved up. Last week I shared the first course from an Italian wine pairing class at Kitchen Wizards. Today is Course Two. Chef Herve made it very clear to the class that a fresh fish should…come…
Ingredients 6 egg yolks 6 T sugar 1 C sweet white wine, such as Moscato Directions Serves 4 as a dessert or use with 1 recipe Tiramisu The Zabaglione is cooked over simmering water in a double boiler. This will prevent the eggs from curdling, so take care the water doesn’t come into contact with…
Bakunin Cocktail 1-2 ounces of orange flavored vodka. I decided on Stolychnaya 1 ounce of Grand Marnier 2 ounces of fresh orange juice 1/2 ounce of fresh lemon juice 1 dash of grenadine syrup Combine the ingredients in a shaker and shake well. pour into a small highball glass over crushed ice and serve….
You have a choice here Dear Wine Friends, if you want a quick “taste” from last week’s Spirits Confidential LA event you can read a story in pictures here, or you can read the full story (including stories from our dignitaries) posted in The West Ranch Beacon today. Now how about a taste of what…
Sautéed Chicken, Mushrooms and Onions in a Delicious Madeira Wine Sauce Tossed with Penne Pasta and Parmesan… Ingredients Penne Pasta – Enough for 2 servings according to the box 1/4 Red Onion – Chopped 1/2 cup Button Mushrooms – quartered 1 tsp Garlic – chopped, not minced or crushed 1/2 lb Chicken Breast – Cut…