Need some inspiration for a romantic meal this Valentine’s Day (or any old day)? Here are four, simple-to-make dishes along with wine pairings that are sure to show your loved one(s) how much you care. Savory Cheese Tartlets with Blackberries paired with La Marca Di Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco ($12) Cream of Asparagus and Vermont Sharp [...]
I got this recipe from the fine folks at Driscoll’s® and had to share it as it is perfect for holiday entertaining. Filling Ingredients: 5 oz. rindless goat cheese, at room temperature 3 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme ¼ tsp. salt ¼ [...]
My grandma used to make my sister and me peanut butter and banana grilled sandwiches in a cast iron contraption when we were kids. This contraption, an early version of a Panini press, had long handles that could be flipped on the stovetop until the bread was perfectly browned and gorgeous. I miss those days [...]
I recently attended a berry virtual tasting hosted by Driscoll’s and WineTwits and created the following recipe to share with the group. The results are just as tasty when blackberries are used. Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream 2 cup half and half 6 large eggs 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 4 [...]
This simple reduction is perfect on both grilled steaks and drizzled over desserts. Ingredients: 1 pint of fresh blackberries ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar Directions: In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the blackberries, the vinegar and the sugar. Stir with a wooden spoon to combine. Cook for 10 minutes, mashing [...]
It felt very Fall-ish outside this weekend and while looking for inspiration for my dinner party dessert in the produce aisle of the grocery store, I found beautiful, ripe figs. I decided to showcase them, lightly bruléed, on a simple yet velvety cheesecake. Cheesecake Ingredients: 1 ½ cups Graham cracker crumbs ½ cup granulated sugar [...]
This weekend, I hosted a Maine-themed dinner party and for dessert, I couldn’t think of anything more representative of the beautiful northern New England state than blueberries. To keep with the rustic feel of the party, I opted to create a comforting, biscuit-topped cobbler that I paired with Tahitian vanilla ice cream. The result was [...]
I recently spent the weekend in my native Quebec where I got a chance to breakfast with my two young nieces. Like their mom, my sister Josée, they love the combination of strawberries and Nutella, the chocolate hazelnut spread. On the first morning of my weekend back home, the girls enjoyed Strawberry Nutella Treats. On [...]
Strawberry season’s in full force and I can’t think of anyone who loves the little red gems more than my sister, Josée. When her and her family visited me in New Jersey last, I, of course, had bought strawberries for her. To my delight, my two nieces have inherited her love for strawberries and here’s [...]
It’s strawberry season here in New Jersey and I was looking for a simple, refreshing dessert to serve on a warm summer day. I came up with this tangy tart that features a crust which can be made a day in advance and a filling that’s a snap to prepare. The addition of blueberries to [...]
