by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
For those of us who love to create and cook, there is nothing better than getting your hands in a mound of dough. Homemade pasta is not only simple to make; the taste and texture of homemade pasta are quite different from store-bought. The texture is very tender and...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Chocolate Torte Tartufata with Chocolate Spread 3½ ounces butter 4½ ounces dark chocolate, chopped 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3 eggs, separated 3½ ounces sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ ounce flour 1½ ounces toasted and chopped macadamia nuts 1/8...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
Tiny tartlet and tart crusts are the perfect vehicles for whatever you want to put inside. Fresh berries, flavored custards, or tangy lemon- or lime-curds topped with a dollop of whipped cream make fantastic light desserts. Small tartlet pans are perfect for pick-up...
by Patty Roper | photos by Melanie Thortis
I have always been fascinated by the history, beauty, and craftsmanship of the Fabergé Imperial Easter eggs fashioned for the royal Romanov family of Imperial Russia. I have enjoyed viewing the magnificent original works of art at several museum exhibits and in...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped ½ cup butter, melted ¼ cup honey Sparkling sugar (optional) On a floured board, roll pastry out to form a rectangle. Mix brown sugar with cinnamon and spread over...
by Germaine Benoit | photo by Melanie Thortis
1 large spaghetti squash 1 bag fresh spinach 1 pound ground lamb meat or any preferred ground meat 2 tablespoons za’atar seasoning 1 cucumber, chopped 2 large tomatoes, chopped ½ cup olives 1 bunch parsley, chopped ½ cup toasted pine nuts Crumbled feta for...
by Emily Black | Photo by Rory Doyle
1 egg yolk ¼ cup cream 1 sheet Pepperidge Farm puff pastry, thawed ½ cup brown or Dijon mustard 8 slices Swiss cheese ½ pound thinly sliced corned beef ½ cup sauerkraut, drained and pressed between paper towels ¼ cup caraway seeds 1 cup brown mustard or Thousand...
