While it may seem silly to be planning your Valentine's Day menu so much in advance of the day, there are some definite benefits. First, there's no need for last minute panic and shopping. Second, you have the opportunity to try the recipe before the actual day, so that you are able to perfect it. Third, if you make a sample round of the dessert, you get to eat an extra dessert!
This week's dessert idea is a wonderful combination of wine, pears, almonds, and mascarpone. Not only is it a delicious dessert, but it also has a beautiful presentation.
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Romantic Valentine Desserts- Part 3
by TT on January 25th, 2012 | Desserts, Recipes
There are still three weeks until Valentine's Day, which still may be a little bit early to begin planning. However, what says love like a well-prepared menu? Over the past two weeks we have highlighted delicious chocolate desserts. Today we are sharing a completely different recipe, Soy Milk Panna Cotta with Crushed Blackberries.
This recipe is sure to appeal to those who prefer vanilla. The use of soy milk should be helpful to those who avoid dairy products due to allergies. Plus, as Chef English notes, "Soy milk has never tasted as good as it does in this version of
This recipe is sure to appeal to those who prefer vanilla. The use of soy milk should be helpful to those who avoid dairy products due to allergies. Plus, as Chef English notes, "Soy milk has never tasted as good as it does in this version of
Romantic Valentine Desserts- Part 2
by TT on January 18th, 2012 | Desserts, Recipes
If I asked you what food you think of when I say Valentine's Day, I would be willing to guess that most people would respond, "Chocolate." Although I am not an adoring fan of that addictive treat, I appreciate that most people, such as my children, are. So, what better way would there be to continue our Valentine's Day series than with a second chocolate treat?
This week's recipe comes to us courtesy of Chef Greg DeMichiel, who has been featured on WE TV's My Fair Wedding and VH1's Famous Food. With his recipe for Flourless Chocolate Cake you will
This week's recipe comes to us courtesy of Chef Greg DeMichiel, who has been featured on WE TV's My Fair Wedding and VH1's Famous Food. With his recipe for Flourless Chocolate Cake you will
Romantic Valentine Desserts- Part 1
by TT on January 11th, 2012 | Desserts, Recipes
Valentine's Day is a marketing team's dream come true. What could be a simple day to exchange small tokens of love has evolved into the day in which one needs to purchase flowers, jewelry, and more. While I don't object to gift giving, my husband and I have created our own tradition for this holiday. When our day of work and children winds down, we have a late, candlelit dinner for two.
Yes, this does sound amazingly similar to our regular Tapas Mondays, so in order to make this dinner special there are a couple tweaks. First, we purchase an
Yes, this does sound amazingly similar to our regular Tapas Mondays, so in order to make this dinner special there are a couple tweaks. First, we purchase an
Bourbon Sauce #2
by TT on December 29th, 2011 | Desserts, Recipes, Spreads & Sauces
On Monday, I shared my ridiculously easy recipe for Eggnog Ice Cream. While the ice cream is delicious in its own right, a simple ice cream such as this really begs for toppings. Of course, my kids would prefer to top their ice cream with hot fudge, but that is not something either my husband or I enjoy. So, the decision of what to use as our topping began.
Some toppings were quickly discarded, such as caramel because it seemed too sweet. Macerated strawberries were considered, but I wasn't sure how well strawberries and eggnog would pair. Then it
Some toppings were quickly discarded, such as caramel because it seemed too sweet. Macerated strawberries were considered, but I wasn't sure how well strawberries and eggnog would pair. Then it
