Zoe’s Halloween Marble “Spider” Cake with White Chocolate Coffee Icing www.zoebakes.com Halloween is around the corner and I was looking for fun dessert recipes. I started and stopped my search with one click to my baking and blogging hero, Zoe Francois of www.zoebakes.com. Check out this beautiful and adorable marble cake with spiders! Well, I think it’s cute because I have a young son...
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Artichoke Risotto with Lemon-Herb PestoRecipe, photo and video reprinted with permissionby Viviane Banquet Farre www.foodandstyle.wordpress.com Vegetarians and artichoke lovers will love every bite of this delicious and creamy creation by Viviane Banquet Farre of www.foodandstyle.com. Once again, she manages to combine many of my favorite ingredients in this recipe. Just thinking about this recipe immediately transported me to...
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Turkey Breast with Spiced Chutneys and Yogurt Sauce Recipe and Photo by Chef David Wells – Grandma Dave www.grandmadave.com Recently, Chef David Wells (Grandma Dave) prepared this dish for a benefit for several cancer organizations in California. It was received with rave reviews. . . and it’s no wonder! That day he slow smoked his turkey breast and served it with an interesting layer of flavors including two...
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Rima’s Lamb Chops with Rose Jam, Mint Pesto and Pearl Couscousby Chef Rima Olvera of “Duet” www.rimaolvera.com There are lots of great recipes and just as many chefs . . . but how often do you truly come across a chef so gifted that their recipes are truly unique and original? Perhaps you may find someone who is truly the master of a certain style or region but how often do you find someone who has mastered numerous...
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Prawn and Scallop Ceviche with Heirloom Tomatoes Recipe and Photo by Chef David Wells – Grandma Dave www.grandmadave.com When I am looking for fresh and delicious recipes that focus on health and nutrition as well as culinary wonderment, I turn to Chef David Wells or Grandma Dave. I’ve known Dave more than twenty years and have enjoyed every moment of our friendship. During those years, I’ve...
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Shitake Mushroom Tartines with Cheddar Fondue baby arugula & escarole hearts with lemon vinaigrette Recipe and Photo by Viviane Bauquet Farre www.foodandstyle.wordpress.com Social marketing websites like Twitter and Facebook continue to amaze me. I’ve “met” or should I say, have virtually met some of the most creative and passionate people. And every once and awhile someone really special comes along who...
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