Zoe’s Ice Cream Cake

September 13, 2009.   Categories Cakes, Chef Zoe Francois, Contributing Chefs.

Zoe’s Ice Cream Cake

Zoe’s Ice Cream Cake The title of this post should say “Mouthwatering Triple Layer Brownie Ice Cream Cake” Three layers of ice cream (flavors of your choosing), homemade brownie from scratch creates the supporting layers of this cake.  Enough said.  Simply delicious.  Zoe Francois from www.zoebakes.com does it again with a remarkable yet simple recipe that will leave the reader salivating. . . at least her...

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Asparagus and Dungeness Crab Soup

September 9, 2009.   Categories Chef Eric Lanvert, Contributing Chefs, Seafood, Soups.

Asparagus and Dungeness Crab Soup

Recipe by Chef Lanvert Rue Saint Jacques Restaurant • San Francisco • California www.sfbistro.com If you’re looking for a special dining experience on your next visit to San Francisco, look no further than Rue Saint Jacques.  Considered by many to be the best French restaurant in San Francisco, this small French bistro will make you feel like you’ve been transported to France. Chef Eric Lanvert, Chef de cuisine and owner has...

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“Lemongrass Tea” Soup with Chicken Dumplings, Mango, and Glass Noodles

September 4, 2009.   Categories Asian, Chef Rima Olvera, Contributing Chefs, Light / Healthy, Soups.

“Lemongrass Tea” Soup with Chicken Dumplings, Mango, and Glass Noodles

“Lemongrass Tea” Soup with Chicken Dumplings, Mango, and Glass Noodles Exclusive Recipe by Chef Rima Olvera of “Duet” www.rimaolvera.com Follow Rima’s travels and updates on her blog . . . www.rimaolvera.com/blog I’m so fortunate to know so many talented chefs.  But, when it comes to truly unique recipes that combine the ultimate ingredients with flavor and beauty, Chef Rima Olvera is the...

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Assaggiare Mendocino’s Eggplant Salad

July 25, 2009.   Categories Chef Julia Kendrick Conway, Fabulous Side Dishes, Light / Healthy, Salads, Seasonal Vegetables, Vegetarian.

Assaggiare Mendocino’s Eggplant Salad

Assaggiare Mendocino’s Eggplant Salad Recipe and photo submitted by Julia Kendrick Conway www.assaggiare.com. Once again, a fellow foodie read my mind.  I was saying how much I loved eggplant to a friend and suddenly… a reference to this eggplant salad pops up on Facebook!  It looked so wonderful, I just had to get the recipe! The wine country of California offers a bounty of wonderful people who are passionate about food and...

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Summer Peach Crisp with Pecans & Toffee Bits

July 24, 2009.   Categories Chef David Lawrence, Contributing Chefs, Desserts.

Summer Peach Crisp with Pecans & Toffee Bits

Photo and Recipe Reprinted with Permission by Chef David Lawrence www.chefdavidlawrence.com Check out his book on Amazon.com: Follow his blog at www.forkingdelicious.blogspot.com This recipe is from David’s good friend Susan Cox of Dana Point, California. Serves 6 FOR THE FILLING 6 cups peaches, peeled and sliced (about 2.5 lbs) ¼ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup light brown sugar, lightly packed 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1...

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Zoe Bakes . . . Red Velvet Birthday Cake

July 24, 2009.   Categories Cakes, Chef Zoe Francois, Contributing Chefs, Desserts.

Zoe Bakes . . . Red Velvet Birthday Cake

Zoe’s Red Velvet Birthday Cake Photo and Recipe Link Posted with Permission by: Once again, Zoe from www.zoebakes.com is a mind reader.  A few months ago she did it with the Ultimate Carrot Cake Recipe… and now it’s birthday cake.  Just yesterday I was discussing cakes with a friend and it made me wonder where I could find unique birthday recipes.  Suddenly…. there it was…. right on my Facebook...

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