Dark Chocolate Truffles

  Ingredients: 2 pounds dark chocolate 8 ounces heavy whipping cream 1 ounce orange liqueur (such as Cointreau) 4 ounces powdered sugar 4 ounces powdered cocoa 1/2 ounce vanilla extract Method:Chop chocolate into small, similar-sized pieces. Steep cream over medium heat. Add orange liqueur. Wisk in chopped chocolate until incorporated. Set in a metal bowl … Read more

Shrimp Ceviche

Ingredients 2 pounds of Tiger shrimp Lime juice (2 limes) 2 cups Roma tomatoes, diced 1 yellow onion, diced 1 cup green olives, sliced into rings 1 jalapeno, minced (leave seeds in) 1/4 jar pickled jalapenos 1/4 bunch cilantro, minced 1/4 cup parsley, minced 1/3 teaspoon dry oregano 1/3 teaspoon black pepper 1/3 teaspoon kosher … Read more

Puff Daddy Tidbits

These tasty sausage rounds can be baked individually on a baking sheet or skewered onto bamboo skewers and baked. INGREDIENTS 2 packages of "Thai One On" sausage 2 sheets frozen puff pastry dough (thawed several hours in refrigerator) Seasoning of choice such as garlic, basil, or basic grill rub Parchment paper Optional sauce such as … Read more

Oysters Rockefeller

Cool waters mean there’s an abundance of oysters, so try Oysters Rockefeller and enjoy the healthy benefits of seafood. McCormick & Schmick’s offers more than 40 varieties of fresh seafood available daily. For this dish oysters are usually arranged in their deeper shells, on a bed of coarse salt, in four shallow pans. INGREDIENTS: 16 … Read more

Mojito's Spicy Shrimp Cocktail

Cocktail Sauce 10 tomatoes, halved 2 Tablespoons olive oil 1 – 4 ounce can chipotles in adobo 2 cups pineapple juice 1/4 cup brown sugar salt to taste 1. Season the tomatoes with salt and drizzle with olive oil. Arrange cut side up on a sheet pan and sprinkle with the brown sugar. Roast in … Read more

Lobster Fennel Dip

Ingredients 2 cups lobster dip, see recipe below 2 12" self rising pizza crusts 1/4 cup focaccia oil, see recipe below 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, shredded Method: Place the lobster dip in a shallow ceramic bowl and cook at 425 degrees for 10 minutes or until bubbling and golden brown on top. Meanwhile brush the … Read more

Goat Cheese Quesadillas

This delicious recipe takes the basic staple and gives it a twist by using goat cheese. Whether serving as an appetizer or an entree, it’s sure to be a new favorite. For the more carb-conscious: try using the Fat Flush Tortilla, which is free of added sugars, fats, and yeast, and available at French Meadow … Read more

Garlic Poached Mushrooms with Balsamic Vinegar and Fresh Basil

Easy to make for an antipasto or vegetable platter, or serve with a cubed semi-hard cheese like smoked Gouda or dill Havarti. Ingredients 1 pound fresh mushrooms 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed 1 tablespoon lemon juice Dressing Ingredients 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil 1 tablespoon … Read more

Cheese Fondue

Ingredients 1 large garlic clove, crushed slightly but left whole 2 cups dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc 8 ounces Emmentaler cheese, grated 8 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional) Dippers Bread cubes Cooked sausages Steamed broccoli or cauliflower Small whole new potatoes, cooked Method: Rub the garlic … Read more

Georgia O’Keeffe: Circling Around Abstraction

This is a strongly curated show—just as the Walker’s recent Picasso exhibition was. Both venture to transform familiar work by presenting it with vigorous scholarship and a fresh eye. In this case, the focus is on the circle—the paradigmatic composition in many of O’Keeffe’s abstractions—and it’s a valuable insight that had been lying there in … Read more