Black Forest Expresso Cake with a Bittersweet – Kahlúa® Glaze

Here it is: death-by-chocolate. But what a way to go! Serves 14-16 This is a magical cake – unadulterated chocolate bliss. The texture is similar to that of a very creamy truffle, but even fudgier. It’s critical that you use top quality chocolate for this recipe, such as Valrhona, Scharffen Berger or Lindt. For the…

Herb & Panko Crusted Rack of Lamb with Mint Yogurt Sauce

Roasted rack of lamb is a brilliant centerpiece dish because it’s effortlessly-impressive to serve for special occasions, yet simple to prepare for an everyday meal. You’ll not go wrong with this roasted rack of lamb. The recipe uses a Panko coating with a blend of fresh spices that makes gives it full flavor. It also calls…

Poppy Seed Angel Food Cake with Grapefruit Curd

Serves 8-10 Ready for a slice of heaven? We are no stranger to decadent and rich cakes. But what about a cake recipe where butter, fat, and egg yolks run away in fright? No matter how healthfully we try to eat, most of us sometimes craves something sweet and more so during tough times. A…

Seared Scallops with a Sun dried Tomato-Corn & Bacon vinaigrette

Serves 4 Most people are familiar bacon wrapped scallops but if you’ve made it you’d know that neither was cooked properly. Because scallops take only a few minutes to cook, it always seems like the bacon, which takes longer to cook it always underdone. This recipe is the solution. The scallops are seared for a…

Wasabi Mashed Potatoes

Serves 6 The distinctive heat of wasabi plays off the mildness of mashed potatoes – by adding a few teaspoons adds a bit kick, elevating plain mashed potatoes to something truly extraordinary. It really works well with any Asian marinated flank steak, salmon, shrimp and shrimp. I leave the skins on when using baby yukon…

Dried Fruit & Nut Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Baby Potatoes and a Fried Thyme-Bacon Vinaigrette

Serves 4-6 This may look and sound fancy but it’s a breeze to make that even a novice could do it. Intensely flavored dried fruit and nuts really seems to bring out the clean, delicate qualities of the pork. Furthermore, the dried fruit and nuts provide a sweetness, tartness, and acidity that showcases the meat…

Kale & Sweet Potato Salad with Harissa Roasted Chickpeas & a Harissa Ranch Dressing

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring nor does it have to break the bank. The last 2 days have been really hot here in N. Dallas which is a sure sign that spring is here, it also means summer is just around and “bulking season” is over. What better way to shed that bulk…eating…

Spagheti con Polpette di Tacchino al Limoncello a.k.a Limoncello Pasta with Lemon Turkey Meatballs

Serves 3 – 4 Forget about, “When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade.” Instead, When Life Gives You Lemons…Make LIMONCELLO PASTA. This recipe came about when we were on a super tight budget and needed a dish that was quick and easy to make. It’s a weeknight dish that’s impressive enough to serve at a…

Banana Oat Muffins with Pecan & Oats Streusel Topping

I’ve never been very good at banana management – I tend to buy a bunch, eat a few and then watch the rest turn black. I love fruit especially after dinner but winter time there isn’t much to choose from other than citrus, apples, pears and bananas. So when I ask Timothy to shop for…

Rainbow Pepper Crusted Ribeye Steaks with Wild Mushroom Compound Butter

Serves 2 Steak dinners are usually the mark of a special occasion and can be made to feel decadent. It normally entails an outing to big, fancy restaurant and the check that follows. Why spend that money on table service when you can make these restaurant quality steaks in the comfort of you own home….