Crème Brûlée
What Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” is to a beginning guitar player, the Crème Brulee is to the apprentice Chef. This emblematic French dessert is usually the first real restaurant dessert that...
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Home Cooking Recipes
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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with Reduced Balsamic
The crisp asparagus is sure to please the lovers of all things green. The salty prosciutto will definitely make the meat lovers smile. The reduced balsamic will satisfy the sweet...
Prosciutto Wrapped Salmon with Wilted Spinach & Lemon Beurre Blanc
The contrasts of crispy prosciutto and tender salmon come together beautifully under the beurre blanc. This is a dish that I first discovered when working in a traditional Italian Restaurant...
Herb Marinated Chicken Breast with Prosciutto & White Bean Salad
This dish is on the top of my list for summer entertaining dishes. It sits there proudly for a couple of reasons, firstly, it's always a crowd pleaser and secondly,...
Smoked Salmon Pappadum Stack with Lime Mascarpone & Watercress
One would think that a dish built around salmon should remind me of my life living on the west coast of Canada, home of arguably some of the best salmon...
Chocolate Coffee Cake
Chocolate cakes hold the top spot on my list of favorite cakes, though I think you already know that already. I love cakes of all kinds, in their diverse combinations. I...
Amaretto Chocolate Cake
From the category of super delicious, and aromatic chocolate cakes, I present to you this delicious amaretto chocolate (mousse) cake. Its name includes the ingredients that make it so special —...
Raspberry & Blueberry Swiss Roll
Colorful Swiss rolls are always an eye-catcher. There’s something special about them that delights. They are delicate and sophisticated, and they can be savored indulgently. This mascarpone cream Swiss roll...
Cherry Mascarpone Swiss Roll
Rolls are easy to make and delicate and appealing cakes. The fillings can vary from simple fruit jams to sophisticated creams. This cocoa Swiss roll with mascarpone, yogurt, and cherries is...
Chocolate Cherry Cake
Sometimes I get a huge chocolate craving and I turn to chocolate desserts, very chocolatey. Cakes, cupcakes, tarts…whatever it is, it simply has to have tons of chocolate. Just like this...
Gourmet Chocolate Peach Tonka Cake (Entremet)
Taste of London is an amazing culinary festival that I had the pleasure of attending. It brings together some of the most famous chefs in the world: Gordon Ramsay, the...
Caramel Strawberry Cake
Multiple cream layers make elegant cakes, suitable for festive occasions and holidays, but you can definitely make it for pretty much any family occasion. I was in the mood for...
Chocolate Cake With Coffee Mousse
Coffee and chocolate are a combination I truly love. Then again, so are chocolate and caramel, chocolate and cherries, chocolate and walnuts, chocolate and oranges—the list goes on. Anything with...
Pear Brownies
Here is another delicious cake – one that will appeal to both chocolate and pear lovers, especially brownies devotees. Brownies have conquered the world with their dense and chocolatey texture....
Raspberry Brownies
Brownies, brownies, we love brownies! Banana brownies, caramel, pecan…or even raspberry brownies. That’s what we’re talking about here. I present to you, raspberry brownies – as full of flavor, as...
Best Turtle Brownies
These are the best Turtle Brownies, i.e. perfect brownies, with caramel, walnuts, and chocolate. This is not a complex brownie recipe – there’s no filling, no intricate sponge. But the result is exceptionally delicious:...
Chocolate Strawberry Cake
This chocolate strawberry cake is a new addition to my cake recipe collection and features lots of delicious chocolate – just the way I like it. The strong chocolate flavor...
Pistachio Strawberry Cake (Gluten-Free)
Pistachio is a wonderful ingredient in desserts. Not only does it add a great flavor and texture, but its extraordinary color can transform a simple dessert into an elegant and...
Chocolate Entremet with Creme Praliné
Entremet with chocolate and creme praliné is just a fancy name for a delicious multi-layered cake with assorted flavors. The main component, chocolate, is what defines it and makes the...
Cheese-Stuffed Kebabs (Kaserli Kebab)
This oriental recipe combines the best of both worlds—succulent beef and lamb kebabs encasing a molten core of delicious melted cheese. Cheese lovers and kebab enthusiasts alike will be captivated...
Broccoli Pie (Tart)
This delightful vegetarian broccoli pie (tart) that will revolutionize the way you enjoy this vibrant and healthy vegetable. The recipe offers a smart and innovative twist, transforming broccoli into a...
Greek (Santorini) Fava with Octopus
Prepare for a culinary journey that combines the tender delights of roast octopus with the velvety perfection of Greek fava – a delicious yellow split peas puree. Greek fava with...
Tigania: Greek Pork with Lemon & Mustard Sauce
This traditional Greek pork recipe offers a delightful combination of zesty lemon, tangy mustard, and succulent pork, creating a dish that is bursting with Mediterranean flair. Each tender and succulent...
Sofrito: Greek Beef Tenderloin in Garlic Sauce
This is a delicious tender beef fillet that has been fried in medium heat to capture all the juices and tastiness inside, then slowly cooked in a garlic-based sauce. It...