While not quite on the Mount Rushmore of cocktails, the versatile French 75 featuring gin and bubbles courtesy of Champagne certainly belongs on a very short list of the all-time great cocktails. With an herbal nose and refreshing nature, the French 75 remains an excellent option for both a...
Away with the greasy restaurant scallops! Prepare yourself and your guests a spectacular course using only a few simple ingredients. Our recipe showcases lusciously soft but never lardy scallops - sweet and juicy from inside coated in fresh peppery heaven.
Store-bought lemon pepper seasonings share one thing in common: whether...
Reminiscent of childhood memories, luxury, sweetness and sensuality, chocolate is more than just a food – it is therapy.
Chocolate Ganache
Although it sounds sophisticated for baking beginners, the chocolate ganache is an elementary filling or icing. Consisting only of chopped chocolate, heavy whipping cream, and additives of baker's choice, this...
"The way to a man's heart is trough his stomach."
The lime coconut scallops make a fine starter for your dinner date night. Simple yet taste-dominant ingredients like lime juice, balsamic reduction, and cayenne pepper tamed by creamy coconut flavor form an appetizing small plate dinner course. While the meal...
While most of us think of mulled wine and Christmas in the same thought, this traditional drink, also known as spiced wine, remains popular throughout the winter. Usually made with a variety of mulling spices and red wine, the drink leaves a pleasant scent that evokes memories of holidays...
One summer, while attending high school, my family and I traveled to Croatia for a two-week vacation. Set next to the beautiful Adriatic Sea, we stayed in Vodice, a historic town founded under the Roman Empire that features an abundance of Mediterranean architecture. Alternating days between the beach and...
The "Oh, So Good" Tomato Salad Recipe
Healthy side dish with a Mediterranean breeze and rich flavor
4 large tomatoes, wedgedDressing2 tbsp unfiltered olive oil2 large fresh garlic cloves, minced2 rosemary sprigs, chop the leaves¼ ground black pepper1 tsp sea salt
Sprinkle the pan with olive oil and put on medium...
