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Chocolate Bourbon and Pecan Cake
Sunday, November 15th, 2009Chocolate Bourbon and Pecan Cake John Draz The Winnetka Grill Winnetka IL This pretty flourless cake is coated with smooth shiny chocolate glaze and studded with pecans. It is flavored with more pecans and bourbon. Serves 12 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped 8 ounces (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 8 eggs, separated [...]
Pumpkin-Chocolate Cheesecake
Monday, November 9th, 2009Pumpkin-Chocolate Cheesecake Judy Yovin Tucson Country Club Tucson AZ Serves 12 One of Great Chefs’ most popular desserts. Chef Judy Yovin serves this pretty cheesecake decorated with tiny marzipan pumpkins. Of course these can be omitted for simplicity’s sake, but they do add a festive look for the holiday. Crust 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs [...]
Corn Ravioli with Cinnamon-flavored Chorizo
Monday, November 2nd, 2009Corn Ravioli with Cinnamon-flavored Chorizo and Goat Cheese Sauce Mark Miller Red Sage Washington DC With its spicy filling, delicate corn pasta, and creamy sauce, this dish — a Southwestern version of pasta Alfredo — will wow guests. If you’ve ever made ravioli, the recipe will be a new twist on an old procedure. If [...]
Dracula’s Bite of Delight
Friday, October 9th, 2009Dracula’s Bite of Delight Daniel Bonnot Consultant/Instructor New Orleans LA; Nyons, France Serves 4 Two 6-inch-by-12-inch sheets of puff pastry 2 cups granulated sugar Chocolate Mousse 1 pound Swiss chocolate, chopped 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup chocolate syrup 4 cups heavy (whipping) cream Garnish 1 pint strawberries 4 tablespoons strawberry puree 2 ounces Chambord or [...]
Creme Anglaise – Great Chefs
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009Allow the milk to cool for 10 minutes. Beat the egg yolks with the sugar and gradually add the hot milk, whisking constantly. Cook the mixture in a double boiler, stirring spoon. Cool over ice water. Chef: bruce lefavour, rose et le …
The Unforgettable Torte
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009The Unforgettable Torte Gale E. O’Malley Hilton Hawaiian Village Honolulu, Oahu HI This beautiful torte of chocolate cake, hazelnut meringue, and flavored fillings is unforgettable, both for its taste and its presentation. You also won’t quickly forget just how complex and difficult it is to make! The torte could be served by itself, of course. [...]
Lemon Zabaglione with Mixed Citrus Fruit
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009Lemon Zabaglione with Mixed Citrus Fruit Luciano Bossegia Cardinale Sao Paulo, Brazil This dessert is filled with bright citrus taste. Orange and grapefruit segments are caramelized, then piled into dessert bowls and covered with lemon zabaglione. Citrus zest and sugar is sprinkled over the tops and browned with a small kitchen torch. You may brown [...]
Marble Fudge Brownies
Saturday, September 26th, 2009Marble Fudge Brownies Michael Romano Union Square Cafe New York, New York The best brownies are dense, rich, and loaded with chocolate. These fit the bill perfectly, and the swirl of cream cheese adds a visual and flavor cont Source:
Chocolate Cream Pie with Meringue Crust
Thursday, August 6th, 2009Chocolate Cream Pie with Meringue Crust Kathy Ruiz Kathy´s, Houston TX Serves 6 Crust 3 egg whites Pinch of salt Pinch of cream of tartar 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Filling 9 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/3 cup espresso or strong black coffee 4 eggs, separated, at [...]
