Every Christmas I cook at least one dish with chestnuts. This year I went wild. I purchased two lovely pieces of boneless wild boar from Foodsaver Stores and made a gorgeous, delicious sauce with chestnuts and balsamic vinegar. Vinegar tenderizes the meat so marinating is essential. Serve this rich dish with buttery mashed potatoes. Continue reading
Nutella Cheesecake Bars
You don’t really need a big intro for this one right? Two words: Cheesecake, Nutella. If you are not yet convinced, let me just tell you that these bars taste like a creamy brownie with the nicest crunch from the hazelnut crust. Also, you can bake and eat these in one hour tops. Although you should allow for cooling time. At least the first time. There will be many more. Continue reading
Smoked Salmon “Brandade”
The first time I tasted “brandade” was at a French restaurant in Soho, New York. My fantastic friend Katie was responsible for this revelation. This mousse-like, light as air, delicious dip is perfect for the festive season or whenever you want something special to dip your toast in. Brandade is traditionally made with cod, but since you can purchase fantastic smoked salmon from Foodsaver Stores, then smoked salmon brandade is on the menu. Continue reading
Whole Clementine Almond Cake
I’m a huge fan of clementines. For me they are the perfect introduction to winter fruits. Just as grapes fall out of season, clementines start popping up at my local fruit-shop. I love the smell of peeling them. It reminds me of my mom peeling them for me when I was little Continue reading
Stuffed Turkey Breast
If you don’t feel like cooking a whole turkey this year, looking for something new, or don’t plan on feeding a huge family crowd, stuff a turkey breast. You can purchase a great piece of Turkey and everything else you need from Foodsaver Stores. Any left-over stuffing, mixed with rice makes a fantastic and delicious side dish. Continue reading
Black Angus Fillet steaks with mushroom wine sauce
If you like meat, nothing beats a good steak. Black Angus matured steaks from Foodsaver Stores are just that. Tender, thick cuts or beef fillet, properly aged to provide that juicy, flavorful bite. I cooked these with a delicious mushroom wine sauce. Continue reading
Chocolate Chestnut Tart
Want something delicious, simple and foolproof for the festive table? Make a chestnut chocolate tart. In the past, just the word “tart” used to be the reason to avoid a recipe and stick to the good old cheesecake. But since I started applying cookie crusts to my tarts, a whole new world of deserts unfolded before me. No blind baking, no resting time, no dough rolling, no chilling time. Just you and your blender. Continue reading
