Recipes

PAMA Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake

Shrimp Etouffee

"The word Etouffee (Ay-2-FAY) translates roughly to smothered , stewed, or braised"

Creole Rice

Shrimp Stock

Julia Child's French Onion Soup

The weather has gotten a lot warmer in Florida, but a bowl of French Onion Soup still sounded wonderful! Julia Child's French Onion Soup to be…

I Was Too Hasty To Say I Couldn't Make Pastry

A couple of weeks ago, Dave West, the owner of Rolling Pin, called and asked if I could do a private party on…

Childhood Memories....Christmas Bread and French Toast

As the Christmas Holidays get closer and closer (I swear every year, they come quicker and quicker) I start to…

Elegantly Easy Chicken Marsala

I am on to a new adventure in my life, a new job! It has been a whirlwind since I applied for the job about a month ago, mainly because the office…

Are you feeling HOT, HOT, HOT??????? How bout some Spicy Shrimp?

My class last Friday night was Fresh From the Sea, Key West Style. For…

PAMA Chocolate Ganache Cheesecake Perfect for Valentine's Day

First thing I have to say, I GAINED 5 POUNDS JUST MAKING THIS CHEESECAKE!!!! I must admit, it was worth it and…

Do You Know How Julia Would Make It? le beurre d'arachide et la fraise conservent le sandwich

Honestly I am not sure she ever did, are you curious what it is? To be…

Mardi Gras Florida Style!

Last weekend was one of my dear friend's birthday, great reason for a party! What better theme for a 40th Birthday Party than Mardi Gras, sorry, I…

Make Ahead Christmas Brunch

My class last Tuesday at Rolling Pin in Brandon was "Make Ahead Christmas Brunch". We had 8 students in attendance and a lot of fun! We started the…

It is Almost Time to Put on your Lederhosen and Dirndl! Oktoberfest is Right Around the Corner

I can hardly believe that October is just a week away!!! Yesterday, I…

You Can Take Comfort in Eating This Peach Trifle

OK, the dishes are put away, the tablecloths and napkins are in the washing machine, it's time to take a break…