Mousse de Foie de Volaille

Hope all your Holiday dinner preparations are going well… The following recipe makes a beautiful, luscious and smooth pâté. The wine gelée topping serves to balance the richness of the mousse. Mousse de Foie de Voilaille 1/2 kg (~1 lb) Chicken livers, cleaned connective tissue removed 2 c. milk 1 1/2 sticks of butter, room temperature*…

Little Craving: Deviled Eggs

Two weeks ago, I watched The Help and there was a scene that featured deviled eggs. I got such a craving that the next morning it needed to be satisfied! They are so simple yet so tasty and enjoyable! More importantly they are super easy to make! Here is how to make them. Ingredients: 3 hard…

Dark Stock

I cannot stress the importance of using and knowing how to prepare a stock.  This ingredient will help elevate any sauce you want to make.  It adds richness, color, and flavor. Dark Stock It’s basically the same ingredients as a broth but more flavor, color, and texture is added by roasting some of the ingredients…

Smoked Salmon & Ricotta Appetizer

On Friday nights I like to have quick and light dinners, that I can enjoy with a glass of wine and then be off to meet my friends.  Last Friday was no exception I wanted to make a fast dinner composed of small dishes so, I met Moos, on his way back from work, at…

Simple Broth

I think everyone should know how to make chicken/beef broth.  There is nothing more comforting, or useful, than a bubbling pot of broth.  The possibilities are endless, and if you make enough you can freeze it for up to 3 months! And whenever you see a recipe that calls for chicken broth, bam! You have…