Homemade Dried Fruit & Pomegranate Dark Chocolate Bark

Homemade Dried Fruit & Pomegranate Dark Chocolate Bark

This fully loaded showstopper is not only quick and easy, but would make a lovely homemade holiday gift. It is also a great way to use up any dried fruits you have available in your kitchen cabinet.  Ingredients 1 cup  60% or higher cacao dark 

PLATTER PERFECTION

PLATTER PERFECTION

During the holiday season; the cheese board is the MVP of the entertaining. It is simple to put together and works ideally for fancy gatherings or for last minute guests who pop in. In this perfectly arranged cheese board; I used a beautiful wooden tray 

FRESH STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH MASCARPONE CHEESE

FRESH STRAWBERRY SALAD WITH MASCARPONE CHEESE

Strawberries are in peak season, which means I am going to use them in everything such as this beautiful and quick dessert made with a refreshing mascarpone cheese with dead-ripe and fragrant native blueberries and sweet strawberries. FOR THE SAUCE: INGREDIENTS: 1/4 lb. of strawberries 

OVEN BAKED WHOLE PEARS

OVEN BAKED WHOLE PEARS

This recipe is so simple, but it tastes as delicious as it looks.  Whole Juicy pears with the stems on baked in honey and topped with silvered almonds. INGREDIENTS: 4 firm-ripe Posc pears peeled  1/2 cup honey 1/3 white wine 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter  1/2 

CLASSIC FRENCH MERINGUES

CLASSIC FRENCH MERINGUES

This is the best and the simplest meringue recipe you can come across. Once you master making this classic meringue, the sky is the limit on how you can use it, from dollops and pavlova bases to lemon meringue tarts. INGREDIENTS: 4 large egg whites 

FRESH STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

FRESH STRAWBERRIES WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR

One of the simplest way but most exquisite to enjoy fresh strawberries is with a drizzle of fine balsamic vinegar. A winning combination between the sweetness of the strawberries and the mellow tartness of the balsamic vinegar. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 Lb. strawberry trimmed of their top and 

WHIPPED MASCARPONE WITH F RESH STRAWBERRIES

WHIPPED MASCARPONE WITH F RESH STRAWBERRIES

A beautiful mascarpone recipe that has nothing to do with the classic Italian Tiramisu.  Fresh strawberries and cherries topped on whipped mascarpone cheese will impress your friends and family this summer. INGREDIENTS: Fresh strawberries cut in halves Fresh cherries pitted and cut in halves  1/2 cup 

TRADITIONAL TIRAMISU

TRADITIONAL TIRAMISU

I think it is one of the most famous classic Italian desserts. Creamy custard-like layers topped with Espresso soaked lady fingers which will certainly lift you up. INGREDIENTS: 3 eggs 3 cups Mascarpone cheese 2/3 cup sugar 3 cups cold brewed espresso or strong coffee  1 

POACHED PEARS WITH GORGONZOLA AND HONEY

POACHED PEARS WITH GORGONZOLA AND HONEY

Poached pears with gorgonzola, honey and crumbled walnuts. It is the best to use ripe pears for this recipe, as they are sweeter and cook quickly. I use Bosc pears cut in half to shorten the cooking time. INGREDIENTS: 2 firm Bosc pears, cored, peeled 

PEARS WITH HAZELNUT LIQUEUR AND SLICED ALMONDS

PEARS WITH HAZELNUT LIQUEUR AND SLICED ALMONDS

Try this quick and easy dessert for Valentine’s Day. A delicious mixture between cooked ripe pears and nutty flavors of the liqueur and the almonds. INGREDIENTS: 3 ripe Bosc pears peeled, cored and cut in halves 2 tablespoon melted unsalted butter  2-tablespoon hazelnut liquor (Frangelico)  

SAFFRON POACHED PEARS

SAFFRON POACHED PEARS

Pears poached in saffron are delicious, especially when they are served with the reduced cooking liquid, which has a beautiful color and a fragrant smell. I like making this desert with Bosc pears as it cooks longer to become tender which allows enough time for 

POACHED PEARS IN SPICED WHITE WINE

POACHED PEARS IN SPICED WHITE WINE

Elegant and easy to prepare, this poached pears recipe makes a tasty dessert that will impress your family and friends. INGREDIENTS:  2 firm Bosc pears, cored, peeled and cut in halves 4 cup white wine Juice of ½ Orange ½ cup sugar 1 cinnamon stick 

QUICK CARAMELIZED PANETTONE

QUICK CARAMELIZED PANETTONE

Panettone is a soft, tall, cylindrical dome shaped Italian sweet bread with the festive aroma of raisins and candid fruits. In Italy, Panettone is an essential part of the holiday celebration especially during the Christmas season when it is eaten throughout the day, served with coffee 

BLUEBERRY JAM RECIPE

BLUEBERRY JAM RECIPE

The classic ratio of making the perfect jam is that the quantity of the sugar should be half of the fruit. This formula is one of the most common methods with great results, which ends up with a well-balanced flavor and texture. INGREDIENTS: 1 Pound 

RHUBARB WITH SPICED RED WINE

RHUBARB WITH SPICED RED WINE

This recipe is one of the simplest ways to enjoy your rhubarb when they are in season, it can be a substitute for your classic rhubarb recipes such as pies and crumbles. In this recipe the rhubarbs sweetened to perfection to balance its tartness and 

BEST POACHED PEARS IN MULLED WINE

BEST POACHED PEARS IN MULLED WINE

This is my favorite recipe to make, super easy and delicious. Neither prep nor cuttings, just cover in red wine and make your house smells with the warm aromatic spiced red wine, which put the whole family in the holidays spirits. You will definitely impress your