Say Cheese! “Homemade Ricotta Cheese”

Ricotta cheese lovers unite! This is an extremely simple cheese to make in comparison to most cheeses. Ricotta is very versatile, and can be used for savory dishes ans well as sweet. Enjoy the recipe!

Homemade Ravioli with the help of “KitchenAid”

Williams-Sonoma, KitchenAid pasta demonstration. Utilizing the KitchenAid mixer, pasta roller and ravioli making attachments.

Williams-Sonoma – “KitchenAid”- Homemade Pasta

KitchenAid pasta making demonstration at the Williams-Sonoma in The Mall at Short Hills, N.J. The ravioli pasta attachment stole the show. All pasta attachments for the KitchenAid are a wonderful accessory, and make delicious and well shaped professional style pastas.

Bouillabaisse de Marseilles – A Tale of Two Soups

A tale of two soups. In order to have an excellent “bouillabaisse”, it is necessary to have an excellent “soupe de poisson” as a base.

Cooking at Sea! – Employment of Cruise Line Chefs

Some of the hardest working men and women I have ever worked with were the ones I worked with at sea. “Culinary Arts” at sea is a whole different ball game than on land. It is a multi-billion dollar a year industry that keeps growing. Jobs and employment opportunities are plentiful, especially for those in the hotel and restaurant industry.

Zabaglione & Summertime Berries

The recipe for a zabaglione couldn’t be any simpler. It is a simple ratio of ingredients. When whipped together with proper technique produces a delicious and divine foam like custard. That is a perfect accompaniment for summertime berries and figs.

Franco’s 4th of July Potato Salad – Explosive Punch of Flavors!

The “granddaddy’s” of the grill would be lost without a good potato salad. This 4th of July, try Franco’s Potato Salad that packs an explosive punch of flavor.

Vanilla Cupcakes & Philadelphia Cream Cheese

The “good cheer” cupcakes can spread is for all ages to enjoy. They also create a very nice connection to what food is all about. Which is quite simply “happiness” and the spreading of it to others.