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My Old-Fashioned Delicious Red Velvet Cake

My Old-Fashioned Delicious Red Velvet Cake

The colorful history of red velvet cake recipe dates back to the 1940s. It is said that the recipe was actually…

Nathan Willow
Mar 2012
Professional
3 votes
47032 views
Spicy Shrimp on Spinach

Spicy Shrimp on Spinach

We made this as one of the dishes at our annual stay at the Koehler Winery near in Los Olivos near Santa Barbara. Everything we made was delicious,…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2011
Advanced
6 votes
10994 views
Cheddar scalloped POTATO gratin simile DAUPHINOIS

Cheddar scalloped POTATO gratin simile DAUPHINOIS

Very high in flavour...very high on calorie reduction too! I’ve been trying desperately to replicate a…

Foodessa
May 2010
Professional
3 votes
12553 views
FRENCH POTATOES

FRENCH POTATOES

I love this simple recipe. The smell of the fresh thyme reminds me of spring when they are cooking. These potatoes are also wonderful served with…

Phyllis Munro
Dec 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
13550 views
A Delectable Sweet Surprise a Chocolate Cake Made at Home

A Delectable Sweet Surprise a Chocolate Cake Made at Home

There's something to be said about taking matters into your own hands and doing things yourself. Take this…

Nathan Willow
Feb 2012
Professional
1 vote
17168 views
Grilled Tuna Steaks over Arugula Salad

Grilled Tuna Steaks over Arugula Salad

I adapted this recipe from one in Cook's Illustrated and served it during a trip to San Luis Obispo with…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2012
Advanced
4 votes
4438 views
Pork Tenderloin With Red Wine Demi Glaze

Pork Tenderloin With Red Wine Demi Glaze

This is a simple but elegant entree. Pork tenderloin pounded thin and combined with mushrooms, red wine and…

Bob Vincent
Oct 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
8770 views
Batman – The Dark Knight Cocktail

Batman – The Dark Knight Cocktail

Do you like superhero movies? Do you like cocktails? I suggest you to discover The Dark Knight Cocktail. A…

Malicia Flore
Aug 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
4978 views
Batman – The Dark Knight Rises Cocktail

Batman – The Dark Knight Rises Cocktail

If you are a fan of "The Dark Knight Rises", the latest part of the trilogy by Christopher Nolan, here's a…

Malicia Flore
Aug 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
6876 views
Chocolate Souffle

Chocolate Souffle

After having a yummy souffle on a cruise recently, I came back and started making them myself. This is the best I've found so far. A simple,…

Nancy Miyasaki
May 2012
Intermediate
4 votes
3435 views
Mango Gateau with peaches and cream

Mango Gateau with peaches and cream

A Gateau is a French style sponge cake traditionally made with cream and may be a multilayered cake. I made…

Manju Nair
Aug 2010
Intermediate
4 votes
10360 views
French Bread by Bread Machine

French Bread by Bread Machine

This recipe requires the French Bread setting on my bread machine, best suited for bread doughs low in fat and sugar; this results in a crisp crust…

Salad Foodie
Oct 2013
Professional
1 vote
16395 views
Yummy Nutritious and Sugar Free Dessert

Yummy Nutritious and Sugar Free Dessert

I was reading "Little Women" the other day where the family maid, Hannah, was preparing a cake recipe made from…

Nathan Willow
Apr 2012
Professional
1 vote
16247 views
Scallops in Scallion Nests

Scallops in Scallion Nests

This is an attractive, flavorful dish, ideal as the first course for an elegant dinner. The scallions, which are cooked briefly in boiling water and…

John Spottiswood
Aug 2011
Advanced
4 votes
5603 views
Ganache Chocolate Nutella

Ganache Chocolate Nutella

Use this topping on any thing you wish to enhance with CHOCOLATE, from baked goods to ice cream. It will keep for a couple of days unrefrigerated -…

Amos Miller
Apr 2016
Professional
2 votes
6252 views