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Cruzan Rum Cake
Cruzan Rum Cake Way back when I lived and worked in St. Thomas, USVI, and before my life as a yacht chef, this recipe became a staple in the West...
Dark Chocolate and Ginger Biscotti
This biscotti recipe is for the traditionally dryer and harder version. If you like a softer biscotti, as I do, reduce the cooking time per cut side down to 6...
Cheddar, Apple, Sausage & Pecan Stuffed Breakfast Strata
Cheddar, Apple, Sausage & Pecan Stuffed Breakfast Strata This is a really tasty and stress-free breakfast when you have company. Just take 10 minutes to put it together and refrigerate...
Hollandaise Sauce
Hollandaise Sauce This is a very rich and decadent sauce that is one of my favorites. I especially love it on my many variations of Eggs Benedict. If you are...
Avocado Wedges Wrapped in Serrano Ham
These Avocado Wedges Wrapped in Serrano Ham make for a beautiful and easy appetizer to prepare. It’s equally great used as a starter or presented on a holiday buffet table....
Braised Asian Beef Short Ribs with Soy and Ginger
The deep, rich flavors in this dish make it perfect for one of those cold and lazy Sundays by the fireplace! EQUIPMENT NEEDED Slow cooker/multi-cooker Large skillet, if needed Cutting...
Peach Cream Cheese Pie
This Peach Cream Cheese Pie recipe comes from my Mother’s second husband’s deceased wife. The pass down method for this recipe is a bit convoluted, but the pie is delicious.
Mom’s Meatballs and Meatloaf
This recipe was passed down from my Italian Grandmother to my Mother. Everyone always raves about them. I’m sort of a “Meatball Snob’… I grew up knowing what a great...
Cornish Hens with Fennel and Fettuccine
Every time I make this dish, I have wonderful memories of a birthday aboard our sailboat anchored off the coast of Tortola in the BVI’s with my dearest friends Pam...
Roasted Beef Tenderloin with a Caesar Crust
This Roasted Beef Tenderloin with a Caesar Crust is gorgeous decorated with sprigs of rosemary and cranberries for a festive and colorful presentation. Serve it with both an Au Jus...
Roasted Cipollini Onions with Balsamic
This is a fabulous side dish for a buffet, and also great with steaks or roasts. These onions will be glossy and hard to resist. I’ll bet you can’t each...
Sausage & Chestnut Stuffing
The base of this stuffing comes from my Mom, and I’ve just updated and revamped it over the years. All of my friends and family insisted that I include this...