Celebrity Life

Serves 8 Chocolate Genoise Cake 1lb and 2oz of eggs 12oz of sugar 10oz cake flour 4oz butter 0.25oz vanilla extract or lemon flavor 3oz of cocoa power   Sift the flour with the cocoa powder. Combine the eggs, sugar and salt, and warm over a bain marie until 110 degrees F. With a wire, […]

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A perfect accompaniment to tender baby Lamb for a spring dinner. Fresh, ripe raspberries are paired with a soothing molten chocolate cake for a satisfying, yet light dessert to welcome the melting away of winter and the bloom of a new season yet to come. Serves 6 Five eggs and five extra egg yolks 1/2 cup of sugar […]

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Serves 6 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. 2  1 1/2 lbs of Baby Frenched Rack of Lamb. Salt and Pepper for dusting Lamb 4 Tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 ounces of Grey Poupon Mustard 3 Cloves of Minced Fresh Garlic 2 very large tablespoons of Fresh Rosemary Season the racks of Lamb with Salt and Pepper. […]

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Oenophilia (eh-no-fill-ee-uh), derived from the Greek language, is the love (philia) of wine (oinos). Ipso facto, an oenophile is a lover of wine. It stands to reason that wine lovers are often foodies too, for what is wine if not paired with its culinary counterparts, from the quintessential savory wine and cheese to the chocolate […]

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These are the steps to take to make Seared Blue Fin Tuna with tomato and orange blossom confit: Preparation Time: 40 minutes Cooking Time: 3 hrs 20 minutes (for slow cooking tomatoes) Serves: 6 people   Ingredients 6 tuna noisettes (Ask your fishmonger to make sure the Noisettes are thick and well proportioned and right […]

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My grandmother made this Pineapple Upside Down Cake, so it is a very special recipe I am sharing with you for the summer season. Nothing says summer like fruit. In Savannah, the pineapple is historically known as a welcome sign. If a party is to begin, the pineapple is right side up. If the party is […]

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Marie Antoinette loved them.  Abraham Lincoln loved them.  And I love them.  That’s the thing about oysters–you’re totally smitten, or not at all.  There’s nothing halfway about it.  Prized as pearl producers and cherished by connoisseurs, these succulent morsels have seduced Roman emperors, kings, and other food lovers through the ages.   Consuming oysters, some […]

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A beautiful dessert and one that will soon become your family’s favorite, this cheesecake makes use of time and is easy to prepare. This cake can take you from the holiday season well into the spring. This recipe makes two cheesecakes. For the Batter: 3 lbs of cream cheese, softened 1 ½ cups of granulated […]

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This recipe is prepared by my mother, Mary Donna Melon and used in my family for Thanksgiving and Holidays. This hot fruit compote is great for beef, pork or poultry.  Similar to Mostardo, a spicy fruit relish the Italians serve with meat, this hot fruit dish compliments the taste of the tenderloin or any meat […]

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I used Burgundy wine jelly to serve alongside this very upscale entrée. Burgundy Wine Jelly is sold in fine gourmet shops and tastes exquisite alongside the coffee and meat. This recipe is perfect for a large family gathering as you can slice it thin and pair it with the jelly or condiments of your choice […]

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This is a wonderful breakfast coffee cake for any holiday including Valentines Day when you want to serve breakfast in bed to that special someone or have it out for people to snack on when they don’t want a heavy meal first thing in the morning. It is great with a hot cup of coffee […]

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Serves 8 8 lamb shanks about 1 ¼ lb each Salt to taste Pepper to taste 6-8 tablespoons of olive oil 4 teaspoons of black peppercorns 4 bay leafs 16 cups of good quality chicken stock 6 cups of a good quality dry red wine (about a bottle and a half) 4 heads of garlic, […]

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