INGREDIENTS: 2 1/4 cups sifted cake flour 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup safflower oil 1/2 cup yolks 1 1/4 cups whites (7 large eggs, separated, + 3 additional whites) 2/3 cup water 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon vanilla 1...Read More

This traditional Greek recipe features fresh spring vegetables and flavor! INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds fresh green peas, washed 2 pounds fresh red potatoes, with the skins on, washed and diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red onion, small, chopped 1 small can tomato paste 2 sprigs fresh dill Salt, pepper Extra virgin olive oil, as needed...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 large yams (or 4 small yams) 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil 4 eggs 2 tablespoons orange zest METHOD: Place washed whole yams on a baking sheet, pierce, and bake at...Read More

“This was one of my childhood favorites! It’s my Grandma’s carrot cake recipe with cream cheese icing. We used to make them in little loaf pans for maximum icing coverage!” — Pastry Chef Marina Sousa INGREDIENTS: Cake 3 cups grated carrots 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups Crisco vegetable oil 2 teaspoons baking...Read More

“This impressive dish is a lot easier than it looks.” — Kerry Loutas INGREDIENTS: 4 filet mignon steaks, 5 oz. each, well chilled 8 oz. mixed wild mushrooms, roughly chopped 1 small shallot, minced 1 thick slice of pancetta, chopped (or 2 slices of smoked bacon, blanched and chopped) 3/4 oz. Malmsey Madeira or sweet...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 large sweet potatoes 1 ripe avocado 1 red onion, sliced Sprouts or micro greens Sliced jack cheese 4 Ciabatta rolls (or favorite sandwich roll) Honey Dijon Poppyseed dressing (recipe below) METHOD: Cut sweet potatoes four times each so that you have four large rounds, leaving the skin on. Bring a saucepan of water...Read More

While honeydew is usually the backbone of fruit salads, it can also shine in savory recipes, like this one with crunchy cucumber, feta cheese, and mint. The lemon and olive oil dressing has lots of black pepper to temper the melon’s sweetness. Pair this salad with grilled meats or toss it into the picnic basket...Read More

The perfect side dish for marinated grilled lamb! INGREDIENTS: 4 medium potatoes 4 eggs, separated 1/4 cup half-and-half 5 tablespoons butter 1 small onion, minced 1 celery rib, minced 1 cup finely crumbled feta cheese Salt and pepper METHOD: Place the potatoes in a large saucepan with enough salted water to cover them and bring...Read More

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