Sunday, November 30, 2014

A Special Taste from the High Hills of North Vietnam

Banh Khuc - Steamed rice balls covered with sticky rice and filled with a savory mix of ground pork, mung beans, spinach, shiitake mushrooms, shallots and garlic all seasoned with Vietnamese fish sauce and black pepper. A tasty treat when the days turn colder.

Monday, November 24, 2014

A Thanksgiving Celebration with a Twist

Something new for the Holiday - Forget the turkey and try this delicious dish of roasted bacon wrapped pheasant breasts stuffed with a delectable mix of spinach, wild mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, onions and garlic. Happy Thanksgiving!

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Fine China for Your Dining Table!

Enjoy a taste of China with this long time favorite - Cashew Garlic Chicken. Tender chunks of chicken breast stir-fried with fresh vegetables, Chinese mushrooms, garlic and ginger with soy sauce and a splash of Shaoxing rice wine. Sprinkle with toasted cashew nuts and serve hot over rice.

Monday, November 17, 2014

Mother Nature's Seafood Specialty

Fresh caught wild salmon fillets encrusted with spices and roasted to a golden brown then topped with creamy dill aioli and served on a bed of sauteed vegetables. Add some crispy homemade potato chips and you have the perfect Autumn meal.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Warm Comfort Food from the French Heartland

Gateau de Viande - A hearty French Meatloaf made with ground veal, pork, bacon, mushrooms, shallots, garlic and seasoned with herbes de Provence then all baked to a juicy perfection. Enjoy with a glass of French red wine accompanied with a baguette and cornichons. Tout la gloire de la France!

Monday, November 10, 2014

Vietnamese Street Treats!

Banh Pateso - Delicious, French-inspired baked meat pies filled with a sumptuous mix of ground pork, pate, shiitake mushrooms and chopped onions all seasoned with savory spices, salt and black pepper. Enclosed in a light, flaky crust and designed to make you keep coming back for more.

Thursday, November 6, 2014

The Coffee Cake of Your Dreams!

Pineapple-Rum-Raisin Coffee Cake - The stuff that dreams are made of! Moist and tender and chock full of fresh pineapple and plump raisins, this masterpiece is finally drenched in Rum and dusted lightly with confectioners' sugar. They just don't get any better than this!

Monday, November 3, 2014

Let Them Eat Pie!

Pear Hand Pie - A buttery, flaky crust filled with chopped pears, sugar and flavored with Belle de Brillet pear liqueur. Baked to a luscious perfection and drizzled over with a delicious sugary icing. The slice is nice!