Mascarpone Espresso Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake

Who loves chocolate and coffee together? Who loves cheesecake? This Mascarpone Espresso Chocolate Swirl Cheesecake recipe is so much easier to make than most because it does not require a water bath.
Tea Smoked Duck Breasts

Tea Smoked Duck Breasts is a spectacular dish that is not complicated to make but is sure to "WOW' anyone you serve it to.
Toasted Polenta Cake with Glazed Stone Fruit and Olive Oil Vanilla Ice Cream

Get the kids involved in making the ice cream for this recipe for Toasted Polenta Cake with Glazed Stone Fruit and Olive Oil Vanilla Ice Cream. It makes for good memories.
My Mother’s Rouladen

My Mother's Rouladen in a non-traditional presentation to a very traditional German dish.
Polenta Fries with Roasted Red Pepper Ketchup

This recipe for Polenta Fries with Roasted Red Pepper Ketchup is tasty and different. Easy to make and impressive to serve.
Sweet Cherry Upside Down Cake

This Sweet Cherry Upside Down Cake can be made with any sweet cherry such as Bing, Royal Anns, or Rainiers.
Baci and Apricot Biscotti

Baci and Apricot Biscotti are very light and tender. Enjoy them with an espresso or cappuccino or a sauterne (or even dipped in a glass of milk)
Simply the Best Fried Chicken

Simply the Best Fried Chicken is simply that, the Best Fried Chicken. It's the buttermilk soak that does it!
Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs with Rosemary Risotto

Slow-Braised Beef Short Ribs with Rosemary Risotto is a perfect weekend dinner when you want the house to smell great, and your mouth to say thank you!
Wiener Schnitzel

Wiener Schnitzel is a very traditional German and Austrian dish usually made of veal. I prefer to use pork cutlets for their denser texture.