Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse

Yield: 6 servings Ingredients:8 large egg yolks1/2 cup sugarPinch of salt1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder4 ounces bittersweet chocolate1 1/2 cup heavy cream Directions: Cook’s Note:For a simple garnish, shave chocolate from the side of a chocolate bar with a vegetable peeler.To store mousse, place a paper towel under the plastic wrap (without touching mousse) before […]

Berry Parfaits

Yield: 4 servings Ingredients:3 – 4 cups assorted berries (blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and/or raspberries) or other fresh fruit2 tablespoons granulated white sugar, or to taste1/2 cup (4 ounces) mascarpone cheese,1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy whipping cream3 tablespoons confectioners’ (icing or powdered) sugar, or to taste1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions:

Beef Medallions and Mushrooms in Red Wine Sauce

Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients:1 (10 -12 ounce) beef tenderloin or 1 (10 -12 ounce) beef medallionscoarse saltfresh coarse ground black pepper2 -3 tablespoons butter1 -2 large shallot, minced (about 1/3 cup)3/4 cup sliced mushrooms1/2 tablespoon sugar1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar2 large garlic cloves, minced1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary1/2 tablespoon flour3/4 cup beef broth3/4 […]

Basil Vinaigrette

Yield: Makes about 1 1/2 cups Ingredients:1/2 cup balsamic vinegar1/2 cup chopped fresh basil4 large shallots, minced3 garlic cloves, minced1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon seasoned pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1 cup olive oil Directions: Note: 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves yields about 1/2 cup chopped.