Level: Easy

Orecchiette and Broccoli

Tidbits... This is a very simple pasta dish.  Use a good quality olive oil and cook the pasta and broccoli al dente....

Bignè with Avocado Cream and Popcorn Shrimp

Tidbits...This special antipasto or lunch looks a whole lot harder than it is.  Use ready made bigne' puff pastry shells. It is ready in minutes....

King Prawns with Grilled Eggplant

Tidbits... The king prawns can be grilled instead of sautéed in a skillet....

Filet Mignon with Green Peppercorn Sauce

Tidbits...Green peppercorn sauce can also be used with other beef or pork and also poultry.  It has a mild peppery taste and combined with the...

Belgium Endive, Pear, Walnut Salad

 Tidbits...Belgium Endive has a very appealing bitter taste and is very good coupled with fruit and nuts in salad.  It has a long...

Zucchini, Mushroom Risotto

Tidbits...This risotto serves 10.  It is also good on a buffet served at room temperature....