Tag Archives: Cooking Blogs
Banana Walnut French Toast
Here’s a good breakfast or brunch recipe for the upcoming Labor Day weekend. At Cafe du Soleil we serve this on our fall and winter brunch menu so watch for it in the next few months. This dish is based on … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized, Breakfast and Brunch Dishes, Holiday Dishes, French Toast
Profiteroles aux Deux Chocolats – Profiteroles with White and Dark Chocolate Sauces
Profiteroles are one of the most popular desserts at Cafe du Soleil, especially during the hot summer months. They have the elements of any great ice cream dish – ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate sauce. The French add a … Continue reading
Filed under Baked Goods, Dessert, Doughs, French Regional Specialties, Pastry Basics, Sauces, Summer Desserts
NYC Chocolate Show 2009
I was honored to be asked to present my recipe for Valrhona Cocoa Vin at the 2009 NYC Chocolate Show on October 31st. It was a crazy weekend in NYC with the convergence of Halloween and the NYC Marathon (I’ll … Continue reading
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Endive Salad with Roquefort and Walnuts
Here’s an easy and appealing salad for the cooler weather. This is a salad that works well with many different combinations of ingredients. You can substitute Chevre if you prefer, or a different kind of cheese. You could also … Continue reading
5 Steps to a “Perfect” Roast Chicken
You may have heard some Chefs say that in order to judge a prospective cook’s abilities they ask them to prepare a simple roast chicken. While I have never seen this done in an actual professional kitchen, there is something … Continue reading
Filed under French Regional Specialties, Poultry, Ratio Recipes
Belgian Waffles
We serve Belgian Waffles on our breakfast and brunch menus at Cafe du Soleil. While they may seem like something best left to restaurants, they are just as simple as making pancakes. In fact many waffle recipes are just pancake batter thrown into … Continue reading
Filed under Breakfast and Brunch Dishes, Ratio Recipes
Whole Roasted Daurade a la Provencale
I love roasting fish whole. The preparation is simple and the results outweigh the minimal effort. You just need to have a willing audience – willing to stare their dinner in the eye, and willing to tackle the bones … Continue reading
Valrhona Cocoa Vin
Just before opening Cafe du Soleil I was being treated by a physical therapist for a pulled muscle. We were talking about food as she stretched me and electrocuted me (those of you have gone through PT will know what I mean). She … Continue reading
Filed under Baked Goods, Dessert
LA Times Article – Chefs Who Blog
I added a link to an excellent article from the Los Angeles Times food section from March about Chefs who blog. I’m happy to be included in the article and thought you might like to see it. I have added … Continue reading
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Almost Everything You Need To Know To Make Great Brownies
I have a deep-rooted biological need for chocolate at 3 pm on a daily basis. I think that recognizing that this is beyond my control makes it much easier to swallow (sorry – I couldn’t resist that one – uhoh … Continue reading
Filed under Baked Goods, Brownies, Dessert, Pastry Basics, Ratio Recipes
