Yogurt Panna Cotta with Buttered Citrus Honey and BY M Granola Parfaits Yield: 6 Parfaits This is my sophisticated, and simple twist for a yogurt and granola parfait that takes minutes to put together and is easy enough for any child (with adult supervision of course) who wants to prepare something special . It was one of my most popular desserts on my menu when I worked at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angele ...

Fresh Strawberry and Chamomile Lemonade Yield : 8 servings This is a delicious and refreshing beverage with an unusual yet familiar taste. Have the lemonade for a day at the beach with the kids and make extra strawberry lemon puree to use for a unique evening cocktail! 1 pound strawberries 2 cup granulated sugar 2 sachets Chamomile tea ¾ cup fresh lemon juice ¼ cup Agave nectar generous pinch of salt 4 cups ...

This delicious cookie is a summer time treat for kids with a sophisticated twist of salt for the adult. Toasted graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon add toasty warm notes and smoked sea salt gives the cookie a hint of smokiness as if toasted over a fire. The cookie is soft, chewy, gooey and chocolaty. Make an extra batch of dough for the freezer, as these will disappear quickly! Yield: 4 dozen 1 ¼ cups all pu ...

These bar cookies are a delicious and healthy snack to take “on the go”. The bars have a hint of sweet aromatic cardamom, which matches beautifully with berries. They are simple to make as they require no mixer and use the seasons beautiful berries. You can substitute any type of berry you like and get creative with different jams. Serves: 16, 2” x 2” bars 1 stick + 3 tablespoons butter 1 ¼ cup walnuts 1 ¾ ...

Cider Braised Chicken with Acorn Squash Serves 6-8 1 large leek, washed, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 2 ½ cups finely chopped onions 2 lbs chicken legs with skin ½ cup all purpose flour ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil8 sprigs fresh thyme leaves 6 garlic cloves, smashed 2 dried bay leaves 1 ½ tablespoons mild curry powder 1 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 ½ teaspoons ko ...

Yield: 18 sticks A favorite recipe of viewers of my WCIU morning segments this recipe is quick, easy and delicious. The toast sticks have all the flavors of a typical American breakfast: cinnamon, apples and brown sugar. You can add your own twist by added some citrus zest and changing the cereal to corn flakes or bran. 5-6 slices challah bread cut into 1 inch thick slices 2 large eggs 1/3 cup heavy cream o ...

These soft and fragrant herb flecked cookies are both sweet and savory with just the right amount of contrast from the crunchy cornmeal inside. They are perfect with a cup of tea or as a light dessert served with fresh berries and whipped cream.   1 ¾  cups all purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon coarse salt 2 sticks ( 8 tablespoons) organic unsalted butter, at room tempera ...

Decadent and fudgy, these cookies are a chocolate lovers dream. A simplified version of a rich chocolate truffle, with a whisper of sweet cardamom these cookies will be sure to become a new holiday favorite. YIELD: 2 dozen ¼ CUP                                       AP FLOUR ¼ TEASPOON                         BAKING POWDER ¾ TEASPOON                         GROUND CARDAMOM ¼ TEASPOON                        ...

Start off the New Year on the right foot with this hearty and nutritious soup. Begin with a “toasting” of mild spices that give the soup its unique and delicious flavor. Also, as an alternative, change out the vegetables for potatoes and spinach, or squash and swiss chard. Not only is it high in protein and fiber, but also, a hot bowl of this comforting soup will take off the chill of a cold winter’s day.   ...

This delicious and easy soup combines the season’s most delicious produce into a satisfying and unique soup. Serve it as a first course for a Thanksgiving dinner or as a weeknight meal with a salad and hunk of crusty bread. Serves 6. 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tsp finely grated ginger 1 cup chopped onions 1/2 cup chopped leeks 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 1 heaping tablespoon mild curry ...