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5 large egg yolks 2/3 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 16 ounce mascarpone - softened 1 cup of heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup of Marsala Wine 3/4 cup of strong brewed coffee or espresso 24 lady fingers 3 tablespoons of rum 3 tablespoons of Espresso Dark Balsamic Vinegar 1/3 cup of ground chocolate Directions:  Whisk 1/3 of the sugar with egg yolks for 2 minutes until light  yellow and tripled in volume. Place the egg yolks in a large heat proof bowl set over a medium sauce pan of simmering water. Add the Marsala and continue whisking constantly for...

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup loosely packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup of canned pumpkin (or fresh pumpkin pureed) 1/2 cup Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil (mild or medium) 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup walnut pieces (optional) 1/2 cup of raisons (optional) Equipment needed: 9 X 5 inch loaf pan, preferably nonstick, or unglazed ceramic stoneware. A stoneware pan will give the bread a particularly nice crust. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Position a rack in the center of the oven.  Combine the flour,...

1 large head of Cauliflower, cut into florets 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter 2 teaspoons of White Truffle Oil 3 tablespoons of all purpose flour 1 cup of hot milk 1 cup of hot half and half 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper 1 cup of freshly grated Gruyere, divided 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan  1/4 cup of fresh bread crumbs kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Sprinkle the florets with salt and steam for 8 minutes until slightly tender but still firm. In a heavy sauce pan over medium...

1 large head of Cauliflower, cut into florets 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter 2 teaspoons of White Truffle Oil 3 tablespoons of all purpose flour 1 cup of hot milk 1 cup of hot half and half 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper 1 cup of freshly grated Gruyere, divided 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan  1/4 cup of fresh bread crumbs kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Sprinkle the florets with salt and steam for 8 minutes until slightly tender but still firm. In a heavy sauce pan over medium...

2- 28 ounce cans tomato puree 1/2 cup of white wine 2 cups of chicken or vegetable stock 2 large red bell peppers, roasted, seeded, pealed & chopped 3 tablespoons of Tuscan Herb EVOO 1 yellow medium onion, finely diced 4 large cloves of garlic, minced 1 bunch of fresh basil leaves washed, dried and torn (reserving 6 small sprigs for garnish) 1 teaspoon of dried oregano 1/2 cup of grated Romano cheese 1 cup of heavy cream sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste   Directions: In a medium (5 quart) heavy stock pot, heat 1 tablespoon of...