The well known Nicoise Salad, or Salade Niçoise in French; is a delicious, refreshing and traditional salad from France in which fresh market produce are complimented by typical Provencal seasonings. Too often however the version you find on menus is prepared with canned tuna which is not my favorite. I do have a few recipes in which I utilize canned tuna but never in this salad. My version using more delicate fresh shellfish is heavenly. I use two of my artSAVOR blends to add layers of savory deliciousness. I had great fun creating the elevated seafood marinade with artSAVOR 75 and the vinaigrette for the vegetables with artSAVOR 30. Plating this ahead of time and covering in the refrigerator, makes last minute service incredibly easy. Served right from the refrigerator at room temperature made my duties light and contributed to a more spontaneous and easy summer night dining al fresco.
Read MoreIf you are obsessed with total dining experiences then you will understand that planning menu and tablescaping go hand in hand for me. How fun this recipe for my Winter White Bisque to go with your "winter white" tablescape. If you know anything about me, you know that simplicity and elegance go hand-in-hand, this recipe is a masterpiece that will impress but the preparation doesn't require a "top chef" to prepare. Don't tell, that's our secret!
Read MoreI created this recipe for a Thanksgiving feast, but I think every meal should be presented in a joyous and celebratory manner. I believe it is so important to create a convivial environment with simple bites that are light and healthy before a big meal. This amuse-bouche is light and healthy with a nice crunch from the lettuce wrap and packed with flavor and color. This won’t spoil anyone’s dinner!
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