by Debra Ponzek | Aug 18, 2016 | All, Desserts
I can’t think of an easier way to make a frozen dessert that is ice cream-like, without the bother of digging out the ice cream machine. You can substitute other fruits for the strawberries; peaches and raspberries come to mind. Once I make the strawberry semifreddo,...
by Debra Ponzek | Aug 9, 2016 | All, Main Course, Super Bowl
I am the first to admit this burger is way over the top. Eggs and bacon? Mayonnaise? All served with a juicy beef burger? This may not fall into the “healthful” category, but it has an honored place on my Top 10 Burgers list in terms of pure deliciousness! In fact,...
by Debra Ponzek | Jul 29, 2016 | All, Appetizers, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals, Super Bowl
Deep-fry? In the middle of summer? We know, but fried chicken holds great childhood memories of picnics by the sea or under the stars watching the Fourth of July fireworks. Cut up the chicken and marinate it overnight; the next day you can fry it (and heat up the...
by Debra Ponzek | Jul 25, 2016 | All, Appetizers, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals, Side Dishes
Cooking is something I love to do but don’t always have time to do it at home. Everyone who lives a busy lifestyle knows the importance of a meal that you can make ahead of time and just heat up later to enjoy. One of my family’s favorite make-ahead meals is Asian...
by Debra Ponzek | Jul 20, 2016 | All, Drinks, Make Ahead Meals, Super Bowl
Making sangria with bubbly cava –Spain’s sweet, clean answer to Champagne is just plain fun, refreshing, and full of sparkle. You can mix the juice, Cointreau, and fruit ahead of time and then mix it with the cava just before serving. It’s also easy...
by Debra Ponzek | Jul 11, 2016 | All, Breakfast, Desserts, Side Dishes
You know you’ve cooked an amazing bread when people just want to it the entire loaf in one sitting. Cinnamon walnut bread is the best example of bread that people will make people want more. I put this recipe together daily at Aux Delices, and it always goes quickly....
