by Debra Ponzek | Sep 29, 2016 | All, Desserts, Drinks, Holidays, Main Course, Make Ahead Meals, Side Dishes
Halloween is upon us and it’s time to turn the kitchen into a spooky workshop. Throwing a Halloween party is a fun way to kick off the holiday season. However, holiday themed parties are usually the hardest to throw. You’ve got to get the decor right, the music and...
by Debra Ponzek | Sep 22, 2016 | All, Appetizers, Make Ahead Meals, Salads, Side Dishes
Who would think raw kale could taste so good? Something this good for us couldn’t be so wonderful, right? But it is! My customers ask for it by name, and when we make this kale salad recipe at Aux Delices, we add whatever dried fruit or toasted nuts we have on hand. I...
by Debra Ponzek | Sep 15, 2016 | All, Make Ahead Meals, Salads, Side Dishes
This Aux Delices orzo salad is one of Debra’s best-sellers at her shop, and so many of her customers have asked for the recipe that she promised to include it in her cookbook. So here it is! Half of its party popularity is due to its compatibility with everything from...
by Debra Ponzek | Sep 8, 2016 | All, Side Dishes
There are a few ways to cook Brussels sprouts and I’ve tried them all. Sometimes I blanch them(until they are just tender) and then continue cooking them with shallots or bacon for a richer flavor. My favorite way to cook Brussels sprouts is roasting them...
by Debra Ponzek | Aug 24, 2016 | All, Main Course, Salads, Side Dishes
Everyone knows that a salad is a great way to feel like you’re eating healthy and enjoy the meal. Salads can be used as starters or as an entree and can contain just about anything. People often think that salad recipes are just a bunch of greens and veggies and that...
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...
