Tag: Holiday party

Pear bellini

Pear Bellini

There’s something magical about bubbles – they always bring a smile to your face and lift your spirit. They’re enchanting even when mixed in cocktails.

Maple-glazed Brussels sprouts with chestnuts

Maple-glazed pan-roasted Brussels sprouts with chestnuts

These perfectly shaped petit cabbages are irresistible when pan-roasted. Sweet, nutty and slightly crunchy, they’re intensely flavorful tiny packages. But when you add a drop of maple syrup to the pan, their sweetness gets intensified, making them even more delectable. Roasted with whole chestnuts, the Brussels sprouts acquire an earthy […]

Endive boats with fresh ricotta and baked beets

Endive boats with fresh ricotta and baked beets

Serving light hors d’oeuvres that won’t spoil your guests’ appetite before they sit down for dinner should always be a priority. These endive boats fit the bill. They’re as colorful as they’re delicious – not to mention, festive and light as a cloud! No wonder these cheerful boats have become […]

Parmesan-fennel twists

Parmesan-fennel twists

I came up with this recipe after searching high and low in several gourmet markets and finding nothing that fit the image I had in my mind’s palate for these deliciously cheesy and light little twists.

Scotch-Champagne fizz

Scotch-Champagne fizz

When she’s not creating recipes, Viviane loves to invent cocktails. Here she demos how to make a cocktail with a single malt Scotch and champagne: her take on the classic French 75… and a little history lesson thrown in!

Cheese fondue with chipotle and tequila

Cheese fondue with chipotle & tequila

A super delicious cheese fondue recipe with Tequila and chipotle. It’s easy to make and a great party food! Serve it with bread cubes or with chunks of grilled meats, blanched but-still-a-bit-crunchy broccoli or cauliflower florets, cherry tomatoes, fingerling potatoes boiled until just tender… or whatever you love with cheese!

Spicy beet-green crostini

Spicy beet-green crostini

Beet tops are high on my list of favorite leafy greens, and a quick way to prepare them is to sauté them with garlic and chili pepper flakes. (Leafy greens taste so much more flavorful with a bit of spice!) Served on top of toasted baguette slices, the tender, warm […]