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Best Kitchen Ice Maker?

Doesn't require much of a recipe (though you can get quite creative!) I'm needing to make some decisions now that will impact our Shaved Ice operation for next summer. Debating between a Scotsman Ice Machine and a Manitowoc Ice Machine, basically needing to go with whatever kicks out the highest quantity of ice but also the most consist… Continue

Added by Howard Strang on November 6, 2009 at 11:28pm — No Comments

Truffled Macaroni and Cheese

Hostess Marlie from Chic Tv and Chef Patrick Vaccariello from Gold Street restaurant in NYC team up in this video and show us how to prepare a mac and cheese dish that is anything but ordinary! Chef Patrick’s transformation features brie, shitake mushrooms, shallots and white truffle oil, and the final result is a delicious gourmet treat, worthy of every extra minute on the treadmill! Watch the video here! Continue

Added by Heidi on November 23, 2008 at 4:08pm — No Comments

Not just for breakfast, the Frittata!

A frittata is an Italian omelet, which, unlike a traditional omelet, is is served open rather than folded, and is typically started on the stovetop and finished in the broiler. Filled with meats, cheese, or vegetables, frittatas are an excellent avenue for leftover food. In Naples, Italy, frittatas (not surprisingly) typically also contain pasta. It is thought by devoted food historians that the frittata has origins predating the omelet, and may have gained popularity in Italy during the observ… Continue

Added by Heidi on October 12, 2008 at 12:37pm — No Comments

Contest : 5 Cookbooks to Give Away!

Hi, everyone I am having a contest on my food blog, the deadline is April 30th. 5 people will be chosen at random to receive The Sweet Melissa Baking Book. Please see this post for more info: Contest Continue

Added by Renaissance Culinaire on April 25, 2008 at 5:35pm — No Comments

Hot Pepper Gingerbread Muffins with Orange-Maple Butter

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Added by Renaissance Culinaire on April 21, 2008 at 12:41am — No Comments

New Post Teaser | Review - Morimoto : The New Art of Japanese Cooking

"This book showcases why Chef Morimotow is at the axis of a foodie empire, in this creative and intuitive take on Japanese cuisine. When I read this cookbook, I felt like the foodie version of Being John Malkovich… Continue

Added by Renaissance Culinaire on April 14, 2008 at 7:17pm — 1 Comment

Recipe Carnival : 24 Popular Recipes Revisited

These are some of the most visited recipes this blog has to offer:

Popular Recipes on Renaissance Culinaire (food blog)

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Added by Renaissance Culinaire on April 13, 2008 at 7:57pm — No Comments

Chocolate Raspberry Crème Brûlée Tart

Warning: this is not a quick and easy dessert, but it is well worth the effort. You will probably want to make the no bake Crème Brûlée a day early and let it chill overnight. The photos below show a step by step process for making this yummy dessert: