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Chocolate Biscuit CakeChocolate Biscuit Cake
 - A superbly rich and different chocolate cake that is lower in fat and does not need to be baked, this recipe is easy to make and perfect for a Valentine's Day treat or gathering (it serves 12)! It is from Ruth Milstein, author of recipe book 'Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine.'

Celebrity Chef Danny Boome interviewCelebrity Chef Danny Boome's 'Aphrodisiac Meal for Two'
- This menu has been designed to be quick simple and sensuous, starting off light with seared scallops allows the meal to begin with a energy charge of zinc from the Scallops that ignites the hormones in the body. Followed by the libido boosting proteins in Steak and then finished with the ever so seductive and suggestive baked figs.


Cedar Plank–Roasted Garlic Soup with Plank-Roasted Beer Brats - As featured in Award-winning Chef Ted Reader’s latest book ‘Napoleon’s Everyday Gourmet Plank Grilling', this soup recipe is a hearty combination of garlic, parsnips, potatoes, leeks, chicken stock, Italian parsley and thyme; and garnished with Emmenthal cheese and plank-smoked bratwurst sausage slices.

Chavez Cheese TipsChavez Cheese - Chavez is a mild, silky, and creamy goat cheese. Maralyn Hill and Brenda Hill ‘The Tandem Tasters’ share their favorite ways to enjoy Chavez cheese, and their recipe for an open-faced French Grilled Cheese sandwich.



How to make fondue sauceMelted Cheese, Wine & Chocolate - Fondue, The Perfect Meal - Grate some cheese, simmer it with some milk or cream, add seasoning and you have a yummy sauce to dip fruit, cake, bread or veggies in.


ice winesIce Wine - the Perfect Dessert! - Reminiscent of peach, pear, apricot, honey, citrus, figs, green apple and even caramel--ice wine brings a refreshing taste to the table!

 


Morrocan recipesOn the Road To Morocco - Foodwise! Mediterranean fruits and vegetables, pungent spices from the Middle East and Spain--all mixed together in North African tradition--producing a delicious cuisine any country would be proud to call it's own--Moroccan fare. Our selection of videos takes you through the menu, recipes and preparation of a full dinner, Moroccan-style. 

 


Guilt-free fair trade organic chocolate trufflesTruffle in Paradise - Guilt Free Truffles made by Wendy Talaro featuring Fair Trade Organic Chocolate, Fruit Purees and Nut Butters. Most flavors are vegan including Bittersweet Chocolate, Blueberry, Blackberry, Raspberry, Tropical, Green Tea, Peanut Butter, Cinnamon Hazelnut, Blood Orange. Other favorites include Milk Chocolate, Mocha Amaretto, and more! Order online.   


Chocolate, Confections and Candy guideChocolate, Confections & Candy Guide - Check out our all-new Chocolate, Confections & Candy Guide featuring articles and tips; radio shows and interviews, videos, recipes and cooking tips, and the best online and retail shopping destinations!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Culinary Secrets/Recipes
Culinary Secrets with the Hills
Culinary Secrets with the Hills – For more about Maralyn D. Hill & Brenda C. Hill’s books including ‘Our Love Affairs with Food & Travel’ and ‘Cooking Secrets – The Why and How’ - Click Here.

Organic & Green Expert

Chef Laura Klein - Healthy & Organic Cooking with 'The Queen of Green'

 

 

Wine 101 with Joe
Joe O'Keefe, Wine 101 in Wake Forest, North CarolinaJoseph O’Keefe
‘The Wine 101 Guy’, will take you beyond swirl, sniff, sip, repeat!


Tea Time Recipes
Ron & Kathy of Merkaba, Idyllwild, CATea Time with Ron & Kathy Campbell of Merkaba. 
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Chefs & Their Recipes

Chef Ivan Flowers -
Five-star Chef specializing in Mediterranean-Italian cuisine

 

Chef Steve Pickell – Executive Chef of Award-Winning, Café Champagne at Thornton Winery in Temecula, CA
 

Ruth Milstein - Author of 'Cooking with Love: Ventures into the New Israeli Cuisine'

 

BBQ Experts

Chef Ted Reader – Canadian Award Winning Chef & Food Entertainer



 

RB Quinn & Mindy Merrell - King & Queen of Cheater BBQ!
 

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