Daring Cooks: Edible Savory Container

Appetizer Recipes, Exotic World Recipes, Vegetable and Side Dishes Recipes

Renata of Testado, Provado & Aprovado! is our Daring Cooks April 2011 hostess. Renata challenged us to think “outside the plate” and create our own edible containers! Prizes are being awarded to the most creative edible container and filling, so vote...

Daring Cooks: Salmon Ceviche

Appetizer Recipes, Exotic World Recipes

Kathlyn of Bake Like a Ninja was our Daring Cooks’ March 2011 hostess. Kathlyn challenges us to make two classic Peruvian dishes: Ceviche de Pescado from “Peruvian Cooking – Basic Recipes” by Annik Franco Barreau. And Papas Rellenas adapted...

Daring Bakers: Panna Cotta and Florentine Cookies

Dessert Recipes, Exotic World Recipes

Ah two of my favorite desserts! I only recently made panna cotta when I did a gorgeous layer verrine treat but I have never made florentine cookies before.I am however familiar with them as it was my favorite treat to purchase when we would go through St-Sauveur, a...

Daring Bakers: Biscuit Joconde Imprime FAIL

Dessert Recipes, Exotic World Recipes

The January 2011 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Astheroshe from the Blog, accro. She chose to challenge everyone to make a Biscuit Joconde Imprime to wrap around an Entremets dessert. Where does the name Joconde come from? The painting Mona Lisa by...

Daring Cooks: 3-day Cassoulet in 2 days

Exotic World Recipes, Main Course Recipes, Traditions

Our January 2011 Challenge comes from Jenni of The Gingered Whisk and Lisa from Parsley, Sage, Desserts and Line Drives. They have challenged the Daring Cooks to learn how to make a confit and use it within the traditional French dish of Cassoulet. They have chosen a...