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Spectacularly Delicious
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Spectacularly Delicious is an ever increasing collection of show-stopping recipes and culinary presentations that will amaze and astound. This is not for the novice nor the faint of heart. If you relish the idea of bringing to the table a beautiful and unique masterpiece you will find inspiration and instruction here.
I love a recipe with a proper name, that uses specialized equipment, is visually stunning and of course delicious. When you set aside the time to prepare something as special as a Spectacularly Delicious recipe, your friends will appreciate the creativity and care you took to make something so enjoyable. The concept of dinner as theater need not be limited to restaurants.
Home canning, charcuterie and foraging are also a big part of the Spectacularly Delicious lifestyle. And there's always a good story behind the recipe
LATEST ARTICLES ( 188 )
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Pineapple Basil Shrub – “drinking Vinegar” Mocktails
Teetotalers and designated drivers need not miss out on holiday fun in the drinks department. Vinegars infused with fruits and herbs make for lively and... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Black Walnut Fruitcake
Whether living with a year-round hunger for rich, dark cake studded with nuts and colorful candied fruit or perhaps driven by resentment and remorse over sub-pa... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Provel Cheese Quesadilla with Eggs
To me, Christmas means a return to the bosom of family in St. Louis. And as a native of that fair city, St. Louis means many things, not the least of which is... Read more
Posted on 20 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Wild Blueberry Mango Jam
The secret to this blueberry jam recipe (and there’s always a secret to the good ones) is not the mango. What kind of secret is that?No, the little something... Read more
Posted on 15 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Deviled Eggs with Smoked Trout Roe
Not all the art at Art Basel in Miami Beach was hung on walls. This delightful duet of deviled eggs was served up at Yardbird on 16th Street. Read more
Posted on 15 December 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Piedmontese Lobster Ravioli
One of New York’s lesser known treasures: Piedmontese Ravioli on Broome St. in Little Italy.Made fresh daily. Totally old school. Amazing flavors and... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Christmas Relish: Pear, Pomegranate, Peppers and Cranberries
Embarking on the creation of the ruby red Christmas relish I must confess the red food coloring wasn’t out of reach. (Making icings for the holidays. Read more
Posted on 29 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Tiramisu
I jumped at the invitation to a Lavazza coffee party with special guest Debi Mazur. Many moons ago I did PR for Bumble + bumble hair salon where young Debi M (a... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Pasta Primavera: Authentic and Otherwise
Ed Giobbi’s Pasta PrimaveraCulinary purists and in-the-know gourmands maintain that the popular dish Pasta Primavera isn’t an “authentic” Italian recipe. Read more
Posted on 15 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Sour Cherry Beach Plum Jam
The abundance of this year’s beach plum harvest filled nearly a whole shelf with jelly jars. This bounty is providing an opportunity to incorporate the piquant... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Imo’s Pizza
Best pizza ever? Arguable.Best thing to come out of St. Louis since Tina Turner? Probably.The very essence of nostalgia? Unquestionably.Sheer heaven in a... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2013 FOOD & DRINK -
Pasta Picchi Pacchi
: the name is too cutesy perhaps but the recipe is a winner. Pretty simple too, it’s basically tomatoes (fresh here, but canned are the more traditional choice)... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Hot Bread and Butter Pickles
Some like it hot.So good old Sally Stott’s bread and butter pickle recipe gets a spicy upgrade here with sliced jalapeños added to the ‘cukes and onions. Read more
Posted on 25 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Homemade Cultured Butter
Supermarket butter isn’t bland by accident; our dairy industry is rewarded for making the most flavorless product possible. Which is why this recipe for homemad... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Giardiniera Fantasia
You know those big jars of vegetables you see in Italian markets and gourmet stores? With the onions, carrots, peppers and other gifts of the gardens tightly... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Raspberry Pear Jam
Pears and raspberries play nicely in this hot-buttered-toast-ready jam. The sweet fruity flavor is reminiscent of Hawaiian Punch in the best possible sense.Don’... Read more
Posted on 05 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Turkish Green Apple Lemonade
Green Apple Lemonade, as served in the bustling cafés of Istanbul’s most fashionable neighborhoods, is an elixir that captures nature’s very life force. Read more
Posted on 02 October 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Tango Peach Jam
Ah the power of marketing. Over at Balsam Farms, snuggled up next to the deliciously sweet flying saucer-shaped donut peaches were these little lookalikes,... Read more
Posted on 26 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Strawberry Longcake
Stawberry Longcake? Nothing simpler. Think of it as shortcake on steroids.Start with a double batch of the shortcake recipe on the Bisquick box. Spread it into ... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Beach Plum Jelly – Reduced Sugar Recipe
It’s been a banner year for wild beach plums. We returned to Maidstone Beach up in Springs where the pickin’ was easy, more so than ever. In this case foraging... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES