Monthly Archives: February 2012
The taste of love: Wine and Chocolate
By Dr. Gary C. Pavlis Dr. Pavlis is a Rutgers Extension agent and member of the Garden State Wine Growers Association. I think it is a given that during the Valentine’s holiday season anyone with even a smidgen of romance will require wine and chocolate. But many of us do not think of them together, [...]
Read MoreSilk Chocolate Mousse Cake
Recipe courtesy of Executive Chef Robert Bennett, Classic Cake INGREDIENTS: • 1 Extra large egg • 6 Egg yolks • 5 Oz. simple syrup, (equal parts sugar and water stirred to boiling) • 10½ Cups heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks, divided • 10 Oz. bittersweet chocolate (64 percent), melted • Three 10-inch layers of [...]
Read MoreBrio Executive Chef Ahmed El worked for P.F. Chang’s and Bonefish Grill
Before joining the Brio team in 2003, Executive Chef El worked for P.F. Chang’s and Bonefish Grill. Chef El is excited to bring delicious, “fresh-as-it-can-be,” quality food to diners at Brio’s Marlton location. His philosophy: ‘Never compromise the freshness and quality of the food being served.’ IN THE KITCHEN JE: Who would make a better [...]
Read MoreCream puff hearts
Recipe courtesy of Executive Chef Robert Bennett, Classic Cake Serves 10 INGREDIENTS: • 1 Cup water • 1 Cup milk • 1/2 Tsp. salt • 2 Tsp. sugar • 8 Oz. butter • 2 Cups all-purpose flour • 7 Eggs DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. In a medium saucepan, bring the water, [...]
Read MoreFrom melt-in-your-mouth cream puffs to decadent chocolates, it’s a day to indulge
By JANET LEONARDI • Photography by AL SCHELL Why not sweeten up your Valentine’s Day by skipping that romantic dinner and heading straight to dessert? Executive Pastry Chef Robert Bennett of Classic Cake in Cherry Hill, a master of sugary confections, is glad to help as he’s whipping up delectables sure to melt the heart [...]
Read MoreA couples cooking class can be the recipe for relationship success
By JANET LEONARDI It really doesn’t matter whether you and your partner never simmered soup together or if you are aspiring to become the next top chefs, you’ll have to admit food exudes passion and love. So with Valentine’s Day looming and weeks of chilly stay-indoors weather ahead, why not treat yourself and a sweetheart [...]
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Read MorePlaces to grab lunch in Woodbury
GIOVANNI: 429 S. Evergreen Ave. (856) 845-0045 Open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Though the plain pizza is great, the Margherita slice excels. The fresh mozzarella and basil atop a slightly sweet red sauce and the thin crust makes this a tasty departure from the regular [...]
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