Wonderfood

Crab and Basil Risotto with Goat Cheese

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, minced
1 1/2 cup Arborio rice (Italian short-grain rice) or medium-grain rice
5 cups chicken stock or canned broth
1/2 cup whipping cream
3 1/2 ounces fresh mild goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
8 ounces crabmeat
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried, crumbled

Ingredients:
2 cups milk
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
6 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup whipping cream

1/2 cup Irish cream liqueur
1/2 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips

Scallops Broccoli with Champagne Recipe

Ingredients:
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets

1 1/2 cups brut Champagne or sparkling wine
4 shallots, minced
2 tablespoons whipping cream
10 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 pounds large sea scallops, halved horizontally
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Ingredients:
3 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 2/3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2/3 cups raisins
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup dark molasses
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 eggs, beaten to blend
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Sole with Garlic-Parsley Cream Sauce Recipe

Prepare:
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
4 sole fillets, 4 ounces each
1 cup heavy or whipping cream
1 teaspoon dry white wine
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley

This terrific dessert is based on the popular chocolate-pecan-caramel candy. Try it, you’ll love it!

Prepare:
For Crust
1 3/4 cups pecans, toasted
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, cooled

For Filling
1 1/2 cup shipping cream
12 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans (about 2 ounces)

Fresh strawberries in whipping cream..it doesn't get much better or easier than this.

Prepare:
4 cups sliced strawberries
3 tbsp granulated sugar
2 cups whipping cream
3 tbsp icing sugar
1 tsp vanilla
8 tea biscuits or small sponge cakes
2 tbsp sifted icing sugar
8 whole strawberries