Learn how to make unique corzetti pasta with this artisanal pasta tool. This is my new kitchen treasure!

Orange Almond Tartlets, with a burst of crimson oranges, for French Fridays with Dorie

Basque Potato Tortilla from Dorie Greenspan’s Around My French Table

Croque Madame, with a bechamel sauce I just couldn’t resist

Mona Lisa and Julia Child, Something to Smile About… Biscuit Joconde Imprime for the Daring Bakers’ Challenge

Clams and Chorizo Sausage in a new kitchen treasure, a hammered copper Cataplana

Gnocchi, the French way, with pâte à choux, or cream puff dough. I was pleasantly surprised!

Mise en place for Paris Mushroom Soup and French Fridays with Dorie – Cooking our way through Around My French Table

Thomas Keller Oreo Cookies aka TKOs, for a Guilty Pleasures New Year’s Eve Party

Pumpkin Gorgonzola Flan, a beautiful savory appetizer or first course from Around My French Table.

Stollen filled with roasted sweet potato, dried cranberries and golden raisins soaked in Grand Marnier, and toasted pecans

Torta di Sant’ Antonio, a gorgeous apple and red wine crostata from the Alpine village of Oulx.

Homemade Pomegranate Jalapeno Jelly over Nut Crusted Fried Brie, a signature appetizer from Chef Deborah Scott, San Diego, CA

Cruella de Vil’s Arancini di Riso, for our Villains on Trial, Try ’em and Fry ’em Halloween themed party

Inspired by Canada’s BeaverTails Pastries, I created a new doughnut for my hometown called Newfie Tongues!

Bobby Flay’s winning Throwdown Pumpkin Pie with Cinnamon Crunch and Bourbon-Maple Whipped Cream. You’re going to want it!