National Pie Championships: Ode to Peanut Butter Pie
a pie that incorporates peanut butter into every layer…peanut butter cookie crust, peanut butter truffle, peanut butter cream, peanut butter whipped cream, peanut butter cookie garnish.
National Pie Championships: Bourbon-Blueberry Pie with White Chocolate Truffle
We replaced the blackberries with blueberries and layered the jam over a layer of creamy white chocolate truffle to create a pie that is the perfect balance of creamy sweet and bright, yet smokey fruit.
National Pie Championships: Sunsational Islander Coconut Cream Pie
For a person who doesn’t particularly care for coconut, I seem to bake a lot of coconut themed desserts, and for the past few years, it’s been my coconut recipes that win the most awards.
National Pie Championships: Double Chocolate Macchiato Pie
One of my favorite flavor combinations is dark chocolate and coffee. By it’s 1st place win in the Open Category at the 2019 National Pie Championships, I think the judges agreed. Print Yum National Pie Championships: Double Chocolate Macchiato Pie IngredientsCrust: 15 shortbread cookies (enough to make 2 c. crumbs) 4 TBSP butter Filling: 2-8oz …
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Gourmet Everyday has expanded to include food-centric, themed, private parties and pairings throughout Central Florida. What does this mean? Simply put, we bring the food, the instruction, and the party to you.
Brown Sugar-Tequila Glazed Sirloin Bacon Sliders
When tasked with creating new recipes for World Food Championship’s Taste of America contest, we were given a random and somewhat limited basket of sponsored ingredients from which we were challenged to use products from at least three sponsors. Given that I’ve been competing in sandwiches for several years now, my brain seems to naturally …
Dubliner Egg Rolls with Corned Beef and Cabbage
Inside of my Irish themed egg rolls, we have thinly shredded cabbage, precooked corned beef, and buttery smashed potatoes with a tangy dipping sauce.
Shrimp Ceviche Salad on Tostadas
it’s not a traditional ceviche recipe since we’re starting with a precooked shrimp, but it’s in the ceviche style and it’s just as refreshing and light for a hot Florida day.
Pecan Crusted SPAM Sliders with Citrus Kale Slaw
A little over a week ago, my husband read an article in our local Creative Loafing that a SPAM Cook-off was being held at the Florida State Fair and that they were looking for one more chef to compete. Well, I’m always up for a new competition, so I emailed the organizer and volunteered. I’ve …
Sweet Tea Chicken Biscuits
The real name of this sandwich was “Sweet Tea Brined Cornbread Crusted Chicken Biscuit with Fried Egg,” and the more accurate description is even longer. However, the sandwich itself, regardless of name length, is one cohesive, Southern-inspired, piece of heaven, and while it seems difficult to make, it’s actually quite easy. **My tip is to …