1/2 pound good bittersweet chocolate such as Lindt 1/2 pound good semisweet chocolate such as Ghiradelli 1 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier, optional 1 tablespoon prepared coffee 1/2 teaspoon good vanilla extract Confectioners’ sugar Cocoa powder Directions Chop the chocolates finely with a sharp knife (https://rivermarketbarandkitchen.com/best-electric-knife-sharpener-reviews). Place them in a heat-proof mixing bowl.… Continue reading Chocolate Truffles

For the Filling: • 4 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled • Water • 20 ounces chevre goat cheese • Salt to taste • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste • 2 large eggs Boil the potatoes submerged in a pot of water until tender. Rinse the potatoes, cool slightly and mix with the goat cheese, salt,… Continue reading Goat Cheese Pierogies with Crispy Pork Belly

Ingredients: * bone-in short ribs (about 5 3/4 pounds) * Kosher salt * Extra-virgin olive oil * 1 large Spanish onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces * 2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces * 2 carrots, peeled, cut in 1/2 lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces * 2 cloves garlic, smashed * 1 1/2 cups… Continue reading Braised Beef Short Ribs

Gnocchi • 3 pounds russet potatoes • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 1 egg, extra large • 1 pinch salt • 1/2 cup canola oil Directions Boil the whole potatoes until they are tender. While still warm, peel and pass through vegetable mill onto clean pasta board. Set 6 quarts of water to boil in… Continue reading Gnocchi With Wild Mushrooms, Gorgonzola and Toasted Walnuts

PITTSBURGH, PA (January 11, 2011) — Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank will distribute 23.5 million pounds of food this year; their ability to do this is thanks to the efforts of many partners, such as The Taste of the NFL event. The Taste of the NFL event is held before the super bowl every year… Continue reading Taste of the NFL