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The Ultimate 12-Layer Coconut Cake From Famed Peninsula Grill

May 24, 2013  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team  |  2 Comments

It's hard to beat a good coconut cake, especially if you live in the South, but the actual baking can be a pain on your own. It's not because the cake is necessarily hard to get right, it's just that it may take more time than you're used to. If you're in the South — let's say Charleston — and you're in need of a decadent coconut cake, you probably won't find anything better than what comes out of the Peninsula Grill.... Read More

Culinary Students Compete Live for $20K at Chase Sapphire Preferred Grill Challenge

May 9, 2013  |   Contributor: Lena Katz

For the marquee-name chefs in town for Vegas UnCork'd by Bon Appetit, a live cooking demonstration held onstage in front of 300 discerning foodies is all in a day's work...but for two of Vegas' brightest culinary students, it's the chance of a lifetime.... Read More

Sausage-Infused Pasta al Forno

Apr 27, 2013  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Thanks to Chef Maria Zoitas, the creative mind behind Westside Market NYC's "Maria's Homemade"— a line of yummy prepared foods sold exclusively in-house — we now have quite a few great recipes for pasta dishes and yes, we're adding another! This recipe for Pasta al Forno combines plenty of fresh Italian sausage, cooked pasta, and peas to create a cheesy baked delight.... Read More

Maria's Homemade Spinach Lasagna

Apr 17, 2013  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

If you're trying to stay away from carbs, this recipe probably isn't for you, but what kind of life is one that doesn't include lasagna? Not one we want to be living, that's for sure. With oregano, basil, parsley, plenty of mozzarella and parmesan cheese, and of course spinach, this dish is sure to be a great choice for your next homemade dinner.... Read More

Braised Rabbit Cavatelli Recipe Courtesy of Charlie Palmer's Dry Creek Kitchen

Apr 4, 2013  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Easter came a little early this year, falling on March 31, and with it came a plethora of candy and chocolate that probably gave you a stomachache from overindulgence. Now that the holiday is over you can get back into the kitchen, armed with fresh ingredients and a new recipe that is sure to cleanse your palate of all those jelly beans you ate.... Read More

Hops-Infused Brunch Recipes from Samuel Adams & Chef David Burke

Mar 19, 2013  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Including craft beer in recipes almost always perks up whoever you're cooking for, especially if it's paired with items like churros and hot chocolate. Whatever the reason, whether it's because you're bored with your routine recipes or because you want to whip up something extra special, these three spring brunch recipes from Samuel Adams and Chef David Burke will fit the bill.... Read More

Bali-Inspired Recipe for Fried Rice and Eggs

Mar 8, 2013  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team  |  1 Comment

Breakfast is supposed to be the most important meal of the day, so we really should be taking more time to do it right. Instead of rushing through a bowl of cereal or eating toast on the road, get up a little earlier and prepare something substantial and tasty. Thanks to Chef Marissa Gerlach of Raya at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, you now have a pretty simple recipe for Fried Rice and Eggs to try out the next time you want to wake with a kick (or the next time you just feel like eating some rice and eggs).... Read More

Anthony Bourdain Promotes Local Cuisine at Cayman Cookout

Feb 28, 2013  |   Contributor: Steve Mirsky  |  3 Comments

The Caribbean is filled with ingredients fresh from-the-tree and garden, along with fish caught daily right off shore. However, up until just five years ago many Cayman Island restaurants simply had key ingredients shipped in from elsewhere. On the surface, this decision may seem like lunacy; why not simply harvest what's in your backyard rather than have it shipped from around the globe?... Read More

Rub Elbows with Celebrity Chefs at Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival This April

Feb 22, 2013  |   Contributor: Diane Sukiennik & Michael Reiss

Even if you're not a golfer, chances are the words "Pebble Beach" conjure up 17-Mile Drive, with its windswept cypress trees, fairways of rolling greens and dramatic white sandtraps.... Read More

Quick Recipe for Dark Chocolate Almond Milk Custard with Granola

Feb 21, 2013  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

While being able to whip up a five-course meal for a dinner date is impressive, all that really matters is the dessert, in my opinion. Getting take-out is even acceptable if you make something impressive to eat afterwards. This recipe for Dark Chocolate Almond Milk Custard with Fruit and Nut Granola fits the bill perfectly because, after all, how can you go wrong with chocolate?... Read More

Sorbet Recipes: Spiced Green Apple and Carrot Lemon Thyme

Feb 12, 2013  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

It may be chilly out there but that shouldn't stop you from enjoying cold desserts, especially if you have a fire to curl up in front of. When it comes to something icy, it's hard to beat a bowl of fresh sorbet. Not to be confused with ice cream, sorbets are made without using any dairy, making it a low-fat dessert alternative. Plus, skipping the dairy and whipping process that ice cream needs helps make sorbet super dense and flavorful.... Read More

Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Mint Truffles Recipe From Spork Foods

Feb 7, 2013  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team  |  1 Comment

A lot of people think of desserts as being incredibly unhealthy, but they don't have to be if you have a trustworthy baking source like the talented ladies behind Spork Foods. Based in Los Angeles, Spork is a gourmet vegan food company owned by sisters Heather Goldberg and Jenny Engel. Their recipes - dessert and otherwise - focus on organic, local, and seasonal ingredients, each dish intending to win over even the most avid of carnivores.... Read More

Santa Monica Restaurant M.A.K.E. Provides a Raw Education in Healthy Eating

Jan 30, 2013  |   Contributor: Victor and Mary

Raw foods movement pioneer and celebrity chef, Matthew Kenney slices a sophisticated twist from the already prevalent raw food scene in Santa Monica. His latest venture, M.A.K.E., takes the plant-based modernist cuisine he's known for across the country to The Market at Santa Monica Place.... Read More

George Duran's Recipe for Crunchy Herbed Guacamole

Jan 25, 2013  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team  |  1 Comment

There have been so many reasons to throw a party lately, from award season and festivals to the upcoming Super Bowl, which means that you've probably been sprucing up your list of go-to appetizers and snacks. One of the best ways to keep a group happy is to have chips and guacamole in the room but instead of buying premade guacamole that never tastes fresh, try making celebrity chef George Duran's recipe for the perfect guacamole! What makes it perfect? It has a satisfying crunch to it that comes from a fresh mixture of diced radishes and chives.... Read More

Innovative New Culinary Program to Join Silversea Cruises

Jan 15, 2013  |   Contributor: Sally Farris

It is easy to see why Forbes named Silversea one of the most luxurious cruises last year. Constantly looking to surprise and spoil guests, the cruise line has recently partnered with luxury hotel brand, Relais & Chateaux and a former Le Cordon Bleu instructor to bring their guests an extensive education in the culinary arts. Currently, the new program is the only “Relais & Chateaux L’Ecole des Chefs” cooking school sailing the seas.... Read More

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