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Recipe: Blueberry Crostata by Michael’s on East, Sarasota, Florida

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Fred Bollaci

Recipe courtesy of Michael’s on East Restaurant in Sarasota, Florida. CRUST INGREDIENTS: 2 c Flour 2 Sticks of Butter ¼ c Sugar ¼ c Ice water ½ teaspoon Salt CHEESE FILLING INGREDIENTS: 1 8oz pkg Cream cheese 1 c … Continue reading →

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Chilled Cantaloupe Soup with Fresh Chantilly Cream- A Perfect Summer Starter or Dessert!

Posted on July 8, 2020 by Fred Bollaci

This delicious, refreshing soup works great as a starter, as well as for dessert, especially during the summer months when the weather is hot and the likelihood of finding a ripe, sweet, delicious melon is greater. Serves 4 Ingredients: … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Sugar Free Panna Cotta by Chef Zach Bell (Addison Reserve Country Club), Delray Beach, FL

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Fred Bollaci

Sugar-Free Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries Serves 12 Ingredients: 10 gelatin leaves (or 3 packets powder gelatin) 4 cups heavy cream (See Note below) 4 cups whole milk 12 ounces Splenda (or other sweetener of your choice; See … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Rose Macarons from Chef Jose Martinez (Maison Blanche, Longboat Key- Sarasota, Florida)

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

Believe it or not, a sweet tooth is not something I can claim. I do enjoy an occasional dessert as a treat from time to time, preferably something small, delicate, and delicious, such as these from Golden Palate Chef Jose … Continue reading →

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Platinum Palate™ Showcase: Toscana Saporita Cooking School: The Advanced Class Day 4: Biscotti & Millefoglie (Napoleons)

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Fred Bollaci

To make Millefoglie (1,000 layers) (also a form of “Napoleon”) from scratch, we first had to learn how to make “Puff Pastry” from scratch. This is a challenging process even for professional chefs to get right, and takes practice, patience, … Continue reading →