Persimmon Time Recipe

Mid October has arrived and thoughts of Halloween and Thanksgiving are on everyone’s mind.  In the Cuisiniers Kitchen, our thoughts have turned to persimmons.  Available from now through December, this delicious fruit is the perfect ingredient to put you palette...

Understanding Spanish Wines and Terroir

I recently had the opportunity to attend a Spanish wine Seminar, explaining the Spanish regions and climates, and tasting several Spanish wines.  Below are tasting notes that I observed for each of the wines I sampled. Gramona Imperial Gran Reserva 2004 – An...

Starchefs International Chefs' Congress

This past week I had the honor of attending the 4th Annual Starchefs International Chefs’ Congress, and what a great learning experience it was!  The event was held at the Park Avenue Armory in New York  City between September 20 and September 22.  In addition...

Gorgonzola Cocktail Tarts

Recipe Courtesy of Chef Jamie McFadden/Cuisiniers Catered Cuisine & Events (40 Tarts) Gorgonzola Cocktail Tarts: 3 Large Eggs 1.5 cups Cottage Cheese 1 cup Buttermilk Baking Mix 1/4 cup Butter, melted 3 tablespoons of Sour Cream 1 teaspoon chopped Rosemary Pinch...