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Rye Bourbon Whisky, Truffle oil drops, Brown sugar, Bitters

Crepe Cake Recipe

This fancy recipe was created by New York City’s world-famous Lady M Confections boutique. This heavenly cake comprises twenty paper-thin crepes laid with a light orange and vanilla-infused cream frosting. The crepes blend with the cream, so every forkful is like a sweet dream melting away on your tongue.

The ingredients to create this work of art at home include unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, large eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, finely grated orange zest, heavy cream, vegetable oil, corn starch, vanilla bean paste, and Grand Marnier or Cointreau (optional).

The Cosmopolitan Greek gastronomic fashion, is expressed by the appearance of renowned chefs who enchant the palate of the guests with their modern Mediterranean gastronomic creations. Tolis Kravaris is one of them. In 2003 he created a completely new approach to Greek cuisine at "Mensa", showing that the taste superiority of top raw materials, worked in simple culinary ways of high precision, can result in an extremely expressive result. Tolis Kravaris escalated himself to a pioneer of the Cosmopolitan gastronomy of Mediterranean cuisine. A different gastronomic experience that includes favorite dishes of Mediterranean cuisine in a "teased" version is what placed him among the most important culinary representatives in Greece. Born in Ioannina Apostolos Kravaris is the son of very educated and accomplished parents, who encouraged him to follow his dreams and create his own path leaving a trial. In 2014 he entered the prestigious, British World Master Chef Society and since then he is leading by his example and his culinary creations. He managed to dig up old recipes and create new authentic ones, based on pure materials, with simple flavors , inspired by Mediterranean tradition with a teased look, which evoke memories, feelings and become experiences. A dining experience you cannot ignore, and you, never forget.

The Chef is also building strong culinary menus and he is training the staff of restaurants around the world.

Bread with Avocado Ricotta Spread and Smoked Salmon

•250 g whole meal flour

•230 g spelt flour

•70 g sunflower seeds, plus 2 tsp for sprinkling

•35 g black sesame seeds, plus 1 tsp for sprinkling

•1 Tbsp caraway seeds, plus 1 tsp for sprinkling (optional)

•1 Tbsp linseeds, plus 1 tsp for sprinkling

•2 tsp fine sea salt

•2 tsp baking powder

•1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

•170 g whole milk

•180 g buttermilk

•30 g runny honey

•20 g extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing

Avocado Ricotta Spread

•125 g ricotta cheese

•3 ripe avocados, quartered

•2 Tbsp lemon juice

•2 pinches fine sea salt, or to taste

•2 pinches ground black pepper, or to taste, plus extra for sprinkling

Assembly

•100 g smoked salmon, sliced

•1 lemon, cut in wedges

Italian Beef

Sink your teeth into this Italian Beef! It’s smothered in melted cheese between two thick-cut pieces of bread, and topped with caramelized peppers and onions. It’s one delicious meal!

Ingredients

1 qty. (4 lb.) Lean, Boneless Beef Roast (Sirloin or Top Round)

Salt Pepper

4 cloves Garlic, Thinly Sliced Traeger Prime Rib Rub

6 cups Beef Broth

8 Hoagie-Style Buns (For Sandwiches)

6 Slices Swiss Cheese

1 cup Bottled Giardiniera (Italian Pickled Vegetables; Optional), Chopped

HOW TO MAKE CHEESY BAKED CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS:

Preheat the oven to 375° then lightly grease an 8 x 8 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl then add the breadcrumbs to a second shallow bowl. Cut the chicken into about 1 1/2″ size pieces and slice the mushrooms.

Dip the chicken into the eggs then roll them in the breadcrumbs to completely coat and transfer to wax paper. Add one tablespoon of olive oil and one tablespoon of butter to a large skillet over medium heat then drop in the sliced mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the mushrooms are golden. In the same skillet over medium heat, pour in the wine and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the liquid is reduced. Be sure to scrape up any brown bits – they’re extra flavor!

Pour the liquid evenly over the cheesy chicken then bake uncovered for 10-12 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Cooking time will vary depending on the exact size of the chicken pieces.

Optional: garnish with fresh parsley then serve right away.