Recipe adapted from The Sophisticated Cookie by Jeanne Benedict. Cinnamon and chocolate are a classic Mexican flavor combination and delicious when paired up in brownies.
Recipe from Sophisticated Entertaining by Jeanne Benedict. This recipe is a great budget wine tasting nibbler. Serve these puff pastry twists along with a soft cheese and crackers to satisfy guests' appetites.
Recipe adapted from Jeanne Benedict's Sophisticated Entertaining. Sure, you could buy one of those pre-made almost day-glow yellow cake shells that always seem to be conveniently located by the strawberries in the produce section for this dessert. Or you could bake this delectable chocolate hazelnut genoise cake as a base for your short cake and a homemade treat for the birthday celebrant!
Recipe adapted from Jeanne Benedict's Sophisticated Entertaining. When trying to please a crowd, choose a favorite chicken dish like this piccata recipe.
Bocconcini are small balls of cheese, usually mozzarella, that are perfect for appetizers. This recipe is very simple and a great way to kick off an Italian dinner party.
Pavlova is a delicate dessert named for the legendary ballet dancer Anna Pavlova. This classic Australian sweet consists of a large meringue disk filled with whipped cream and toppings such as fresh fruit making it colorful and ripe for Easter!
This Spanish almond cake is enjoyed year-round but is quite popular during Easter. The cake is named in honor of St. James, the patron saint of Spain, and has a beautiful cross or sword design in powdered sugar on top.
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