From the Kitchen*:
Most of us have little time in our day to cook delicious meals, let alone do the shopping or find the recipes that get us there. Like you, I find myself racing to get dinner on the table for my family. I scour through my pantry, the leftovers, my freezer and refrigerator, hoping for some kind of inspiration. Most nights I am successful. But, after all, I am a professional. Because I know some great chef tricks and a whole lot of kitchen tips, I can transform what I have on hand into a delicious and satisfying meal. Now you can too!
My goal is to teach as many people as possible how to enjoy great taste everyday using what you have on hand, or working with how and what you eat. Personalized Kitchen Tele-sessions are available to you -- AT NO COST!!! (at least until March 31, 2009.) The only thing you need do is sign up for our newsletter and remain on our list for one year. That and make the call. Existing subscribers already have been invited to participate. Why not join in the flavor-full fun and make 2009 the year to discover your own great taste!
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*Notes and thoughts from Chef Donna Marie Desfor dated 10 January 2009.
Recipe from Leaf of Eve Holiday Open House
Saturday & Sunday, November 15th & 16th
Chef Donna Desfor teams up again with Leaf of Eve, one of our favorite, local boutiques to showcase their wonderful selection of gourmet food products, which are perfect for making Holiday Entertaining easy. Stop by the Enola, Pennsylvania shop between 10 AM and 5 PM to taste Artisan Alaea Sea Salt; sample cheeses and fruits cured on a Himalayan Pink Salt Plate; taste Ashers Chocolates, Brittle Bark Pies, and Wind & Willow Cheeseballs. While tasting enjoy shopping for stylish, contemporary clothing and the accessories to complete your holiday wardrobe.
Leaf of Eve, 147 N. Enola Ave., Enola, PA 17025
717-732-2564
Spice & Rum Brined Pork Tenderloin featuring Alaea Sea Salt, Coriander & Garlic Crust
3 Bites to Being Full and Satisfied
Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 10 AM
Chef Donna Desfor shares a chef's plan for eating and maintaining a healthy weight and balanced lifestyle. Hear her speak Saturday, October 25, 2008 at Gold's Gym in Camp Hill Pennsylvania. The event is open to the public and is FREE. Taste delicious food; learn what it means to be full AND satisfied; create an eating plan so you can enjoy the holidays without guilt, without compromise, and without limiting yourself. Yes, it is possible.
Recipes from Wellness Day
Coconut 'n Date Bites
Sun Dried Tomato, Herb & Three Cheese Tartlets
Pumpkin Spiced Muffins with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Filling
Recipes from The Proper Setting
Girls Night Out, October 16, 2008
Gingered-Chocolate Gingerbread with Apple Cider Swirled Creme Fraiche
Crispy Feta with Sun Dried Tomato, Herb & Spice Topping
Curried Chicken Salad in Phyllo Cups
Recipes from her appearance at Colour Forte' Italian-Style:
Pistachio Pesto
Pistachio-Pear Torta
Previously on CBS-TV 21...
Earlier this summer Chef Donna tossed up these great salad alternatives on CBS-TV 21.
Recipes from Summer Salads:
Summer Vegetable and Fruit Salad with Sesame Soy Vinaigrette
Summer Fruits, Mozzarella, Prosciutto Salad with Honey-Herbed Vinaigrette
Quinoa, Shrimp, and Corn Salad with Honey-Chipotle Dressing
Barley, Heirloom Tomato Salad with Roasted Onion Vinaigrette
Other recipes from CBS-TV 21:
Baked Stuffed Clam Chowder on the Half Shell
Manhattan Clam Stuffed Tomatoes
Chocolate Cherry Bread Pudding with Chocolate Port Sauce
Toasted Bread and Butter Pudding with Apples and Grapes
Savory Brie and Vegetable Bread Pudding
Savory Sausage Bread Pudding with Parmesan and Emmentaler
