Recipes & Tips
RECIPES & TIPS

A series of tantalizing recipes and instructional videos created by culinary professionals

 

We have partnered with several culinary professionals to create a series of tantalizing recipes, instructional videos, and useful tips. We are proud to feature:

Ashley E. Rodriguez, chef, food author and teacher, brings you a monthly recipe using our handcrafted, eco-friendly tableware. Ashley is an award-winning food blogger, with her blog featured in The Times of London's guide to the world's top 50 food blogs (Ashley's blog ranked in the top 20).

Peter Middlecamp, co-owner and barista of Black Sheep Coffee Cafe in South St. Paul, Minnesota. Middlecamp was a Finalist in the 2007 United States Barista Championship. Peter produced two videos, showing proper technique for using an espresso tamper and how to create basic latte art.

Anthony Benda co-owner and barista of Cáfe Myriade in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Benda placed in the top three of the Canadian Barista Championship for three consecutive years. He offers his expert recipes and tips in a series of articles and a video.

Jake Liefer of Beaver Falls Coffee & Tea in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Liefer traveled to Finca Vista Hermosa, Huehuetenango, Guatemala and shares his experience on video. Read the full feature on Finca Vista Hermosa.

Appetizers
Fromage Fort Fromage Fort Ashley E. Rodriguez
Oysters with Champagne Mignonette Granita Oysters with Champagne Mignonette Granita Ashley E. Rodriguez
Pecan and Porcini Pâté Pecan and Porcini Pâté Ashley E. Rodriguez
Red Pepper and Lime Relish with Parmesan Twists Red Pepper and Lime Relish with Parmesan Twists Ashley E. Rodriguez
Sushi Rolls Sushi Rolls Ashley E. Rodriguez
Beverages
americano guide Americano Anthony Benda
cappuccino guide Cappuccino Anthony Benda
Coffee Granita Coffee Granita Ashley E. Rodriguez
Drinking Chocolate Drinking Chocolate Ashley E. Rodriguez
espresso guide Espresso Anthony Benda
espresso smores drink Espresso Smores Drink Anthony Benda
latte guide Latte Anthony Benda
macchiato guide Macchiato Anthony Benda
Rhubarb Bellini Rhubarb Bellini Ashley E. Rodriguez
Breads
Homemade Butter Homemade Butter Ashley E. Rodriguez
Desserts
Angel Food Cake with Roasted Rhubarb and Strwaberries Angel Food Cake with Roasted Rhubarb and Strawberries Ashley E. Rodriguez
Spiced Caramels Spiced Caramels Ashley E. Rodriguez
Mint Chocolate Fondue Fresh Mint Chocolate Fondue Ashley E. Rodriguez
Traditional Chocolate Fondue Traditional Chocolate Fondue artazza.com
Coffee Granita Coffee Granita Ashley E. Rodriguez
Drinking Chocolate Drinking Chocolate Ashley E. Rodriguez
Dulce de Leche Apple Tart Dulce de Leche Apple Tart Ashley E. Rodriguez
Flan de Queso Chocolate Espresso Shortbread Ashley E. Rodriguez
Flan de Queso Flan de Queso Ashley E. Rodriguez
Ice Cream and Sorbet without a Machine Ice Cream and Sorbet without a Machine Ashley E. Rodriguez
Panna Cotta with Roasted Apricots Panna Cotta with Roasted Apricots Ashley E. Rodriguez
Pavlova Pavlova Ashley E. Rodriguez
Roasted Grape Tart Roasted Grape Tart Ashley E. Rodriguez
Main Courses
Cheese Fondue Cheese Fondue artazza.com
Cider and Gruyère Fondue Cider and Gruyère Fondue Ashley E. Rodriguez
Easter Pie Easter Pie Ashley E. Rodriguez
Heirloom Tomato Tart Heirloom Tomato Tart Ashley E. Rodriguez
Sushi Rolls Sushi Rolls Ashley E. Rodriguez
Salads
Summer Herb Salad Summer Herb Salad Ashley E. Rodriguez
Side Dishes
Arugula, Bacon & Gruyere Bread Pudding Arugula, Bacon & Gruyere Bread Pudding Ashley E. Rodriguez
Cauliflower Soufflé Cauliflower Soufflé Ashley E. Rodriguez
Roasted Squash with Bacon Roasted Squash with Bacon Ashley E. Rodriguez
Equipment and Tool Tips
espresso basics Espresso Basics Anthony Benda
espresso home setups Espresso Home Setups Anthony Benda
Fondue Set Basics Fondue Set Basics artazza.com
Origin of Fondue Origin of Fondue artazza.com
Cooking Tips
Double Cappuccino Double Cappuccino (video) Anthony Benda
Latte Art Latte Art (video) Peter Middlecamp
Preparing and Serving Fondue Preparing and Serving Fondue artazza.com
Tamping Technique Tamping Technique (video) Peter Middlecamp
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