Macarons – Dana’s Bakery Review

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Tasty Macarons

French Macarons are amazing.  In the words of Martha Stewart, “Macarons are light-as-a-feather French confections that can be assembled pulling from a mix-and-match palette of sweet fillings and bases.”  I had an opportunity, recently, to give a review of one of the best American Macaron bakery’s in the nation, Dana’s Bakery.  So unfortunately, this is not the Poor Man’s recipe for Macarons but a high recommendation of another American based business that can deliver your needs for any event; be it Weddings, Corporate Gifts or Special Occasions.

Dana’s Bakery

Dana’s Bakery sent me a dozen of their Macarons and they didn’t spare any expense.  I was, however, disappointed in the care of FedEx because my package was smashed in and torn on one end.  Luckily, though, it didn’t damage my order because Dana’s Bakery took extra care to package the Macarons with bubble wrap and a profession insulated thermal bag and a refrigerated Jelly pack to keep it cool during shipping.

As you’ll see in the video review below, I tried everyone of these little delicacies and I firmly believe that Dana’s Bakery certainly knows what they’re doing when it comes to Macarons.  Their flavors were off the wall delicious and I think you to will agree.  So definitely give them a try and be sure to tell them Poor Man’s Gourmet Kitchen sent you!

CLICK HERE for DANA’S BAKERY or Call 800.477.1816 for ordering information.

Lobster Sauce

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The Best Lobster Sauce

If you’ve ever ordered Lobster Raviolis or pasta with a Lobster Sauce from an Italian Restaurant and they prepare it right, it truly is stunning.  It can be prepared several different ways but it usually always has cream.  You can even put roasted tomatoes in it if you’d like but I like it best prepared the way I show you in this video recipe.  There’s also a nice touch of almond in the sauce that tastes real sweet thanks to the added Amaretto.  You’ll swear you’ve died and gone to Italian Heaven.

Also, be sure to check out my Mussels Recipe down below and my Shrimp Scampi.  Both dishes are a fantastic side dish or appetizer to compliment any pasta recipe.  And if you’re interested in the Seafood Scissors I use to cut the Lobster Tails, CLICK HERE.

CLICK HERE for Mussels
CLICK HERE for Shrimp Scampi

Lobster Sauce Ingredients:

8 oz Cheese Raviolis or Pasta, cooked
2 Lobster Tails, cooked
2 oz unsalted butter
1 Garlic Clove, chopped
1 Green Onion, chopped
2 tbsp Fresh Parsly, chopped
1/2 tsp anchovy paste
3/4 cup Lobster Stock or Clam Juice, with Crab boil seasoning
2 ounces Amaretto or cognac
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tbsp Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tbsp of Parmesan Cheese

Be sure  to watch the short video tutorial and I’ll show you exactly how to combine all of these ingredients and make an amazing Lobster Sauce.

Tamale Recipe – Kalua Pork Tamales

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The Best Tamales

These Kalua Pork Tamales are INSANELY delicious.  Everything that you want in a perfect Tamale is right here in this recipe.  So in honor of today’s celebration of Cinco De Mayo I stayed up all night putting this video recipe together for your enjoyment.  I’ve been meaning to do it for quite some time now and I am so glad that this gave me the perfect opportunity to get it done.

Kalua Pork Tamale Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs Kalua Pork, shredded CLICK HERE
1/2 cup Chili Sauce, CLICK HERE
Corn Husks
1/2 Cup Butter
2 Cups Corn Flour (Masa)
1 Tsp Baking Powder
1/2 Tsp Salt
2 cups Chicken Broth

Be sure to watch the short video tutorial and I’ll show you exactly how to make the most amazing Kalua Pork Tamales.