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Follow Our BlogSubscribe to RSSThe School of FlauntBack when "Flying Was Fun" Alexandra Smythe and Cate Clarke were Flight Attendants with a Major International Carrier. Prior to Private Jets coming into vogue, Alexandra and Cate traveled in the First Class World, meeting and greeting the top celebrities, politicians who would become Presidents, nouveau riche, and yes the occasional Headline Grabbing Criminal in Handcuffs! What the two ladies viewed and experienced became fodder for the School of Flaunt, so much money, such bad taste and oh those terrible manners. Something had to be done! Hence, The School of Flaunt Handbook was born. Read More Blog Category: Entrees
Roasted Salmon with Carmelized Bananas
Published: Friday, February 22, 2013 Roasted Salmon with Carmelized Bananas by Bruce Barone I roasted the salmon in a 410 oven for about 20 minutes. You can grill. Ingredients: About 1 1/2 pounds Shetland Salmon (Or Sockeye or King); use leftovers for Salmon Cakes
Hoppin’ John from Vicky Minz Barrier
Published: Monday, December 31, 2012 Hoppin’ John from Vicky Minz Barrier 2 cups dried black eye peas 1 sm onion 1 sm green pepper 1 stalk of celery 1 bay leaf 1 heaping teaspoon Cajun spice or Tabasco 1 ham hock ( get one from your butcher)
Favorite Cheese and Porcini Fondue
Published: Friday, November 02, 2012 For a fabulous hostess gift I reccommend Molton Brown hand soap & lotion gift set along with a small bouquet of wild flowers. My favorite winter recipe, since I am half Swiss is- Cheese & Porcini Mushroom Fondue by Epicurious Ingredients: 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms*
Beef Stroganoff a la Jimmy’s Kitchen in Hong Kong!
Published: Friday, March 30, 2012 Beef Stroganoff a la Jimmy’s Kitchen in Hong Kong! This wonderful recipe was put together not by my mother, but by my father. When he and Mummy were in Hong Kong in the mid 70’s, they had the beef stroganoff at Jimmy’s Kitchen. They loved the dish so much that Daddy did some research and created a recipe that is very close in taste to the restaurant’s. (Mummy only wished that he could have also duplicated the Jimmy’s fried ice cream dessert that she loved.)
Emeril Lagasse’s Shrimp Ettouffee
Published: Friday, February 10, 2012 Emeril Lagasse's Shrimp Ettoufee
Thanksgiving Left - over Individual pot pies
Published: Friday, November 25, 2011 Thanksgiving Left - over Individual pot pies : Pie Crusts: 4 cups flour 4 sticks of cold butter cut into pieces 1/4 tsp fine sea salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper 12 TBSP ice water In a large mixing bowl , combine all dry ingredients . Cut in the butter fingers until a rough crumbly texture is reached. Push mixture along sides of bowl forming a well in the center. Incorporate ice water while kneading as needed until
Alayna's Thanksgiving Flaunt Fabulous Feast!
Published: Tuesday, November 22, 2011 Alayna's Thanksgiving Flaunt Fabulous Feast! Cate , Hello ! Hope you are well and in great holiday spirits! So sorry it took me a bit to get these recipes off to you! I had so many unexpected events take place this past week I'm lucky I had time to breathe. I hope School of Flaunt devotees will enjoy! I will send more as I pull out my holiday batch of recipes. Have a Flaunt Fabulous day! Best - Alayna
Bison Filet Mignon – Bok Choy – Risotto Griddle Cake
Published: Friday, November 11, 2011 Bison Filet Mignon – Bok Choy – Risotto Griddle Cake by Chef Franco Lania Ingredients: 6-8oz. – Bison filet. (Tied lightly with butcher twine to keep its shape.) 2-3 – Baby Bok Choy - Cleaned and pulled apart from stem
Chef Franco Lania's Coconut Shrimp!
Published: Friday, November 04, 2011 Chef Franco Lania Delicious Coconut shrimp recipe. Come and get it shrimp lovers! Coconut Shrimp: Pumpkin Lasagna! Cate , This is my recipe for pumpkin lasagna as I promised Alexandra I would send it to you !
Pumpkin Ravioli & Mostarda di Montova | Autumn Flavors
Published: Friday, October 14, 2011 Pumpkin Ravioli & Mostarda di Montova | Autumn Flavors Nothing shouts Autumn more than Pumpkins! So for the next few posts I’m focusing on some favorite Pumpkin recipes. Autumn has to be a chef's favorite time of the year. Harvest time means a terrific opportunity to utilize all kinds of ingredients we don’t generally see at any other time of the year, Pumpkins definitely being one of them. Pumpkins simply scream: Childhood, Jack O’ Lanterns, Halloween, Fun, Family & Fall!
Ronda Carman’s Avocado and Mussel Soup!
Published: Friday, July 22, 2011 Ronda Carman’s Avocado Mussel Soup from All the Best Blog
Bolognese Sauce – Ragu alla Bolognese
Published: Friday, July 15, 2011 Bolognese Sauce – Ragu alla Bolognese serves: 5-8 Broccoli and Chicken Casserole Ingredients: 4 ozs medium noodles 2 1/2 c chicken -- chopped/cooked 1/2 c onions -- chopped
The Best Damn Chili You’ll Ever Have!
Published: Thursday, June 30, 2011 This will serve an army. I will usually freeze some of it and it is just as good later. As with spaghetti sauce the chili is even better the next day so consider making it ahead one day to serve at a party. Guys love this chili because it is not runny and has lots of meat in it. Enjoy! Fettuccine with Scallops and Peas Ingredients: 2 c Fresh peas (or 10-oz pkg frozen) 2 tb Unsalted butter, cut into bits 3/4 lb Fettuccine Saffron butter sauce 1 1/4 lb Sea scallops, rinsed, patted Shrimp & Grits by Terri Aron Coronation Chicken! Served at the Royal Wedding! Passata di Pomadore Freccia A chic sud Mediterranean recipe!! by Raphael T Harris Passata di Pomadore Freccia A chic sud Mediterranean recipe
Greek Easter Lamb by Chef Franco Lania
Published: Thursday, April 21, 2011 Greek Easter Lamb by Chef Franco Lania
Parmesan Shrimp Skimpy by Jane Maxwell
Published: Friday, April 08, 2011 Jane Ann Maxwell Good morning Alexandra - you are welcome. And I do have a recipe for you; I call it Parmesan Shrimp Skimpy, because it is lower in fat than most Scampi recipes! Scott Tjaden's Pot Roast, School of Flaunt, Great Recipes for dinner,
James Swan's Meatloaf via Bill Blass!
Published: Friday, March 18, 2011 Bill Blass’ Meatloaf! Hello Ladies! I'm attaching a recipe which I've used for years. Originally it was given to me by a friend of Bill Blass. I was told it was Mr. Blass' own meatloaf recipe. For years I was skeptical of the provenance
HAPPY ST. PATTY’S DAY - A New Twist for Brisket!
Published: Friday, March 11, 2011 HAPPY ST. PATTY’S DAY - A New Twist for Brisket! “Misted Brisket” Paella: The Ultimate in Outdoor Entertaining-Napa & Santa Rosa When I was a child I lived in Barcelona with my family. Often we went to the Costa Brava for the week ends…we’d arrive early in the morning and my father would order the paella and sangria for our late lunch. They cooked it on the beach, and when it was done we’d have a feast!
Joel Woodard's Chicken With Goat Cheese!
Published: Friday, February 18, 2011 Joel Woodard's Chicken With Goat Cheese! Ingredients 3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on 12 ounces Montrachet goat cheese, with garlic and herbs Fresh basil leaves Good olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
Beef Stroganoff a la Jimmy’s Kitchen in Hong Kong!
Published: Saturday, February 12, 2011 Beef Stroganoff a la Jimmy’s Kitchen in Hong Kong! This wonderful recipe was put together not by my mother, but by my father. When he and Mummy were in Hong Kong in the mid 70’s, they had the beef stroganoff at Jimmy’s Kitchen. They loved the dish so much that Daddy did some research and created a recipe that is very close in taste to the restaurant’s. (Mummy only wished that he could have also duplicated the Jimmy’s fried ice cream dessert that she loved.) |