Gourmet
Mushroom Barley Soup
Not so many years ago dried "exotic" or wild mushrooms could be found only in fancy specialty shops, but no longer. Many good urban and suburban supermarkets now carry little packages of various varieties. And Asian markets are a great source for dried shiitake, also known as Chinese black mushrooms. The dried mushrooms are an optional addition to this soup, but they do add a deeper, woodsier flavor.
Chocolate Truffle Cake
At the café this dessert is accompanied by raspberry sauce and topped with whipped cream.
White Chocolate Toasted Almond Semifreddo
This recipe was created to accompany Lemon Rhubarb Cake Roll. .