What was once old is new again! This recipe was developed by Shaun Touchton who was the pastry chef at Mckendricks Steak House for many years. This raspberry napoleon is a very light dessert made of layers of baked puff pastry, white chocolate mousse and fresh raspberries. The flavor and the lightness of the pastry and rich white chocolate mousse along with sweetness of the fresh fruit makes for a magical and wonderful dessert. Working at Pano’s and Paul’s as the sous chef and pastry chef I learned to work with puff pastry. I understood that there were layers of butter and dough and when...

My friend and former co-worker, Lynn Patti always reminds me of how delicious and memorable these truffles are. When we worked together in Jacksonville, Florida at the University club, I had to hide the truffles from her in order to keep her sneaky little hands out of them. I swear she would put the truffles on banquet menus just for her own pleasure. I have decided to share this simple chocolate truffle recipe in hopes many of you will indulge in this delightful confection.       Use a good chocolate such as a European chocolate, Valrhona, Lindt or Callebaut. These chocolates are available  at...