Seven highly motivated, professional and committed culinary students stood out from applicants for this year’s Les Dames d’Escoffier Scholarship Program. Applications were received from all the Chicago Culinary programs– Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary …

contributed by Dame Karen Levin
Recipes:
Classic Guacamole by Dame Maria Concannon and
Mexican Chocolate Rice Pudding by Dame Elaine Gonzalez
On a cloudy but mild Saturday in May, thirteen Les Dames members and guests boarded a coach bus …

Arroz Con Leche Achocolatado
Submitted by Dame Elaine Gonzales
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
2 quarts milk
1 ounce coarsely chopped unsweetened chocolate
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
One 4-inch piece true cinnamon bark
1/2 cup imported short-grain or California pearl rice
2 large egg …

submitted by Dame Maria Concannon
I enjoy the flavor and predictable heat of Serrano peppers in this classic guacamole – a favorite of our customers at Don Juan Restaurants on the northwest side of Chicago. Be …

Entertaining on Mother’s Day? Have a party planned for spring?  How about a graduation?  The Everest Spoons will make a memorable impression on your guests!
by Jean Joho with Chandra Ram
from The Eiffel Tower Restaurant Cookbook
(Chronicle, …

Time to break out the grill!
by Les Dames d’Escoffier Chicago
edited by Carol Mighton Haddix
from Chicago Cooks
(Surrey Books, 2007)
Makes 4 servings
This recipe is one of my favorites for summer beach vacations and spontaneous entertaining. It is …