Makes around 22 - 24 crostini

Italian Wedding Soup traces its origins to Italy, where it was called "Minestra Maritata," meaning "married soup." The name refers to the blending of ingredients like meat and leafy greens, a tradition dating back to ancient Roman times when similar soups were made with whatever was on hand.

"When making Olivier salad, all ingredients are cut into cubes. Except peas."

You can use any meat for these patties. I prefer a mixture of beef, pork and veal in a 1:1:1 ratio.

This elegant chocolate pancake roll combines thin cocoa crêpes with a creamy filling, tender prunes, and a rich chocolate ganache. The roll is chilled until firm, then covered with chocolate and finished with chopped nuts. It is a beautiful make-ahead dessert—the layers become even more flavorful and easier to slice after several hours in the refrigerator.