Taste for Cooking

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Cruise Line Recipes

Presenting Taste of Seabourn.  Each month Seabourn will share an exclusive sampling of world-class cuisine.  Please enjoy the first indulgence: an exclusive recipe from acclaimed chef Charlie Palmer.
The Yachts of Seabourn provide the ultimate in ultra luxury cruise vacations to the most desirable destinations on earth.  Seabourn is a member of the World’s Leading Cruise [...]

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Poached Egg “En Cocotte” (serves 6)

Served in a Puff Pastry Shell with Creamy Sauteed Spinach, Crab and Hollandaise with Chives.Poached Eggs:
6 eggs
4 oz. white vinegar
1 qt. water
1Tbsp. salt
 
Simmer water with vinegar and salt. Break eggs and drop contents into simmering liquid. Swirl eggs around for 5 minutes until set. Remove eggs and keep warm.
Puff Pastry [...]

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Seafood Bouillabaisse Recipe :: Cunard Cruise Line

Compliments of Cunard Cruise Line, here is a recipe from the Queens Grill Selection for Seafood Boillabaisse. It’s a lot of work, but it’s excellent. You can certainly save time by using prepared fish stock, but we suggest making your own broth. 
Fish Stock:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 celery stock
1 onion
1 fennel bulb, cored & chopped
4 garlic [...]

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Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe

This recipe is compliments of Norwegian Cruise Line and is a favorite of cruisers dining at Cagney’s Steakhouse.
Ingredients
Potatoes, Cream, Garlic, Chives, Emmenthal (cheese), Parmesan Cheese, Butter, Salt, Freshly Milled Black Pepper, Nutmeg
2.2lbs Potatoes, cut into cubes
5.3 cups Cream
2.1 tbs. Garlic chopped
3.5 oz. Garlic cloves whole
1 tsp. Chives, chopped
7 tbs Emmenthal, grated
6 tbs. Parmesan Cheese
2.1 [...]

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Celebrity Cruises Raspberry Chocolate Tart Recipe

Celebrity Cruise Raspberry Tart Recipe

Pull out your whisks and sharpen your knives - Celebrity Cruise Line is sharing easy recipes hand-selected for you by Jacques Van Staden, their culinary mastermind. Celebrate a special occassion with Celebrity’s award-winning cuisine at home.
Here is the recipe for Celebrity’s Raspberry chocolate tart. (Serves 6)
Ingredients:

6 three-inch tart shells (store-bought)
1 lb. fresh raspberries
chocolate ganache
5 oz. dark chocolate
5oz. heavy cream
6 [...]

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Carnvial Cruise Pumpkin Soup Recipe

Many cruise lines sell recipe books, but often if you have a favorite dish while cruising, ask your waiter and many times they will provide you with the recipe. Here is Carnival’s delicious pumpkin soup recipe.
Ingredients:
2-1/2 Quarts Chicken Stock
1/2 Pound Onion, quarter
5-2/3 Ounces Leek, chunks

1-1/8 Ounces Garlic Clove

3-3/8 Tbsp Olive Oil

1-2/3 Cups Half and Half

1/4 [...]

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Celebrity Cruises Lawn Club Signature Cocktail Eureka

Eureka is the signature cocktail of the Lawn Club, served onboard the Celebrity Solstice & Equinox ships served in the Sunset Bar. The bar is located in the back of the ship and offers comfortable seating, music and an amazing view! This drink had a unique taste & was very refreshing.
Ingredients:
1.5 ounce Bombay Sapphire Gin
.5 ounce [...]

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Celebrity Cruises Raspberry Lemonade Martini

Celebrity Solstice martini bar

If you have ever sailed with Celebrity Cruises, you know the martini bars are a favorite hang out. 
Celebrity recently shared this Raspberry Lemonade Martini recipe on their Facebook page.
3 oz Bacardi Limon
1 oz Chambord
Topped with sweet and sour mix
Pour all ingredients into a Boston shaker filled up with ice
Shake it thoroughly
Strain into a chilled martini [...]

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Carnival Cruise Line Chocolate Lava Cake

Chocolate lovers sailing on Carnival cruise line, always fall in love with the warm chocolate cake they serve.
Ingredients:
8 oz semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
7 eggs, divided use
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup flour
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan at low heat; cool 10 minutes. In separate bowl, mix four eggs [...]

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