Gourmet Culinaire and Cuisine

There is more than one Belgium waffle recipe because there is more then one Belgium waffle. The name Belgian waffle, or more precisely "Bel-Gem" waffle, was created in New York at the 1964 World's Fair by Maurice Vermersch and his wife.Vermersch started making waffles when living in Belgium before the outbreak of World War II. He started two restaurants in Belgium and business went so well in Brussels that Vermersch decided to head to New York Fair.The waffle that most Americans would think of as a Belgian waffle is known in Belgium as gaufre de Bruxelles, "the Brussels waffle".Waffles are considered typical of Belgium, which boasts several varieties with somewhat different waffle recipes.The Brussels waffle is based on a batter raised with yeast -- as opposed to most North American waffle or pancake batters, which are raised with baking powder. The yeast raising changes the chemistry of the batter, producing .. more»

I have always loved shrimp. Shrimp can be served both hot and cold and both as an appetizer or as the main course.Here are several ways to serve shrimp as an appetizer:Shrimp and Bacon Appetizers1 pound of shrimp2-3 tablespoons of hot sauce1 pound of baconRinse and drain shrimp, pat dry. Marinate shrimp in hot sauce for about 15 minutes. Partially cook bacon, slice in half. Roll one shrimp per half slice of bacon, secure with a toothpick. Bake in oven at 400*F until crisp.Shrimp CocktailWe have found cocktail sauce both in mild and in hot. Experiment with cold cooked shrimp. We serve shrimp cocktail in glass ice cream dishes. Place a few tablespoons of cocktail sauce in the dish. Put 4-6 shrimp around the glass. If you want, insert a lemon wedge in the middle of the dish.Shrimp Spread1 - 8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened1 - 8 ounce .. more»