"I started my home made vanilla extract from Ina's recipe in 2001. It is fabulous! I have a large jar filled with vanilla beans and vodka that I pour into a smaller container to use on a regular bases. I simply add more vodka and vanilla bean every once in a while. The vanilla bean is amazing and so easy to use after it has been soaking in vodka. S""

"Everyone raves when I serve this dish and I have many it many times. I usually serve it in individual gratin dishes. I like to make the fennel mixture a day ahead and then assemble the dish early in the day that I plan to serve it. While my guests and I are enjoying appetizers, I bake the gratins. Easy to make, spectacular in appearance and fabul"

"Everyone raves when I serve this dish and I have many it many times. I usually serve it in individual gratin dishes. I like to make the fennel mixture a day ahead and then assemble the dish early in the day that I plan to serve it. While my guests and I are enjoying appetizers, I bake the gratins. Easy to make, spectacular in appearance and fabul"

"Delicious! I used Mahi Mahi and it was excellent served on a bed of Couscous and Pine Nuts (From her book, "How Easy Is That?"). My guests loved it! I prepared the fish early in the day and roasted it while people were having appetizers.

"I have made this many many times. Everyone always raves. It also freezes well. Serve it with some brined olives and roasted nuts and you have a fabulous appetizer!