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The Souffle's Flavor Mosaic

Jean Wing
When an ultra rich double chocolate fantasy cake is just to much for a romantic evening, think about the souffle. Light in attitude and enjoyment, this desert adds a refreshing quality to the end of a meal. The anticipatory moment prior to the souffle being set at the table and the ahas that accompany this regal little feast is well worth the preparation.

Allow your imagination to explore the many possible combinations of the souffle. The souffle's delicacy can bind a myriad of tasteful interludes, that will charm guests and never receive that dreaded comment of oh that again.

Some interesting aromatic turns for the souffle are the liqueurs, I adore the Grand Mariner Souffle with a touch of orange in the egg whites and a delicious Grand Mariner Sauce with orange. This is a perfect all season desert and can be served with any entree.

You may look to the strawberry shortcake motif, but lighter by adding puree strawberries to the egg whites, and topping with an Anglais sauce. Enchanting and perfect with a fowl or fish entree.

Exotic and intoxicating a guava mango puree with a bit of rum and garnished with a rum sauce and mango puree. Try a few almonds to create a special middle eastern flair to the garnish; sprinkle to resemble a Rum Babba's.

Individual ramicans allow for a combination of tastes try the easy chocolate and vanilla with the powdered sugar sprinkled over the souffle when removed from the oven. Simple light texture with a exuberant indulgence in the best sense of the idea.

Brunch offers the zucchini, or carrot ,or salmon assortments. Great ways to enhance your brunch table along with fresh fruit, rolls and muffins and a dry white wine. Many other dining alternatives excist for the little egg whites in a cup, all are delicious and versatile. Use your imagination and finesse to dream and then whip your own creation, since the egg whites are so neutral the flavors are created and enhanced by the additional elements, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, chocolates are all wonderful flavor enhancers for the souffle.

A rich cream sauce can also add depth to a souffle, a curry sauce for example or a cheese bechamel, can bring together a spinach souffle and an fish dish with a balance and complimentary sauce for your fish also. The varieties are rich with these simple eggs, and a little patience.

One last sweet idea, place equal amounts of brown sugar,butter,oatmeal,and pecans in the bottom of the ramican, stir in sweet potatoes' souffle mix, bake and enjoy a little Southern Comfort.

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