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Peanut Butter Eggs

This is a fantastic recipe to make with kids. You can’t go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter. I love how easy these were, and they tasted just like the real thing! Because all of my family loves Reese’s eggs, we will definitely be making these again!

Rating: 5 stars
Difficulty of Recipe: 2 stars

Ingredients:

3 Cups powdered sugar

1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter

1/4 cup butter or margarine melted

2 Tablespoons milk

1-2 Bags milk chocolate chips

2 Tablespoons shortening

1. Beat together powdered sugar, peanut butter, and butter together. At this point the dough will be crumbly. Add two tablespoons of milk and continue to beat together until the dough softens. If the dough still seems crumbly that is okay.

2. On a floured surface, roll the dough out to desired thickness. About 1/2 thickness. You can use egg cookie cutters or with a knife, shape the dough to look like eggs.

3. Place eggs on a cookie sheet and put in the freezer for an hour.

4. When you are ready to dip them, add the chocolate and 1 Tbsp shortening in a microwave and melt 30 seconds at a time. Stirring it after every 30 seconds and being careful not to cook the chocolate to burn.

5. Dip each egg in chocolate. I used a spoon to help cover in the chocolate. Place them on wax paper to set.

6. If more chocolate is needed, melt the second bag with the shortening. Enjoy!

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Brooklyn Community Pride Founders Ball, April, 2014

Many of the biggest and brightest in NYC’s LGBTQ community came together this last Thursday evening to celebrate the Brooklyn Community Pride Center and to honor equality trailblazer, Edie Windsor.

Held at Brooklyn’s Dumbo Loft, the evening featured music, cocktails, and an array of passed and stationary bites prepared by myself and my talented team.

Some of the highlights: mini lamb meatballs with tzatziki sauce, curried deviled eggs, mini Caprese skewers; artisinal cheese & charcuterie plates; assorted blondies & brownies.

Guests danced into the night as they honored those in the community and supported a great cause.

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Wedding Cakes

One of my most favorite things about my career is the opportunity to work with so many different people. I’ve catered and baked for all types of events, from weddings to work events and book signings. I work with my clients to customize a menu that is fit for the event that they are planning.

My most favorite event to create for is weddings. I am particularly fond of creating wedding cakes, working with a couple to create their dream cake for their special day. I put the utmost effort and pay attention to all the minute details to ensure that my clients receive the absolute best quality their event.

Contact me at anthony@anthonyleberto.com for wedding cake pricing and information.

And be sure to check out my Pinterest page for more examples of my work>>
http://www.pinterest.com/leberto/

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Anthony Leberto: Spring 2014 Newsletter

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Check out my Spring 2014 newsletter here>> http://eepurl.com/SJoTX

If you’d like to subscribe to my quarterly newsletter, email me at anthony@anthonyleberto.com to be added to the list.

Vasano’s Chocolates

Time to fill your basket! No Easter is complete without a trip by my most favorite local chocolate shop, Vansano’s Chocolates at 172 W. 4th Street here in NYC. Most everything here is made on site, including hand-dipped peanut butter cups, solid white and dark chocolate bunnies, and my favorite: dark and milk chocolate sea salt caramels. My advice, run, don’t walk. The owner Mark, along with his very friendly and accommodating staff, are always happy to show you around and share their favorites.

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Curried Deviled Eggs Recipe

Ingredients
12 hard boiled eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons Madras curry powder
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 Tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika, divided

How To
1. Peel and cut eggs in half.
2. Remove yolk and place in mixing bowl.
3. With fork, mash yolks and then add all other ingredients, except 1/4 teaspoon of paprika.
4. With a pastry bag fitted with a star attachment or 1/2 tip, pipe filling into each egg half.
5. Dust with remaining paprika before serving.

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Spring Tribeca Farmers Market Trip

The Tribeca Farmers Market was brimming with the bounty of Spring this past weekend, as I went about shopping to prepare for Monday’s upcoming Passover Seder. Some of the favorites I spotted and picked up: Tuscan kale, scallions, fresh rosemary and mint, micro greens, pea shoots, Lancaster Valley eggs and local sea bass. I couldn’t resist the local tulips, daffodils and hydrangeas as well. No wonder this is my favorite time of year!

Support local farmers and head to a farmers market near you this Spring for fresh produce and artisinal goods.

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Devries Public Relations April Bridal Event

Heads of Devries Public Relations recently enjoyed a sunny spring afternoon celebrating the upcoming weddings of two senior account reps. Staffers toasted the soon-to-be nuptials while enjoying mini wedding cakes layered with coconut, chocolate and caramel buttercream, assorted cupcakes, white chocolate-cherry blondies, assorted cheeses, and crudites. Bouquets of pastel tulips, tea roses and Gerber daisies added an elegant touch of romance to the event.

If you would like to inquire about catering or wedding cake orders, please contact me at anthony@anthonyleberto.com.

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Tian Dayton Book Party

On March 20, Rebound Brooklyn and Loft 107, Williamsburg’s premier recovery center, celebrated Tian Dayton’s latest work ‘One Foot in Front of the Other’, with an evening of great food, music and a discussion from the author. The tasty buffet included: Sake Poached Shrimp, Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki, Curried Deviled Eggs, Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus, Artisinal Cheese from the Bedford Cheese Shop and an assortment of mouth-watering pastries.

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Love Beets

I recently created a salad for Love Beets, a company that shares its love of beets and produces freshly pre-roasted and packaged beets to be used from anything, from salads to juices. I was inspired by Mediterranean flavors and created a cumin and garlic marinated chicken salad with wild rice and beets, with ezekiel bread and yogurt on the side.
I love beets for their sweet, earthy flavor. They’re absolutely wonderful freshly roasted with some olive oil and fresh herbs and then thinly sliced and tossed into a salad or eaten alone. Check out the Love Beets website for inspiration and their great products>> http://www.lovebeets.com

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