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Hollandaise Sauce
The first day I met my brother-in-law Mandy, he effortlessly whipped a perfect Hollandaise Sauce to pour over blanched bright green asparagus as a side dish. I don’t remember if Filet Mignon was also served, but I vividly remember the asparagus with Hollandaise! Sauce Bearnaise, a derivative sauce of Hollandaise, had been close to my…
Gorgonzola-Cognac-Candied Pecan Steak Sauce
“Will you give cooking lessons anytime soon?” people often ask. I concede I enjoy the whole process of creating in the kitchen, entertaining dinner guests, talking about ingredients and sharing my passion about cooking at HOME. Offering hands-on cooking classes and/or demos is something I have given serious consideration and I definitely see myself…
Earth Day 2013
Over the years, I have become enthralled with the idea of having my own edible garden. I would fantasize about spending time tending to my greens, picking red ripe on the vine Roma tomatoes and biting into fresh fruit from my own patio. My harvests so far have been limited to cherry tomatoes, a…
Tortilla Española
Tortilla Española or Tortilla de Patatas is one of the most common dishes served all over Spain as well as in many of the former Spanish Colonies in America. The basic Tortilla Española, an open faced omelette similar to a quiche without a crust, includes eggs, potatoes and onions, but there are many variations….
Red Velvet Cake
There is something about Red Velvet Cake that appeals to the inner child in everyone. The combination of a moist cake with a hint of cocoa and velvety cream cheese frosting is awesome! The color contrast is also striking and appealing. It is a popular dessert in the South of the United States as well…
Cherry or Blueberry Topping
When it comes to ice cream, I tend to be a vanilla-flavor kind of gal. Nevertheless, I love to dress it up with fruit toppings, hot fudge, nutella, caramel or some sprinkles. During last week, we had our niece and nephew stay with us for a few days. I had fresh cherries and fresh blueberries…