Easy Pistachio Cake

Baking purists are going to go after me for this one, but sometimes in life you need to take shortcuts. I have always been the kind of person that takes pride on making things from scratch. From designing and sewing a formal dress for a wedding (which I have sworn I will never do again), to scrapbooking (crafts),…

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…

Asian Tuna Tacos Dorados

  On August 13, 2013, Foodielady had the chance to experience, front row, a cooking demonstration by Chef Rory Dunaway, executive chef of Encanto Restaurant in Dorado Beach, a Ritz Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico.  Mrs. Marilí de la Puebla, in charge of public relations, was kind enough to invite me as one of the…