Since it seems like BBQ season is here to stay, I wanted to share with you my favorite accompaniment for a juicy and sizzling steak: chimichurri. This sauce is a staple of South American BBQs {the best in my opinion}. And it’s extremely easy to make! It also tastes wonderful on top of empanadas, potatoes,…
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Pickled Red Onions
This basic pickle is incredibly useful to have in your fridge. It can be used to dress up salads, sandwiches or for garnish! More importantly its easy to make and lasts for about a month!! Here’s how to make it
Mousse de Foie de Volaille
Hope all your Holiday dinner preparations are going well… The following recipe makes a beautiful, luscious and smooth pâté. The wine gelée topping serves to balance the richness of the mousse. Mousse de Foie de Voilaille 1/2 kg (~1 lb) Chicken livers, cleaned connective tissue removed 2 c. milk 1 1/2 sticks of butter, room temperature*…
Spices & Herbs
I cannot stress how utterly important it is to have a good selection of spices and herbs in your pantry. Spices make the difference between bland and grand cuisine. They provide aroma, flavor, and color to any dish. Spices contain volatile oils responsible for their aromas. As spices come in contact with heat they suffuse…