Sauces

A white plate topped with fish and vegetables.

Chinese Black Bean Butter Sauce

04/07/2016 |

The other day I was looking around my pantry and fridge for something to make for dinner that didn’t take…

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A white plate topped with corn and peaches.

Nectarine & Corn Salad with Lime Ginger Cilantro Vinaigrette

08/30/2015 |

Stone fruit and corn on the cob are piled high at the market now, celebrating the last soft days of…

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A plate of food with some pancakes and sauce.

Corn Pancakes with Almond Red Pepper Romesco

07/13/2015 |

Romesco, Romesco. Wherefore art thou, Romesco? Oops, I was getting a little silly there. I’m over it now. Continuing on…

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A close up of three sandwiches on top of a plate

Panuchos ~ Tortillas filled with Black Beans topped with Achiote Chicken, Avocado & Habanero Salsa

06/09/2015 |

These Panuchos have been on my bucket list of recipes for over three years. They were on the cover of…

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Pecorino Potato Pops with Smokey Chipotle Sauce

04/19/2015 |

This recipe has been a total inspiration for me. It’s little Duchesse potato bites with the spicy smokey dipping sauce…

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Aranitas con Mojo de Ajo ~ Shredded Green Plantain Fritters with Garlic Onion Sauce

01/10/2015 |

When green plantains started showing up at my grocery store about 10 years ago, I was totally fascinated. I had…

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A bowl of stew with meat and potatoes.

Chile Verde with Pork & Ancho Chile Sauce

06/04/2014 |

If you have been following along with my story, you know I moved into an apartment last January. I looked…

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Pork Pot-Stickers with Lemon Soy Ginger Sauce

04/30/2014 |

About a month ago I showed you how to make your own gyoza wrappers, and then I left you hanging.…

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A white plate topped with steak covered in sauce.

Rib-Eye Carpaccio with Salmoriglio Oregano Sauce

04/23/2014 |

In my experience, there are two kinds of beef people. On one side of the spectrum are the rare or…

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A bowl of food on top of a plate.

“Croque-Madame” Brunch Gratin with Asparagus & Prosciutto from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen

04/15/2014 |

“Croque-Madame” Brunch Gratin was the entree recipe for the Easter Family Brunch class at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms in…

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