Sauces

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Tofu & Soba Salad with Peanut Sauce

02/06/2014 |

I moved. I divested. I am about a ton lighter in possessions and I feel great. Lean and mean. Moving…

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Baked Chicken with Sauce Soubise

10/23/2013 |

Ok, let’s get this out of the way first. Sauce Soubise (pronounced soo-beez) is a variation of béchamel sauce, one…

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Hawaiian Custard Cake with Pineapple Caramel Sauce from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms

09/02/2013 |

I was looking at the schedule for which class I would visit next at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen and Wicky-Wacky Luau just…

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Fried Tomatillo Wedges with Apple Ham Vinaigrette & Cilantro Lime Aioli

08/25/2013 |

Sunday. I am all alone in my house for the whole day. This doesn’t happen very often. When my eyes…

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Huevos Rancheros

08/21/2013 |

Ok, let’s face it, I’m culturally deprived. Here I am, I’ve lived in Los Angeles since 1972, where there are…

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Spring Rolls with 8 Dipping Sauces

08/13/2013 |

When I returned from my son’s wedding in May, after having my new daughter-in-law show me how to make spring…

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A plate of scallops with sauce and parsley.

Grilled Scallops with Red Yuzu Kosho Vinaigrette

07/07/2013 |

In the last couple of years I have run across recipes that included Japanese yuzu kosho, but I didn’t know…

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Chocolate Pavlovas & Cheesecake Mousse with Strawberry Balsamic Compote from Grace-Marie’s Kitchen at Bristol Farms

02/27/2013 |

On a recent Saturday, a Chocoholics Party was held at Grace-Marie’s Kitchen for those smitten with all permutations of desserts:…

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Spicy Korean BBQ Turkey Sliders with Sesame Ginger Slaw

12/16/2012 |

My Food Bloggers Los Angeles group recently held their annual Cookie Exchange and Cookbook Swap at the home of Erika,…

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How I Make My Turkey Gravy

11/20/2012 |

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I hope you have a great Turkey Day, complete with Family, Friends and your favorite Holiday Food.…

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