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21 October 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Sole with Beurre Blanc

Sole with Beurre Blanc

Here is an excellent dish to put our beurre blanc sauce to good use. Sole is a flatfish, interestingly named after its resemblance to a sandal. Known for its mild flavor, sole is easy and quick to cook because of its thinness. Pair this with either potatoes or rice (and perhaps the leftover wine from the sauce!) and you’ve got yourself a great meal.

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15 October 2010 ~ 1 Comment

Beurre Blanc

Beurre Blanc

Beurre Blanc is translated from French as “white butter.” This rich, light, and tangy sauce will complement many dishes, but is most often used with seafood. Making this sauce will require your constant attention, but in the end, will be worth your time.

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03 April 2006 ~ 3 Comments

Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is one of those things that you can’t live without. The ones you can find in the store are ok, but there that mystique about making your own! Is it the taste? Is it the fact that it may not be as safe?

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03 April 2006 ~ 3 Comments

Sauce Bechamel

A bechamel is the base for many white sauces and recipes. For example, lasagna recipes may include bechamel. This is also the starting point for soufles.

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