I originally mentioned this sauce in response to a comment on Asparagus and Hollandaise Sauce. This is the easiest sauce I’ve come up with for steamed vegetables. I used to serve them with Ranch dressing, which is a tasty way to eat them, but it can clash with other sauces, and it tends to overpower […]
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Asparagus & Hollandaise Sauce
Another from the Valentine’s Day, 2006 issue. In 19th-century France, bridegrooms were fed three courses of asparagus because of its reputation for igniting passions. Steam asparagus just until tender (less than 10 minutes). Serve topped with Hollandaise sauce. Hollandaise Sauce 3 egg yolksButter, 2 sticks, melted, cooled to room temperatureLemon juice, 2 tablespoonsSalt, ½ teaspoonCayenne […]
Basic Alfredo Sauce
Butter, 1 stickGarlic, as much as you can stand to peel and sliceHalf and half, 1 pintParmesan, 6-8 ozSalt and pepper to taste Melt butter on medium high heat. Add garlic and sauté for 5 minutes. Add half and half and bring up to hot but DO NOT BOIL, whisking constantly. When half and half […]