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The adventures of a culinary student are a constant journey with a lifetime of memories. I live by a simple motto: "Travel - Cook - Learn." Cooking can be simple; all you need is passion and someone to inspire you. When I come across pictures, stories, places or even recipes, I will share them for all.
Showing posts with label Sauces. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sauces. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Banana Foster Sauce

Banana Foster Sauce 





Ingredients :


 1 Cup of dark brown Sugar
1/2 Cup corn syrup
1/2 Cup unsalted butter1 Cup heavy Cream, divided
1/2 Cup Spiced  or dark Rum
1 TSP vanilla extract
3 bananas, peeled and sliced


Method of Preparation :
Step 1) While bread pudding is baking, in a medium saucepan over high, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and half of the cream. Bring to a rolling boil.
Step 2) Boil fr 10, then add remaining cream. boil one minute more
Step 3) add rum and vanilla. Flambe using a lighter. Let boil until the flame goes out
Step 4) Reduce to minutes a simmer and stir with spatula
Step 5) Add bananas. Remove from heat and set aside.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Homemade Gravy for your pasta

My Little cousins are Italian and I always chuckle to myself when they say: "I want extra gravy on my pasta". As Americans we say Tomato sauce or Marinara, The Italians they call it Gravy, it's a way life.

This Particular Recipe came into my reach from a loyal friend, and was given this by her Baba and his Italian friends. The recipe is Great, because it's fresh and not a jar or canned store bought tomato sauce. This is a Fun-tastic (it's my new word) Recipe that its my privilege to share.


Recipe :