October 24, 2005

Alfredo Sauce

Filed under: Sauces, Food

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
dash of pepper
noodles or fettuccine, cooked

Directions:
Cook noodles or fettuccine according to package directions. Heat butter and cream in saucepan until butter is melted. Remove from heat. Add 1 cup Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; stir until sauce is blended and fairly smooth. Add to drained noodles and toss until they are well coated. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Variation: Add cooked shrimp, crab or mushrooms.

September 26, 2005

Mushroom Sauce (Champignon sauce)

Filed under: Recipes, Sauces, Food

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter
1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon soy sauce
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Dash paprika
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

Direction:
Melt the butter in a large skillet. Saute’ the mushrooms until tender. Stir in the soy sauce, cream and mustard. Bring to a slow boil on medium heat; cook until the sauce has thickened, stirring frequently. Add the paprika and parsley. Season to taste.

Makes 3 servings

NOTE: This sauce is nice served over fish fillets, chicken breasts, hamburger patties, steaks, veggies, pastas etc.