Years ago, my cousin graduated from a Chef's program and my mother invited him to our house to come show off his newly acquired culinary skills. We had a packed house that night and everyone was eager to see what the first chef in our family would serve. Each course was exceptional but the one thing everyone raved about that night was the Fettucine Alfredo he served alongside a perfectly cooked filet mignon. "What is your secret?", all the relatives asked. He hopped back into the kitchen …
