Sauces and Dressings – Recipes

Chimichuri

admin — Sun, 13 Aug 2023 18:45:12 +0000

Chimichurri

This fresh sauce from Argentina makes steak and fish come alive. I first had it at Bonefish on their Chilean Sea Bass and I have been a fan since. Spread over meat, poultry, seafood or vegetables!

Course Sauces

Prep Time 10 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup fresh parsley, well packed
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, well packed
1 tsp dried oregano, scant
1/4 small red onion
3 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Finely chop parsley, cilantro, onion, and garlic. Add to a bowl along with remaining ingredients. Stir to blend.
Alternate method – throw everything in a food processor blend with a few pulses. You want the parley, cilantro, and onion finely chopped but not pureed.

Quick Hollandaise Sauce

admin — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 22:53:38 +0000

Quick Hollandais Sauce

The French are among the best chefs so I am told. A good Hollandaise Sauce can make almost anything seem "gourmet". There are endless uses for it – Eggs Benedict, over baked salmon, roasted asparagus to name a few. It makes everything test better. Impress your guests with this recipe but make only what you need. Leftover sauce will coagulate which is why this recipe is perfect. It makes enough for 2-4 servings. And remember, butter is good – not bad! One last note, I love lemon and tend to add a bit too much. Don't make the same mistake.

Course Sauces

Prep Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

2 egg yolks slightly beaten
1/4 lemon juiced or to taste
1 pinch salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 cup butter melted

Instructions

Beat egg yolks, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Slowly stream melted butter into the egg yolk mixture while whisking to incorporate.
Heat in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds and then beat again. Do not overcook. Serve while warm.

Alfredo Sauce

admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 18:13:56 +0000

Alfredo Sauce

Never purchase Alfredo Sauce in the grocery store. This is so much better and so simple to make.

Course Sauces

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 clove garlic minced
1 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

Melt butter in a medium sauce pan over medium low heat.
Add cream and simmer for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cheese and whisk quickly, heating through. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Apple Raisin Chutney

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 21:43:42 +0000

Apple Raisin Chutney

This is a special treat to serve with pork, duck, or turkey. Easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 months or canned.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings cups

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Granny Smith Apples peeled and chopped
1/2 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
1 cup onion chopped
1 cup dark brown sugar
3/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup raisins
1-2 tablespoons fresh ginger minced
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoons salt
a pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

Combine everything in a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan.
Bring to a boil while stirring frequently. Boil gently for 40 minutes while stirring occasionally.

Arone’s Spaghetti Sauce

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 01:43:29 +0000

Arone’s Spaghetti Sauce

This is an Esler family favorite handed down for 3 generations. It is authentic Italian spaghetti sauce reportedly with roots to the Mob. Don't expect Prego or Ragu. This is the real thing. Throw in some Italian sausages or my Authentic Italian Meatballs (see recipe) during the last hour of simmering for extra flavor!

Course Main Course, Sauces

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

Servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 46 ounce cans tomato juice
1 small can tomato paste
2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon celery seed I use a scant teaspoon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
sliced mushrooms optional
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Saute onions and garlic in olive oil. Add the remaining ingredients minus the Parmesan cheese and simmer on low for 3+ hours, until the right consistency is reached. I find that if you simmer (or reduce) too long, the sauce concentrates and can be to heavy. Decide when it reaches the consistency and flavor that is best for you.
Right before serving, add the Parmesan cheese and mix well.

Thai Peanut Salad Dressing

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 23:54:30 +0000

Thai Peanut Salad Dressing

Creamy delicious dressing made from pantry items. Great on a simple salad with romaine lettuce, cucumbers, shredded carrots and chopped peanuts.

Course Salad

Cuisine Thai

Prep Time 5 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 cloves minced garlice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
salt and ground pepper

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, ginger, sesame oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
If the dressing is thick, thin with water. Season to taste with salt and pepper and more red chili flakes if desired.

Easy Homemade Enchilada Sauce

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 23:52:01 +0000

Easy Homemade Enchilada Sauce

I love this sauce. It is cheaper than store-bought sauce and doesn't have the bitter taste.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings cups

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 teaspoons canola oil
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 ounces tomato paste 1/3 cup
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar optional
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
black pepper to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, oregano, onion powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together cornstarch, stock, tomato paste, brown sugar, salt and pepper set aside.
Heat oil in a 3-quart sauce pan over medium heat; add seasonings and stir constantly until fragrant (about 1 minute).
Pour in the liquids and whisk to combine; increase heat to medium-high long enough to bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, stirring as needed.

Caleb’s Buttermilk Syrup

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 23:42:36 +0000

Caleb’s Buttermilk Syrup

This simple syrup is easy to make and is so delicious on pancakes, waffles and French toast.

Course Breakfast

Prep Time 10 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract optional

Instructions

Mix together sugar, butter, buttermilk, and baking soda and bring to a boil. Simmer for 7 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla extract (optional). Enjoy. Refrigerate any leftover syrup.