C – Surviving with rice, eggs and soy sauce is a right of passage for any Asian person growing up and moving out of their parents’ house. It’s a stereotype and it’s the best one. It’s great to save money. It’s really fast and easy. It’s truly comfort food. It’s … Continue reading
Category Archives: Sauces
Green Tea Week 2016: Matcha Green Tea Salad Dressing
Update and Redux: C – I got into a green tea kick this week. It shows. I am putting it in everything. Savory and sweet … there are no limits. This salad dressing is a little bitter, but really good. It makes you feel healthy. C – I don’t know … Continue reading
Sauce Week 2016: Sweet Chili Pepper Sauce
Update and Redux: J – This sauce is from long ago … and, it’s still delicious and hot! Luke’s friend, Chris, introduced us. It’s a great idea! As a dip. On eggs. On fried green tomatoes. In tacos. Sweet and hot. Yum. C — Today, Luke brought along another chef, … Continue reading
Sauce Week 2016: Padron Pepper Chimichurri Sauce
Update and Redux: C – If you are looking for a creative sauce that will boost protein flavor, this is it! It’s a really healthy sauce that is easy to make. It goes well with so many meats. Really great in a sandwich. C – I am definitely not a … Continue reading
Sauce Week 2016: Chipotle Apple Sauce
Update and Redux: C – I really didn’t like apple sauce until I made it myself. This one, with chipotles, is really incredible. Sweet and spicy mix makes a great topping for pork chops. If you dare eat it by itself, be my guest. It tastes great. C — I’ve … Continue reading
Sauce Week 2016: Grilled Spring Onions with Romesco Sauce
Update and Redux: C – This is one of my favorite dipping sauces in the Spring. It’s sweet, savory, creamy and extremely addicting. We love using it with grilled vegetables and meats. There are lots of ingredients in the recipe. But, it’s extremely easy to make. C – Jim was … Continue reading
Sauce Week 2016: Balsamic Red Wine Reduction
Update and Redux: J – This is truly a magical sauce. Easy. Cheap. Fast. Lasts for months in the fridge. Livens up most all proteins, grilled, roasted or pan-seared. Incredible on ice cream! Wouldn’t use it on tacos. But, hey, nothing’s perfect … mostly. J – The richest flavors often … Continue reading
Pasta Week 2016: Mushroom Bolognese
C – Have you ever had a secret ingredient … that you don’t want to tell anyone about? Or, a secret recipe that you just don’t want to give up because people might think less of you because one ingredient. This recipe is that case. Back in college, I had … Continue reading
Pasta Week 2016: Bolognese Sauce
Update and Redux: C – This bolognese sauce isn’t your average bolognese. How could it be, when you have a lot of prosciutto in it? It’s so delicious. It gets even better as it sits in the fridge. Make a big pot. It’s perfect for a cold winter day. C … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Week 2015 #2: Vegan Mushroom Gravy
Update and Redux: C – I am a vegetarian, not a vegan. So, I don’t have to worry so much about adding butter to my gravy. I still love this gravy. It’s great for gluten-free eaters, since it doesn’t use wheat flour. It uses cornstarch for thickening. Delicious! C – … Continue reading