This cool and refreshing sauce is the perfect accompaniment to Mexican-inspired dishes. It’s easy to make and lasts for about two weeks in the refrigerator. Avocado Cream Makes about 1 1/2 cups 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and cut into chunks 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons [...]
Tomato Vinaigrette
October 24, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
This is my go-to vinaigrette for the summer when tomatoes are at their peak. It’s quick and simple, and packs a lot of flavor. Tomato Vinaigrette, adapted from Cuisine at Home Makes about 1 cup 1 small vine-ripe tomato, seeded and chopped 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar 6 tablespoons light olive oil 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons [...]
Peach Cocktail Sauce
August 7, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Cocktail sauce is a seafood sauce that’s traditionally served with cold cooked shrimp. It’s a simple sauce to prepare, and it has a freshness that you can’t find in a bottle. Ketchup and prepared horseradish are key ingredients, but the addition of chili sauce adds a zesty tomato flavor. This recipe was inspired by a slightly bruised peach in [...]
Apricot Orange Marmalade
June 27, 2012 by · 2 Comments
Whernever I’m in New York I love to visit Sarabeth’s Bakery in Chelsae Market. This quaint specialty foods shop offers some of the best food in the city from apple cinnamon french toast to grilled smoked mozzarella sandwiches. However, my favorite food find at Sarabeth’s is the orange-apricot marmalade. I wasn’t a fan of orange marmalade [...]
Homemade Barbecue Sauce
June 9, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Summer is my favorite time to make barbecue sauce. I know I can make it any time during the year but it’s not the same as slathering a homemade sauce on charcoal grilled spareribs or a piece of crispy, juicy grilled chicken at a cook-out with family and friends. This ketchup-based sauce is thick, rich and [...]
Chimichurri
February 18, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Chimichurri is a popular Argentinean condiment traditionally served with grilled steak. It’s also excellent with chicken and fish. This versatile sauce is similar to pesto and can be used as a marinade. Chimichurri is typically made from finely chopped parsley, garlic, olive oil, oregano, white or red vinegar and red pepper flakes. I like a mixture of herbs [...]
Mango Chutney
January 22, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Recently, I have become interested in learning more about Indian food. My experience with Indian cusine was basically limited to the mango chutney I would buy to use in a spiral ham glaze. Since I was familiar with this condiment I thought it would be a good place for me to start my Indian food study. Mango chutney [...]
Garam Masala
January 19, 2012 by · 2 Comments
Garam masala (aka Indian spice mix) is probably the most commonly used spice mix in Northern Indian cuisine. And it would seem that every family has their own special recipe for this ground spice blend. Garam masala is not spicy hot. Instead, it has a lingering warmth with an earthy flavor. Typically, it’s made from whole spices and [...]
Lemon-Herb Butter
November 21, 2011 by · 1 Comment
This butter is the perfect accessory for vegetables, poultry, steak and fish. It’s an easy way to make a sauce and add a lot of flavor to many dishes. This is my favorite compound butter to use when I roast chicken or turkey. I just rub the softened butter under the skin of the bird [...]