This is one of my all time favorite sauces. I start longing for it as I am planning and planting my garden….
Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce
This is from my sister-in-law Renée who created a copy-cat recipe of Noodle & Co’s Spicy Peanut Sauce. I would say it is pretty darn close! And oh-so good! Serve over vegetables and rice or rice noodles. She always at least doubles or triples this recipe….
Cucumber Raita
Simple, refreshing and cooling. I recommend halving this recipe and serve it with any Indian dish. An essential part of any Indian feast….
Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing
Simple, vegan, delicious….
Balsamic Reduction
Pour this on anything from pizza, to tomatoes, to strawberries. The longer you cook the glaze the sweeter it gets. Think: thick glaze=sweet, thin glaze=tart (like the original vinegar)…
Homemade Ranch
My kids will eat many raw vegetables as long as there is some Ranch dressing to dip it in! However, when trying to eat real foods, there aren’t many options out there. This is a super easy, super cheap way to make your own! The best part, you know what every ingredient is! (Unlike many of the 21 ingredients found in Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing!) It took some getting used to for the children but I love the fresh, tart taste of this recipe….
Béchamel, a.k.a White Sauce
This classic sauce adds a rich and creamy quality to a variety of vegetable dishes. It can be spooned over hot cooked vegetables just before serving or mixed with them to make an easy yet elegant creamed vegetable course. To turn the creamed vegetables into a gratin, place in a baking dish, top with cheese and then bake in the oven until golden….
Thai Nut Dipping Sauce
This is a yummy sauce to eat with spring rolls or just about anything else! It is very easy and versatile. I love this but the garlic is a killer on the breath. (You know it’s bad when your breath wakes you up at night). In the future I would VERY lightly sautée the garlic in a little olive oil, being careful not to scorch it before I add it to the sauce. …
Spiced Parsley Mayonnaise for Mom’s Salmon
I hardly ever make this sauce to go with Mom’s Baked Salmon with Lemon-Thyme Crumb Topping because the salmon stands alone very well. But when I want to make it extra special I will go through the extra work. It is well worth it. Mayonnaise can be substituted by Vegenaise to make it vegan….