Category Archives: Sauce

Lemon Drop Pepper Mustard

Ingredients: 10 Lemon Drop peppers 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/3 cups yellow mustard 1 1/3 cups cider vinegar 1/2 cup water Pinch of Kosher salt Directions: 1. Remove the seeds and stems from the peppers. Place in a food processor and process until they are chopped to the size youContinue reading “Lemon Drop Pepper Mustard”

Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce

Ingredients: 1 pound tomatillos, husks removed 1 cup diced white onion 2 garlic cloves 1 jalapeno, quartered (seeded, if desired) 1 cup water Kosher salt and ground ground pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon white vinegar Pinch of sugar Directions: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cookContinue reading “Tomatillo Enchilada Sauce”

The Best Bolognese

Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped1 celery stalk, chopped1 small carrot, peeled, chopped3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil1 lb. ground beef chuckKosher salt⅓ cup tomato paste1 bay leafPinch of finely grated nutmeg3 cups chicken stock1 cup whole milk1 lb. tagliatelle or pappardelle2 oz. finely grated Parmesan (about ½ cup), plus more for serving Directions: Pulse onion, celery,Continue reading “The Best Bolognese”

Cilantro and Mint Chutney

Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped onion 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 bunch cilantro, tender stems ok 1 cup mint leaves, packed 1 medium jalapeno, sliced, per taste 2 teaspoons sliced ginger 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2  teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar or honey 2-3 tablespoon water Directions: Blend all ingredients in a blender orContinue reading “Cilantro and Mint Chutney”

Avocado Crema

Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted 1/3 cup packed cilantro leaves Juice of 2 limes 1/2 jalapeño, seeded and roughly chopped 1 small clove garlic, roughly chopped 1/2 tsp kosher salt Directions: 1. In a food processor, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. *Use as a dip or to top tacos, fajitas, nachos,Continue reading “Avocado Crema”

Strawberry Sauce

Ingredients: 1 pound strawberries, sliced 1/3 cup sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice Directions: 1. In a medium saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, 1/3 cup sugar and 1 Tbsp lemon juice. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Strawberries will release juice without any mashing required. 2. Reduce heat and simmer 20-23 minContinue reading “Strawberry Sauce”

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Ingredients: 6 medium tomatillos, husk removed and rinsed 1 large jalapeño 2 garlic cloves, unpeeled 1/2 cup chicken, beef or vegetable stock 1 tsp salt Large handful of cilantro 1 lime, juiced Directions: 1. Preheat broiler. Place tomatillos, jalapeño and garlic in oven safe dish. Place dish under broiler until contents are charred and blistered.Continue reading “Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde”

Butter Roasted Tomato Pasta with Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Breasts

These two recipes are delicious separately and together they are drool worthy!! Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Breasts Ingredients: • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise (or 8 chicken tenders) • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese • salt and pepper • 8 slicesContinue reading “Butter Roasted Tomato Pasta with Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken Breasts”

Pancetta and Prosciutto Ragú

Ingredients: 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onions, diced 1 carrot, diced 2 garlic cloves, peeled 4 ounces chopped pancetta 3 ounces chopped prosciutto 1 generous tablespoon tomato paste 1 cup beef broth 4 cups marinara sauce (about 1.5 jars) 2 cups fresh spinach leaves Salt and pepper Directions: •Continue reading “Pancetta and Prosciutto Ragú”