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Our homemade sauces and dressings are simple to make, but make a huge difference when you talk about freshness and flavor. Try them on top of pastas, rice, potatoes, salads or meats. Everything tastes better with a little extra flavor enhancement!
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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My delicious recipe for making pesto with you in mind. At the Farmer's Market the other day I happened upon a steal of a deal on a bunch of fresh picked basil. The smell was heavenly - I knew pesto was going to be whirling in the blender as soon as I got…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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Raita is a yogurt based sauce or dip. Usually, raita is very simple with either some cumin or some mint and cucumber, or pineapple pieces, etc. But this is a very flavorful raita with smoked eggplant, garlic and ginger. I had it first along with a very de…
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 60 Minutes |
Peach jam is one of my favourites: sweet, chunky slices of peach suspended in syrup are delicious on crusty sourdough toast with lashings of unsalted butter.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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This sauce is so good! It's not too spicy so even those of the most delicate taste buds should enjoy this recipe. It's perfect with practically everything- especially my breaded chicken!
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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Tender juicy fillet mignon grilled to perfection and topped with a classic Provençal butter to create a French bistro classic.
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 105 Minutes |
This is one of my favorite things to make to give to friends during the holiday. This is a rich creamy caramel sauce that is positively addictive. My friend texted me to tell me she couldn't stop eating it. I assure you this is not a problem. it is a prob…
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The green chutney used is just coriander, a little chilli and some coconut all ground up. The chilli paste, on the other hand is just blistering hot green chillies ground up.
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 120 Minutes |
Great Grandma Lucille was not one for using canned sauces; she preferred to make her own. Boy were we lucky when she would whip up some of her famous homemade spaghetti sauce! Her recipe is actually extremely simple, so I am not sure why more people don…
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| Prep Time: | 20 Minutes |
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My family loves French dressing. The tangy taste goes great with salads or meats, and is healthier than cream based dressings. This homemade dressing recipe comes from my Great Grandma, Lucille. You can prepare this recipe in just 20 minutes and store…
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Salsa means sauce in Spanish. Mexico is a very diverse country in which the many regions yield a big variety of dishes and salsas. Every family has their favorite recipes,their favorite type of salsas they like most, but one thing is for sure; in Mexican…
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| Cook Time: | 90 Minutes |
A versatile and easy tomato sauce.
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| Prep Time: | 5 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 10 Minutes |
This is a recipe that is elegant enough for a special occasion or simple enough for a weeknight. Enjoy!
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 30 Minutes |
This dish is simple and so elegant in taste it will make any meal seem special. Enjoy!
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Delicious, healthy and my fav salad from "Nihon Mitai" sushi bar menu. Here is a recipe of this famous salad garnished in my way.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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This dip is great with wings, veggies, or use as a salad dressing.
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| Prep Time: | 10 Minutes |
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Ultimate blue cheese dressing. Make it a day before you need to use it. But really, this is not health food. From a cookbook I wrote with Sharon Kramis.
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
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This is a very simple recipe that I put together for a light lunch. It's fast and easy -- all you need to do is just takes whatever veggies what you have in your fridge or pantry and whip up some dressing. Putting together this salad probably took no more…
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Fish n' Chips is a popular take away and street food that originated in the UK. It is made with deep frying a fish in a batter or bread crumbs and deep fried potatoes. According to some internet source, the first fish n chip shop was opened in London by a…
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| Prep Time: | 15 Minutes |
| Cook Time: | 35 Minutes |
These chicken strips will be a big hit at any table along with this salsa sauce. This salsa sauce will also be delicious over your favorite macaroni! Enjoy!