Category Archives: Sauces/Jellies/Condiments

Banana Ketchup

Back in the day, before tomato came to rule the roost, there were all sorts of different ketchups, from mushroom to… well who knows what? This version, loosely based on a recipe popular (so I read) in The Philippines, turned … Continue reading

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Medianoche Mayonnaise

As I understand it, Medianoche (“Midnight”) Mayonnaise was made for adding a nice bit of flavor to the classic Cuban (ham or pork, cheese, pickles, and mustard), samich and it does. Here at our house, it goes much, much farther … Continue reading

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A (Slightly) Adjusted Take on Jezebel Sauce

Earlier this year, I posted about making Jezebel Sauce with the goal of making a couple of different, but coordinating, munchies for a gathering. This time, I’ve made a *slightly* less zippy batch, due to the fact that my mom-in-law … Continue reading

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Donair Sauce

Originating in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Donair, and this sauce, is a tasty, and simple to make at home, take on gyros. We will cover the actual Donair recipe tomorrow, but today, let us handle the sauce, which is a little … Continue reading

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Blender Hollandaise Sauce

Everyone needs a day with a little bit of extra sunshine. And, truly, is there anything more sunshine-y than Hollandaise Sauce? Julia Child has said that one should learn to make this sauce in the classical way, but my take … Continue reading

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Manchurian Sauce

How to describe Manchurian Sauce? Sweet. Spicy. Flexible; this sauce is as good tossed over breaded cauliflower bites as it is with shrimp or chicken wings – the first time I had it, it was tossed over fried baby corn … Continue reading

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Indian-Style Sweet and Sour Sauce

Years ago, now, we went to a friend’s house blessing, which, unlike a house warming, is done before the new occupants move in. There are blessings and ceremony and, at the end, all of this terrific food! Our friend had … Continue reading

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New! Improved! Arby’s Sauce is Better With BBQ!

If you were to come to my house and take a peek in the fridge, you would think that, just mebbe, I have a condiment problem. And, well, I do have quite a few… three or four different types of … Continue reading

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Jezebel Sauce

The thoughts are that Jezebel Sauce originated in the southeastern states, but I first came across it in the homes of friends and family who traveled quite a bit down there, but lived in the northeast, so I am guessing … Continue reading

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A Nice Enchilada Sauce

This recipe, based on an interview I read with Lauren Ash on allrecipes.com, makes a nice, slightly sweet but still zippy sauce that is pretty perfect for most enchiladas. Of course, I made a few changes, cutting back a bit … Continue reading

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