Category Archives: Sauces/Jellies/Condiments

Parfait! Sherry Peppers Sauce

And so, again I find myself, for the fourth time since last December, making a batch of Sherry Peppers Sauce, which, I totally do add to every single savory dish I make. A good friend adds a splash of good … Continue reading

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Pear and Ginger Preserves

A recipe for gingered pear preserves came across my email last week and it looked… tempting, but… The recipe did not call for processing, and so could only be held in the fridge for about one month, so, I went … Continue reading

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Honey Butter

Feasts were planned. Folk were coming. And I had some plans of my own. Friends were kind enough to bring their signature home made rolls for the Thursday feast; and I had made gluten-free green chile corn bread for earlier … Continue reading

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Aioli for the Holidaze!

Who doesn’t need at least one creamy dab o’ garlicky goodness over the holidaze? This aioli (garlic mayonnaise) is compliant with most (I think) “no flour, no sugar, no…” diet programs and is wickedly simple to prepare – so much … Continue reading

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Let Us Sauce ALL the Cranberries!

Well… relish more like. Cranberry relish, that is. Julia Child’s cranberry relish, thank you very much. I have been making this for the holidaze for *mumble mumble* years, and it is truly one of my favorite parts of the feast. … Continue reading

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My Take on Sofrito

Before we even start, let me just say that I know that this is not the sofrito my niece’s grandmother would have made. And I am OK with that. See, my husband does not care for green peppers, and I … Continue reading

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Amatriciana Sauce

One of my favorite places to go for breakfast is The Florentine in Chicago – mostly because of their over easy eggs served on top of a spicy pancetta and tomato sauce with grilled sourdough bread slices on the side. … Continue reading

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Another Look at Firecracker Sauce

Just consider this tasty looking plate with one our local markets finest pub burgers and air-fryer onion rings. Practically perfect, right? Could not be made better, correct? Nope! Because the burger is served with my Fresh Relish, certes, but both … Continue reading

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Soul Roll Sauce

Seven years ago or so, we were watching an episode of Celebrity Cook-Off on Food Network, and Coolio made these wicked tasty looking egg rolls that he called Soul Rolls. I tried them out for the next party we had, … Continue reading

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Aioli, Again

So, yeh, I have posted a bunch of mayonnaise/aioli recipes, but, making a fresh, Whole 30 safe, batch for a gathering with friends tomorrow, reminded me how very simple it is too toss together, and how very tasty it is, … Continue reading

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