SAUCES/PICKLES/CONDIMENTS/MARINADES
Aioli, Again: August 13, 2019
Aioli, Another: March 28, 2022
My new FAVE!
Aioli, with Chipotle: February 25, 2013
This tasty garlicky spread does have just a little bit of mayo in it, but the base is actually Greek-style yogurt!
Aioli for the Holidaze!: December 2, 2019
At this time of excess, why not toss in an extra clove of garlic?
Aioli, Horseradish and Sriracha: December 8, 2014
Aioli, Horseradish and Sriracha: June 8, 2020
Aioli with Sriracha: October 29, 2013
Alabama White Sauce: July 14, 2014
More of a condiment, really, than a sauce, this tasty little concoction will be more than welcome spooned over grilled meats and stuff, but don’t forget to try a bit on your next sammich, or stirred into your next pasta or potato salad. Or, even, stirred into a bit of roasted artichoke salad along with some leftover garlic roasted shrimp. Yum.
Not really a parfait, but another (and mebbe better) take on Alabama-Style Sauce: June 22, 2015
Allioli with Cumin and Roasted Red Pepper: June 4, 2012
I went a bit heavy on the garlic for this Spanish-inspired version of the French classic, but it was all good.
Amatriciana Sauce: November 5, 2019
A nicely spiced pancetta and tomato sauce. Great with pasta,but also try it with over easy eggs and grilled sourdough slices. YUM.
Another Garlic Dressing: June 16, 2010
Still a work in progress, but I think I’m getting closer to my goal.
Arby’s Sauce: April 16, 2020
A nicely spiced ketchup and Heinz 57 blend which I believe that I shall be making a lot!
Arby’s Sauce: November 16, 2021
Just in time for the holidaze!
Arby’s Sauce: May 10, 2022
Arby’s Sauce, Summertime Saturday Bonus: July 9, 2022
Arby’s Sauce, New! Improved!: May 19, 2023
It is a fact, my Barbecue Sauce makes everything better!
Arby’s Sauce, As a Glaze: November 15, 2022
Artichoke Relish With Kalamatas, Garlic, and Fresh Basil: July 21, 2015
This is really very nice spooned over a grilled steak; but you might could think about serving it plain (or with added feta cheese) on a cracker or crusty bread. Or spreading some on a sammich.
Artichoke and Spinach Cream Sauce: January 30, 2017
Loaded with veggies, milk, cream, Parmesan and Mozzarella cheeses, this sauce should be on your go to list.
Artichoke Tomato Sauce, The Doris Project, Week 28: July 23, 2014
A very nice, meatless sauce for pasta or ? and ready in a bit under an hour.
Bacon Jam: December 16, 2010
Parfait! Bacon Jam: May 27, 2011
And a bonus application – turn plain old canned baked beans into something special!
Banana Ketchup: September 25, 2023
Banana & Mango Chutney: August 10, 2020
Banana & Mango Chutney Dipping Sauce: August 28, 2020
My Barbecue Sauce: April 18, 2010
Parfait! Barbecue Sauce: May 25, 2012
A fine way to begin the summer; I always have some of this sauce on hand. Good on chicken, pork, beef, and grilled fish. Just mebbe don’t wear white when you make it.
Parfait! ‘Sup! and THE Barbecue Sauce: May 24, 2013
A nicely spiced ketchup, made from ingredients you know and trust is always a good thing. Turn around and turn that nice batch o’ ‘sup! into enough of my FAVORITE barbecue sauce to see us through the first part of summer, and I’d call that WINNING!
Parfait! THE (BEST!) Barbecue Sauce: January 9, 2015
Yep – I really mean it this time; this version, made with Heinz Ketchup as the base, is, truly, the BEST!
Parfait! THE Barbecue Sauce – Classic and Zippy: December 4, 2020
Barbecue Sauce, Always: November 18, 2021
Barbecue Sauce, Cherry and Dr Pepper: June 16, 2017
Barbecue Sauce, Cherry and Dr Pepper: September 28, 2020
Barbecue Sauce, Cherry and Jalapeño: March 14, 2016
Barbecue Sauce, Fig Balsamic Vinegar: November 2, 2023
Barbecue Sauce, Holidaze: November 19, 2021
Barbecue Sauce, Honey Bourbon: August 25, 2017
Parfait! Barbecue Sauce, Honey Bourbon: September 15, 2017
Barbecue Sauce, Peachy Keen: February 1, 2022
A single meal amount.
Barbecue Sauce, Peachy Keen, The Big Boy Size: May 24, 2022
The might could see you through the summer size.
Barbecue Sauce, Pear, Asian Inspired: February 10, 2020
Barbecue Sauce, Pineapple: October 30, 2018
Barbecue Sauce, Pineapple and Pepper Relish: January 4, 2019
NOW with Arby’s Sauce Added: November 10, 2020
Barbecue Sauce, Pineapple, Pepper Relish, & Arby’s Sauce: September 29, 2021
Barbecue Sauce, Red Eye: September 7, 2016
Barbecue Sauce, 7 Up: March 5, 2020
This was… all right. If I try it again, I am most certainly going to be jazzing stuff up.
Barbecue Sauce, White: June 22, 2015
Alabama style sauce is great on chicken, but try it on burgers, ribs, even ‘za!
Béchamel Sauce: February 13, 2012
The classic little white sauce for just about any occasion.
Beer Marinade: July 8, 2016
Try this on beef. And pork. And lamb. And mebbe even chicken. This is one of my new favorite marinades. Good thing it’s dead simple to toss together.
Best! Doctored Pasta Sauce: August 27, 2012
Big Burger Sauce: September 10, 2021
Do not just use this tasty sauce for your burgers; it is actually wicked versatile.
Black Horse Sauce: October 21, 2010
Who knew homemade mayonnaise was THIS simple?
Blue Cheese Dressing: December 14, 2010
A simpler (no shallots required) recipe than the contessa’s dip below,
but well worth tossing together the night before you want a tasty bit o’
moldy cheese goodness on your greens.
Blue Cheese/Yogurt Dip: November 25, 2010
Great, chunky dip, INCREDIBLE salad dressing.
Boom Boom Sauce: May 16, 2013
Cheese-y peppery goodness to serve with nachos, chips, or even on a nicely grilled steak(!) – the possibilities truly are endless.
Parfait! Boom Boom Sauce: March 4, 2016
Almost three years after first posting, this recipe remains one of my all time biggest hits. You’re gonna want you some of this.
Brandied Cherries: December 6, 2012
Buffalo Sauce, Better: August 5, 2019
Burger Sauce, HoJo’s Triple Decker: March 31, 2017
Burger & Sammich Spread: January 29, 2021
Butter, Honey: December 5, 2019
Butter, Honey, Again: January 30, 2020
Butter, Maple Syrup: January 31, 2017
Butter, Maple Syrup and Orange: May 14, 2024
Buttermilk: September 16, 2010
I use this emergency substitute so much that I thought it should have it’s
own entry.
Parfait! No Buttermilk? No Problem!, February 19, 2016
Buttermilk Marinade for Chicken or Chops: July 26, 2011
Curried Buttermilk Marinade for Chicken or Chops: September 3, 2011
Yeh – this one is nice! Live it a bit large and try some.
Cantaloupe Salsa: July 8, 2014
Carolina-Style Mustard Barbecue Sauce: August 1, 2012
I used basic yellow mustard and grilled boneless pork chops this time; but imagine a nice, coarse-ground Dijon (or mebbe that wasabi-like Trader Joe’s smooth Dijon) mix over chicken or lamb! Yum.
Catalina French Dressing: December 20, 2010
YES – this is a home made take on that tangy bottle o’ goodness from the
market. Ermmm, which I no longer have to buy 
Cheeez Sauce: March 31, 2021
Chef’s Secret Sauce: October 8, 2010
A vintage recipe that, I think, offers a lot of possibilities.
Cherry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce: October 17, 2016
Cherry and Jalapeño Barbecue Sauce: March 14, 2016
Cherry Jam, Forgiving: August 29, 2012
Even if you screw up the directions and cut out half of the sugar (as did I), this will give you a very nice little pot o’ jam.
Cherry Pepper Vinaigrette: May 30, 2019
This started out as a sauce for grilled scallops; but I think it much more suited to a big hunk o’ grilled meat, or mebbe a hearty salad. Try it out and see if you don’t agree.
Chicken Gravy: January 25, 2017
Chili Sauce: October 29, 2012
My take on an old-line classic is kinda nice on eggs or in a stew, but just wait until you make your own Cocktail Sauce with it! Wicked good, indeed.
Parfait! Chili Sauce: December 6, 2013
New! Improved! Now with extra vinegar, more jalapeño, and garlic!
Chili Sauce, Coney Dog: August 31, 2015
Parfait! Chili Sauce for Hot Dogs: November 27, 2015
Try this option the next time you’re thinkin’ Coney Dogs
Chile Sauce, Green: September 23, 2010
A meat filled, slightly spicy sauce for Huevos Rancheros or – as I’m
planning – a tasty topping for grilled hot dogs.
Chili Sauce, Hot and Sweet: March 17, 2014
This Asian-inspired riff on hot sauce combines Sriracha, sambal oelek, rice vinegar, and honey to make a pleasingly zippy sauce that’ll warm your tongue while it adds a ton o’ flavor to just about any recipe.
Chile Sauce, New Mexican, Red: February 13, 2013
There’s chili sauce and there’s chile sauce (and even then, there’s red and/or green chile sauce). You’ll want to make this your go-to home made red sauce for all your taco/enchilada/Southwestern/Latin American cooking endeavors.
Parfait! Red Chile Sauce: April 4, 2014
Chili Sauce, New York(ish) Style: July 3, 2013
This spicy sauce is loaded with beef and onion and black beans, and will, I believe, be very popular spooned over hot dogs or sausages. For a less zippy option, check out green chile sauce.
Parfait! Chili Sauce for Hot Dogs: November 27, 2015
Chili Sauce, Pineapple and Jalapeño: November 24, 2015
Chili Sauce and Pineapple Juice Barbecue: February 28, 2017
Chili Sauce, Sweet, With Grilled Halloumi: March 28, 2016
Chipotle Aioli: February 25, 2013
This tasty garlicky spread does have just a little bit of mayo in it, but the base is actually Greek-style yogurt!
Chop Pickle: December 12, 2011
A version of giardiniera you can keep for more than a couple of weeks. Don’t fret over the ‘spicy’ in the post headline – six serrano peppers only added a bit of flavor – even for folk who don’t do spicy. If you really want spicy – I’d suggest adding an even dozen.
Parfait! Ciao! Piccolo: March 30, 2012
My latest version – this time with jalapeños, seeds and all! Nice.
Parfait! Ciao! Piccolo: March 29, 2013
I make this tasty chopped pickle several times a year – we like it on grilled sausages, but my sister and her buds enjoy it as a chip dipper, so you go ahead and do what you like.
Chutney, Banana & Mango: August 10, 2020
Chutney, Date and Tamarind: July 19, 2016
Chutney, Tomato: August 19, 2014
Parfait! Chutney, Golden: August 29, 2014
Tomato chutney made with yellow sunburst tomatoes (and a couple of plum tomatoes, too).
Cider and Tamari Marinade: August 5, 2014
Cocktail Sauce, Best! My New Fave!: November 21, 2018
(A Better) Cocktail Sauce: July 10, 2019
Cocktail Sauce, Wicked Good: December 20, 2011
If you have the right kind of Dijon mustard, you don’t even need horseradish!
The BEST! (REALLY!) Cocktail Sauce: November 20, 2012
Take a Wicked Good sauce and make it even better with your own, home made ‘sup! and chili sauce. Oh, and lots of fresh lemon juice and horseradish. Yum.
Parfait! Cocktail Sauce (Mebbe Even BETTER): July 24, 2015
Cocktail Sauce, Best!: September 25, 2020
Cocktail Sauce: November 24, 2021
Cocktail Sauce, Best Ever: December 30, 2021
Cranberry Chipotle Sauce: November 27, 2010
Cranberry Relish: November 14, 2010
Reaching across 28 years from another November 14 Sunday in 1982 –
Julia Child’s recipe is, to me, still the one to beat.
Parfait! Cranberry Relish: November 18, 2011
Cranberry Relish, Best!: November 7, 2012
Give Thanks this year with your own, home made cranberry sauce and start a tradition.
Parfait! Cranberry Relish: November 22, 2013
Yep, well and truly sauced cranberries again, but this time, I’ve canned them so they are shelf-stable until needed.
Cranberry Relish, Small Batch: October 12, 2015
Cranberry Relish: November 21, 2019
Cranberry Relish, Julia Child’s: November 19, 2020
The once and future queen of cranberry relish goodness.
Cranberry Relish, Julia Child’s, Still: November 15, 2021
Parfait! Cranberry Relish (but not Julia’s): March 9, 2012
Not quite the classic – but a nice way to use up leftover canned veggies
Creamy Italian Dressing: January 13, 2011
Crème Fraîche: January 23, 2012
Crème Fraîche, The Doris Project, Week 47: December 3, 2014
This version uses buttermilk in place of sour cream. Very nice.
Creole Marmalade: April 2, 2020
Peach marmalade combines with horseradish, Dijon mustard, and hot sauce to make a fine appetizer dipper and/or sammich sauce.
Cocktail Sauce, Mrs. B’s: October 19, 2016
Diana Sauce, The Dijon Honey One: August 11, 2022
Diana Sauce, The Smoky Version: July 20, 2022
Diana Sauce, The Garlic Version: September 20, 2022
Donair Sauce: March 24, 2014
Sweetened condensed milk, white vinegar, pepper, and garlic powder combine to make a zippy little sauce that goes perfectly with Donair meat (recipe included). You’re welcome.
Donair Sauce: July 12, 2023
Dry Rub for Ribs: September 26, 2011
Parfait! Rib Rub and Cranberry Braised Ribs: February 10, 2012
Dulce de Leche (Crockpot Caramel): December 19, 2013
Parfait! Salted Caramel, Slow Cooker: September 22, 2017
Enchilada Sauce: February 17, 2015
Enchilada Sauce, Nice: December 13, 2022
Fancy French Fish (and More!) Sauce: June 15, 2022
Depending on when last century this was published, this might could be the precursor to *all* of the special, secret, and come back sauces most restaurants are using today.
French Dressing (and variations): July 30, 2010
This is the CLASSIC – not a reproduction of the jarred stuff.
Firecracker Sauce: January 28, 2019
AGAIN With The Firecracker Sauce: July 3, 2019
Pork, shrimp, tacos, burgers, sammiches, even as a dip (for pork or shrimp or…) you really need this sauce in your summer.
Firecracker Sauce, Another Look: October 28, 2019
Fry Sauce: October 14, 2015
From Chef Bobby Flay, a simple to toss together, thoroughly tasty sauce, but not just for fries. Try it burgers, sammiches, waffles, it really is all good.
Garlic Barbecue Sauce: September 20, 2022
Garlic Butter: April 2, 2021
Garlic-Ginger Paste: May 15, 2012
A MUST HAVE for Baby Corn Manchurian, and just think of the possibilities in other recipes – Thai Pork Stew, anyone?
Garlic Pasta Sauce: January 7, 2013
Sautéed garlic, olive oil, and fresh chopped parsley come together to make One. Fine. Pasta Sauce. Add your pasta of choice, a bit of good Parmesan, and a dusting of your best black pepper (Tellicherry, in this house), and you have yourself a pretty darned tasty dinner. I had some shrimp laying about that were quite nice in the sauce, too.
Garlic-Pepper Sauce, Spicy: February 23, 2012
Try this in place of cocktail sauce.
Garlic Oil: December 31, 2010
Garlic, Roasted: July 16, 2015
Garlic Salad Dressing and Sauce: March 25, 2024
Gastrique, Dried Cherry: March 17, 2015
Giardiniera: September 19, 2011
A classic Chicago condiment! Check it out and enjoy a bit o’ the best from the city of the big shoulders.
Parfait! Ciao! Piccolo: March 30, 2012
A different take – but one that can be canned at home! Cauliflower, peppers and such, all nicely pickled and packed into jars for your pleasure.
Ginger Cream: February 9, 2015
Add this wicked tasty spread to liver sausage to make a pretty darned fantastic munchie spread, or consider slathering a bit on burgers – mebbe with some melted Brie.
Ginger Juice: May 15, 2012
So simple, I am kind of ashamed I had to research how to make it. Scroll down to the bottom of the Garlic-Ginger Paste post.
Gochujang: August 29, 2022
This Korean style chili paste is wicked simple to toss together, and so very good in so very many different things, such as…
Gochujang Mayonnaise: August 29, 2022
Oh, and did I mention these are both Whole30 compliant?
Gordita Sauce: March 19, 2012
Tasty with chicken or beef but surprisingly nice on a salad. Think of it as a Southwestern Thousand Island.
Next! Gordita (Style) Sauce: November 28, 2012
Another take on the above, starting with a bit of Chip Dip Seasoning from my favorite spice merchants. Don’t have your own favorite spice merchant? Get one! Or, feel free to use mine. Or, as a last resort, use a bit of Ranch mix.
Great Caesar’s Dressing!: February 15, 2011
Lotsa garlic, and ripe olives and capers in lieu of the anchovies – NICE!
Green Chile Sauce: September 23, 2010
A meat filled, slightly spicy sauce for Huevos Rancheros or – as I’m
planning – a tasty topping for grilled hot dogs.
Guacamole, Creamy: May 19, 2020
Is it an appetizer? A sammich spread? A taco topping salad dressing? Sure, why not?
Happy Camper Sammich Sauce: October 23, 2017
This smoky blend of mayonnaise and barbecue sauce is pretty darned terrific on most any sammich.
Hoisin Sauce: November 1, 2011
DON’T BUY THAT JAR at the market! This is simple to make, and SO. MUCH. BETTER.
Hollandaise Sauce, Blender: March 27, 2013
Parfait! Hollandaise Sauce, Blender: April 21, 2017
Hollandaise Sauce, Blender: June 29, 2023
Honey Bourbon Barbecue Sauce: August 25, 2017
Parfait! Honey Bourbon Barbecue Sauce: September 15, 2017
Honey Mustard: February 8, 2011
This makes a nice dip, salad dressing, or a glaze; try it using your own
preferred combination of mustard, honey and vinegar.
Best! Honey Mustard: December 18, 2012
I like this version better than the one above – mebbe because I started out by making my own mustard, or mebbe because the mayonnaise mellows things out so nicely.
(Another) Best! Honey Mustard: August 15, 2013
Who knew there were so many honey mustard options?!? This version is easily on a par with my made-from-scratch version above, and may be just a wee, tiny bit better! Made (in minutes) from jars of stuff you probably have in the cupboard anyway, this honey mustard should be on a shelf in your fridge.
Parfait! Honey Mustard: April 25, 2014
Horseradish Sauce: June 15, 2010
Parfait! Best! Horseradish Sauce: October 5, 2012
Who knew that adjusting measurements to make an already good recipe a little less fussy to put together would yield such very good results? Check it out and see if you don’t agree.
Horseradish Sauce: May 25, 2015
A great recipe bears repeating.
Parfait! Horseradish Sauce: January 27, 2017
Still the best.
Parfait! Better For You Horseradish Sauce: July 15, 2016
Using cottage cheese whipped with a bit of vinegar in place of the sour cream will save you a crap-ton of calories and fat and stuff; and you won’t be dealing with all of the stuff manufacturers put in “lite” foods.
Horseradish Sauce, New and Improved: September 4, 2018
Horseradish Sauce: November 3, 2021
Horseradish Sauce: March 3, 2022
Horseradish-less Sauce: August 1, 2011
For those times when you want it, but don’t have any horseradish about.
Hot Dog Relish: June 9, 2021
Hotness Sauce: February 26, 2015
Italian Oil and Vinegar Dressing: July 11, 2012
Use this blend as a guide and customize to suit your own tastes.
Jerk Sauce, Jamaican-Style: July 17, 2013
Authentic? Heck no! But it is based on a couple of authentic recipes, and comments on those recipes, and rebuttals to those comments. So… in the end, I just made it up out of basic ingredients and added others that I thought would work. It does.
Jezebel Sauce: April 10, 2023
Jezebel Sauce – Slightly Less Zippy: July 31, 2023
My Indian born and bred mom-in-law is staying with us, so I’ve cut back on the prepared horseradish and dried mustard powder. Still quite tasty.
Ketchup: January 16, 2012
Parfait! ‘sup!: November 23, 2012
Same, great ketchup as before, but with the spiced toned down just a little bit to suit more tastes, and the ingredients scaled up to yield a very respectable 15 pints.
Parfait! ‘Sup! and THE Barbecue Sauce: May 24, 2013
A nicely spiced ketchup, once again rescaled – this time to fit an average kitchen’s stock pot – made from ingredients you know and trust is always a good thing. Turn around and turn that nice batch o’ ‘sup! into enough of my FAVORITE barbecue sauce to see you through at least the first part of summer, and I’d call that WINNING!
Parfait! ‘Sup! – BEST. BATCH. EVER!: March 21, 2014
Parfait! BESTERER! NEW! IMPROVED SPICE BLEND! THIS IS IT!: July 18, 2014
Seriously, I think this time, I have gone and done made the blend.
Kimchi: September 25, 2010
It’s a salad, it’s a condiment, it’s a munchie – TRY it!
Lemon Curd Yogurt Sauce for Fruit: March 27, 2015
Lemon Curd Yogurt Sauce for Fruit: April 5, 2017
Lemon-Lime Soda Sauce for Fish or Poultry: January 28, 2015
Linguiça Sauce: July 28, 2011
Manchurian Sauce: December 21, 2021
Manchurian Sauce: June 13, 2023
Mango Salsa: April 15, 2010
Mango Sammich Spread, The Doris Project, Week 41: October 22, 2014
Just add mayonnaise and make yourself a sammich to be proud of.
Maple Mustard Barbecue: January 15, 2013
I stuffed, rolled, breaded, then baked chicken breasts with this, but this marinade and sauce would be fine for grilled chicken filets as well; and I might not say no to thinning the sauce and using it as a mop on the grill for chicken or pork.
Maple Syrup with Sriracha and Tamari: March 29, 2021
Marinade, Beer, for Steak: April 17, 2017
Marinara: April 23, 2012
If you like things a bit spicier, try this version.
Marinara, Fast: December 16, 2013
Marinara, Multi Pot, Short Ribs: April 1, 2021
Marinara With Pork Chops: May 28, 2015
Marshmallow Fluff: April 9, 2011
Mayonnaise: July 5, 2012
This is one nifty (and fast) little number, and egg-less to boot!
Mayonnaise, Classic: December 3, 2012
Yeh, so THIS mayonnaise has eggs, but it’s also dairy free; and, as it happens, pretty darned nifty used on its own, or, as did I, as the base for a very nice Russian dressing.
Mayonnaise, Ginger, Basil, and Honey: June 10, 2014
Mayonnaise, Kalamata Olive and Roasted Garlic: May 27, 2013
The steaks in this post aren’t too, too bad, either.
Mayonnaise, Medianoche: June 20, 2016
This nicely spiced mayonnaise, based on the Cuban medianoche (midnight) sammich, is good on so many things!
Mayonnaise, Medianoche: April 13, 2020
Mayonnaise, Medianoche: September 17, 2020
Mayonnaise, Medianoche: September 18, 2023
Mayonnaise, Sherry: July 19, 2017
Mayonnaise, Sriracha: June 7, 2022
Mayonnaise, Sriracha and Lime With Toasted Sesame Oil: January 5, 2014
Meatloaf Pasta Sauce: March 23, 2021
Mostarda With Dried Cherries and Apricots: November 8, 2016
You will want this mustard and dried fruit spread at your holiday gatherings.
Mushrooms (‘Shrooms!) in a Nice Red Wine Reduction: April 21, 2016
Is this a sauce or a side dish? It’s really your choice.
Mustard Barbecue Sauce: May 5, 2020
Take a step away from the usual and try my take on this Carolina-style sauce.
Mustard, Basic: December 10, 2012
Your own, home made mustard is mebbe ten minutes, and a little resting time, away! Use it as is, or as the base for the mustard options below.
Mustard Dipping Sauce: December 1, 2020
Mustard, Ginger Sweet Curry: December 10, 2012
Don’t let the ingredients fool you – this tasty little blend will go as well on a ham sammich as it will used as a schmear with your favorite Asian-style munchie.
Mustard, and Maple Vinaigrette: April 9, 2015
Yeh, there’s a bit of cider vinegar in this nicely spiced mustard spread, but the only salad I would add this to is that topping a really good sammich. Or, mebbe add a tablespoon to potato salad or coleslaw. Yeh, that’d work.
Mustard Onion: March 30, 2020
Mustard, Pineapple: July 17, 2012
Spicy sweet, and oh! so easy to toss together. If you don’t care to make your own Cajun-inspired seasoning blend, by all means use your store bought favorite. It’s all good.
Mustard, Pineapple, Best!: June 5, 2017
Truly a pinnacle of mustard; sweet and spicy and oh! so simple to toss together. Do plan on getting your hands on some Trader Joe’s Dijon, it kinda makes the mustard.
Mustard, Sweet and Spicy, HoJo’s Style: April 13, 2017
Mustard, Zippy & Sweet, a Repeat: August 28, 2017
Parfait! Zippy & Sweet Mustard: May 10, 2019
Now with Mike’s Hot Honey!
Mustard, Yellow: November 5, 2013
Another take on basic mustard – replacing the cooking time with a two-day soak.
Ollie’s Most Excellent Sammich Sauce: July 10, 2018
A slightly different, wicked tasty, take on burger sauce, and fry dip. And more.
Orange Marmalade: December 9, 2011
I listed it as a Parfait! recipe, but it really is a bit different from the Clementine version.
Pápa Sauce: June 17, 2019
This smoky, sweet, and spicy sauce is named for the Hungarian paprika used to season it. Try it, and my creamy variation, and you might very well have all of your summer barbecue sauce needs taken care of.
Parma Rosa Pasta Sauce: April 3, 2011
Peach Barbecue Sauce: August 2, 2011
Peach Marmalade Dipping Sauce: August 28, 2020
Peach Salsa: December 12, 2023
Pepper Jelly Barbecue Sauce: January 5, 2017
I used this for party meatballs, but think about how tasty on chicken wings!
Peppers, Pickled, Perky!, The Doris Project, Week 17: May 7, 2014
Pepper Relish, New England Style: July 16, 2012
Sweet, and just a wee but spicy (tho’ you can certainly adjust that to your tastes), this is a wonderful topping for burgers, but also works surprisingly well with nicely seasoned meats wrapped in bread or pastry wrappers. Do check out the Jewel Roll version, coming July 20, 2012.
Pesto: June 28, 2010
Another Pesto: January 14, 2015
Pesto, Basil and Walnut: August 14, 2013
Pesto, Parsley and Pistachio: December 18, 2013
There’s a bit o’ the basil in this as well.
Pesto, Pistachio: September 24, 2020
Pesto, Walnut and Roasted Pepper: April 27, 2020
Pineapple Adobo Sauce: January 5, 2017
I used this for party meatballs, but think about how tasty on chicken wings!
Pineapple and Chili Sauce Barbecue: February 28, 2017
Pineapple Relish, Spicy: June 24, 2020
Pistou: September 17, 2013
Think ‘pesto’ but without the nuts. I think I may actually prefer my basil-based garlicky sauce thing-y this way now.
Pizza Sauce, Lunch Lady: January 3, 2022
Pizza Sauce, Nice: April 19, 2016
Pizza Sauce, Nicer: May 25, 2015
Pizza Sauce, Wicked Easy: April 20, 2020
Plum Jam: August 13, 2012
Plums, lemon juice and sugar are all you’ll need. A nice little put-up for breakfast, Thumbprint Cookies, or…
Plum Sauce: August 13, 2012
Forget about buying a jar of that corn-sweetened stuff at the market; this is the real deal!
Parfait! Plum Sauce: October 4, 2013
Parfait! Plum Sauce: September 19, 2014
A box of Italian prune plums from Costco reminded me I needed to make another batch of this fine little condiment.
Ponzu Sauce Pork: April 24, 2013
Marinated ground pork is sautéed and then enhanced by this nice little sauce, then stuffed into tasty Chinese-style buns.
Poppy Seed Salad Dressing: January 23, 2011
Poppy Seed Sauce for Fruit: May 5, 2010
Don’t care for poppy seeds? Check out this version with celery seed, and, as a bonus, three other tasty dips and spreads.
Another Take on the Poppy Seed Sauce: September 21, 2010
Switch out the lemon yogurt for honey-mango and you’re all good – or
you can just skip to the bottom of my post on buzzyfoods shopping
bags.
Potsticker Sauce: July 26, 2012
Simple to toss together and oh! so good; try it as a dipping sauce with Potsticker Meatballs.
Potsticker Sauce: February 10, 2022
Puttanesca: June 21, 2012
I am not a fan of the oily little fish at the heart of this sauce, but if you are, this could be the recipe for you. With apologies to Rachael Ray.
Ranch Dressing, Best!: July 1, 2013
Ranch Dressing, Southwestern, Besterer!: February 25, 2016
Really and truly, the best take on nicely spiced ranch dressing I’ve come up with to date.
Ranch Salsa: August 28, 2019
Red Sammich Sauce: August 24, 2015
Parfait! Won Ton Sauce: June 24, 2016
Same recipe as above, I just switched back to the name I always think of it as.
Rémoulade Sauce: May 30, 2012
A nice option to traditional tartar sauce on fish, but go wild and try some on roasted veggies and/or beef! It is ALL good.
Parfait! Rémoulade Sauce: July 4, 2014
Parfait! Rémoulade: February 12, 2016
Parfait! Rémoulade Redux: October 12, 2018
I’ve switched up the ingredients just a bit – using my new favorite store bought ketchup, and my own home made Zippy and Sweet Mustard.
Rémoulade Sauce With Sautéed Shallot: February 9, 2022
Roasted Garlic Salad Dressing, Best!: December 23, 2011
Yeh, you can make it without roasting the garlic, but trust me – you WANT the roasted garlic.
Roux (and White Sauce) in the ‘Wave: May 4, 2012
With the added bonus recipe of a macaroni and cheese in progress.
Rhubarb Chutney: May 13, 2010
Salsa, Peach: October 2, 2014
Salsa, The Doris Project, Week 26: July 9, 2014
Salsa, Ranch: August 28, 2019
Seven-Up Sauce for Fish or Poultry: January 28, 2015
Sherry Peppers Sauce: September 30, 2013
A spicy sweet blend of not too exotic ingredients that will become more and more a regular part of most of your meals.
Parfait! Sherry Peppers Sauce: May 23, 2014
Parfait! Sherry Peppers Sauce: June 12, 2015
Parfait! Sherry Peppers Sauce: October 14, 2016
Once you start keeping a jar or twelve of this pretty terrific condiment in your pantry, you’ll start to get a little twitchy once you’re down to the last two or three. Good thing it is so simple to toss together.
Parfait! Sherry Peppers Sauce: October 26, 2018
Parfait! Sherry Peppers Sauce: December 13, 2019
Just in time for holidaze gift giving!
‘Shrooms! in a Nice Red Wine Reduction: April 21, 2016
Is this a sauce or a side dish? It’s really your choice.
Sofrito: November 8, 2019
Authentic? Heck no! Tasty? Yeah, youbetcha!
Soul Roll Sauce: October 2, 2019
Southwestern Ranch Dressing (and Easy Fish Tacos!): May 14, 2013
Add a bit more milk (or even buttermilk!) and this’d be a fine salad dressing, too.
Spaghetti Sauce (The Doris Project, Week 5): February 5, 2014
Special Sauce: March 25, 2011
Parfait! Special Sauce: November 14, 2014
Classic on burgers, but try it on salads, too.
(Another!) Special Sauce: August 18, 2015
Spiced Dressing: November 20, 2010
Why buy bottled when you can make your own?
Steak and Chop Marinade: July 24, 2010
Parfait! THE Marinade for Lamb Chops: June 8, 2012
Put away the mint jelly, this marinade, and mebbe a dab o’ rémoulade or horseradish sauce is all you need. Ermmm, I wouldn’t say no to a bit of Allioli, either.
Steak and Chop Marinade, Another (mebbe Better) Option: October 21, 2020
Steak and Chop (and more?) Sauce: July 20, 2016
We’re having this on beer marinated grilled chicken tonight. I can not wait!
Steak ‘n Ring Sauce, REALLY Tasty: February 17, 2012
So, yeh, I make mine with home made barbecue sauce and ketchup – but I BOUGHT the mustard! (I had a coupon).
Strawberry-Port Wine Jam: December 12, 2012
Strawberry Salsa, The Doris Project, Week 18: May 14, 2014
Sweet and Sour Sauce, Indian: May 14, 2012
A handy little condiment to have when you set about to making Indo-Chinese cuisine.
Sweet and Sour Sauce, Indian-Style: June 7, 2023
Sweet and Sour Sauce: December 20, 2021
Tartar Sauce, Best! And Rémoulade: November 7, 2020
Tartar Sauce: April 27, 2010
Parfait! Tartar Sauce: August 19, 2011
Parfait! Zippy Tartar Sauce: December 12, 2014
This batch, made with home made horseradish and Sriracha aioli, is just the thing for your next nibble o’ fish.
Tartar Sauce, Old Bay®: May 31, 2018
Tartar Sauce, Snoop Dogg’s: December 13, 2016
Loaded with garlic, this may very well be my new fave!
Teriyaki Marinade/Sauce: October 27, 2010
This recipe is for grilled pork chops, but the sauce recipe is good, too.
Teriyaki Sauce: March 30, 2011
I dunno – I think I prefer this teriyaki to the one from October – try ‘em both
and decide for yourself!
Terryaki Sauce: August 5, 2013
My new fave! Check out this Pineapple Terryaki version with just a bit of a bite!
Parfait! Terryaki Sauce: February 14, 2014
Still the best!
Parfait! Terryaki Sauce, and Short Ribs, Too!: May 30, 2014
Three Pigs Pasta Sauce: October 8, 2015
Tomatoes, Grape, Garlic and Balsamic: March 14, 2024
Tomato Relish, Warm, with Peppers and Garlic: April 12, 2012
Try this in place of cocktail sauce with your shrimp or squid – or add some nice ripe olives, a few veggies, and mebbe a bit of anchovy, and make yourself a sammich inspired by the nice folk in Provence.
Tomatoes, Afternoon Delight: July 5, 2012
Parfait! Afternoon Delight Tomatoes: September 21, 2012
Tomato Chutney: August 19, 2014
Tomatoes, Roasted, Best!: April 26, 2012
Faster to toss together, and, truthfully, even better than Afternoon Delight Tomatoes, in my not-so-humble opinion.
Tomato Sauce: April 22, 2010
The red sauce for Lasagna a la Francaise, but good on its own.
Tomato Sauce, Iberian: December 12, 2018
Serve it with rice, pasta, or mebbe just big chunks of lovely crusty bread; just don’t forget the meatballs!
Tomato Sauce, Iberian: December 20, 2023
Tomato Sauce, Spicy: January 20, 2014
Tomato Sauce, Spicy: November 28, 2023
Vietnamese Dipping Sauce: August 21, 2012
Vietnamese (ish) Sauce and Marinade for Pork: April 23, 2013
You’ll also want to make the Ponzu sauce.
Vodka Sauce: March 10, 2014
Vodka Sauce, with Oven-Fried Eggplant: May 5, 2014
Watermelon Pickle: July 19, 2012
Sweet, as one would expect; but mebbe too sweet? I may make another try, with a few changes, but there is still time before Thanksgiving.
Westboroughshire Sauce: April 21, 2015
I had a mighty need for a burger, and no Worcestershire sauce in the house…what to do? Why, make my own substitute, of course. Nice!
White Barbecue Sauce: June 27, 2013
For chicken or…
White French Salad Dressing: October 22, 2011
White Sauce (and Roux) in the ‘Wave: May 4, 2012
White Wine Onion Sauce: April 22, 2010
The white sauce for Lasagna a la Francaise, but good on its own.
Won Ton Sauce: June 24, 2016
A nicely spiced mayonnaise blend for beef, sammiches, and…?
Yogurt Marinade for Pork Chops: May 31, 2017