Have you hopped on board of the miso train yet? Miso is such a flavorful condiment that can be used in so many ways. I use it in sauces and dressing for the most part, like this ginger miso dressing.
What is Miso? It is a fermented soy bean paste that is salty and a little bit tangy. It ads huge amounts of umami flavor to any dish you add it to. It comes in many varieties like white miso, yellow miso, and red miso. Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Condiments and Spreads, Quick and Easy, Vegan
Tagged Ginger, miso, Quick and Easy, Vegan
Friends, it has finally gotten cold here. Like frost on your windsheld cold. I pulled all my green tomatoes out of the garden last weekend, and made this delicous fresh green tomato salsa verde!
I had 8 lbs of green tomaotes, so there was plenty to make this green tomato mince pie as well as many batches of salsa. Keep reading below to hear about some of the variations I tried. Continue reading
Posted in Component Cooking, Condiments and Spreads, Mexican, Quick and Easy, Snacks
My most recent kitchen project has been experimenting with mole (mo-lay) sauce. Mole is a Mexican staple that can be made in a huge variety of ways, and is usually very labor intensive. This recipe for easy homemade mole sauce is blended first, so it is fast and easy. Continue reading
Posted in Component Cooking, Condiments and Spreads, Gluten Free Dishes, Mexican, Vegan
Tagged Adobo Sauce, Chipotle, Garlic, Nuts, Quick and Easy, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Friends, today let’s talk about blue cheese. I am a huge fan; I love the creamy texture and bold flavor. This bold blue cheese vinaigrette is vinegar and olive oil based instead of the standard creamy dressing. It’s my favorite new way to do salads!
Vinaigrette is my favorite salad dressing, so it’s no wonder why I love this blue cheese vinaigrette. I love the bold flavor of the vinegar, and I use a little more than other blue cheese vinaigrette recipes. My suggestions on changing that, next. Continue reading
Posted in Condiments and Spreads, Salad
Tagged Blue cheese, Garlic, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
The very first time I tried butternut squash as an adult, it was gifted to me from a friends garden. I had no idea what to do with, and I ended up making it into a cheese sauce. Over the years, I have perfected my butternut squash cheddar cheese sauce, and it is my favorite butternut recipe!
There are two key flavor elements that make this sauce delicious. I use a salty veggie broth to boil the squash in. If you use the right ratio of squash to broth, there is no need to drain (which helps to save a lot of nutrients!). If your broth is low sodium, simply add salt to taste. Continue reading
Posted in Component Cooking, Condiments and Spreads, Gluten Free Dishes
Tagged Butternut Squash, Cheese
I love to make homemade pizza, so I thought, why not the sauce too? Pizza sauce is not a consistent recipe at all! There are a million different ways to make it, and today I am sharing my homemade pizza sauce from tomato sauce recipe!
While doing research for this recipe, I found a lot of different sauce recipes. Some used all tomato paste with water, some were no-cook recipes using canned tomatoes, and some used no seasonings! Continue reading
Posted in Condiments and Spreads, Pizza
Tagged Garlic, Herbs, Make ahead, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
Tapenade (pronounced top-ah-nod) is a french dip or spread made from olives and other flavorful pairings such as capers and anchovies. I don’t stock anchovies as a pantry staple, therefore my garlic black olive tapenade is a vegan version of the classic!
I love garlic, and it pairs perfectly with the olives and capers in the tapenade. Did you know that garlic ranks number two as a highly beneficial superfood (right behind turmeric)? It has been linked to reducing/preventing heart disease, stroke, cancer, and infections (source). Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Condiments and Spreads, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Vegan
Tagged Garlic, Herbs, Lemon, Olives, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
Friends, I hope you didn’t over do it on the mashed potatoes and gravy over thanksgiving because I have a fantastic recipe for you. This five minute four ingredient homemade gravy is so savory, and can be adapted for many diets. It is made with broth or stock and can be made vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore! Whatever broth you use will be the type of gravy you will have. My mom always made gravy from drippings off a cut of meat, but there is not need for that with this recipe. You can still enjoy a homemade gravy without needing to roast a whole bird, which makes it great for serving to a small crowd, or serving vegetarian gravy that everyone will enjoy! Continue reading
Posted in Condiments and Spreads, Quick and Easy
Tagged Potatoes, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian
Do you ever try a dish at a restaurant and just know that you have to recreate it at home? Well, there is a local cafe that puts catfish poboys on their specials menu. It has everything going for it. Creamy, spicy, and salty with plenty of texture. Because it’s not on the regular menu, I had to make my own version to enjoy on a moments notice! This recipe is my take on spicy catfish poboys with creamy cajun spread. Continue reading
Posted in Cajun, Condiments and Spreads, Fish and Seafood, Quick and Easy, Sandwich
Hello friends! Boy do I have a crazy awesome recipe for you today! All summer long I have been seeing recipes for different varieties of fruit salsa. They looked so delicious, but I wanted to find a stellar way to put that salsa to use, instead of hoping you might do it for me. I came up with a combo that might sound insane, but I’m telling you it is crazy good! Take my barbecue black bean and peach salsa pizza for a spin! Continue reading
Posted in Condiments and Spreads, Pizza, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Barbecue, Beans, Cheese, Cilantro, Garlic, Peaches, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
