How to Make Homemade Vegetable Broth How to Make Homemade Vegetable Broth When I’m running low on broth, I save all my vegetable scraps in a large baggy and then make broth at the end of the week. It’s so easy to do, you can make this a habit too. Vegetable scraps 5-6 quarts of […]
Here’s a list of tips for buying pots and pans I have gathered from learning the hard way. Pass this list on to your favorite newly-engaged friends and family so they can buy (or add to their registry) wisely. Tips for Buying Pots and Pans Don’t ask me how I know. I just do. Don’t […]
Pork Schnitzel with Dill Sauce Pork Schnitzel with Dill Sauce Pork Schnitzel 6 boneless pork chop loins 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon sea salt + more for sprinkling after frying 1 tablespoon coarse ground pepper 3 eggs, well-beaten 1 1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs 3/4 cup peanut or vegetable oil Place one […]
This Mongolian Beef Udon is a lovely, comforting dish full of saucy goodness, fresh, crunchy cabbage, and bean sprouts. Mongolian Beef Udon Beef and Marinade 1 pound stir fry beef 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 2 tablespoons sesame oil Place the beef and all the marinade ingredients in a […]
Authentic Argentinean Chimichurri Authentic Argentinean Chimichurri 1 bunch (or about 2 cups) fresh flat parsley, minced Leaves from 6 fresh oregano springs, minced 2 red long hot peppers, minced 8 fresh garlic cloves, minced 1 shallot, minced (optional) 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 3/4 cups olive or grapeseed oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon […]
Chuck Roast With Vegetables and Gravy is a classic must-know dish that will never disappoint. Chuck Roast With Vegetables and Gravy Preheat oven to 275°F. 6 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil 3-5 chuck roast Sea salt Coarse ground pepper 1 large yellow onion, quartered 32-48 ounces beef, vegetable, mushroom, or chicken broth (or water) 2 […]
Sautéed Asparagus is so simple but so delicious – a must-have summer dish. Sautéed Asparagus 1 bunch fresh asparagus 1/4 cup butter Sea salt Coarse ground pepper Juice from 1 fresh lemon 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced (optional but highly recommended) 3 tablespoons Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, shaved or grated 1 recipe Dijon Cheddar Sauce (optional […]
Dijon Cheddar Sauce is velvety and dreamy – a perfect addition to Chicken Cordon Bleu, Sautéed Asparagus, even bratwurst, and so many other dishes. Dijon Cheddar Sauce 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup butter, unsalted 7 tablespoons flour 1 cup white wine 2 1/2 cups milk or half and half 1/2 cup dijon mustard 1 […]
Teriyaki Beef Wraps are an easy and refreshing dinner that’s perfect for summer. Cook the meat steak on your stovetop or on the grill. Have fun with it! Teriyaki Beef Wraps 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup mirin sweet cooking seasoning 2 tablespoons garlic paste 2 tablespoons ginger paste 1 1/2 – 2 pounds of […]
This quick version of Enchilada Sauce is easy to make. The authentic version can be tricky and can turn out bitter; but, this version will be sure to please every time. Enchilada Sauce 1/3 cup flour 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon sea salt […]
Feta Pasta Verde With Chicken will become a staple on your dinner menu. It might not be easy bein’ green; but, this dish makes it at least tasty. Feta Pasta Verde With Chicken Serves about 6 people. Preheat oven to 500°F. 10 tablespoons olive oil, divided 8 ounces block of feta 8 tomatillos, peeled and […]
Barbecue Aioli Barbecue Aioli 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup horseradish sauce 1/4 cup barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground pepper Stir all ingredients together. Keep refrigerated. Try it on these chicken sliders!
Seared Scallops in Lemon Garlic Pan Sauce are perfect for a lovely dinner or served on individual little plates for a perfect appetizer. Seared Scallops in Lemon Garlic Pan Sauce 2 pounds fresh scallops Sea salt Coarse ground pepper 3 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 fresh garlic cloves, minced 1 […]
Thai Chicken Satay Lettuce Wraps are a light, refreshing dinner everyone will love. It’s hard to beat the color on this chicken. Thai Chicken Satay Lettuce Wraps 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 8 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1/4 cup water 1/2 […]
This Thai Sweet Chili Sauce is especially delicious and especially beautiful. It’s great for Thai Chicken Satay Lettuce Wraps or other Thai dishes. Thai Sweet Chili Sauce 4 fresh garlic cloves 6 Thai chilis, stemmed and chopped 1/4 cup rice vinegar 3/4 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoons sea […]
This Thai Peanut Sauce pairs well with many Thai or Indonesian dishes. Looking for a new sauce to pair with some veggies or plain chicken? Give this yummy sauce a try! Thai Peanut Sauce 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup water or coconut milk 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons […]
You’d have to be nuts to pass on this Tamarind Cashew Sauce. Here’s another tasty sauce to serve with your favorite Thai dishes. Tamarind Cashew Dipping Sauce 1/2 cup cashew butter 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 cup grapeseed oil 2 tablespoons […]
In this post, I’ll show you How to Make Gravy from a Roast. Save those drippings! How to Make Gravy from a Roast 5 tablespoons fat, olive oil, or butter 1/4 cup flour 2 cups meat juices or broth 2 teaspoons bouillon or Better Than Bouillon (optional) Salt Pepper Add fat to a medium-large pan […]
This Asian-inspired Orange Sauce is the perfect sauce for Orange Chicken or Coconut Shrimp… or even as a cold dipping sauce. It’s easy to make too. Orange Sauce One 14 ounce jar of orange marmalade 1/2 cup sugar 1-2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice 4-8 cloves fresh garlic, minced 2-3 tablespoons […]
This refreshing sauce pairs perfectly with spicy dishes. This sauce is perfect with Sante Fe Burgers. Green Chile Lime Sauce 1 cup sour cream 1 – 3.3 or 4-ounce can mild green chilis 1-2 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1 teaspoon cumin Zest of fresh lime 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice Dash sea salt Dash coarse ground […]
This Four-Berry Sauce doubles as pastry or doughnut filling, pie filling, and the leftovers can be placed in a jar and refrigerated as preserves. Aren’t they just beautiful? Four-Berry Sauce 4 cups fresh or frozen berries, one kind or mixed 1-2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup bourbon (optional for drunken berry […]
Sweet Cream Cheese Filling is a heavenly addition to sweet baked treats. You can add it to the middle of muffins and danish or place a layer of it in the middle of your favorite lemon bars. Sweet Cream Cheese Filling 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature 1/2 – 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon […]
How to Make Sloppy Joes. This classic hot mess is as beautiful as it is tasty! Make this family favorite for your next game night. You won’t be disappointed. How to Make Sloppy Joes 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, chicken, or turkey About 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon coarse ground pepper 1/2 sweet onion, […]
This sweet & zesty barbecue sauce will knock your socks off! Try it, and you’ll never go back to store-bought again. How to Make Barbecue Sauce Makes about 2 quarts. Preheat oven to 500°F. 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 large sweet onion cut into three pieces 6 medium tomatoes, quartered 8 fresh garlic cloves 12 […]
How to Make Teriyaki Sauce How to Make Teriyaki Sauce 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth 2 tablespoons cornstarch 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon onion powder Dash of crushed red peppers (optional) 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon […]
How to Make Fresh Horseradish Sauce. We’re making our own. Because we can. How to Make Fresh Horseradish Sauce 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup fresh horseradish root, grated with a zester 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 […]
How to Make Beef Stroganoff This beef stroganoff is made fancy with beef tenderloin but can also be made with your favorite beef cut. Learn how to cook a tenderloin and how to make gravy with a flour roux. For a more casual version of this dish, you can certainly substitute the tenderloin for […]
Learning how to make pesto will make a huge impact on your dishes. It’s easy to make and goes great with almost everything! How to Make Pesto 6 garlic cloves, peeled 4-ounces pine nuts 4 ounces fresh basil 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano (or Parmesan), grated 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 […]
This Asian-inspired Honey Garlic Pork Top Loin (not to be confused with pork tenderloin) is so tender and full of flavor. Once you try it, you’ll surely keep this recipe handy so you can enjoy it over and over again. Honey Garlic Pork Top Loin Preheat oven to 350°F. 1 recipe Spice Rub (below) […]
Don’t buy that container of sauce cuz I’m happy to show you how to make strawberry glaze homemade. You can make your own from scratch – no jams or jello mixes are needed! How to Make Strawberry Glaze 1 pound strawberries, rinsed, stemmed & cored, and cut into slices 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 3/4 […]
If you enjoy balsamic vinegar, you’ll really enjoy this balsamic glaze. Try this sexy Roasted Acron Squash Salad with Balsamic Glaze Glaze can be used for savory foods and desserts. Once you’ve tried it, it’ll become a kitchen staple – just like vanilla. Use it on fresh fruit, salads, chicken, pizza… the possibilities are endless, […]
Learn how to make maple syrup from maple extract. Making it the night before you need it is optimal so it has time to thicken perfectly. Maple Syrup 1 cup water 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon pure maple extract Dash of sea salt Place water and, sugar in a pan. Whisk ingredients […]
How to Make Sour Cream. Yes, you can do it at home with just two ingredients! Sour Cream 2 cups heavy whipping cream (or whipping cream or half & half as long as the fat content is 18% or above ) 1 tablespoon & 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (or white vinegar) Place ingredients in […]
The meatloaf sandwich. She’s savory. She’s sweet. She’s tender. And this one is oh-so-saucy. Meatloaf Sandwich 1 recipe Meatloaf 1 recipe Meatloaf Glaze 1 loaf of French bread, cut into thick slices 1 cup sharp white cheddar cheese, thinly sliced 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped 1 red onion, thinly sliced (optional) Lettuce (optional) Leftover glaze […]
Sweet Balsamic Sauce is not only popular with Saucy Balls, but can be used with other dishes as well! Sweet Balsamic Sauce 2 cups brown sugar 4 tablespoons cornstarch 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 cups chicken broth (use water for vegetarian or vegan option) Sea salt Coarse ground pepper Whisk together brown sugar and cornstarch […]
When the best of the Great Northwest sea pairs with the best in Seattle’s cheeses, heavenly melty things happen like Lobster Macaroni and Cheese. Top with ground garlic-y croutons and butter for the cherry on top. Uh, well, you know what I mean. Lobster Macaroni and Cheese Preheat oven to 350°F. 3/4 cup unsalted butter […]
Baja Fresh Burger With Garden Veggie Relish. You’ll love the confetti on this burger. The Garden Veggie Relish is everything. Well, and the two kinds of spicy cheese. And the zesty Southwest Rub. And, well, I digress, you are gonna love this sassy burger. Baja Fresh Burger With Fresh Veggie Relish 16 ounces ground hamburger […]
This pan-roasted chicken wrap is a delightful, light lunch or dinner. Your taste buds will dance for joy and your waistline will simmer down… or, um, er… slimmer down. In the end, everybody is happy. Pan-Roasted Chicken Wrap Balsamic Glaze (recipe below) 4 tablespoons olive oil or grapeseed oil 3 large chicken breasts, butterfly cut Dash […]
I love Owen Wilson, Jackie Chan, and Shanghai Steak & Asparagus. When Shanghai Noon came out way back in 2000, it didn’t matter how many action adventures I had ignored for decades. It was time to see one again. And then Shanghai Knights. The best. And now another great adventure, Shanghai Steak & Asparagus. You […]
I present thee with Brown Sugar & Bourbon Glazed Ham No Easter is complete without a glazed ham. We’re adding a party today with a bit of bourbon whiskey. She is glorious. And sweet. And glorious. Brown Sugar & Bourbon Glazed Ham 10 pound smoked ham (approximate size will vary) 1 tablespoon whole cloves 1 […]
Sweet & Sour Pork Crispy tempura pork topped with this lovely sauce. Skip the take-out box and eat in tonight. Sweet & Sour Sauce 1 cup water 1/2 cup vinegar 1 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 – 6 ounce can tomato paste 1 teaspoon salt 5 cloves fresh garlic, grated (using Microplane […]
I’ll have the almond fried chicken, please… at home… and when I want it. Note: This recipe has been updated since the TikTok video. Please follow this recipe for the best results. Almond Fried Chicken Gravy 6 tablespoons olive oil 4 tablespoons flour 2 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1-2 teaspoons Chicken Better Than […]
Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo. If you’re going to break one’s new year’s resolution with pasta, you might as well add homemade alfredo sauce, right? Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo 4 teaspoons unsalted butter 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup (8 oz) fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated Sea salt to taste Freshly ground pepper or white pepper to […]
How to Cook Prime Rib with Red Wine Mushroom Gravy. This post could easily be entitled “How to Make Guests Happy” for this is what a great prime rib roast dinner does. With the holidays coming up, perhaps eating prime rib would be a lovely way to celebrate. How to Cook Prime Rib with Red […]
Hot Fudge Sauce. One of the most popular searches that brings readers to this yard is “butterscotch milkshake“. It doesn’t matter that it’s November and the leaves are falling, people want their milkshakes. Here’s to you, butterscotch milkshake googler. I present thee with hot fudge sauce the day before Thanksgiving. Hot Fudge Sauce This makes […]
Crab Cakes With Garlic Aioli is the perfect recipe to go with the tailgate parties that have started. It is officially time to work on your appetizer game. These appys are the coziest in all the appetizer kingdom. Crab Cakes With Garlic Aioli Makes about one dozen crab cakes. Crab Cakes Preheat oven to 350°F. 2/3 cup […]
In this post, we will explore the traditional Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe and how to cook a perfect chicken breast. And, perhaps most importantly, we shall splurge and top it all off with this velvety dijon cheddar sauce that will change your life forever. Amen. Chicken Cordon Bleu Makes 4 servings. Preheat oven to 350°F. […]
Pulled Pork Sandwich AKA The Hot Mess. If you’re having a casual, little dinner party for about six people and want to go all out, let me introduce you. Have plenty of wet towels ready. And snobby beer. And bibs. Other recipes you will need if you choose to build this fabulous sammich from scratch… […]
Blue Cheese Dressing. Well-aged, savory, and a wee bit sassy. I present thee with the amazing (very grown-up) dressing for your summer salad. Blue Cheese Dressing 1/4 cup olive oil or grapeseed oil 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 3/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/8 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon sea […]
Double batch of murgh makhani and cilantro basmati rice. The heart exaggerates. The soul listens. The brain shows the way. The body follows through. And the tastebuds dance. Hey, I just do what I’m told. Indian Butter Chicken 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided 2 tablespoons olive oil 8 medium tomatoes, diced 1 tablespoon minced fresh […]
