Lemon Curd
3 large eggs 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 cup granulated sugar zest of 3-4 lemons 1/4 cup butter, unsalted 1/8 teaspoon salt Place the sugar in a medium sized pot, and over it zest the lemons. Rub the…
Category Sauces
Pizza Sauce
1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 medium cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano Pinch red pepper flakes Kosher salt 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and split in half 2…
Spiced Pineapple Apple-Peel Sauce
1-1/2 cups pineapple (fresh or frozen) peels from 4 to 5 large apples 1/4 cup water 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon cloves 1/8 teaspoon ginger 1/8 teaspoon allspice Put all ingredients in…
Tuscan Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup strained tomato (tomato puree) 1 cup pumpkin puree 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 teaspoons maple syrup 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk 1 teaspoon fresh…
Ginger-Lime Butter
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, divided 1 tablespoon peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger finely grated zest of one lime Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the ginger and cook,…
Curried Peanut Sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced 1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/3 cup crunchy peanut butter 3/4 cup warm water 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoons…
Slow Cook Spaghetti Sauce
1 lb. hamburger 1/4 c. chopped onion 2 14-oz. cans diced tomatoes 1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes 2 6-oz. cans tomato paste 1 T. Italian seasoning herbs 1/4 t. basil 2 cloves garlic 1/4 c. brown sugar 1 cube beef…
Quick and Easy Alfredo Sauce
1/4 c. butter 1 c. heavy cream 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated (best when grated fresh from block cheese) dash pepper Melt butter in medium, non-stick saucepan over medium-low heat. Add cream, a little at…
Marinara Sauce
This is the recipe for using up odd bits of fresh tomatoes from the garden. It’s great in the middle of winter over pasta, vegetables, meats, whatever. Brown onions in a small amount of olive oil. Peal tomatoes and squeeze…
Honey Pecan Butter
1 stick well chilled butter, cut into 4 pieces 1/4 c. honey 1/3 c. pecans In food processor blend butter, honey, and pecans until smooth. Scrape bowl as necessary. Makes 3/4 c.