Category Archives: Sauces

Fresh Tomato Sauce – Never Ending Summer

By arbpen | October 14, 2020 - 22:54 |December 24, 2020 Condiments, Italian, Sauces

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There is nothing like tomato sauce made from fresh summer tomatoes. Easy to make, and great if you have an abundance of tomatoes Continue reading →

Buttermilk Bolognese Sauce

By arbpen | February 7, 2020 - 12:00 |May 24, 2020 Dutch Oven, Pasta and Rice, Sauces

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Buttermilk Bolognese sauce is a different and tasty take on the traditional sauce. The buttermilk makes the sauce richer and more flavorful. Continue reading →

Meatloaf Stuffed Potato Balls with Dragon Sauce

By arbpen | October 20, 2017 - 20:42 |December 20, 2020 Appetizers, Beef and Lamb, Leftovers, Lunch, Sauces

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These Meatloaf Stuffed Potato Balls with Dragon Sauce are great appetizers or a light lunch. Continue reading →

Thousand Island Dressing with Balsamic Toasts

By arbpen | September 14, 2013 - 18:05 |December 20, 2020 Appetizers, Condiments, Dressing, Reconstructed, Salads, Sauces

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The venerable Thousand Island Dressing is revisited and becomes a bright, flavorful dressing worthy of its rightful place on your most impressive salad. Continue reading →

Pork Chops Paprikash

By arbpen | July 28, 2013 - 19:30 |December 20, 2020 Evening and Dinner, Pork, Sauces, Spring, Winter

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This is a dish is one of my favorites, a take off on the classic Chicken Paprikash. It’s simple to make and good enough to serve for company. Continue reading →

Ham Steaks with Russian Red Eye Gravy and Cranberry Almond Pilaf

By arbpen | October 8, 2012 - 18:07 |February 2, 2023 Comfort Food, Evening and Dinner, Reconstructed, Salads, Sauces, Sides, Vegetarian

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There’s nothing like Red Gravy with a ham steak, but if you add sour cherries and Russian mustard, then you really have yourself a wonderful treat. Continue reading →

Basil Pine Nut Pesto – Freshly made with love

By arbpen | June 23, 2012 - 19:13 |October 25, 2020 Appetizers, Condiments, Italian, Make Ahead, Methods, Sauces

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Fresh basil pine nut pesto is quick and easy to make. Don’t buy the stuff in the refrigerated section when you can make your own in seconds. Yeah, it’s that good! Continue reading →

Memorial Day Highway Chicken

By arbpen | May 28, 2012 - 10:11 |May 27, 2022 Chicken and Poultry, Cruise Night, Evening and Dinner, Memorial Day, Sauces, Sides, The Weber!

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These poor Cornish hens had an accident on their way from Cornwall. They got flattened on the highway, and we’re putting them on the grill. Seriously? No, just flattening them to better cooking. Continue reading →

Seafood Stuffed Avocado with Marinated Asparagus

By arbpen | May 11, 2012 - 18:30 |February 22, 2023 Composed Salads, Friday Food - Meatless, Lent, Make Ahead, Pescatarian, Salads, Sauces, Spring, Summer

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Seafood stuffed avocado with crayfish and shrimp with marinated asparagus, topped with blue cheese dressing. Continue reading →

Rosemary Garlic Chicken Purses with Lavendar Mustard Dipping Sauce

By arbpen | January 14, 2012 - 23:47 |January 1, 2020 Chicken and Poultry, Leftovers, Lunch, Picnic, Sauces, Snacks, Spring, Summer

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Spring Roll Purses Stuffed with Chicken Sautéed in Garlic and Rosemary with Cream Cheese make a nice picnic lunch Continue reading →