If I can make things from scratch I will. There is just something about making things from scratch at home that makes recipes and food that much better. You know exactly what is in your food and you can control things like spices, heat, salt, and sugar in a recipe. Plus getting in the kitchen… Continue reading Homemade Honey Mustard
Category: Sauces And dips
Southwest Seasoning Spice Blend
This is my recipe for "Southwest Seasoning Blend" a blend of spices and herbs that I use often in southwestern-style cooking. I use it most in Tex-Mex style recipes or if I want a southwest flare to my food. This blend has a few herbs and spices but it is the perfect amount. Now, with… Continue reading Southwest Seasoning Spice Blend
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Chocolate Gravy
Featured: Biscuits with chocolate gravy, waffles with maple syrup (for picture), bacon, and eggs. You probably have never heard of chocolate gravy if you are not from the South. This is not something you would put on a dessert like pie or ice cream but you actually put it on pancakes, biscuits, or waffles. It… Continue reading Chocolate Gravy
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Tomato Gravy
Featured: Over-Easy Eggs, Bacon, And A Biscuit With Tomato Gravy When it comes to southern traditions I think that Tomato Gravy is high up on that list. It is easy to make and uses up some of the canned tomatoes you have been holding on to. Typically in the south we always have some form… Continue reading Tomato Gravy
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BBQ Sauce
I think this is my favorite BBQ Sauce. It is so easy to make and it is so good. I created this BBQ Sauce many years ago (about 20+ yrs ago), which I gravitate toward if I make my own sauce. It keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and you can… Continue reading BBQ Sauce
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Southwestern Chicken
SouthWestern Chicken This chicken recipe is so good. I find myself making it all the time. To us, it is not that spicy so just be mindful of the spice (heat) that you add to your spice mix. Add a little bit and adjust from there. You can always adjust the heat every time you… Continue reading Southwestern Chicken
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Chimichurri
Steak with chimichurri Chimichurri is a herby, slightly spicy sauce that you can top on anything. Primarily it is used on steaks or chicken but you can use it on whatever you like. I love making a savory-style toast and adding it to the top for a pop of spicy freshness. It is so good… Continue reading Chimichurri
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Labneh
Labneh is a middle eastern yogurt that has been drained until ultra thick, kind of like cream cheese. It is so good. I absolutely love it. Now, I am not going to boil a mixture of cream and milk to make yogurt. We are going the easy route and using greek yogurt. It is so… Continue reading Labneh
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Hummus
If you are a hummus fan then you will love this one. It is so easy to make, full of flavor, Zingy, thick and creamy. It is so much better than store-bought. The lemon adds a wonderful zing while the tahini and olive oil adds a nice earthy flavor. The combination of flavors is a… Continue reading Hummus
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Tzatziki
Tzatziki is a versatile sauce. It is a Mediterranean-style sauce/dip so it pairs well with a lot of Mediterranean dishes. It is very simple and yet so full of flavor. It is also very easy to make. I love making this and keeping it on hand. I add it to a lot of meals as… Continue reading Tzatziki
The Southern Rustic 