Sauces And dips

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

Sauces And dips

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

Sauces And dips

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

Sauces And dips · Sides

Frijoles De Olla (Beans In A Pot) Recipe For Refried Beans

This is my take on refried beans. They are not hard to make but a bit time-consuming. I find it well worth the wait for good refried beans. This is a far cry from the canned stuff; it tastes 1000 times better. Although time-consuming it is effortless to make. Not many ingredients and if you… Continue reading Frijoles De Olla (Beans In A Pot) Recipe For Refried Beans

Sauces And dips

Alfredo Sauce

We all love alfredo. Chicken Alfredo. Shrimp Alfredo. They are all delicious. So, I am going to share with you a super simple and delicious Alfredo sauce that is perfect for all styles of pasta. Let's get started. INGREDIENTS: 3 tbsp butter1 to 2 tsp minced garlic1 tbsp flour3/4 cup cream3/4 cup milk1/3 cup parmesan… Continue reading Alfredo Sauce

Sauces And dips

Fermented Salsa

Lacto-Fermented Salsa We love fermented salsa. It has a unique flavor to it and it has natural probiotics. It is slightly sweet, salty, fermented, and more delicious than that store-bought stuff. Now, Don’t get me wrong, we love a good store-bought salsa, but there is nothing like this one. It is all made with fresh… Continue reading Fermented Salsa

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Lemon Curd

If you are looking for a super easy lemon curd recipe, then look no further. This recipe is super easy and so delicious and creamy. I love keeping this on hand in my fridge for toast, cake fillings, cupcake fillings, Ice cream, and so much more. You are going to love how simple and delicious… Continue reading Lemon Curd

Sauces And dips

Cake Goop

This recipe for cake goop Is something that I've used for at least 5 years. It is a homemade cake release and it works beautifully. It is so easy to make and you can either store it in the pantry or the fridge. It lasts for a long while. I make one batch about every… Continue reading Cake Goop

Dinner · Sauces And dips

Old Bay Summer Shrimp Boil

In the south, during the summer months, we are always outside enjoying the beautiful weather. While we are out we usually have get togethers like family BBQ's or grilling at the lake. We love being outdoors in the warm air and cooking up good food. This recipe always graces our get togethers at one point… Continue reading Old Bay Summer Shrimp Boil