Category: Sauces, Dressings & Extras

  • Brown Roux

    Ingredients:

     

    2 Tbsp. shortening (or drippings)
    2 Tbsp. flour

    Instructions:

     

    Heat shortening, add flour, stirring slowly until brown, salt and pepper to taste. Tbsp. roux is the basis for most Creole cooking, and is adapted in various ways, serving as a base for gumbos, stews, etc. (Also see Basic Gumbo Recipe for additional information on making a Roux.)

  • Bearnaise Sauce

    Ingredients:

     

    Prepared Hollandaise Sauce
    1/8 tsp. chives
    1/2 tsp. parsley
    1/8 tsp. dry tarragon leaves

    Instructions:

     

    Sarne as Hollandaise Sauce, but add 1/s tsp. chives, 1/2 tsp. parsley, 1/s tsp. dry tarragon leaves.

  • Creamy Butterscotch Sauce

    Ingredients:

     

    1/2, cup brown sugar
    1 cup cream
    1bsp. corn syrup;., cup butter
    1/g tsp. salt.
    1 tsp. vanilla pinch nutmeg

    Instructions:

     

    Combine sugar, cream, syrup, butter and salt in 1 qt. casserole. Cook in microwave for 4 minutes. Stir, cook 4 minutes. Add vanilla and pinch nutmeg. Stir until smooth. If not used at once, refrigerate and reheat for 2 minutes uncovered. Tbsp. is delicious over baked apples!!

  • Honey Glaze Snack I

    Ingredients:

     

    4 c. cereal squares
    1112 c. miniature pretzels
    1 C. pecans
    11., c. butter
    1/2 c. honey

    Instructions:

     

    Combine pretzels. pecans and cereal. Melt butter in pan, stir in honey and blend well. Pour over cereal to coat. Spread in jellyroll pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly glazed. Stir occasionally. Spread on waxed paper to cool.

  • Picante Sauce

    Ingredients:

     

    40 pounds tomatoes, blanched
    12 garlic cloves
    peeled & pureed
    3/4a cups salt
    14 medium peeled onions
    2 cups vinegar

    Instructions:

     

    Put in pot and cook. Add fresh Jalapef os (1 or 2 pints) puree. The longer you cook it the hotter it gets. Cook about I hour. Pack in sterilized jars and lids.

  • People Cho V I

    Ingredients:

     

    ’12 cup butter
    1 (17-oz.) package crispy corn
    cup creamy peanut butter and rice cereal
    cups milk chocolate chips
    1 lb. powdered sugar

    Instructions:

     

    Combine butter, peanut butter, and chocolate chips ina sa cep. Melt over medium heat, stining often. Pour over cereal and mix until thoroughly coated. Pl. ace cereal in a paper sack, sprinkle in powdered sugar. Fold down the top of sack and shake well. Makes 3 lbs. or about 12 servings.

  • Picante Sauce

    Ingredients:

     

    40 pounds tomatoes, blanched
    12 garlic cloves
    peeled & pureed
    3/4- cups salt
    14 medium peeled onions
    2 cups vinegar

    Instructions:

     

    Put in pot and cook. Add fresh Jalapenos (1 or 2 pints) puree. The longer you cook it the hotter it gets. Cook about 1 hour. Pack in sterilized jars and lids.

  • Tartar Sauce

    Ingredients:

     

    1 cup mayonnaise or salad
    1 tsp. grated onion
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    1 tsp. snipped parsley
    1 Tbsp. finely chopped dill
    1 tsp. chopped canned
    pickle pimiento

    Instructions:

     

    Combine all ingredients. ChiU. Makes 1 cup. Serve with Fried Oysters, Grilled Salmon Steaks, Shrimp, or Salmon Patties.

  • Teriyaki Marinade

    Ingredients:

     

    1/2 cup brown sugar
    1/2 cup soy sauce
    1/4 cup lemon juice
    2 Tbsp. salad oil
    1/2 tsp. ginger
    2 garlic cloves, minced

    Instructions:

     

    Combine all ingredients. Marinate meat in a plastic bag, turning to coat. Cleanup is easy; just discard the bag when finished.

  • Texas Hot Sauce

    Ingredients:

     

    2 cloves garlic
    1⁄2 onion
    3 serrano peppers
    1 bunch cilantro
    1 (26-oz.) can diced tomatoes
    1 (15-oz.) can tomato sauce salt and pepper to taste
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    Instructions:

     

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