Category: Condiments

Tzatziki Sauce

Restaurant style Tzatziki Sauce is so simple to make in the comfort of your own home. If you are like me and love to have delicious meals with quality sides, I suggest giving this creamy reward a try. This sauce goes great on shawarma, gyro and many other Mediterranean inspired dishes. I love to whip this up and just munch on it as a dip with my favorite pita chips when just hanging out with the family. Check out the short video and follow the simple instructions to be on your way to making this authentic Tzatziki Sauce for your next foodlicious adventure.

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Serve with pita chips.

Ingredients

Grate the cucumber and sprinkle ½ tsp salt on it. Let it sit for 10 minutes, this helps remove excess water. 

Squeeze the grated cucumber to remove additional water.

Place the drained cucumber, yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice and olive oil in a medium sized bowl. Add a pinch/dash of salt and pepper to your liking.

Mix well.

Enjoy!

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Tzatiziki Sauce

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
Servings 0
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Ingredients
  

  • ½ English cucumber
  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice about ½ lemon -/+ adjust to your liking
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves grated
  • salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Grate the cucumber and sprinkle ½ tsp salt on it. Let it sit for 10 minutes, this helps remove excess water. Squeeze the grated cucumber to remove additional water.
  • Place the drained cucumber, yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice and olive oil in a medium sized bowl. Add a pinch/dash of salt and pepper to your liking. Mix well.

Enjoy!

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    Turkey Gravy

    “Pass the Gravy Please” Smooth savory warm Turkey Gravy sets the tone for the Thanksgiving meal as eyes widen with anticipation when you lightly drizzle this rich brown holiday nectar across the top of your mashed potatoes and turkey. This gravy also goes great with rolls and is a guaranteed hit at the family gathering. You will never go wrong adding an authentic traditional Turkey Gravy to the menu as a welcome option of indulgence that also adds the finishing touch to the table and the plates of those that gather for the feast. Have plenty of this flavor explosive side to make sure this years foodlicious experience is memorable, comforting and fulfilling.

    Watch the video and check out the instructions below to see how easy a quality gravy is to make and step up your table’s authenticity this holiday season with this wonderful Turkey Gravy recipe. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and please let me know if you try one of my recipes, as this is my labor of love.

    Add butter; wait until nearly all the butter is melted. Add half of the flour to the pan; whisk.

    Add half of the flour to the pan; whisk. Continue to whisk and slowly add the rest of the flour.

    Bring to a boil for 30 seconds and reduce the heat to medium.

    Let it simmer for 10 minutes or until desired consistency.

    Turkey Gravy

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    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Course Condiment
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3 cups
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    Ingredients
      

    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • ¼ cup butter unsalted
    • 4 cups turkey or chicken broth low-sodium
    • 2 tsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
    • turkey drippings approx. ½ cup
    • 2 fresh thyme sprigs leaves only
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the pan up to medium-high. Add butter; wait until nearly all the butter is melted. Add half of the flour to the pan; whisk. Continue to whisk and slowly add the rest of the flour. Slowly add the drippings to the pan (make sure to whisk well to prevent lumps); whisk until well mixed. Add the fresh finely minced thyme and soy sauce; mix well.
    • Slowly pour ½ cup of broth into the pan; whisk until smooth. Repeat the step by adding second ½ cup; whisk until smooth. Then slowly pour in the rest of the broth; mix and whisk. Season with salt and pepper; mix.
    • Bring to a boil for 30 seconds and reduce the heat to medium. Let it simmer for 10 minutes or until desired consistency.

    Serve with mashed potatoes, turkey, dressing or dinner rolls.

      Enjoy!

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        Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce

        Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce is good anytime of the year but is extremely nice during the holidays season. The smell of fresh stewing cranberries creates a sweet aroma that will add to the holiday perfume your kitchen creates as you work to have all dishes table ready at the same time. This recipe and method of preparation allows you the flexibility to prepare other items in parallel as it is a steady and predictable quality approach to a holiday classic.

        This quick and convenient recipe calls for only 3 ingredients and is dump and go friendly. You’ll never want to buy caned cranberry sauce ever again because home cooked is so delicious, fresh tasting and easy to make. Watch the video and check out the instructions below to be well on you way to slapping the next person that tries to pour that caned jello looking stuff on your plate. Seriously though, I ate from the can for years and never liked it that much. Once I had fresh made; I enjoyed it and now I make it every year because my entire family loves it. It is so simple to make and adds authenticity to the presentation of your holiday table. Best part is that if you feed this to your kids, when they grow up; if someone drops that preformed canned stuff on their plate they will be missing mama right then and there. 🙂

        Serve with turkey, chicken or any protein.

        Ingredients

        Cranberries and sugar.

        Add fresh orange juice.

        Mix well. Cover and slow cook on high for 2 hours.

        Cook (uncover) for 1 more hour or until desire consistency.

        Delicious cranberry sauce.

        Slow Cooker Cranberry Sauce

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        Cook Time 3 minutes
        Total Time 3 minutes
        Course Condiment, Side Dish
        Cuisine American
        Servings 2 cups
        Calories

        Equipment

        Ingredients
          

        • 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
        • 1 cup granulated sugar
        • 1 fresh orange (juice) ½ cup

        Instructions
         

        • In a 2 qt. slow cooker: place cranberries, sugar and orange juice; mix/stir.
        • Cover and slow cook on high for 2 hours.
        • Remove lid and stir.
        • Leave lid off and cook uncovered for ~1 more hour or until desire consistency (don't worry if it looks watery, it's going to thicken up as it cools . For a quick tip: put the sauce in the refrigerator and it will thicken faster). Best served cool.
        • Transfer to a serving bowl or airtight container.

        Refrigerate up to 2 weeks or freezer up to a month.

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          Slow Cooker Apple Butter

          Homemade slow-cooker Apple Butter is a sweet seasonal tradition. Made from fresh apples that are slow cooked to perfection; this cinnamon sweet smelling spread on a warm English muffin is the best way to start your day. My kids love putting a spoonful in their hot oatmeal and enjoying it with a cold glass of milk.

          Check out the video to see how simple this soft, smooth buttery spread is to create.

          Serve on bread/toast, muffins, pancakes or biscuits .

          You can pick any types of apples of your choice (Gala, Fuji, Jonagold, Honeycrisp, Red Delicious or Golden Delicious).

          Peel, slice and discard core. Place all the ingredients inside the slow cooker and mix.

          Cover and slow cook for 10 hours.

          Use a hand blender and puree until smooth.

          Transfer the apple butter to an airtight container.

          Slow Cooker Apple Butter

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          Prep Time 10 minutes
          Cook Time 12 hours
          Total Time 12 hours 10 minutes
          Course Breakfast, Condiments
          Cuisine American
          Servings 4 cups
          Calories

          Equipment

          Ingredients
            

          • 4-5 lb apples Gala, Fuji, Jonagold, Honeycrisp, Red Delicious or Golden Delicious peeled, remove core and sliced
          • 1 cup light brown sugar
          • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
          • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
          • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
          • ½ tsp ground cloves
          • ½ tsp salt

          Instructions
           

          • Place all the ingredients inside the slow cooker and mix.
          • Cover and slow cook for 10 hours.
          • Remove lid. Use a hand blender and puree until smooth. Another method is place the cooked apples into a blender and puree until smooth.
          • Uncover and cook on high for 1 hour or until desired consistency (this step is to remove excess liquid).
          • Transfer the apple butter to an airtight container.

          Refrigerate up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months.

            Serve with toast, muffins, pancakes, oatmeal or biscuits .

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              Chili Oil

              In many Asian households, Chili Oil is an important condiment that is a traditional staple on the dinner table. It adds an extra dimension to a wide variety of items by bringing a savory heat to a unique mildly peppered cinnamon flavor with hints of dark liquorish notes for a finish. You can alter the spices, pepper and salt to you preference. With homemade chili oil there are no artificial preservatives to concern yourself with. I have tried several times to create a version that I truly enjoy eating and recommend giving this a try. Check out the video and the instructions and let me know what you think of my take on a traditional Asian style, highly addictive, chili oil.

              I used Gochugaru for my red pepper flakes but you can customize yours by using Sichuan red hot peppers or Italian red peppers.

              This can be added to a bowl of noodles, on eggs, with vegetables, dim sum, rice, beef or anything you normally like to have your favorite hot sauce available for..

              Ingredients

              Oil, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, Sichuan pepper and star anise.

              Infuse (soak) the spices for 30-60 minutes (I recommend 60 min. if you have the time).

              After 60 minutes.

              Discard the spices.

              Add red pepper flakes.

              Let it sit for 10 minutes before stiring.

              Chili Oil

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              Cook Time 40 minutes
              Total Time 40 minutes
              Course Condiments, Side Dish
              Cuisine Asian
              Servings 4 cups
              Calories

              Ingredients
                

              Note: You can cut the recipe in half.

              • 4 cups vegetable or canola oil 
              • 2 cups red pepper flakes Gochugaru, Sichuan or Italian flakes
              • 6 tbsp sichuan pepper
              • 2 bay leaves
              • 4 star anise
              • 2 cinnamon sticks
              • 1-3 tsp salt +/- adjust to your liking

              Instructions
               

              • In a pot, add oil and heat on medium (300°F/176°C).
              • Add bay leaves, star anise, cinnamon and sichuan peppers.
              • Reduce the heat to medium-low (250°F/121°C)
              • Infuse the oil with the spices; let soak for 30-60 minutes (I recommend 60 min for stronger flavor).
              • Discard the spices. Turn the heat to off.
              • Add red pepper flakes and salt (ajdust to your liking). Let it sit for 10 minutes and then gently stir.
              • Transfer chili oil to a airtight container.

              Store at room temperature for 2 weeks and up to 6 months in the refrigerator.

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