Sauces/Condiments

Shiitake is one of those fun words for me to say.  Shhhh….ta…..KI.  Yes, I am an odd one.  Just like I love the word llama, the animal not the…

Slow Cooker Apple Butter ~ Smooth and silky slow cooker apple butter with simple ingredients is the epitome of Fall’s bounty.One of the perks of being a food blogger…

Plum Salsa ~ Fresh red plums, peppers, onions, and cilantro for a delicious twist on the classic salsa; great with chips or on a taco. Wandering around the farmer’s…

 Poor cabbage, such a bad reputation because our grandmothers cooked it to oblivion. Its poor reputation is undeserved. I love the stuff. Raw, cooked, blanched, and in whatever form…

Spaghetti with Creamy Mushroom, Beef, & Balsamic Sauce ~ Spaghetti covered in a creamy sauce of mushrooms, ground beef, tomatoes with a hint of balsamic.I started collecting recipes at…

Southeastern Asian flavors are my favorite of all Asian flavors.  I enjoy Chinese food as much as the next gal, but Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Thai, those get me all…

A text came in from my daughter’s former daycare provider asking if I wanted cherries.  It only took a split second to answer yes.  I have had a dream…

Have you heard of garlic scapes?  I hadn’t until about three years ago.  As the garlic bulb grows and matures in the soil, the tendril that shoots out of…

Blue Cheese Dressing ~ Creamy, tangy, and chunky, everything you want in your homemade blue cheese dressing, great as a dip or on top of your favorite salad. My…

Grilled Cuban Pork Chops ~ Citrus, onion and, herb marinated pork chops, then spiced rubbed and grilled. When I was planning my meal, the first menu item was my…