Tag Archives: Sauces

Basil Mint Sauce

Basil Mint Sauce is great to have on hand and so versatile.  A taste of freshness.  I have used this combination as a marinade for roast Pork, Lamb or Chicken.  I have used it fresh as a dipping sauce for … Continue reading

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Gooseberry Jam and Sauce

Gooseberries are slightly sour slightly sweet berry which is very high is acid content which also helps to make a great sauce without adding gelatin to the recipe.  Gooseberries can be used baked in pound cake recipes and muffins as … Continue reading

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Rhubarb Barbecue Sauce

Mouths are watering everywhere when B-B-Q time comes around.  Barbecue season along with Rhubarb season is the best time of the year.  This fast and easy to make sauce is great with chicken, pork and even beef.  This recipe can … Continue reading

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Crabapple Creations

These cute firm little “mini-apples” are a joy to play with to explore a new and different taste experience.  The sweet, yet tart and sour flavour lends itself to go well as a garnish with many meat dishes such as … Continue reading

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The Elderberry

The Elderberry has been around, wild in fence rows or cultivated for many years and have long been used for many different types of things such as wine, pies and jam. It is not recommended to eat them raw.  Some … Continue reading

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Fresh Raspberry Relish

Think outside of the box, the raspberry box that is.  What a different yet very pleasing relish.  You simply must try this unusual relish for your next picnic or family barbecue.  You will be the hit of the party, and … Continue reading

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Organic Chocolate Syrup

Make your own Organic Chocolate Syrup.  So easy to make and so rewarding for a treat now and again. It’s great in milk, on top of ice-cream, as a base-puddle for a sinful chocolate brownie explosion dessert, or even over … Continue reading

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Chimichurri Sauce

This fresh sauce complements steak, chicken, fish and lamb wonderfully. Chimichurri works well as a marinade, and is also delicious on vegetables. Try it on a burger.  Your taste buds will thank you! CUBAN CHIMICHURRI SAUCE 7 cloves of garlic, … Continue reading

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The Northwest Vegetarian Cookbook – Review & Giveaway

The Northwest Vegetarian Cookbook, by Debra Daniels-Zeller, published by Timber Press. Boasts having over 200 recipes celebrating the flavors of Oregon and Washington. There are well over 200 reasons why you want to win this book. About the Book “Eating … Continue reading

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Soup Stock

Want to make a soup, but don’t want to go out and buy the stock from the grocers store that is loaded with things you can’t pronounce, not to mention the salt?  Take a day and make your own stock. … Continue reading

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Putting Up: A Year Round Guide to Canning in the Southern Tradition – Review and Giveaway

I enjoy putting away my own organic tomato sauce every year, and last year I actually made enough quarts of my “special sauce” to see us through the winter and into early summer. There is nothing better and healthier than … Continue reading

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Beet Ketchup

I will be storing up some of the beets coming our way to make this ketchup. 1 onion diced 1 Tbsp minced garlic 2 cups red wine vinegar 1 cup organic sugar 3 cups cooked diced beets Combine all ingredients … Continue reading

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Tzatziki Sauce, Dip

1 – 2 cups plain organic yogurt, drained  (Astro) 2 cucumbers – peeled, seeded and diced 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 lemon, juiced salt and pepper to taste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 3 cloves garlic, peeled In a food … Continue reading

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Dressing Your Veggies

3 Ways to Dress Your Veggies Your veggies don’t like to be naked. And what couture do they prefer? Try a little healthful-fat finery. A bit of unsaturated fat can help your body better absorb the fat-soluble nutrients in your … Continue reading

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