Category Archives: Sauces

Whole Berry Cranberry and Apple Relish

With Thanksgiving next week and Christmas just around the corner, I thought I’d give you a recipe for a Whole Berry Cranberry and Apple Relish that is simple to prepare and simply delicious. The fresh flavours of cranberry and apples … Continue reading

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Easy Beef Stroganoff with Parsley Noodles

As the weather turns colder and the days grow shorter there is little more comforting than deep, rich, hearty Beef Stroganoff. This very easy recipe is loaded with Portobello mushrooms and onions, herbs, sherry, the tang of Dijon mustard and … Continue reading

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Roasted Butternut Squash Pasta with Leeks Walnuts and Roquefort (Meatless Monday)

Autumn is replete with winter squashes for our feasting pleasure and butternut squash is one of my favourites. This Butternut Squash Pasta recipe is loaded with the flavours of roasted squash, leeks, sage and thyme, sherry, the crunch of roasted … Continue reading

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Authentic Buffalo Wings (Five Ingredient Friday) (The Ninja® Professional Frying System Review)

Today’s Five Ingredient Friday post is a two-fer: I’ve got the recipe for (purportedly) the authentic recipe from The Anchor Bar in Buffalo New York for Buffalo Wing sauce (and how I obtained it); I also have a review of … Continue reading

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Roasted Red Pepper Relish (Five Ingredient Friday)

This Roasted Red Pepper Relish is courtesy of a friend of mine and it couldn’t be more simple, or more delicious! She said it would be a perfect salad dressing, dip or sandwich spread and she was right. Five Ingredients … Continue reading

Posted in Appetizers, Condiments, Dips and Spreads, Five Ingredient Friday, Salads, Sandwiches, Sauces | 4 Comments

Sloppy Joes

They are called Sloppy Joes for a reason and this recipe for Sloppy Joes doesn’t disappoint. Sloppy as ever, but without added fat or added sugar or ketchup, this homemade version is really quick to prepare, very tasty,  reheats beautifully … Continue reading

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French Dip Sandwich (Leftover Beef) with an Easy Au Jus Recipe

So, yesterday I gave you the recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Brisket to cook in your crock-pot. Today, it’s an Easy Au Jus recipe to transform your leftovers into a delightful French Dip Sandwich! And since August is National Sandwich … Continue reading

Posted in Condiments, Crock Pot Cookery, Entrée, Leftover Meals, Meats, Sandwiches, Sauces | 4 Comments

Slow-Cooker Carolina-Style Pulled Pork (Crock-Pot Recipe Five Ingredient Friday)

As a heat wave covers nearly the entire U.S. now with blazing hot temperatures and high humidity, not a single person I know wants to heat up the kitchen, or stand over a fire smokin’ meat. This Slow-Cooker Carolina-Style Pulled … Continue reading

Posted in Crock Pot Cookery, Entrée, Five Ingredient Friday, Picnic Fare, Sauces, Southern | 85 Comments

Mango Curd – {Five Ingredient Friday}

“Curd,” you ask? Why, yes! And Mango Curd, in particular…with a “secret” ingredient that enhances the delectable flavour of the mango, is fabulous stuff on toast, muffins, waffles, pancakes, yogurt, ice cream! It is smooth and creamy and if I count the … Continue reading

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BBQ Sauce – Tomato Vinegar Sweet and Spicy

In the South, there are many regional variations of BBQ and sauce preferences. In the Mountains of East Tennessee, tomato-based smoky BBQ sauces are the norm. Over in North Carolina, just across the border, a vinegar-based sauce is what most … Continue reading

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