One of the most popular recipes that I ever put on my blog was my Basil Vinaigrette. People went nuts for how it added the perfect pop of acidity to just about anything. This is the same basic recipe but calls for cilantro instead of basil, which has the same all-purpose versatility but with more…
I've yet to encounter a vegetable or grilled meat that wasn't improved by a little drizzle of olive oil and herbs. These two sauces come from opposite sides of the planet but save one lovely characteristic: They make already good food even better. And they both provide a dose of healthy oils. It's an…
When I was a small-town kid, my parents would sometimes take my brother and me to a Chinese restaurant in the next town over. There were lush potted palms and a koi pond with a bridge in the middle of the restaurant. The big round table ("our table") had a Lazy Susan in the…
A delicious sauce made with honey, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil.
With its vibrant color and deep, lightly-tangy flavor, this Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto is a unique and versatile condiment.
Soffritto is an onion-tomato mixture that's cooked low and slow and is used to add depth of flavor and intense savory sweetness to numerous dishes, including soups and stews. It can also be used as a condiment or sauce. It's great tossed with pasta or with scrambled eggs. Soffritto is a common technique in…
This sauce is so freaking good it goes beyond words. Put on vegetables, chicken or just eat it up with a spoon!
I love this ketchup so very much – better than anything in the grocery store. This ketchup has a bright vinegar taste, different but still delicious. Great on hamburgers and with a side of fries!
If you're tired of serving up a boring container of hummus with your raw veggies at a party, this dip is a great alternative and often becomes a favorite of your guests (have the recipe handy!) If you don't like your dips too spicy, just use less red pepper flakes!