Move over, apple sauce. Apple butter is basically a spreadable apple pie filling, only better. Though cooking time is long, it's super easy and pretty hands-free. Pair it with some sharp Cheddar on a cheese...
This sounds absurdly simple but is wonderful, especially when really great Italian meats and cheeses are used; but it really jazzes up routine lunch meats on a sub, too. I highly recommend the addition...
This chile paste is spicy but not to an extreme. It has a sweet, smokey flavor to it that is great for recipes calling for chile paste or mixing with Ranch dressing for a spicy dip. I use this in a recipe...
This sounds absurdly simple but is wonderful, especially when really great Italian meats and cheeses are used; but it really jazzes up routine lunch meats on a sub, too. I highly recommend the addition...
This sounds absurdly simple but is wonderful, especially when really great Italian meats and cheeses are used; but it really jazzes up routine lunch meats on a sub, too. I highly recommend the addition...
This sounds absurdly simple but is wonderful, especially when really great Italian meats and cheeses are used; but it really jazzes up routine lunch meats on a sub, too. I highly recommend the addition...
I came up with this spread after trying a version of it on a French dip sandwich at a local restaurant in Ann Arbor. It has just enough bite and goes really well with meats as well as crackers. The longer...
A traditional Mediterranean aioli is mixed with harissa paste. This recipe comes from the Northern region of Italy where they use a cooked egg and lemon-soaked egg yolks. This is delicious on just about...
This homemade paste made of fresh turmeric root, ginger, coconut oil, and pepper comes together quickly. Use it fresh in soups, sautes, and even on sandwiches. Add to any dish where you want some added...
This delicious sauce has the classic profile of any great BBQ sauce, sweet, tart, spicy, but with a wonderful twist: The tastes of chocolate and chile. While the chocolate BBQ sauce recipe might sound...
A very tasty cranberry-orange relish. Great for the holidays and it's a nice change from cranberry sauce. Enjoy right away or chilled; the longer it sits the better it gets.
This is a tastier alternative to marinating meat. A rub gives a fuller flavor to any meat. This rub can be used for just about any meat (I personally favor it on chicken!). This recipe makes enough for...
Making creme fraiche is very easy and, once you taste the magic of homemade sour cream, you'll have a hard time not repeating this esoteric exercise. Sure it takes a couple days, but the effort is minimal...
Create your own amazing East Carolina vinegar BBQ sauce and mop with this simple to follow recipe. Tangy and spicy, Low Country vinegar sauce is great for finishing fatty pork and does double duty as a...
My father-in-law made this all the time for family gatherings. We recently received the recipe and now prepare it for our family. It requires a few more ingredients than most, but they are common items...
My father-in-law made this all the time for family gatherings. We recently received the recipe and now prepare it for our family. It requires a few more ingredients than most, but they are common items...
This is a tastier alternative to marinating meat. A rub gives a fuller flavor to any meat. This rub can be used for just about any meat (I personally favor it on chicken!). This recipe makes enough for...
A condiment with pizzazz! Process ginger to a consistency similar to horseradish. Serve with all meats, poultry, and fish as condiment, or use before cooking as marinade. If topped off with vinegar, it...
My father-in-law made this all the time for family gatherings. We recently received the recipe and now prepare it for our family. It requires a few more ingredients than most, but they are common items...
My father-in-law made this all the time for family gatherings. We recently received the recipe and now prepare it for our family. It requires a few more ingredients than most, but they are common items...
Chinese mustard is simple and uncomplicated to make with dry mustard, white pepper, and water. No cooking is needed! It can be diluted further with the addition of more water.
Rosemary and garlic are classic seasonings for lamb and mutton because it enhances the flavor and brings out the best qualities of the meat. This recipe includes both and is the only one you need for any...
I got this super-easy recipe from a restaurant back in the 90s. It is a must-have whenever I serve sweet potato fries. Plain Greek yogurt and sugar-free syrup can be substituted to make it lighter. Feel...
My all-purpose rub I use when smoking ribs and pork shoulders. Store in a cool dry place. Sprinkle liberally on ribs and pork shoulder prior to smoking.`
This is a tasty peanut butter spread, sometimes known as 'church spread' that is common among the Amish and Mennonite communities. Great on bread, bananas, ice cream, etc.
Tired of the same old green beans and corn? Treat your family to something new and different with these grilled shishito peppers. They pair nicely with steak or chicken, so get that grill fired up.
This is a versatile topping for just about anything. The flavors are bright and tangy. I have used this recipe for coleslaw dressing, topped turkey burgers, fish tacos with red cabbage garnish, and even...
This recipe has been used in our family for years. It's better than any store-bought sauce and so quick and easy to make! Have extra sauce on hand because people will want to use it as a dipping sauce...
Quick and easy BBQ rub. Great for pork and chicken. When storing in an airtight container you can mix 3 tablespoons of cornstarch to prevent clumping. Apply liberally to both sides of meat that has been...
This cilantro lime aioli is a versatile topping for just about anything. The flavors are bright and tangy. I have used this recipe in coleslaw dressing, as a topping for turkey burgers and fish tacos with...
Use this dry rub on your favorite meat before grilling. It stores well in an airtight container, and I've had a lot of positive feedback no matter what I cook it on.