Sauces

A good homemade barbecue sauce is a must in your kitchen. You can mix it together quickly, and always have a versatile sauce to complement pulled pork, chicken, ham or even burgers. Here’s how I usually make barbecue sauce, although I may add or deleted based on what I have. Just have fun with it …

This easy restaurant style salsa is made with canned tomatoes and fresh peppers, onions, and garlic. Everything goes right in the blender or food processor and takes just minutes! It’s a favorite with our family and friends and keeps for days! Nothing tastes better than salsa made with fresh tomatoes, but when good tomatoes are …

To some, the gravy is what Thanksgiving is all about. On this day of decadence, you have full rein to douse everything on your plate with gravy, from the turkey to the dressing to the mashed potatoes and whatever is in between. I must confess, I’ve never been a good gravy maker. My first attempt …

Fresh cranberry sauce with orange zest, pineapple, and a little horseradish makes a great topping for turkey, ham, or pork.  I was several years into adulthood before I learned that cranberry sauce was actually made of real berries and not some form of gelatin. My experience with cranberry sauce was that of the jellied, quivering red …

Spicy barbecue sauce for your chicken or pork dishes! This sauce gets a kick from cayenne, cumin, chili powder, and other spices—it’s tasty and will liven up your food! Barbecue sauce is such a regional and subjective food item—and most people are pretty adamant about the way they like it. If you are partial to …