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Category Archives: Sauces

Damn Fine Bolognese Sauce

25 Saturday Apr 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free Option, Herbs, Make Ahead, Meat, Sauces, Tomatoes, Vegetarian Option

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butter, carrot, Celery, chicken bouillon powder, crushed tomatoes, dried herbs, dry white wine, fresh fennel, fresh herbs, Garlic, Ground beef, Ground pork, half and half, onion, pasta, sugar, tomato paste, white wine vinegar, whole canned tomatoes

The Spicy Honey loves, loves, loves Bolognese sauce.  And admittedly, I’ve never been particularly happy with my previous attempts.  They were just ho-hum.  This one…I’m very happy with, and I think you might be, too!  Continue reading →

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Tarragon-Shallot Cream Sauce

14 Friday Feb 2020

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free Option, heavy cream, Sauces, Vegetarian Option

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all-purpose flour, butter, chicken broth, dry white wine, heavy cream, lemon juice, Shallots, tarragon

Tarragon is a lovely herb.  The French use it extensively.  We should use it more.  It has a delicate, grassy flavor with a distinct licorice kick.  Chicken with Tarragon-Shallot Cream Sauce…a match made in heaven.  Continue reading →

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Tapas — Sausages in Spicy Guava, Tomato and Onion Sauce

30 Monday Dec 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Gluten Free, Latin Food, Sauces, Vegetarian

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espresso coffee, Garlic, guava paste, olive oil, Onions, orange zest, sherry vinegar, Spices, tomato sauce, white wine

The Goddess loves those lovely little dishes the Spanish have given us—tapas!  An array of tapas is a favorite way that we like to entertain.  I’ve shared some with you in the past, but there are more…oh, yes, many more!  Continue reading →

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Tonkatsu with Homemade “Bulldog” Sauce

19 Saturday Oct 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Asian, Gluten Free Option, Main Course, Pork, Sauces

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apple juice concentrate, Cornmeal, cornstarch, honey, ketchup, panko crumbs, pork cutlet, rice flour, Scallions, sesame seeds, soy sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce

Tonkatsu with Homemade "Bulldog" SauceTonkatsu, simply put, is the Japanese version of chicken-fried pork cutlets.  Usually the breaded pork is deep-fried, but we’re going to shallow fry the cutlets and serve them with homemade “Bulldog” sauce…yum!  Continue reading →

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Spiced Lamb Ragù

06 Sunday Oct 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Carrots, Fennel, Garlic, Gluten Free, Lamb, Make Ahead, Sauces

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carrot, chicken broth, fennel bulb, fresh herbs, Garlic, ground lamb, lemon zest, olive oil, onion, pasta, pecorino cheese, red wine, Spices, Tomatoes

Spiced Lamb RagùLamb makes a wonderful sauce to splash over pasta, or better yet, cheese-filled tortellini.  This version of ragú is wonderfully complex, with a deliciously interesting combination of herbs and spices.  This is company fare.  Continue reading →

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Mushroom-Bacon-Marsala Gravy for Pork (or Beef)

29 Sunday Sep 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces

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arrowroot, bacon, bacon fat, broth, Garlic, honey, Marsala wine, Mushrooms, onion

Mushroom-Bacon-Marsala Gravy for Pork (or Beef)Gravy is a thing of beauty.  It can turn a pretty ordinary piece of meat or potato into a blessed event.  Remember, it’s all about the sauce!  Continue reading →

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Saucy Bearnaise Vinaigrette

03 Saturday Aug 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Salad Dressing, Sauces, tarragon

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Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, mayonnaise, olive oil, tarragon, white wine vinegar

It’s been awhile since I’ve had a fling.  Yes, The Spicy Honey is aware of my dalliance and he approves.  Right now, you’re wondering just what kind of blog post this is, aren’t you?  So, my dear gutter-minded-friends, I’m talking about tarragon and mustard!  And the ultimate question—is it a sauce?  Or is it a vinaigrette? Continue reading →

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Quick and Dirty Tomato Sauce!

18 Thursday Jul 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Comfort Food, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Sauces, Tomatoes, Vegetarian

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Basil, carrot, crushed tomatoes, Garlic, marjoram, olive oil, onion, parsley, sugar, unsalted butter

Quick and Dirty Tomato Sauce!This is a wonderfully, quick and equally delicious sauce.  And everyone should be able to make a good tomato or pasta sauce.  Continue reading →

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Wild Mushrooms with Cream, Marsala & Garlic Scapes

01 Saturday Jun 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Sauces, Side Dishes

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black pepper, garlic scapes, heavy cream, Marsala wine, olive oil, salt, wild mushrooms

Wild Mushrooms with Cream, Marsala & Garlic ScapesIt’s garlic scape time!  The Goddess lives for this time of year.  There’s so much we can do with them and these mushrooms are a great vehicle to shine a delicious light on them!  Continue reading →

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Garlic-Cilantro Aïoli

15 Wednesday May 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Condiments, Garlic, Gluten Free, Latin Food, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Sauces, Vegetarian

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cilantro, Garlic, lime juice, milk, oil

As I may have mentioned a couple of times, The Goddess loves, loves, loves garlic.  Is there such a thing as too much garlic?  She thinks not.  If garlic isn’t your thing, you need to stop reading right now.  Go do something else and wait for the next post.  But, if garlic is your thing, then read on, my friend, read on.   Continue reading →

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