Category Archives: Sauce
Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Spring is finally here, and even though the weather has been quite sketchy- spring produce is everywhere! One of my favorite things is Meyer lemons. Native to China, this citrus usually shows up in the beginning of Spring. I love making desserts and salad dressings with the juice. It is great for cocktails as well. I made this very simple vinaigrette to keep in my fridge and top it on my salads everyday.. the clementines provide a yummy sweetness…
- 4 large Meyer lemons, juiced
- 2 to 3 Clementines, juiced
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons agave
Transfer all the ingredients to an airtight container and mix well till incorporated.
Meyer Lemon and Avocado Oil Dressing
One thing I always have in my fridge is homemade salad dressing. A lot of people are intimidated and don’t end up making their own concoction but I am here to tell you- it takes all of five minutes to make. You can make it super healthy with limited amounts of fat. Speaking of fat- I am using something a bit different in this one- avocado oil. It is considered one of the ‘good fats’- it kind of has an acquired taste but I have decided I like it. I paired it with meyer lemon juice. Meyer lemons are in season right now and are super aromatic and very floral- kind of a cross between a lemon and and an orange. This is a great dressing to have on hand- it complements all sorts of greens and vegetables…
Healthy Chili Lime Dressing
So, you made the delicious tacos, guacamole and salsa. You have a bit of everything left over the next day- what are you going to do with them?? Well, why don’t you make a delicious taco salad. To keep with the healthy theme, I present to you my favorite, healthy dressing. I have this in my fridge. I hardly ever use bottled salad dressings any more. I do have them in the fridge in case I run out of mine but I prefer the ones I make. Salad dressing are super easy to make. The great thing about making your own is that you can adjust the oil and sugar. I like mine without a lot of oil. I like more citrus and flavor- you can adjust your’s according to taste. I make a batch that lasts me a week. This particular one is great to use with the Latin style taco filling, guacamole and salsa. Try this dressing- you will never want a bottled one again!
- Juice of 2 large limes
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1-2 tablespoons agave
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
Add the lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, water, agave, garlic, cilantro, cayenne pepper, salt and cumin powder to a small container with an air-tight lid. Mix well until the dressing is incorporated. Taste and adjust accordingly.
Super Easy Tomato Salsa
This salsa has a bit of a kick to it. If you are not inclined to eat spicy food, go ahead and eliminate the chilies. I had these yummy looking, red, Thai chilies in my fridge that were calling my name. Foot ball food screams spicy, flavorful foods and this one delivers. It is perfect on the delicious tacos as well as accompanied by some tortilla chips…either way, it is a winner!
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium shallot, chopped
- 2 serrano chilies, chopped
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- Juice of one lime
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Transfer the tomatoes, shallot, chilies, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt and olive oil to a medium bowl. Mix well and let sit for an hour before serving.
Cranberry Orange Sauce
It seems to be kind of an orange theme this Thanksgiving. This easy, easy cranberry sauce from scratch is delicious and very quick to make. For those of you who traditionally open a can, please make this as well!
- 1 dry quart cranberries
- ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cups orange juice
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 navel orange segments
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
Add the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, adobo sauce, smoke paprika and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer on medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes or till the berries begin to split open and the sauce thickens. Taste for seasonings and cool in the fridge. Add the orange segments and cilantro once the sauce is chilled. Serve with turkey.