Sauces, dressings & marinades bring food to life. Simply put, they make food taste better.
Blue cheese dressing: you either love it or hate it. We love it, especially drizzled over a wedge salad made with Baby Gem lettuce (a smaller, sweeter version of romaine), diced bacon, red onion and cherry tomatoes. If you aren’t a fan, I’m willing to […]
What seasonings do you use when you want to make a batch of tacos or grill some fajitas? Do you use individual spices in a jar such as cumin, chili powder and garlic powder? A Mexican spice blend purchased at the store? Taco seasoning in […]
Pepper jelly is a Southern staple, and you’ll find a jar in just about every refrigerator or pantry here in Louisiana. Made with chili peppers, vinegar and sugar, it’s a cross between a jam or preserve and a relish. It’s the perfect combination of sweet […]
Everybody needs to know how to make a classic French vinaigrette, that’s just a given. This is my “go-to” salad dressing, the one we use most often, for every-day and for company. Although there are endless variations of this dressing, there are certain essentials that […]
The classic debate: What’s better — red or white remoulade sauce? Fortunately, there’s no right answer; it’s simply what you prefer. White is the classic remoulade sauce, the one that comes from the traditional European French cooking repertoire. It’s a mayonnaise-based sauce featuring minced capers […]
This Mexican Avo-Lime Crema works great as a salad dressing, veggie dip or (my favorite) as a taco topping. Traditional avocado lime crema’s include sour cream, but I substituted with greek yogurt, and couldn’t tell the difference. This dressing/dip is definitely a new fan favorite […]