Category: Sauces & Seasonings

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Sour cream
  • 8 oz Mayo
  • 8 oz Buttermilk
  • 2 Tsp White Vinegar
  • 2 Tsp Dried Dill
  • 2 Tsp Dried Parsley
  • 2 Tsp Dried Chives
  • 3/4 Tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Onion powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground black pepper

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the sour cream, mayo, and buttermilk. Add the white vinegar and mix well. Add the remaining ingredients, mix, place in a jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
  2. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference and enjoy!

Japanese Steakhouse Ginger Sauce and Yum Yum Sauce

Ingredients

Ginger Sauce

  • 1 Cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 Cup Seasoned Rice Vinegar
  • 2 Tbs Cold Water
  • 1/2 Large Yellow Onion – Quartered
  • 1/2 Cup Ginger – Peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch thick pieces
  • 1/2 Lemon – Zest and Juice
  • 1 Tbs Brown Sugar

Yum Yum Sauce

  • 2 Cups Mayo
  • 1/4 Cup Ketchup
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • 2 Tbs Melted Butter
  • 2 Tbs White Sugar
  • 1 Tbs Seasoned Rice Vinegar
  • 1 Tbs Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tbs Smoked Paprika
  • 2 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Cayenne

Directions

Ginger Sauce

  1. Prepare this sauce a day in advance.
  2. Put all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Pulse everything for 20 to 30 seconds to combine.
  3. Place in an air-tight container and chill overnight.

Yum Yum Sauce

  1. Prepare this sauce a day in advance.
  2. Put all of the ingredients in a medium-size bowl and whisk well to combine.
  3. Place in an air-tight container and chill overnight.

Japanese Steakhouse Salad Dressing

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup White onion – diced
  • 1/2 Cup Conola oil
  • 1/4 Cup Unseasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • 1/4 Cup Ginger – peeled and chopped
  • 2 Tbs Carrots – sliced
  • 2 Tbs Celery – sliced
  • 2 Tbs Soy sauce
  • 1 Tbs Tomato paste
  • 1 Tbs White sugar
  • 1 Tbs Lemon juice
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/8 Tsp Black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend together for 20 to 30 seconds.
  2. Place in a jar or serving container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  3. Spoon a couple of tablespoons over your salad and enjoy.

The Ultimate Burger Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Mayo (Duke’s is best)
  • 2 Tbs Ketchup
  • 2 Tbs Dill pickles – finely chopped
  • 1 Tsp Horseradish
  • 1 Tsp White vinegar
  • 1 Tsp Worcestershire
  • 1 Tsp White sugar
  • 1/2 Tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 Tsp Garlic powder

Directions

  1. Mix all of the ingredients in a coverable container. Cover and place in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  2. Layer the sauce on the bun or on the burger. Your choice.

Fajita Seasoning

Ingredients

  • 2 Tsp Chili powder
  • 1 Tsp Cumin
  • 1 Tsp Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 Tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Onion powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne

NOTE: This is per 1 lb of protein.

Tartar Sauce, Bring on the Fish & Chips

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Mayo
  • 1/2 Cup Chopped Gerkins (about 4 or 5)
  • 1/2 Lemon – Juiced
  • 1 Tsp Capers – Finely Chopped
  • 1 1/2 Tsp Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley – Finely Chopped
  • 1 1/2 Tsp Fresh Dill – Finely Chopped
  • 1 Tsp White Sugar

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and mix well.
  2. Place in a container and chill for at least 30 minutes.

Chesapeake Bay Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Mayo
  • 3 Tbs Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tbs Capers – Finely Chopped
  • 2 Tsp Dijon
  • 1 Tsp Ketchup
  • 1 Tsp White Vinegar
  • 1 Tbs Parsley – Finely Chopped
  • 2 Tsp Old Bay
  • 1/2 Tsp Worcestershire
  • 1/2 Tsp Louisiana hot sauce
  • 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne
  • 1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/8 Tsp Salt

Directions

  1. Add all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Add some hot sauce if you want, it’s all on you.
  2. Place in a jar or container to chill in the refrigerator at least one hour before using.
  3. Taste again for seasoning after the remoulade has had a chance to merry all of the flavors together.
  4. Serve it with crab cakes, onion rings, fries, anything that you want!

“Hot-Ketchup” BBQ Sauce, Kid Creation

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Ketchup (No fructose)
  • 1/2 Cup White Vinegar
  • 1/3 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 Cup Molasses
  • 2 Tsp Cayenne
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 Tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/8 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/8 Tsp Garlic Powder

Directions

  1. In a medium sized bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix well with a whisk.
  2. Place the mix in a jar, bottle, or whatever you have to store the sauce.
  3. Best to prepare at least 1 day in advance of use to maximize the flavors.

BBQ Sauce, Sweet-Heat With a Hint of Smoke

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Ketchup (No fructose)
  • 1/2 Cup White Vinegar
  • 1/3 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1/3 Cup Molasses
  • 1 Tsp Cayenne
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Worcestershire
  • 1/2 Tsp Liquid Smoke
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground White Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 Tsp Chili Powder

Directions

  1. In a medium sized bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix well with a whisk.
  2. Place the mix in a jar, bottle, or whatever you have to store the sauce.
  3. Best to prepare at least 1 day in advance of use to maximize the flavors.

Classic Marinara

Ingredients

  • 28 Oz Crushed Tomatoes (Large Can)
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion – Diced
  • 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 Garlic Cloves – Minced
  • 1 Tbs Dried Oregano
  • 1 Tbs Dried Basil
  • 1 Tbs Dried Parsley
  • 2 Tsp Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Bay Leaves

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a small to medium sized pot on the stove over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.
  4. Season the sauce with the remaining herbs and bring to a simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the bay leaves before using.