Salted Caramel Sauce This salted caramel sauce is pretty much the most delicious thing there is. I have been making it for ages and I have never found another caramel that tastes as good as this one. I only requires butter, sugar, cream, salt and vanilla to make and you won’t believe how much deliciousContinueContinue reading “Salted Caramel Sauce”
Category Archives: Sauce/Dressing
Pesto Chicken Caesar Salad with Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella
I know I just posted a recipe with pesto yesterday, but I had some left and pesto chicken Caesar salad is a delicious way to use it up. This recipe is originally from Half Baked Harvest, although I make a few changes to it. It is another 35-45 minute dinner and I love that! TheContinueContinue reading “Pesto Chicken Caesar Salad with Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella”
Peruvian Chicken Sandwiches with Green Sauce
Peruvian Chicken Sandwich with Spicy Green Sauce Peruvian chicken sandwiches with green sauce have a similar flavor profile to my Peruvian roasted chicken with aji verde recipe, but in sandwich form. Marinated overnight in spiced and a touch of vinegar, the chicken is super flavorful. Combine that with a chewy roll, crisp lettuce and redContinueContinue reading “Peruvian Chicken Sandwiches with Green Sauce”
Pan Seared Pork Chops with Mustard Cider Sauce
Pork chops were not something I got excited about for most of my life. We’ve all eaten a dry, flavorless pork chop at some point. Pan seared pork chops with mustard cider sauce is not that dried up puck of tasteless pork. These chops are brined in a sugar/salt solution to help keep them moistContinueContinue reading “Pan Seared Pork Chops with Mustard Cider Sauce”
Chicken with Lemon Sauce + Asparagus + Roasted Potatoes
Chicken with lemon sauce is a simple dish of pan seared chicken in a creamy lemon, wine and garlic sauce with mustard and parmesan cheese. I love all of those things, so was pretty much sold from the moment I first saw this recipe. If I remember to do so, I always brine or marinadeContinueContinue reading “Chicken with Lemon Sauce + Asparagus + Roasted Potatoes”
Reubens + Homemade Potato Chips
Reubens + Homemade Potato Chips Reubens are kind of the perfect sandwich. Toasty, buttery, meaty, tangy… they have it all. They are on of our favorites. I also love how quick they are to make. You can make these as from scratch as you want, or you can make them with all store bought ingredientsContinueContinue reading “Reubens + Homemade Potato Chips”
Carnitas Tacos + Taqueria Red Salsa
Carnitas Tacos + Red Salsa I think I have mentioned before that we are a bit obsessed with tacos. Especially taqueria style tacos. We used to live in California and had access to some amazing taquerias there. When we first moved east, it was hard to find similar food here. Thankfully now there is aContinueContinue reading “Carnitas Tacos + Taqueria Red Salsa”
Homemade Gyros Meat + Gyros
Gyros We have always been big gyros fans. They are such a quick, fresh, tasty option when eating out. It always seemed impossible to make them at home, since in restaurants they cook the meat on a huge rotating skewer. Then at some point I found this recipe with a method for making gyros meatContinueContinue reading “Homemade Gyros Meat + Gyros”
Cilantro Lime Chicken Taco Salad
This dinner salad recipe is originally from the Carlsbad Cravings site, which I love. I love salad, but I especially love salad like this cilantro lime chicken taco salad with a ton of good stuff in it. The more tasty ingredients the better. Homemade dressing also goes a long way to making salads better. TheyContinueContinue reading “Cilantro Lime Chicken Taco Salad”
Honey Mustard Salmon + Avocado Basil Sauce + Blistered Tomatoes
My local Sam’s Club has been carrying some really great quality Salmon for the last 6 months or so. I love salmon and am always looking for interesting ways to prepare it. I saw this Honey Mustard Salmon with Avocado Basil Sauce on Half Baked Harvest and immediately wanted to try it. Check out myContinueContinue reading “Honey Mustard Salmon + Avocado Basil Sauce + Blistered Tomatoes”