SWEET AND SPICY TRUFFLE MARINADE The intense flavor and aroma of truffle oil brings a smile to your meal😀. Truffle oil is another good source of the antioxidants called polyphenols (just like strawberries), which help to prevent cardiovascular disease by helping to...
MOUTHWATERING MOLE SAUCE Raw cocoa powder is even higher in antioxidants and flavonoids than dark chocolate, providing you with the heart-healthy benefits of chocolate consumption. Mole sauce is one of my favorite ways to enjoy chocolate, without any excess fat and...
LEMON PISTACHIO PESTO It is time for another fresh pesto! It is a simple recipe to create, and one that could be used to sauce up your whole grains, veggies, chicken, tofu, or fish. I did not use any cheese here, but it could easily be added to suit your taste and...
SPICY CILANTRO LIME YOGURT MARINADE This fresh and tangy marinade can be used for shrimp, chicken, fish, tofu, as a dressing for your favorite salad combination, or a sauce for a lean red meat on the barbecue. If using as a marinade, be sure to save extra to drizzle...
SALMON WITH LEMON HORSERADISH SAUCE This recipe is really all about the sauce. This sauce is delicious on top of salmon, yet also works with lean red meat or tofu, plus as a dip for grilled or air-fried veggies (see note below). It has a tasty, addicting zing, you...
ROMESCO SAUCE WITH OPTIONS! Move over one-pot meals, because we're diving into the world of one-grill wonders (plus the blender, of course)! Meet Romesco, a versatile and flavorful sauce that brings nutty and peppery notes to any dish. Whether you're serving it with...
CREAMY BASIL CHICKEN 🌱🐓🌱Not everyone desires fruit in every dish, so this dish does not contain fruit, but of course I strongly encourage some fruit on the side (ie. the Hawaiian Tropical Fruit Salad😊). This garlicky, creamy basil chicken dish is a healthy take on an...
CREAMY TOMATILLO SAUCE Spicy is always fun, but adding a creaminess to it can take the fun to another level. I love this sauce as it is filled with awesome flavors, along with a comforting creaminess, making any protein of choice absolutely delicious. The prep time is...
BALSAMIC TOMATO SAUCE Vinegars can be an exceptional ingredient when creating a lean yet tasty sauce or dish. There are quite a variety out there! Some of my favorites include balsamic, champagne and red wine vinegars. Experiment to see what flavors and brands you...
AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE I just cannot speak of creamy Mexican flavors without the infamous avocado cream sauce. To turn up the yum on any taco, salad, quesadilla or burrito, a little goes a long way. Even better, you can make it a dip with some fresh carrots, jicama or...
While “saucy” people can add playful feistiness to any gathering or meal, we will discuss saucy foods here — what types, how much, recipes, sauces when eating out, and hidden culprits. Gettin’ saucy with our food can work in many ways. When dining out or ordering in,...
TUSCAN STYLE PUTTANESCA SAUCE If you love eggplant as much as me, this is treat. If you do not think you love eggplant, give it a try. The bulk the eggplant adds to this tuscan puttanesca sauce, makes it a meal in and of itself. This is great sauce to throw on top of...
Photo by California Avocado WATERMELON SALSA Summer fruits lend themselves well to delicious twists on salsa (like our Blueberry Salsa in volume 9). This one is juicy and peppery and takes full advantage of seasonal watermelon, avocado and jalapeño pepper. 2 cups...
Photo by Sara Cervera on Unsplash BLUEBERRY SALSA A different take on our blue fruit, but the fresh zing will brighten your mood and your baked chips ;). Not to mention, blueberries are one of few fruits native to North America, if you are feeling the patriotism… 3...