‘Sauces’ Archive

Tired Turkey Sandwich? November 27, 2009 2 Comments

Raw Cranberry Relish

Raw cranberry relish.  I didn’t even know this was possible.  For me, raw cranberries have had the taboo quality of all those other shiny,  forbidden berries I was tempted to eat off the shrubbery when I was 5 years old.  Really?  You’re allowed to eat these raw?
When Rosalie’s teacher was telling me about it the other day, [...]

Your Leftovers Will Thank You November 20, 2009 Comments Off

Toasted Hazelnut Romesco Sauce

 I spread “Toasted Hazelnut Romesco Sauce” on crostini with the Gambas al Ajillo, as I mentioned the other day.  Tonight we used some of the leftover sauce in a bizarre yet delicious combination of…should I tell you this?  Leftover linguine, roasted chicken, and a combo of frozen corn and canned creamed corn. 
Well, that doesn’t actually sound [...]

Quang’s Wisdom September 7, 2009 2 Comments

Miso-Tahini White Sauce


When I was 16 years old, I had a blue belt in Aikido. Sounds impressive, but it was one level above beginner.  Mom was a higher belt than I was—perhaps brown?—and was definitely more committed to it than I was.   Because I am a night owl, getting up at pain-o’clock on Sunday mornings for class [...]