Category Archives: Sauces

Seared Duck Breast with Cherries and Port Sauce

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Mike

12-to 16-ounce duck breast half, cut into equal halves 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) chilled butter, divided 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot (about 1 large) 1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth 8 halved pitted sweet red cherries, fresh or frozen, thawed 2 … Continue reading →

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Gyro with Tzatziki Sauce

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Mike

3/4 lb. ground lamb 1/4 lb. ground beef 1/2 cup onion, shredded & squeezed dry 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground marjoram or oregano 1 tsp ground rosemary 1/4 tsp black pepper Combine all ingredients and … Continue reading →

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London Broil with Zinfandel Sauce

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Mike

Marinade: 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup dry red wine 3 Tbsp light soy sauce 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 4 garlic cloves, minced 6 sprigs fresh thyme (1-2 tsp) 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (1-2 Tbsp) zest of 1 lemon 1 … Continue reading →

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Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Mike

Marinade: 1 lb. steak (flank, skirt, or sirloin) 1 Tbsp sriracha or other asian chili-garlic sauce 2 Tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp sesame seed oil (optional) 1 lime, juiced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 inch of fresh ginger, grated or … Continue reading →

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Tomato Meat Sauce

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Mike

1.5 lbs lean ground beef 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste 1 cup water 2 … Continue reading →

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Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Posted on July 7, 2008 by Mike

2 Tbsp olive oil 1/2 cup onion, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste 1 cup water 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 Tbsp … Continue reading →

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Salsa di Pomodoro (simple tomato sauce)

Posted on April 11, 2007 by Mike

2 (32oz) cans of crushed Italian style plum tomatoes (San Marzano) 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 5-6 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 10-12 basil leaves 1/2 tsp salt cracked black pepper, to taste Heat the oil in a pan … Continue reading →

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Ragu Bolognese

Posted on November 16, 2006 by Mike

4 Tbsp olive oil 4 Tbsp butter 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced 1/2 cup carrot, finely diced 1/2 cup celery, finely diced 2-3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed 1.5 pounds lean ground beef 1 1/2 cups dry white wine … Continue reading →

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Chimichurri Sauce

Posted on August 8, 2005 by Mike

3/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 3 Tbsp cilantro, finely chopped 6 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes fresh ground black pepper, to taste … Continue reading →

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Classic Tomato Sauce

Posted on March 10, 2005 by Mike

1/4-1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 stalk of celery, finely minced in processor 1 carrot, finely minced in processor 64 oz crushed tomatoes (Italian plum tomatoes, preferred) 4-6 leaves of … Continue reading →

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