Creamy Bolognese Sauce

Cilantro Verde Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 c. bottled salsa verde (we use Herdez)
• 1 (0.4 oz) packet buttermilk ranch dressing mix
• 1/3 c. chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/3 c. sour cream (you can do regular or light)
• 1/3 c. plain greek yogurt (or mayo)
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• dash of tabasco

Instructions

• Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
• Keep refrigerated.

Stir Fry Sauce

• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/8 t ground ginger
  

mix together!

Gaucho Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Preparation time. 20 minutes

3/4 cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/2 cup (packed) basil and oregano leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup inexpensive balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon or lime juice
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 small onion, peeled and quartered
2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

About the herbs. The parsley and garlic must be fresh, but the other herbs can be dried. You can substitute or mix in thyme, cilantro, rosemary, even mint for the basil and oregano. But not for the parsley. And just because cilantro looks like parsley doesn't mean you can substitute it. I'm talking to one particular reader right now. You know who you are.

About the paprika. If you can get smoked paprika, use it. But taste it first. If it is hot, as it often is, cut back on the crushed red pepper flakes. Remember, not everyone likes it as hot as you do.

If it is too acidic for you, just whick in more oil.

Do this
1) Remove the thick woody stems stems from the herbs leaving behind the tender stems. Measure the herbs by packing them into a measuring cup first, and then rinse in a colander to get any dirt off. Shake off the extra moisture, but you don't have to get the leaves perfectly dry.

2) Combine all the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Pulse until the green parts are small bits pushing down any leaves that crawl up the sides. You don't have to make this sauce homogeneous, chunks are OK.

3) Grill the meat and spoon a small amount of sauce over the top or on the side when you serve it. Not too much, it is strong, and we don't want to cover that great steak taste. People can always add more if they want. And there's a good chance they'll want.

BBQ Sauce

This sauce is to die for! So yummy!

1 cup sugar
1 stick butter
½ c corn syrup
½ c water
1 c diced onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cup prepared BBQ sauce

In a large sauce pan, combine sugar, butter, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil and continue boiling until the mixture reaches softball stage. Add remaining ingredients and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes.

Alfredo Sauce

I'm addicted to the Olive Garden's Alfredo sauce. I get it every time I got to the OG so I can dip it in their yummy bread sticks. This recipe is quick and easy and taste pretty similar. Not all that healthy, but oh so good.

Ingredients:
1 pint heavy cream
1 stick butter
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese - (to 3/4)
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Cooking Directions:
In a saucepan combine butter, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Simmer this
until all is melted, and mixed well. Add the Parmesan cheese and Garlic
powder. Simmer this for 15 to 20 minutes on low. You may wish to season
with a little salt and pepper. It has been made with half-and-half, but
heavy cream is preferred.