Baja Sauce

Baja Sauce

If you’ve had authentic fish tacos, this is the sauce that was on those tacos. This flavorful sauce is also delicious on fried or grilled chicken and could even be used as a salad dressing if you like. If you would like to make this 

Tenderizing Marinade

Tenderizing Marinade

When using a more affordable cut of beef or pork, it can end up being tougher than you would like. The acid in this marinade will help to tenderize your cut. It also provides a savory flavor and deep color to your meat. This recipe 

Spicy Mayo

Spicy Mayo

This recipe is based on the sauce served with the Bloomin’ Onions at Outback Steakhouses. It’s easy to make, it’s non-dairy, and it goes good on fries, chips, crackers, and sandwiches.

Parmigiano Reggiano

Parmigiano Reggiano

This is the real stuff, made under strict specifications in Italy. It will have the authentic name tattooed on the rind along with a batch number. The cheese in the green can is pretty good too, but this is much better. It has a nutty 

Olive Relish

Olive Relish

The Muffuletta is a famous New Orleans sandwich, especially the version made at Central Grocery. A very important element that brings much of the flavor to the sandwich is this Olive Relish. This relish is also delicious as a topping on a cracker, or sprinkled 

Enchilada Red Sauce

Enchilada Red Sauce

Do you want to make enchiladas but you don’t have a can of sauce on hand? Save a little money and get a little more flavor with this home made Enchilada Red Sauce. This recipe will make 2-3 cups of sauce.

Cowboy Butter

Cowboy Butter

This is a nice butter based dip you can use for sandwiches, appetizers, or vegetables.

Gravy from Broth

Gravy from Broth

If you would like to make a gravy but you haven’t cooked any meat for pan drippings, you can make this gravy out of broth, stock, or bouillon.

Sweet Pickle Relish

Sweet Pickle Relish

For all of the different things I love to cook, the humble hot dog is still one of my favorite meals. And a good sweet relish is a key ingredient for a good hot dog. This is a good recipe to use for cucumbers that 

Roast Gravy

Roast Gravy

This is my basic recipe for gravy when I have cooked a roast. Anytime you have pan drippings, you can make this gravy. The meat and seasonings may change, but the basic recipe remains the same.