sauces
Recipes and ideas for all sort of sauces.
Mole from Mexico
The basic ingredients are straightforward enough, though some of them may require a bit of digging to locate. There's quite a bit of preparation to make a fine mole, but the effort is worth it, as a taste of the results will prove.
All About salsa in Mexico
Italian marinara, plain and fancy
Sure marinara can be plain old tomato sauce. But there are ways to make it a delightfully stylish topping. Here's a very simple Italian marinara recipe to get you started down that road. Then you can go to the fancy styles and flavor the marinara with all sorts of condiments.
Raita
This delicious Indian sauce or dip always had a plain yogurt base, although the vegetables and seasoning vary from one recipe to other.
Coconut chutney
Using all of the ingredients for simple chutney, plus some extras. These make for an even spicier chutney, but one that is also tangier and sweeter, with additional body.
Simple chutney
Want to make your own chutney to accompany a fine Indian food dish? Just say the word.
Chicken breast with balsamico
Enjoy chicken breasts with balsamico with plain rice and steamed vegetables, couscous and a side salad, or a healthy risotto with peas.
Cincinnati chili over pasta
This Cincinnati chili is prepared with Mediterranean herbs and spices such as oregano, cumin, and cloves, and served over pasta, topped with mountains of gratted cheese.
Black bean salsa
A high fiber option for a salsa or dip. This recipe yields 8 to 10 servings. A serving is 1/3 cup.