Homemade Char Siu Sauce

1/2 c honey, maple syrup or agave syrup

1/2 c water

3 T hoisin sauce

3 T tamari or soy sauce

1 tsp five-spice powder (a must!!)

2 cloves of garlic

1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 T cornstarch

Blend in a blender, bullet or food processor.  

Cook on the stove until thickened.  Let cool.  (It will darken in color as it thickens.)

Is an amazing marinade for pork loin, pork shoulder, lamb, chicken etc!! Using as a marinade, you do not have to thicken fyi....personal preference.

shared by merging a few recipes for Char Sui-thank you internet!

Lamb Chops Experience

This marinade will change your opinion of lamb if you thought you did not like it!!

Marinade to die for.....

In a blender, bullet or food processor add:

1 small jar of "good" mint jelly---avoid green food coloring!

2 heaping T of country grainy mustard

5 garlic cloves peeled

3/4-1 c of red wine

1/4 c tamari or soy sauce

1 T fresh or 1 tsp fried thyme (I prefer fresh)

1/4 c olive oil

salt and pepper

Process.....

2-3 racks of lamb-cut carefully each rack into chops aka lollipops!

Put marinade and chops in a large plastic bag and let it do it's thing at least 24 hours and up to 36.

GRILL is a must or I guess broil would be a distant second.

Do not overcook-best medium rare!  Let rest for 5-10 minutes.

Can boil the marinade down for a side sauce with your chops!

I love to serve with a pile of decadent mashed tots in the center of the table and use your chop to get your tots!

Have fun with this lamb experience!!

shared by Ian D. & I have tweaked the recipe a bit!

alfredo sauce

 1/2 c butter

1 1/2 c heavy whipping cream

2 tsp garlic, minced

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

salt & pepper

2 c grated parmesan

This is easy peasy!!  Add everything to the pan and cook on low for 10-15 minutes.

YUM! YUM!

shared by Google search??

Vegan Alfredo Sauce

• small head of cauliflower-clean & steam until tender
• soak 1 c of raw cashews by covering with filtered water for 2 hours, strain & rinse thoroughly (if unable to find raw, use unsalted roasted and soak in hot water), (do not use the water nuts soaked in)

In a heavy duty blender (love my Vitamix), add the following:

• steamed cauliflower
• soaked and rinsed cashews
• 2 c veggie broth (non-Vegan option: chicken broth)
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• pinch of nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste
• optional add-ins:  hot pepper flakes, juice of 1/2 lemon

Blend all ingredients thoroughly.  Pour into a saucepan or skillet to slowly reheat.  

Optional vegan/non-vegan add-ins to the sauce:  green peas, bacon bits, green onions, fresh herbs of choice, parmesan cheese, or cheese of choice.

• Prepare a 1-2 lbs of fave pasta or blanched spiraled veggie such as zucchini
• Add sauce
• ENJOY!

created by Google search and a couple Char enhancements

Basic Mustard Mayo Horseradish Sauce

1 1/2 cups "good" mayonnaise

1/3 c sour cream or whole milk yogurt

3 T Dijon mustard

1 1/2 T whole grain mustard

1-2 T fresh "real" horseradish

• Whisk all ingredients and serve with fave beef!

7 or less & Done!!

inspired by Barefoot Contessa

Basic Taco Seasoning Clean Style

 

• 2 T organic chili powder
• 1 T cumin   
• 1 t paprika (smoked paprika adds some depth)
• 1/2 t onion powder
• 1/2 t garlic powder 
• 1/4-1/2 t cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp of salt and pepper each
• MIX and store leftovers for future use in an airtight glass container (recycle a small glass jar)
• Double & Triple if you need more!!!

7 & Done!!  YUM!

created by Char