Vodka Sauce
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Sauces on Saturday, July 15, 2017
Who needs marinara sauce when you can have vodka sauce! Be careful, as the alcohol cooks off it can make your eyes water and burn.

Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Sauces on Saturday, July 15, 2017
Who needs marinara sauce when you can have vodka sauce! Be careful, as the alcohol cooks off it can make your eyes water and burn.

Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes on Saturday, July 15, 2017
I received a sample package of quick cooking barley at the Sysco food show. This barley is locally grown in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Using barley rather than rice is a nice twist on classic risotto.

Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes on Saturday, July 15, 2017
1 pound cherry or grape tomatoes
2 garlic cloves
2 Tbsp honey
1/4 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1. Place all the ingredients, except the garlic into a small pot and let cook on medium heat until the tomatoes plump up, about 10 minutes.
2. Add the garlic and cook 3-4 minutes longer
3. Spoon this mixture on top of the Lemon Honey Chicken Breast
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Sauces on Saturday, July 15, 2017
3 cups organic low sodium vegetable broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup all purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp ground chipotle
1/4 tsp smoked paprika, etc.
Few jalapenos rings
Juice from 1 lime
Salt/pepper
1. In a small bowl, combine flour, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add tomato paste, and the bowl of flour and spices.
4. Cook 1 minute, whisking continuously.
5. Whisk in broth, increase heat, and bring to a light boil.
6. Add jalapeno rings and lime juice
7. Reduce to simmer. Cook about 8 minutes or until slightly thickened, whisking occasionally.
8. Salt/pepper to taste.
9. Puree with immersion blender or stand blender
Posted in /Cooking/Side_Dishes/Sauces on Saturday, July 15, 2017