Tag: sauces & condiments

Cranberry-fig chutney

Cranberry-fig chutney

What’s a Thanksgiving feast without a deliciously tart cranberry sauce? Here’s a modern remix of the perennial Thanksgiving favorite. Spiked with ginger, cardamom and a touch of chili pepper, this cranberry chutney is a bold and exotic take on the classic cranberry sauce. Dried figs and a dash of Cointreau […]

Spicy scallion vinaigrette

Spicy scallion vinaigrette

I created this vinaigrette to drizzle on these grilled vegetable napoleons. But once I tasted it, I knew it deserved its own spot on this blog. Not only is it fabulous with anything grilled, it turns out to be a great salad dressing too, especially with summer vegetables.

Tomato coulis with shallots and white wine

Tomato coulis with shallots and white wine

This flavorful coulis can be used as a dip for fritters, finger foods and grilled sandwiches, as a sauce for appetizers or main courses, or as a condiment. In the summer and fall, you can make it with vine-ripened tomatoes. In the winter and spring, use organic canned tomatoes. Either […]