homemade alfredo

I love alfredo sauce and this one is a little different than the one i usually make so I will be trying this out soon

1 cube butter
1 clove garlic, minced
4 oz cream cheese
2 cups heavy cream
2 cups shredded parmesan cheese
salt
pepper

Melt your cube of butter in a deep skillet. Add minced garlic and let cook for several minutes on low-med heat. Add cream cheese and stir until melted. It looks kinda clumpy so don't worry. Add cream and shredded cheese, stirring on low heat until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over cooked pasta ! Recipe comes from cupboard to cupboard

caramel sauce

This caramel sauce is great over cake or ice cream !

1 cup brown sugar packed
1/2 c whipping cream
1/4 c corn syrup
1 tbls butter
2 tsp cinnamon

In a lg saucepan heat all ingds to boiling,stirring constantly. reduce heat and simmer,uncovered for about 5 mins. Makes 1 1/2 cups of sauce

Mustard Vinaigrette

This is a great dressing if you are trying to count calories. It is a weight watchers recipe and it is worth 1 point.


1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
2 tsp Dijon mustard, whole-grain preferred
4 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp honey
1/4 cup(s) water
4 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions

* In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, honey and water. Slowly pour in oil, whisking the dressing at the same time. Yields about 1 tablespoon per serving.

Cilantro ranch dressing

I came across this dressing over at the recipe shoebox. I love ranch and I love cilantro so i will be giving this a try soon.



1 envelope Hidden Valley Ranch dressing
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup milk (I like to use buttermilk)
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 clove garlic
juice of one lime (or 2 Tbs.)

Place dressing ingredients into blender or food processor and combine well.

Alfredo sauce

We love alfredo sauce at our house and this is my favorite recipe.

1 stick real butter
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 cups grated parmesan cheese - I use the kind you can buy in the tub not the shaker kind cuz it will not work.
3 tbls minced garlic - I use the kind in a jar


In a lg pan heat the butter,garlic and cream over medium high heat. Stir well until the butter is all melted and add cheese. Continue stiring until sauce has thickened a little. If the sauce is too runny add some more cheese a little at a time and stir until desired thickness. Serve over your favorite pasta. I also like to add some grilled chicken to mine.

Parmesan cream sauce

This is a simple cream sauce that can be served over grilled chicken or hot cooked pasta. Or what ever else you may like cream sauce on.

2
tablespoons butter

2
teaspoons flour

3/4
cup whipping cream

1/2
cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation:
1.
Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add flour; cook and stir with wire whisk 1 minute. Add cream, whisking vigorously until thick and smooth, about 2 minutes.

2.
Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan.

Creamy pesto dressing

This salad dressing is so fresh and tasty. It is the copykat recipe to the old spaghetti factorys creamy pesto dressing.

3/4 C. oil
1 C. mayonnaise
3/4 C. buttermilk
2 Tbsp. grated Romano cheese
2 Tbsp. crushed dried basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1 clove garlic, minced
Hot pepper sauce

Whisk together oil and mayonnaise. Add buttermilk, cheese, basil, salt, garlic and hot pepper sauce to taste. Mix thoroughly. Cover and let flavors meld overnight in refrigerator

Buttermilk garlic dressing

I prefer homemade salad dressing to store bought ones and this one is fantastic

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
2 tablespoons green onions with tops, minced
1 garlic cloves, minced very fine
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Place mayo and buttermilk in a covered container and shake to combine.Add all the other ingredients and shake until well blended.Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake before using.

Hibachi sauce

I love to use this sauce when we grill chicken or steak on the bbq.

1/2 c bbq sauce
1/2 c teriyaki sauce

mix sauces together in a small bowl and brush on meat as it grills.

lemony chicken marinade

Now that it is grilling season I would like to share this tasty and simple chicken marinade.

1 tsp lemon zest
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 TBSP honey
1 TBSP Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Chicken breasts

Put chicken and ingredients in a zip-lock bag and refrigerate 2-8 hours.

tangy carolina bbq sauce

Tonight i was eating the new tangy carolina bbq lays and this recipe was on the back of the bag. If this sauce is as good as the chips are it will be a hit.

1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup ketchup
1/3 cup spicy brown mustard
1/2 cup chopped white onion
2 tbls butter
1/4 tsp chili powder
dash of Worcestershire sauce
pinch of cayenne pepper
salt to taste
pepper to taste

Place all the ing. in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil.Allow sauce to cook at a rolling boil for 3-4 mins.Remove the sauce from the heat and add salt and pepper. refigerate until ready to use

Roquefort chive sauce

This is such a wonderful sauce to serve over a steak.This recipe comes from one of my favorite cooks The Barefoot Contessa.

* 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
* 2 ounces French Roquefort cheese, crumbled (4 ounces with rind)
* 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Bring the heavy cream to a boil in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook at a low boil, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has become thick and creamy, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, add the cheese, salt, pepper and chives and whisk rapidly until the cheese melts.

Yield: 4 servings

Mustard Mayo Spread

This simple spread is great on sandwiches or burgers. It is very good on steak sandwiches.



* 3/4 cup good mayonnaise
* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
* 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
* 2 tablespoons sour cream
* 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Whisk the ingredients together in a small bowl. Serve at room temperature.

Yield: 1 cup

Honey Chipotle Grill Sauce

This grill sauce is perfect for chicken or beef on the bbq.
Yield: 1 cups

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1 tablespoon garlic
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 whole chipotles in adobe sauce
5 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped
3/4 cup honey
3/4 cup water
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:
In a medium sauce pan heat oil, sauté shallots, garlic and lemon zest. Add chipotles, cilantro, add honey, water & lemon juice and let simmer until reduced by one third. Cool, blend in a blender until smooth.

Notes:
This is a very versatile sauce that can be brushed on any of your favorite grilled meats or vegetables in the last 5 minutes of grilling.

Strawberry Freezer Jam

2 cups prepared fruit (buy about 1 qt. fully ripe strawberries)
4 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl
1 pouch CERTO Fruit Pectin
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

RINSE clean plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly.
STEM and crush strawberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Measure exactly 2 cups prepared fruit into large bowl. Stir in sugar. Let stand 10 min., stirring occasionally.
MIX pectin and lemon juice in small bowl. Add to strawberry mixture; stir 3 min. or until sugar is dissolved and no longer grainy. (A few sugar crystals may remain.)
FILL all containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Jam is now ready to use. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator.

Greek Salad Dressing

I got this great recipe from Paula Deens cook book.

1/2 c olive oil
1/4 ccanola oil
1/3 c fresh lemon juice(about 3 lemons)
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 clove minced garlic
3/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp sugar

Place all ingredients in a pint jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake well. Store in fridge until ready to use. Let dressing cool at room temp before serving. Serve over your choice of greens.