Category Archives: condiment

Zesty Italian Marinade

Posted on September 27, 2011 by okieranchwife

I am really trying to get away from products that have high fructose corn syrup as an ingredient. It is very difficult to marinades or salad dressings that aren’t swimming sugar. This is a highly favored marinade for beef or … Continue reading →

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Fresh Tomato Sauce

Posted on September 20, 2011 by okieranchwife

I like to make my own condiments so I can control the sugar content. But I admit that sometimes I don’t want to babysit a pot on the stove. This recipe is a compromise. Viola! Tomato sauce in a slowcooker.  4 cups … Continue reading →

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Horseradish Sauce for Meat

Posted on September 13, 2011 by okieranchwife

This sauce is very good when paired with any type of meat. It is especially good when teamed with a rich cut of meat because it balances the richness. You can even try it with the previous post of Venision Burgers.  … Continue reading →

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Drying Garden Vegetables

Posted on September 11, 2011 by okieranchwife

This post isn’t so much a recipe but more of harvest preservation. I enjoy canning my produce from our garden but sometimes I do run out of shelf space for the glass jars. This Spring I took the plunge and … Continue reading →

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Homemade Ketchup

Posted on September 7, 2011 by okieranchwife

There’s nothing better than homemade condiments. I like to make my own because I can control the amount of sugar in them. And I never add any High Fructose Corn Syrup! 1 can (6 ozs) Tomato Paste 1/3 cup Water … Continue reading →

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Garlic Aioli

Posted on September 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

Don’t worry aioli (a-oh-lee) is just a different name for mayonnaise. This is wonderful on burgers or hot dogs. It can also used a dipping sauce. 4 cloves of Garlic, peeled and pressed 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin … Continue reading →

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Spicy Mustard Dip

Posted on September 4, 2011 by okieranchwife

This mustard dip pairs so nicely with cubes of cheese, pretzels or even veggies. 1/4 cup Olive Oil Mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Spicy Brown Mustard 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce 1/4 teaspoon Soy Sauce 2 drops Habanero Hot Sauce (listed under the snack … Continue reading →

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Roasted Red Pepper Ranch Dressing

Posted on August 31, 2011 by okieranchwife

A nice little snack as a veggie dip or even a great salad dressing. 1/2 cup Olive Oil Mayonnaise 1/4 cup Buttermilk 1/4 cup Sour Cream 1/2 cup Roasted Red Peppers, chopped 2 tablespoons Green Onions, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh Parsley, … Continue reading →

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Pico de Gallo

Posted on August 28, 2011 by okieranchwife

Nice dish for snacking with tortilla chips. Sometimes we like this on tacos rather than salsa or picante. 2 pounds Tomatoes, diced 1 pound Sweet Onion, diced 15 Serrano Pepper, minced 1 bunch Cilantro, destemmed and minced 3 tablespoons fresh … Continue reading →

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Basil Pesto

Posted on August 21, 2011 by okieranchwife

Basil is one of my favorite herbs. It needs almost no attention. To keep new leaves sprouting be certain to snip off the seed heads that form. Otherwise the energy of the plant will go to make seeds rather than … Continue reading →

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