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Easy Garam Masala

Easy Garam Masala

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This is a quick Garam Masala (Indian spice) mix. Garam Masala is better when made with whole spices that have been roasted and ground, but this is a quick and easy substitute that's pretty good.

• CourseCondiments
• CuisineIndian
• Skill LevelEasy

Servings	Prep Time
1/2 cup	20 minutes

Servings Prep Time 1/2 cup 20 minutes

Easy Garam Masala Print Recipe This is a quick Garam Masala (Indian spice) mix. Garam Masala is better when made with whole spices that have been roasted and ground, but this is a quick and easy substitute that's pretty good. CourseCondiments CuisineIndian Skill LevelEasy Servings Prep Time 1/2 cup 20 minutes Servings Prep Time 1/2 cup 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 Tsp ground coriander
• 1 1/2 Tsp ground cardamom
• 1 1/2 Tsp ground black pepper
• 1 Tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1/2 Tsp Ground cloves
• 1/2 Tsp ground nutmeg

Servings: cup

Instructions

1. Mix cumin, coriander, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg in a bowl.
2. Place mix in an airtight container, and store in a cool, dry place.

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Basil-Mint-Orange Pesto

Basil-Mint-Orange Pesto

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A different taste for the standard Pesto Sauce.

• CourseSauces and Rubs
• CuisineItalian
• Skill LevelEasy

Servings	Prep Time
1 Cup	30 minutes

Servings Prep Time 1 Cup 30 minutes

Basil-Mint-Orange Pesto Print Recipe A different taste for the standard Pesto Sauce. CourseSauces and Rubs CuisineItalian Skill LevelEasy Servings Prep Time 1 Cup 30 minutes Servings Prep Time 1 Cup 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup basil leaves Packed fresh
• 1 cup mint leaves Packed fresh
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 2 tbsp Orange juice concentrate thawed, frozen
• 2 Clove garlic
• 1/4 Cup olive oil or more as needed

Servings: Cup

Instructions

1. In processor, blend first 5 ingredients until almost smooth. With machine running, gradually add 1/4 cup olive oil by spoonfuls.
2. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made ahead. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pesto. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days or freeze up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature before using.)

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Agliata Per Pasta (Garlic & Walnut Sauce)

Agliata Per Pasta (Garlic & Walnut Sauce)

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Pasta Sauce for your favorite pasta.

• CourseSauces and Rubs
• CuisineItalian
• Skill LevelEasy

Servings	Prep Time
6 people	20 minutes

Servings Prep Time 6 people 20 minutes

Agliata Per Pasta (Garlic & Walnut Sauce) Print Recipe Pasta Sauce for your favorite pasta. CourseSauces and Rubs CuisineItalian Skill LevelEasy Servings Prep Time 6 people 20 minutes Servings Prep Time 6 people 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Slices Stale bread crusts removed
• 2 Tbsp Vegetable Stock warmed
• 1 Cups walnuts toasted
• 1/2 Cups parsley stems trimmed
• 3 Cloves garlic chopped
• 1/2 Tsp salt
• 1/8 Tsp black pepper
• 6 Tbsp olive oil

Servings: people

Instructions

1. Soak the bread in the stock & then squeeze out any excess moisture.
2. Combine the bread with the walnuts, parsley, garlic, salt & pepper in a food processor. Process, adding the olive oil in a very slow stream until you have a thick paste.
3. Toss with your favourite pasta & serve hot.

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Armenian Eggplant Dip

Armenian Eggplant Dip

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Armenian Eggplant Dip is great served with crackers, bagel chips, or strips of crisped pita.

• CourseCondiments
• CuisineArmenian
• Skill LevelEasy

Servings	Prep Time
8 people	30 minutes

Servings Prep Time 8 people 30 minutes

Armenian Eggplant Dip Print Recipe Armenian Eggplant Dip is great served with crackers, bagel chips, or strips of crisped pita. CourseCondiments CuisineArmenian Skill LevelEasy Servings Prep Time 8 people 30 minutes Servings Prep Time 8 people 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 each Eggplant Medium
• 1/4 cup Red Onion Chopped
• 1/2 Cup milk
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• nutmeg Freshly grated to taste
• 3 oz Parmesan cheese

Servings: people

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400˚ F.
2. Prick eggplant with a fork in 10-12 places and rub with olive oil. Bake uncovered for about an hour, or until the pulp feels quite soft.
3. Scoop out the pulp and place in a small saucepan. Add lemon juice and cook over medium heat until the water has evaporated - about 5 minutes.
4. Saute the onion in butter. Blend enough of the flour into make a thick roux, then add milk slowly to form a thick sauce. Beat lightly into the eggplant.
5. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
6. Add the Parmesan cheese and a few drops of warm milk if dip is too thick.
7. Store overnight in the refrigerator but bring to room temperature before serving with crackers, bagel chips, or strips of crisped pita.

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Arrowroot Sauce

Arrowroot Sauce

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Arrowroot Sauce is great served over hot vegetables, whole grains or stir frys.

• CourseSauces and Rubs
• CuisineAmerican

Servings	Prep Time
4	20 minutes

Servings Prep Time 4 20 minutes

Arrowroot Sauce Print Recipe Arrowroot Sauce is great served over hot vegetables, whole grains or stir frys. CourseSauces and Rubs CuisineAmerican Servings Prep Time 4 20 minutes Servings Prep Time 4 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Arrowroot powder
• 1 1/2 cup cool water
• 2 tbsp Tamari soy sauce up to 3 tbsp
• 1 each Vegetable bouillon cube up to 2 cubes, or 1-2 tsp vegetable broth powder
• Cayenne Pepper To taste
• Sea kelp To taste
• dash sweetener Optional: to balance flavours

Servings:

Instructions

1. Mix the arrowroot thoroughly with the water in the saucepan, using a wire whisk.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
4. Keep warm over low heat. Serve over hot vegetables, whole grains or stir frys.
5. Keeps up to 7 days in refrigerator or may be frozen.

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Mushroom Sauce

Mushroom Sauce

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Tasty mushroom sauce that can double as a gravy.

• CourseCondiments
• CuisineAmerican
• Skill LevelEasy

Servings	Prep Time
2 Cups	15 minutes

Servings Prep Time 2 Cups 15 minutes

Mushroom Sauce Print Recipe Tasty mushroom sauce that can double as a gravy. CourseCondiments CuisineAmerican Skill LevelEasy Servings Prep Time 2 Cups 15 minutes Servings Prep Time 2 Cups 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 3 cans mushrooms 3 oz chopped (Reserve liquid)
• 4 Tbsp butter
• 2 can Mushroom Soup 10 oz
• 1 cup Dairy sour cream.
• 1/2 tsp Paprika
• Seasoning to taste. Salt and Pepper

Servings: Cups

Instructions

1. Saute the mushrooms in the butter, add the 2 cans of mushroom soup, juice from the mushrooms, sour cream.
2. Season with the paprika, salt and pepper to taste, simmer about 10 minutes.

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Mom’s Basic Cheese Sauce

Mom's Basic Cheese Sauce

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A basic cheese sauce.

• CourseSauces and Rubs
• CuisineAmerican
• Skill LevelEasy

Prep Time

30 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Mom's Basic Cheese Sauce Print Recipe A basic cheese sauce. CourseSauces and Rubs CuisineAmerican Skill LevelEasy Prep Time 30 minutes Prep Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Cup flour
• 1/3 Cup olive oil
• 2 Cups Cold Water
• 2 tsp accent
• 1 tsp Savory Salt
• 1 tsp Mckay's Chicken Seasoning.
• 3/4 Cup Velveta Cheese diced.
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise

Servings:

Instructions

1. Blend four and oil, add the water and blend with flat potato masher. Heat, stirring constantly and add the accent, salt, McKays seasoning. Blend well.
2. Add the Velveeta, mayo, and lemon juice. Stir until well blended.

Recipe Notes

Variations:

1 - 2 cups of water may be added for a thin sauce (like that used on scalloped potatoes.)

Add a little marg. or butter with 2 Tbl lemon juice to use on vegetables like broccoli or creamed asparagus.

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Moms Gravy

Moms Gravy

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• CourseCondiments
• CuisineAmerican
• Skill LevelEasy

Servings	Prep Time
12 people	20 minutes

Servings Prep Time 12 people 20 minutes

Moms Gravy Print Recipe CourseCondiments CuisineAmerican Skill LevelEasy Servings Prep Time 12 people 20 minutes Servings Prep Time 12 people 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp Savory Salt
• 1 tsp savorex level
• 1 tsp accent
• 1 qt potato water or milk
• 1/4 cup oil
• 3 Tbl flour

Servings: people

Instructions

1. Blend the savorex with the potato water or milk.
2. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium low heat. Combine flour with oil using a potato masher.
3. Add remaining ingredients to the flour and oil mixture.
4. Stir constantly while on the fire until thick and bubbling.

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Pesto

Pesto

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Fresh basil, garlic, and pine nuts.

• CourseSauces and Rubs
• CuisineItalian, Northern Italy
• Skill LevelEasy

Prep Time

20 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Pesto Print Recipe Fresh basil, garlic, and pine nuts. CourseSauces and Rubs CuisineItalian, Northern Italy Skill LevelEasy Prep Time 20 minutes Prep Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 12 medium fresh basil leaves washed, dried, and coarsely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic Medium, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts lightly toasted
• Pinch salt
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Servings:

Instructions

1. In a blender, pour in the oil first, then the garlic, nuts, and finally the basil leaves.
2. Blend on low to a smooth paste. Season with the kosher salt.

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Grandmas Dressing

Grandmas Dressing

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Wonderful rich tasting and easy to make salad dressing that goes well on salads as well as a sauce on sandwiches.

• CourseCondiments
• CuisineAmerican
• Skill LevelEasy

Prep Time

20 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Grandmas Dressing Print Recipe Wonderful rich tasting and easy to make salad dressing that goes well on salads as well as a sauce on sandwiches. CourseCondiments CuisineAmerican Skill LevelEasy Prep Time 20 minutes Prep Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Can tomato soup
• 1 Teaspoon celery seed
• 1 Teaspoon garlic powder.
• 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
• 2 Tablespoons vinegar
• 1 Teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 Tablespoon Mayonnaise
• 1/2 Teaspoon seasoning salt

Servings:

Instructions

1. Blend all ingredients together until mixed well.

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