Pesto sauce is so delcious but it can be a challenge to find a safe, nut-free version for our family. Thankfully, pesto is just as easy to make as it is delicious! In place of pine nuts, I used roasted and salted sunflower seeds. They add just the right flavor and texture to the sauce….
Category: Dips and Sauces
Cavatappi with Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Cheddar cheese sauce is such a delicious and versatile thing. You can pour it over cauliflower, add it to a casserole, or mix it with rice and broccoli for cheddar broccoli rice. In this case, I went with the classic pasta and cheese sauce combo. Creamy, hearty… one of the best comfort foods. This milk-based…
Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce
This sauce is full of flavor and easy to make! I like that it is not very thick so that you still have a nice texture on whatever it is that you are cooking. The sauce added just the right touch for our first grilling of the season! All you do is combine the ingredients…
Serrano Pepper Penne
This light, spicy sauce is packed with deliciousness! I love how the chunks of tomatoes soak up so much flavor. This is also a very quick recipe using mostly pantry ingredients so it works wonderfully for busy nights as well. For the heat in this recipe, I chose to use a serrano pepper. I used…
Roasted Garlic Herb Cream Sauce with Penne
You just can’t go wrong with the combination of a creamy sauce, garlic, and fresh herbs! I’m not going to lie, I was excited to make this one as this style dish is one of my favorites. It is inspired by a recipe from culinary school and I still remember being so surprised that you…
Lentil Hummus
You won’t even miss the tahini in this simple hummus recipe. Aside from being safe for sesame allergies, it is also less expensive as it’s main ingredient is dried lentils. Completely cover dried lentils with water, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 bay leaf in a small pot. Simmer, covered, for about 30-35 minutes until…
Horseradish Mustard Dip
Great for pretzels! This recipe is simple and easy to whip up for a little appetizer or snack. Just combine yellow mustard, prepared horseradish, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, and a dash or two of hot sauce. Allow to stand for a minute or two for the sugar to fully dissolve and then munch away!…
Spinach Artichoke Dip
This is one of my go-to recipes for gatherings of any kind. Creamy, cheesy, and full of flavor, it has always been a favorite! It is simple to throw together and can be stored in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake it. Serve it with tortilla chips, pita chips, pretzels, crostini… anything works!…
Fresh Tomato Sauce
This is a quick, light, from scratch sauce that is easy to throw together on busy nights, about the same amount of time it takes to hear a premade jar of sauce. It has a simple but wonderful flavor. The primary ingredient is just fresh, ripe tomatoes. The prep involves cutting tomatoes into large chunks,…
Vegan Oyster Sauce
Oyster sauce is a thick sauce made mostly from salt and sugar. It adds richness and deep flavors to many Asian dishes. This sauce is a great replacement for both those that do not eat oysters for diet or lifestyle preferences as well as those that are on a budget. It uses items that you…
Lavender, Lemon, and Sage 