Category: Sauces and Rubs

1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup hot paprika 2 TBS kosher salt 2 TBS onion powder 2 TBS garlic powder 1 TBS ground black pepper 1.5 tsp cumin seed 1.5 tsp dry mustard

2 TBS finely ground coffee 1-1/2 TBS kosher salt 1-1/2 TBS granulated garlic 1 TBS brown sugar 1 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp cinnamon

1/4 cup finely ground dark-roast coffee 1/4 cup ancho chile powder 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, tightly packed 2 TBS smoked paprika 2 TBS kosher salt 1 TBS ground cumin

2 stemmed plum tomatoes 1/4 small cucumber 1/4 pickled jalapeno 1 Tbsp chopped onion 1/2 tsp minced garlic 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp wine vinegar In a food processor, finely chop tomatoes, cucumber, jalapeno, onion, garlic, olive oil and wine vinegar.

ripe avocado 1 clove minced garlic 1 chopped scallion a dash of hot pepper sauce 1 1/2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 Tbsp olive oil Mash ripe avocado with a fork and mix in garlic, scallion, a dash of hot pepper sauce, white wine vinegar and olive oil.

1 Tbsp minced shallots 2 tsp dried tarragon, basil, chervil or dill 1/2 cup dry white wine 2 Tbsp tarragon vinegar 1 tsp minced parsley Reduce shallots, tarragon (or basil, chervil, dill), white wine and tarragon vinegar to 1/3 cup over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and swirl in butter and parsley.  

2 Tbsp chopped leek 1/4 tsp minced garlic 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp chopped fresh herbs 1/2 cup stock (chicken, fish or veal) 1/2 cup plain yogurt Saute leeks and garlic in olive oil until the onion is softened. Add chopped fresh herbs and stock. Reduce the liquid to 1/4 cup. Remove from the […]

1 ounce finely chopped anchovy fillet with its oil 2 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 Tbsp virgin olive oil 2 tsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp minced garlic Mix anchovy fillet with its oil with mayonnaise, virgin olive oil, lemon juice and minced garlic.

1 minced clove of garlic 1 egg yolk 1 Tbsp Dijon-style mustard 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil In small mixing bowl, combine garlic, egg yolk and mustard Whisk in white wine vinegar and olive oil in a slow stream as you whisk constantly.

1 Tbsp butter 1 minced shallot 1 tsp grated fresh ginger 2 Tbsp apricot preserves 1 Tbsp orange juice 1/3 cup dry sherry Saute shallot and ginger in butter for 30 seconds. Add apricot preserves and stir until melted. Deglaze with orange juice and dry sherry. Flame.

1/4 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp chopped fresh ginger 1 Tbsp sesame oil 1 Tbsp low-salt soy sauce 1/3 cup chicken stock a pinch of sugar Saute garlic and ginger in sesame oil for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with soy sauce, chicken stock and a pinch of sugar. Simmer for 1 minute.

1 Tbsp chopped onion 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup chicken stock 1 Tbsp brown mustard Lightly brown onion in olive oil. Deglaze the pan with Worcestershire sauce. Add chicken stock. Boil for 1 full minute, and mix in brown mustard.

This sauce – a creative cross between French aioli and Greek skordalia – is divine on just about anything; poached or grilled chicken, hard-cooked eggs, tomato wedges, steamed seafood, roasted artichokes or asparagus, and specially on boiled potatoes. One of my favorite ways to serve it is with dark blue potatoes, steamed in their jackets […]

For Beef, Chicken, or Pork 1/2 cup spicy hot and sweet mustard 6 ounces dark beer 1/4 cup vinegar 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 Tbsp chili powder 1/2 tsp cayenne 1 tsp salt (optional) Mix mustard, beer, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cayenne and salt, if desired. Use to marinate beef, chicken or pork (4 […]