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Category Archives: Sauces
Spicy Bechamel Sauce
Had one of life’s successful impromptu cooking moments: I had some leftover pork tenderloin, already cooked that I didn’t want to reheat, and nothing for a base for a gravy. I did, however, have some leftover barbecue sauce from the … Continue reading
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Bechamel with Saffron and Spice
This is an excellent way to make a simple bechamel into something really special; it is perfect for using in the baked broccoli recipe I have here: https://slowdownandcook.com/2013/04/01/broccoli-in-cheesy-cream-sauce The bechamel is the same as my basic here: https://slowdownandcook.com/2012/03/05/bechamel-sauce/ With the following … Continue reading
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Creamy Dip with Spicy Kick
My husband is actually the one who bugged me for so long, that I finally wrote this recipe out to get some peace. So, there are really only few ingredients: Sour Cream (1 tablespoon) Ketchup (1 teaspoon) Sriracha (Hot chili … Continue reading
Spicy Sauce for Salmon
One of life’s accidental victories; I had a salmon patty, and wanted to play, so, with what I had at home, I threw this together, and damn, it was fantastic. The amounts are approximate: 1/4 Cup Creme Fraiche 1 Tblspn … Continue reading
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