Category Archives: Sauces, Dips, & Condiments

Black Soy Sauce

Posted on 16 February, 2016 by Drew

Black soy sauce is an ingredient often used in Chinese recipes for cold noodles, such as Barbara Tropp’s Tangy Cold Noodles. Its Chinese name, according to Tropp, translates to “old-head” soy. Black soy sauce is aged longer than other soy sauces. Toward … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Recipes

Posted on 23 November, 2015 by Drew

As you might imagine, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Here is a selection of my recipes that will complement any Thanksgiving table. Just click on the links to go to the relevant recipes on the blog.  Tweet

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Southeast Asian Quick Cucumber Pickles

Posted on 10 September, 2015 by Drew

I love these simple cucumber pickles. Throughout the summer cucumber season I keep a jar in the fridge. Traditionally, in Southeast Asia they are most often eaten with grilled meat and steamed rice, but I also enjoy these pickles with fish or … Continue reading →

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Salsa Verde, Italian Style

Posted on 23 March, 2015 by Drew

Salsa verde is extremely simple to make. The end result is a sauce with a distinctly flavorful punch. This example of an Italian green sauce is but one of many versions. Green sauces can be found in cuisines around the world: … Continue reading →

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Simple, Delicious Strawberry Sauce

Posted on 23 July, 2014 by Drew

The taste of this simple sauce of slightly sweetened, fresh strawberries transports me back to my childhood summers. In my memories, the berries are just picked and still sandy, the air is warm and humid, and my friends and I are … Continue reading →

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Simple Dipping Sauce for Artichokes

Posted on 28 February, 2014 by Drew

Here’s a suggestion for an easy dipping sauce to enjoy with your artichoke. Years ago, a chef friend remarked that soy sauce and butter was one of his favorite flavor combinations. That comment inspired me to add soy sauce to … Continue reading →

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No-Cook Tomato Sauce for Pasta

Posted on 7 September, 2012 by Drew

Here we are, deep into tomato season. It is HOT here in the Washington, DC area; temperatures in the 90s are predicted for later today with high humidity. It’s not a day to spend a lot of time inside cooking, … Continue reading →

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Cilantro Mint Chutney

Posted on 31 May, 2012 by Drew

Spring is so exciting for me. One of the first things to sprout up in my garden every year is mint: such a fresh and beautiful green and wonderfully fragrant. It’s so lovely and green I just had to make … Continue reading →

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Applesauce

Posted on 24 February, 2012 by Drew

What to do with all of the apples I collected for the photo in my last post? Applesauce. Applesauce is easy to make, and your efforts will be deliciously rewarded. It’s really worth the effort, and it’s a great dish … Continue reading →

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Sliced Turkey with Paprika Tomato Sauce

Posted on 6 December, 2010 by Drew

We didn’t host Thanksgiving dinner this year, so I didn’t have any turkey leftovers the following day. With only one day of turkey feasting under my belt, I found I was wanting more, so I cooked a turkey breast this … Continue reading →

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