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Blender Caesar Salad Dressing

Ingredients 4 medium garlic cloves 1 small can anchovy filets 2 large eggs 6 tbsp balsamic vinegar 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp grainy Dijon mustard 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil Directions With the metal blade fitted into …

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Smoked Garlic Aioli

Ingredients 1 head garlic, smoked until completely soft Pinch kosher salt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise Directions Mash the smoked garlic as directed in the vegetable grilling guide and salt with a fork in a medium bowl until it forms a paste. Add the rosemary and mayonnaise. Cover and refrigerate for …

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Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic 1 bottle beer 1/4 cup cider vinegar 2 1/2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp yellow mustard 4 tbsp chili powder 2 tbsp Mexican rub 1/2 tsp cayenne 1 cup crushed tomatoes, pureed 2 tbsp ketchup 1/2 tsp salt Directions In a medium saucepan, …

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Chipotle Ketchup

Ingredients 1/4 cup chipotle chiles in adobo sauce 4 ripe tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 shallot, minced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons brown sugar pinch salt pinch ground allspice Directions Puree the chipotle chiles, then force the pulp through a sieve, discarding the seeds. Place …

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Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients 3 cups fresh or frozen whole cranberries 1 cup white sugar 1 cup water 1 tbsp lemon or orange zest, grated Directions Rinse cranberries and set aside. In a medium saucepan combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil and add lemon zest. Boil 5 minutes. Add cranberries, return to a boil, reduce heat …

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Granny Hill’s BBQ Sauce

An easy sauce for ribs or chops. Ingredients 1 cup ketchup 1 cup water 1/3 cup worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp chili powder 2 tbsp of brown sugar dash hot pepper sauce Directions Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan, and simmer on the side burner until the sauce thickens. Apply this sauce in the last …

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Tandoori Marinade

This spicy marinade is not for the faint of heart! Ingredients 3 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and chopped 1 small onion, peeled and quartered 6 cloves garlic, peeled 1/3 cup olive oil 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt 2 tbsp ground cumin 1 1/2 tbsp garam masala 1 1/2 tsps ground turmeric 1 tsp paprika 1 …

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Provencal Marinade

This is an old stand-by in our home for chicken or pork. Vary the flavours with different herbs…rosemary alone is wonderful. Ingredients 1/4 cup dijon mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp herbes de provence* salt and pepper to taste *a blend of …

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Lime & Ginger Marinade

Great for chicken, fish, or pork. Ingredients 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 limes 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp soy sauce 1″ piece ginger root, peeled and minced 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped salt and pepper to taste Directions Grate the zest from the limes, and squeeze them for their juice. Combine …

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Jalapeño Marinade

Due to the intense flavour, only a short marinating time is necessary. This is perfect for a quick but elegant after work dinner. Ingredients 1/2 cup jalapeño jelly 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp line zest, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup lime juice 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 tsp ground cumin dash …

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Due to the intense flavour, only a short marinating time is necessary. This is perfect for a quick but elegant after work dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup jalapeño jelly
  • 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp line zest, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • dash salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Dissolve the jalapeño jelly in a small sauce pan. Remove from heat. Combine the jelly, grated lime zest, lime juice, garlic, onion, and cumin in a blender or in the bowl of a food processor. With the motor running, drizzle in olive oil.
  2. Marinate chicken or pork for 1 hour before grilling.