Ever had a hankering for something that you just can’t seem to satiate? That’s been me lately with avocados. Given the obsession, an ordinary guacamole wouldn’t do. Nope, not at all. I wandered the produce aisle and came up with this guacamole concoction instead. It might just be the best one I’ve made to date.… Continue reading Guacamole with Tomatillo and Tomato
Author: saral
The Condiment Lovers Dream: Ship & Dip
My friend Nina is a constant Saucy Dipper supporter and a true source of blog post inspiration. Even all the way in Paris she found out about a new US company that provides a monthly condiment subscription for those…well, for those who are just like me and love sauces and dips like no other. The… Continue reading The Condiment Lovers Dream: Ship & Dip
It’s All Gravy. An Easy Sausage Gravy Recipe.
Growing up I didn’t care for gravy. At holiday meals I’d pass that boat and opt for ketchup instead (yes, ketchup on turkey AND ham). It was the consistency, the color, and the idea that gravy was a result of all the leftover bits that would otherwise go in the trash. Now, decades later, I’ve… Continue reading It’s All Gravy. An Easy Sausage Gravy Recipe.
Author of ‘Crackers & Dips’ Says ‘No’ to Gloppy Calorie Bomb Dips
Today on the Saucy Dipper I’m talking to Ivy Manning, a freelance food and travel writer, food stylist, and author of four cookbooks including Crackers & Dips. Ivy’s cookbook violently jumped out at me while browsing Amazon, which is exactly why I sought her out to ask a few questions. I feel like she wrote this book… Continue reading Author of ‘Crackers & Dips’ Says ‘No’ to Gloppy Calorie Bomb Dips
An Easy Butternut Squash Soup
Sometimes you just feel like soup. Like those times when spring arrives but it still feels like winter. You know, when it’s snowing in March for example. This week I took the hand blender and crafted an incredibly easy and smooth butternut squash soup. If you’re a dip-my-spicy-or-cheesy-sandwich-into-my-soup kind of person, then this butternut squash… Continue reading An Easy Butternut Squash Soup
A Big Week for Spreads. Hello, Lime Curd and Bacon Pâté.
Two things happened in the past week or so that led me to two outstanding dip slash spread recipes. Love it when you get a recipe right on the initial go without any modification. First, I went to the Fancy Food Show in San Francisco and saw a good number of citrus curds on display.… Continue reading A Big Week for Spreads. Hello, Lime Curd and Bacon Pâté.
Making Tartar Sauce and Cooking for a Toddler
In an ideal world your toddler would eat what you eat for dinner. I make a nice roasted chicken thinking, “yea, she’ll love this.” But nope. Rarely does our two year old Maggie even consider eating what we’re eating. It’s more likely that we’ll eat what she WANTS, which is, you can probably guess, something… Continue reading Making Tartar Sauce and Cooking for a Toddler
Crab Rangoon Dip with Wonton Dippers
It’s tough for me to say what my “favorites” are in life. For instance, I can’t tell you about my favorite book or movie because I’m not really sure which ONE I like best. That feels like too much pressure to pick just one. Same with picking a favorite color, music genre, or time of… Continue reading Crab Rangoon Dip with Wonton Dippers
How to Make Pumpkin Glaze and Other Tasty Treats from #31DayCooks
The glaze. The easiest and possibly sweetest frosting. It’s so versatile. Add a little vanilla or a touch of lemon or whatever! Everything goes with milk and sugar! I chose to make a pumpkin glaze since I still had some around after the holidays. (Pumpkin season is over when I say it’s over!) The flavor… Continue reading How to Make Pumpkin Glaze and Other Tasty Treats from #31DayCooks
Day 1 of 31 Day Cooking Challenge: Three Tips for Making Your Own Ketchup (with Recipe)
I got started a little early on my 31 day cooking challenge, and I’m glad I did because my first recipe became a PROCESS. Turns out there’s a few things you need to know about making your own homemade ketchup, including these three tips: