Once a method for covering up rotten foods and now a way to elevate the deliciousness of a meal, sauces have long served a culinary purpose. No matter where you are in the world, your cuisine most likely calls for a sauce in certain recipes. Is it too much to say that a sauce can… Continue reading The History of Sauce
Category: Dips and Sauces from Around the World
A Saucey Affair, A Sauce Success
You may remember my post from couple weeks back “10 Ways Sauce Can Save a Life.” Well, that post was in anticipation of the 9Health Fair Fundraiser, which I attended last Thursday night here in Denver. The event featured 16 local restaurants and one of their small plate creations that included a sauce, hence the… Continue reading A Saucey Affair, A Sauce Success
A Great Day for Potato Pancakes and Sweet Curry Yogurt Sauce
I woke up, the sky was blue, and my stomach growled. Already thinking about breakfast, I jumped out of bed when I remembered my leftover potato pancakes and sweet yogurt curry sauce…. From burger toppings to potato pancakes, I think sweet yogurt curry makes for an excellent addition to foods that fall outside of South… Continue reading A Great Day for Potato Pancakes and Sweet Curry Yogurt Sauce
Saucy Dipper News and Events (Get Free Stuff)
Welcome to this edition of Saucy Dipper news. Every now and again I find myself with so much fun to share with you that I feel compelled to write a “newsy” post. So here it is for you…
Beer Me, Colorado. I’m Hungry for Dip.
Every year since 1982 the Great American Beer Festival has given Coloradoans and visitors a chance to sample thousands of brews. I was lucky enough to attend a few years back, and I sampled my fair share. I also stood in the friggin’ long lines for the bathroom. You know you’ll be drinking great beer,… Continue reading Beer Me, Colorado. I’m Hungry for Dip.
Tzatziki Sauce Harder to Say than Make
You know I love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods. The garlic, the tahini, and all that dipping and saucing makes it one of my most craved cuisines. But pronouncing it, well, that’s a tough one for me. My Midwestern accent means there’s nothing sexy about me saying tzatziki. Pronounced tsah-ZEE-kee, it is a cold sauce and… Continue reading Tzatziki Sauce Harder to Say than Make
Enchilada Sauce: Bringing Cultures Together
I know Mexico and Spain have different cuisines, but when I made a Spanish tortilla I was at a loss for complementing the dish with a sauce. Every time I’ve eaten Spanish tortilla it was sans sauce, so I could’ve have just eaten it solo, but c’mon. Who do you think you’re talking to? I… Continue reading Enchilada Sauce: Bringing Cultures Together
Turns Out I Know How to Make Bechamel Sauce and I Still Don’t Like Eggplant
Based on this picture you can probably guess that I made a Middle Eastern-themed meal big enough for 12 people, not two. I spent three hours in the kitchen cooking up hummus, baba ganoush, tzatziki sauce, falafal, and moussaka (with béchamel sauce). My motivation for making this feast came in part from my urge to… Continue reading Turns Out I Know How to Make Bechamel Sauce and I Still Don’t Like Eggplant
New York City Dipping and Saucing
When you tell someone that you will be visiting New York City, you can count on hearing this: “Oh, I know this great restaurant in [enter Manhattan neighborhood name here]. You have to go. They have the best [name a comfort food or obscure type of fusion here] and the best [cocktail type here] I’ve… Continue reading New York City Dipping and Saucing
A Fine Place to Dip. Iowa, You Rock.
I recently visited family in Iowa and forced them to endure my Saucy Dippiness. I don’t think they minded, though. At least I saw them take seconds and willingly take leftovers home, which leads me to believe they enjoyed themselves. But then again, my mom and nephew did a lot of the cooking, so they… Continue reading A Fine Place to Dip. Iowa, You Rock.