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![]() I use some of these ideas already, some I've known about but have not tried yet (like oven roasting canned tomatoes) and others are a stroke of genius that never occurred to me but I'm eager to try (like whole Meyer lemon + olive oil and yogurt + store bought pesto). http://www.epicurious.com/expert-adv...sauces-article Call this the Mother List: 9 sauces you can pull together on any weeknight. A few things that we're not counting as ingredients he water, salt, and pepper. You'll turn to water again and again when making simple sauce in order to thin out thicker ingredients. Salt and pepper are givens—season everything to taste. BROWN BUTTER + SAGE This tried and true combination works alongside everything from filled ravioli to chicken breasts. Grab a few tablespoons of butter (one per person served is a good rule of thumb) and heat it in a skillet over medium-high heat until the butter begins to brown, about 4 minutes. (Keep a close eye on it—the butter can turn from fragrant brown to ruined black in a matter of seconds.) Stir a few pieces of thinly-sliced fresh sage and you're done. OVEN-ROASTED TOMATOES + GARLIC Add another dimension of flavor to tomato sauce by roasting the tomatoes and garlic cloves in the oven. Or, as associate food editor Anna Stockwell puts it "the easiest, best tomato sauce ever." Use canned, whole peeled tomatoes and cook in a 425 degree oven for 35-40 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and jammy. Purée the roasted results in a blender and add to every weeknight pasta dish. TAHINI + MISO PASTE "I use tahini as a base for almost all of my salad dressings," says assistant food editor Katherine Sacks. The combination is creamy, nutty, and salty. In order to turn these two thick pastes into anything resembling a sauce you'll need add a fair amount of water to get things to a saucy consistency. PAN DRIPPINGS + WINE Roasting chicken, beef, or any other protein that releases deliciously fatty juices? Don't throw out that fat when it's done—you're one ingredient away from an awesome sauce. Pour off all but a couple of tablespoons of fat and combine with a half cup of dry red wine over medium-high heat until it most of the wine cooks off and the sauce has reduced to your desired consistency. Did you accidentally over-reduce, resulting in a thicker sauce than you envisioned? No problem, just add a couple of tablespoons of water to thin things out. WHOLE MEYER LEMON + OLIVE OIL Yep, a whole Meyer lemon. No need to peel the thing. Just drop it into a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix) and slowly add in olive oil until the sauce begins to hold together, about a 1/4 cup for each lemon. The result is a bright sauce that packs an incredible balance between sweet and acidic. It pairs especially well with seared fish, pan-fried vegetables, and other light dishes. YOGURT + STORE-BOUGHT PESTO Think of this as a spin on green goddess dressing. "I mean, what wouldn't you put it on?" asks Sacks. Pairing the stuff with vegetables? Serve it thick with crudités. Cooking steak? Use it as an herbed butter alternative. SOY SAUCE + SRIRACHA What happens when you combine salty soy sauce with America's favorite Asian hot condiment (for now)? A slightly-sweet, slightly-spicy take on soy sauce. The amount of sriracha you use will determine how thick the sauce is—go thinner if you want to use the mixture as a dipping sauce for thinly sliced meat or vegetables. ANY FRUIT + SUGAR Making a coulis sounds fancy and impressive—until you find out it's nothing more than fruit and sugar. In summertime, you'll want to use fresh berries from the market. But during the rest of the year, you can pretend it's July with the frozen stuff. Combine one 10-ounce package of frozen fruit (or the equivalent amount of fresh berries) with 2 tablespoons sugar. Purée in a blender or food process and pour the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids. WHIPPED CREAM + LEMON CURD Top anything with whipped cream and we're happy. But fold in a few tablespoons of store-bought lemon curd to that whipped cream? Sweet, tangy ecstasy. -- sf |
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On 6/12/2015 9:19 AM, sf wrote:
> > I use some of these ideas already, some I've known about but have not > tried yet (like oven roasting canned tomatoes) and others are a stroke > of genius that never occurred to me but I'm eager to try (like whole > Meyer lemon + olive oil and yogurt + store bought pesto). > http://www.epicurious.com/expert-adv...sauces-article > > Call this the Mother List: 9 sauces you can pull together on any > weeknight. A few things that we're not counting as ingredients he > water, salt, and pepper. You'll turn to water again and again when > making simple sauce in order to thin out thicker ingredients. Salt and > pepper are givens—season everything to taste. > > BROWN BUTTER + SAGE > This tried and true combination works alongside everything from filled > ravioli to chicken breasts. Grab a few tablespoons of butter (one per > person served is a good rule of thumb) and heat it in a skillet over > medium-high heat until the butter begins to brown, about 4 minutes. > (Keep a close eye on it—the butter can turn from fragrant brown to > ruined black in a matter of seconds.) Stir a few pieces of > thinly-sliced fresh sage and you're done. Oh yes, simple and so savory! > OVEN-ROASTED TOMATOES + GARLIC > Add another dimension of flavor to tomato sauce by roasting the > tomatoes and garlic cloves in the oven. Or, as associate food editor > Anna Stockwell puts it "the easiest, best tomato sauce ever." Use > canned, whole peeled tomatoes and cook in a 425 degree oven for 35-40 > minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and jammy. Purée the roasted > results in a blender and add to every weeknight pasta dish. > > TAHINI + MISO PASTE > "I use tahini as a base for almost all of my salad dressings," says > assistant food editor Katherine Sacks. The combination is creamy, > nutty, and salty. In order to turn these two thick pastes into > anything resembling a sauce you'll need add a fair amount of water to > get things to a saucy consistency. Sounds like a perfect marriage. > PAN DRIPPINGS + WINE > Roasting chicken, beef, or any other protein that releases deliciously > fatty juices? Don't throw out that fat when it's done—you're one > ingredient away from an awesome sauce. Pour off all but a couple of > tablespoons of fat and combine with a half cup of dry red wine over > medium-high heat until it most of the wine cooks off and the sauce has > reduced to your desired consistency. Did you accidentally over-reduce, > resulting in a thicker sauce than you envisioned? No problem, just add > a couple of tablespoons of water to thin things out. And Vermouth works well also. > WHOLE MEYER LEMON + OLIVE OIL > Yep, a whole Meyer lemon. No need to peel the thing. Just drop it into > a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix) and slowly add in olive oil > until the sauce begins to hold together, about a 1/4 cup for each > lemon. The result is a bright sauce that packs an incredible balance > between sweet and acidic. It pairs especially well with seared fish, > pan-fried vegetables, and other light dishes. Have not tried, but will. I'm wondering here is a preserved (salted) lemon might also be nice, perhaps some Mirin to balance? > YOGURT + STORE-BOUGHT PESTO > Think of this as a spin on green goddess dressing. "I mean, what > wouldn't you put it on?" asks Sacks. Pairing the stuff with > vegetables? Serve it thick with crudités. Cooking steak? Use it as an > herbed butter alternative. > > SOY SAUCE + SRIRACHA > What happens when you combine salty soy sauce with America's favorite > Asian hot condiment (for now)? A slightly-sweet, slightly-spicy take > on soy sauce. The amount of sriracha you use will determine how thick > the sauce is—go thinner if you want to use the mixture as a dipping > sauce for thinly sliced meat or vegetables. Makes perfect sense. > ANY FRUIT + SUGAR > Making a coulis sounds fancy and impressive—until you find out it's > nothing more than fruit and sugar. In summertime, you'll want to use > fresh berries from the market. But during the rest of the year, you > can pretend it's July with the frozen stuff. Combine one 10-ounce > package of frozen fruit (or the equivalent amount of fresh berries) > with 2 tablespoons sugar. Purée in a blender or food process and pour > the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids. > > WHIPPED CREAM + LEMON CURD > Top anything with whipped cream and we're happy. But fold in a few > tablespoons of store-bought lemon curd to that whipped cream? Sweet, > tangy ecstasy. Outstanding post sf! |
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On Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:45:39 -0600, La Mirada > wrote:
> Outstanding post sf! TY ![]() -- sf |
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La Mirada wrote:
> > On 6/12/2015 9:19 AM, sf wrote: > > > > I use some of these ideas already, some I've known about but have not > > tried yet (like oven roasting canned tomatoes) and others are a stroke > > of genius that never occurred to me but I'm eager to try (like whole > > Meyer lemon + olive oil and yogurt + store bought pesto). > > http://www.epicurious.com/expert-adv...sauces-article > > > > Call this the Mother List: 9 sauces you can pull together on any > > weeknight. A few things that we're not counting as ingredients he > > water, salt, and pepper. You'll turn to water again and again when > > making simple sauce in order to thin out thicker ingredients. Salt and > > pepper are givens—season everything to taste. > > > > BROWN BUTTER + SAGE > > This tried and true combination works alongside everything from filled > > ravioli to chicken breasts. Grab a few tablespoons of butter (one per > > person served is a good rule of thumb) and heat it in a skillet over > > medium-high heat until the butter begins to brown, about 4 minutes. > > (Keep a close eye on it—the butter can turn from fragrant brown to > > ruined black in a matter of seconds.) Stir a few pieces of > > thinly-sliced fresh sage and you're done. > > Oh yes, simple and so savory! > > > OVEN-ROASTED TOMATOES + GARLIC > > Add another dimension of flavor to tomato sauce by roasting the > > tomatoes and garlic cloves in the oven. Or, as associate food editor > > Anna Stockwell puts it "the easiest, best tomato sauce ever." Use > > canned, whole peeled tomatoes and cook in a 425 degree oven for 35-40 > > minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and jammy. Purée the roasted > > results in a blender and add to every weeknight pasta dish. > > > > TAHINI + MISO PASTE > > "I use tahini as a base for almost all of my salad dressings," says > > assistant food editor Katherine Sacks. The combination is creamy, > > nutty, and salty. In order to turn these two thick pastes into > > anything resembling a sauce you'll need add a fair amount of water to > > get things to a saucy consistency. > > Sounds like a perfect marriage. > > > PAN DRIPPINGS + WINE > > Roasting chicken, beef, or any other protein that releases deliciously > > fatty juices? Don't throw out that fat when it's done—you're one > > ingredient away from an awesome sauce. Pour off all but a couple of > > tablespoons of fat and combine with a half cup of dry red wine over > > medium-high heat until it most of the wine cooks off and the sauce has > > reduced to your desired consistency. Did you accidentally over-reduce, > > resulting in a thicker sauce than you envisioned? No problem, just add > > a couple of tablespoons of water to thin things out. > > And Vermouth works well also. > > > WHOLE MEYER LEMON + OLIVE OIL > > Yep, a whole Meyer lemon. No need to peel the thing. Just drop it into > > a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix) and slowly add in olive oil > > until the sauce begins to hold together, about a 1/4 cup for each > > lemon. The result is a bright sauce that packs an incredible balance > > between sweet and acidic. It pairs especially well with seared fish, > > pan-fried vegetables, and other light dishes. > > Have not tried, but will. > > I'm wondering here is a preserved (salted) lemon might also be nice, > perhaps some Mirin to balance? > > > YOGURT + STORE-BOUGHT PESTO > > Think of this as a spin on green goddess dressing. "I mean, what > > wouldn't you put it on?" asks Sacks. Pairing the stuff with > > vegetables? Serve it thick with crudités. Cooking steak? Use it as an > > herbed butter alternative. > > > > SOY SAUCE + SRIRACHA > > What happens when you combine salty soy sauce with America's favorite > > Asian hot condiment (for now)? A slightly-sweet, slightly-spicy take > > on soy sauce. The amount of sriracha you use will determine how thick > > the sauce is—go thinner if you want to use the mixture as a dipping > > sauce for thinly sliced meat or vegetables. > > Makes perfect sense. > > > ANY FRUIT + SUGAR > > Making a coulis sounds fancy and impressive—until you find out it's > > nothing more than fruit and sugar. In summertime, you'll want to use > > fresh berries from the market. But during the rest of the year, you > > can pretend it's July with the frozen stuff. Combine one 10-ounce > > package of frozen fruit (or the equivalent amount of fresh berries) > > with 2 tablespoons sugar. Purée in a blender or food process and pour > > the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids. > > > > WHIPPED CREAM + LEMON CURD > > Top anything with whipped cream and we're happy. But fold in a few > > tablespoons of store-bought lemon curd to that whipped cream? Sweet, > > tangy ecstasy. > > Outstanding post sf! "I know my worth on rfc: a lot." |
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On 6/12/2015 9:57 AM, Gary wrote:
> La Mirada wrote: >> >> On 6/12/2015 9:19 AM, sf wrote: >>> >>> I use some of these ideas already, some I've known about but have not >>> tried yet (like oven roasting canned tomatoes) and others are a stroke >>> of genius that never occurred to me but I'm eager to try (like whole >>> Meyer lemon + olive oil and yogurt + store bought pesto). >>> http://www.epicurious.com/expert-adv...sauces-article >>> >>> Call this the Mother List: 9 sauces you can pull together on any >>> weeknight. A few things that we're not counting as ingredients he >>> water, salt, and pepper. You'll turn to water again and again when >>> making simple sauce in order to thin out thicker ingredients. Salt and >>> pepper are givens—season everything to taste. >>> >>> BROWN BUTTER + SAGE >>> This tried and true combination works alongside everything from filled >>> ravioli to chicken breasts. Grab a few tablespoons of butter (one per >>> person served is a good rule of thumb) and heat it in a skillet over >>> medium-high heat until the butter begins to brown, about 4 minutes. >>> (Keep a close eye on it—the butter can turn from fragrant brown to >>> ruined black in a matter of seconds.) Stir a few pieces of >>> thinly-sliced fresh sage and you're done. >> >> Oh yes, simple and so savory! >> >>> OVEN-ROASTED TOMATOES + GARLIC >>> Add another dimension of flavor to tomato sauce by roasting the >>> tomatoes and garlic cloves in the oven. Or, as associate food editor >>> Anna Stockwell puts it "the easiest, best tomato sauce ever." Use >>> canned, whole peeled tomatoes and cook in a 425 degree oven for 35-40 >>> minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and jammy. Purée the roasted >>> results in a blender and add to every weeknight pasta dish. >>> >>> TAHINI + MISO PASTE >>> "I use tahini as a base for almost all of my salad dressings," says >>> assistant food editor Katherine Sacks. The combination is creamy, >>> nutty, and salty. In order to turn these two thick pastes into >>> anything resembling a sauce you'll need add a fair amount of water to >>> get things to a saucy consistency. >> >> Sounds like a perfect marriage. >> >>> PAN DRIPPINGS + WINE >>> Roasting chicken, beef, or any other protein that releases deliciously >>> fatty juices? Don't throw out that fat when it's done—you're one >>> ingredient away from an awesome sauce. Pour off all but a couple of >>> tablespoons of fat and combine with a half cup of dry red wine over >>> medium-high heat until it most of the wine cooks off and the sauce has >>> reduced to your desired consistency. Did you accidentally over-reduce, >>> resulting in a thicker sauce than you envisioned? No problem, just add >>> a couple of tablespoons of water to thin things out. >> >> And Vermouth works well also. >> >>> WHOLE MEYER LEMON + OLIVE OIL >>> Yep, a whole Meyer lemon. No need to peel the thing. Just drop it into >>> a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix) and slowly add in olive oil >>> until the sauce begins to hold together, about a 1/4 cup for each >>> lemon. The result is a bright sauce that packs an incredible balance >>> between sweet and acidic. It pairs especially well with seared fish, >>> pan-fried vegetables, and other light dishes. >> >> Have not tried, but will. >> >> I'm wondering here is a preserved (salted) lemon might also be nice, >> perhaps some Mirin to balance? >> >>> YOGURT + STORE-BOUGHT PESTO >>> Think of this as a spin on green goddess dressing. "I mean, what >>> wouldn't you put it on?" asks Sacks. Pairing the stuff with >>> vegetables? Serve it thick with crudités. Cooking steak? Use it as an >>> herbed butter alternative. >>> >>> SOY SAUCE + SRIRACHA >>> What happens when you combine salty soy sauce with America's favorite >>> Asian hot condiment (for now)? A slightly-sweet, slightly-spicy take >>> on soy sauce. The amount of sriracha you use will determine how thick >>> the sauce is—go thinner if you want to use the mixture as a dipping >>> sauce for thinly sliced meat or vegetables. >> >> Makes perfect sense. >> >>> ANY FRUIT + SUGAR >>> Making a coulis sounds fancy and impressive—until you find out it's >>> nothing more than fruit and sugar. In summertime, you'll want to use >>> fresh berries from the market. But during the rest of the year, you >>> can pretend it's July with the frozen stuff. Combine one 10-ounce >>> package of frozen fruit (or the equivalent amount of fresh berries) >>> with 2 tablespoons sugar. Purée in a blender or food process and pour >>> the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids. >>> >>> WHIPPED CREAM + LEMON CURD >>> Top anything with whipped cream and we're happy. But fold in a few >>> tablespoons of store-bought lemon curd to that whipped cream? Sweet, >>> tangy ecstasy. >> >> Outstanding post sf! > > "I know my worth on rfc: a lot." > She just proved it, again. |
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On Friday, June 12, 2015 at 9:59:37 AM UTC-6, La Mirada wrote:
> On 6/12/2015 9:57 AM, Gary wrote: > > La Mirada wrote: > >> > >> On 6/12/2015 9:19 AM, sf wrote: > >>> > >>> I use some of these ideas already, some I've known about but have not > >>> tried yet (like oven roasting canned tomatoes) and others are a stroke > >>> of genius that never occurred to me but I'm eager to try (like whole > >>> Meyer lemon + olive oil and yogurt + store bought pesto). > >>> http://www.epicurious.com/expert-adv...sauces-article > >>> > >>> Call this the Mother List: 9 sauces you can pull together on any > >>> weeknight. A few things that we're not counting as ingredients he > >>> water, salt, and pepper. You'll turn to water again and again when > >>> making simple sauce in order to thin out thicker ingredients. Salt and > >>> pepper are givens--season everything to taste. > >>> > >>> BROWN BUTTER + SAGE > >>> This tried and true combination works alongside everything from filled > >>> ravioli to chicken breasts. Grab a few tablespoons of butter (one per > >>> person served is a good rule of thumb) and heat it in a skillet over > >>> medium-high heat until the butter begins to brown, about 4 minutes. > >>> (Keep a close eye on it--the butter can turn from fragrant brown to > >>> ruined black in a matter of seconds.) Stir a few pieces of > >>> thinly-sliced fresh sage and you're done. > >> > >> Oh yes, simple and so savory! > >> > >>> OVEN-ROASTED TOMATOES + GARLIC > >>> Add another dimension of flavor to tomato sauce by roasting the > >>> tomatoes and garlic cloves in the oven. Or, as associate food editor > >>> Anna Stockwell puts it "the easiest, best tomato sauce ever." Use > >>> canned, whole peeled tomatoes and cook in a 425 degree oven for 35-40 > >>> minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and jammy. Purée the roasted > >>> results in a blender and add to every weeknight pasta dish. > >>> > >>> TAHINI + MISO PASTE > >>> "I use tahini as a base for almost all of my salad dressings," says > >>> assistant food editor Katherine Sacks. The combination is creamy, > >>> nutty, and salty. In order to turn these two thick pastes into > >>> anything resembling a sauce you'll need add a fair amount of water to > >>> get things to a saucy consistency. > >> > >> Sounds like a perfect marriage. > >> > >>> PAN DRIPPINGS + WINE > >>> Roasting chicken, beef, or any other protein that releases deliciously > >>> fatty juices? Don't throw out that fat when it's done--you're one > >>> ingredient away from an awesome sauce. Pour off all but a couple of > >>> tablespoons of fat and combine with a half cup of dry red wine over > >>> medium-high heat until it most of the wine cooks off and the sauce has > >>> reduced to your desired consistency. Did you accidentally over-reduce, > >>> resulting in a thicker sauce than you envisioned? No problem, just add > >>> a couple of tablespoons of water to thin things out. > >> > >> And Vermouth works well also. > >> > >>> WHOLE MEYER LEMON + OLIVE OIL > >>> Yep, a whole Meyer lemon. No need to peel the thing. Just drop it into > >>> a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix) and slowly add in olive oil > >>> until the sauce begins to hold together, about a 1/4 cup for each > >>> lemon. The result is a bright sauce that packs an incredible balance > >>> between sweet and acidic. It pairs especially well with seared fish, > >>> pan-fried vegetables, and other light dishes. > >> > >> Have not tried, but will. > >> > >> I'm wondering here is a preserved (salted) lemon might also be nice, > >> perhaps some Mirin to balance? > >> > >>> YOGURT + STORE-BOUGHT PESTO > >>> Think of this as a spin on green goddess dressing. "I mean, what > >>> wouldn't you put it on?" asks Sacks. Pairing the stuff with > >>> vegetables? Serve it thick with crudités. Cooking steak? Use it as an > >>> herbed butter alternative. > >>> > >>> SOY SAUCE + SRIRACHA > >>> What happens when you combine salty soy sauce with America's favorite > >>> Asian hot condiment (for now)? A slightly-sweet, slightly-spicy take > >>> on soy sauce. The amount of sriracha you use will determine how thick > >>> the sauce is--go thinner if you want to use the mixture as a dipping > >>> sauce for thinly sliced meat or vegetables. > >> > >> Makes perfect sense. > >> > >>> ANY FRUIT + SUGAR > >>> Making a coulis sounds fancy and impressive--until you find out it's > >>> nothing more than fruit and sugar. In summertime, you'll want to use > >>> fresh berries from the market. But during the rest of the year, you > >>> can pretend it's July with the frozen stuff. Combine one 10-ounce > >>> package of frozen fruit (or the equivalent amount of fresh berries) > >>> with 2 tablespoons sugar. Purée in a blender or food process and pour > >>> the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids. > >>> > >>> WHIPPED CREAM + LEMON CURD > >>> Top anything with whipped cream and we're happy. But fold in a few > >>> tablespoons of store-bought lemon curd to that whipped cream? Sweet, > >>> tangy ecstasy. > >> > >> Outstanding post sf! > > > > "I know my worth on rfc: a lot." > > > She just proved it, again. Now its your turn...take a rest fora month or so. You need it and deserve it. |
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On Friday, June 12, 2015 at 9:57:05 AM UTC-6, Gary wrote:
> La Mirada wrote: > > > > On 6/12/2015 9:19 AM, sf wrote: > > > > > > I use some of these ideas already, some I've known about but have not > > > tried yet (like oven roasting canned tomatoes) and others are a stroke > > > of genius that never occurred to me but I'm eager to try (like whole > > > Meyer lemon + olive oil and yogurt + store bought pesto). > > > http://www.epicurious.com/expert-adv...sauces-article > > > > > > Call this the Mother List: 9 sauces you can pull together on any > > > weeknight. A few things that we're not counting as ingredients he > > > water, salt, and pepper. You'll turn to water again and again when > > > making simple sauce in order to thin out thicker ingredients. Salt and > > > pepper are givens--season everything to taste. > > > > > > BROWN BUTTER + SAGE > > > This tried and true combination works alongside everything from filled > > > ravioli to chicken breasts. Grab a few tablespoons of butter (one per > > > person served is a good rule of thumb) and heat it in a skillet over > > > medium-high heat until the butter begins to brown, about 4 minutes. > > > (Keep a close eye on it--the butter can turn from fragrant brown to > > > ruined black in a matter of seconds.) Stir a few pieces of > > > thinly-sliced fresh sage and you're done. > > > > Oh yes, simple and so savory! > > > > > OVEN-ROASTED TOMATOES + GARLIC > > > Add another dimension of flavor to tomato sauce by roasting the > > > tomatoes and garlic cloves in the oven. Or, as associate food editor > > > Anna Stockwell puts it "the easiest, best tomato sauce ever." Use > > > canned, whole peeled tomatoes and cook in a 425 degree oven for 35-40 > > > minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and jammy. Purée the roasted > > > results in a blender and add to every weeknight pasta dish. > > > > > > TAHINI + MISO PASTE > > > "I use tahini as a base for almost all of my salad dressings," says > > > assistant food editor Katherine Sacks. The combination is creamy, > > > nutty, and salty. In order to turn these two thick pastes into > > > anything resembling a sauce you'll need add a fair amount of water to > > > get things to a saucy consistency. > > > > Sounds like a perfect marriage. > > > > > PAN DRIPPINGS + WINE > > > Roasting chicken, beef, or any other protein that releases deliciously > > > fatty juices? Don't throw out that fat when it's done--you're one > > > ingredient away from an awesome sauce. Pour off all but a couple of > > > tablespoons of fat and combine with a half cup of dry red wine over > > > medium-high heat until it most of the wine cooks off and the sauce has > > > reduced to your desired consistency. Did you accidentally over-reduce, > > > resulting in a thicker sauce than you envisioned? No problem, just add > > > a couple of tablespoons of water to thin things out. > > > > And Vermouth works well also. > > > > > WHOLE MEYER LEMON + OLIVE OIL > > > Yep, a whole Meyer lemon. No need to peel the thing. Just drop it into > > > a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix) and slowly add in olive oil > > > until the sauce begins to hold together, about a 1/4 cup for each > > > lemon. The result is a bright sauce that packs an incredible balance > > > between sweet and acidic. It pairs especially well with seared fish, > > > pan-fried vegetables, and other light dishes. > > > > Have not tried, but will. > > > > I'm wondering here is a preserved (salted) lemon might also be nice, > > perhaps some Mirin to balance? > > > > > YOGURT + STORE-BOUGHT PESTO > > > Think of this as a spin on green goddess dressing. "I mean, what > > > wouldn't you put it on?" asks Sacks. Pairing the stuff with > > > vegetables? Serve it thick with crudités. Cooking steak? Use it as an > > > herbed butter alternative. > > > > > > SOY SAUCE + SRIRACHA > > > What happens when you combine salty soy sauce with America's favorite > > > Asian hot condiment (for now)? A slightly-sweet, slightly-spicy take > > > on soy sauce. The amount of sriracha you use will determine how thick > > > the sauce is--go thinner if you want to use the mixture as a dipping > > > sauce for thinly sliced meat or vegetables. > > > > Makes perfect sense. > > > > > ANY FRUIT + SUGAR > > > Making a coulis sounds fancy and impressive--until you find out it's > > > nothing more than fruit and sugar. In summertime, you'll want to use > > > fresh berries from the market. But during the rest of the year, you > > > can pretend it's July with the frozen stuff. Combine one 10-ounce > > > package of frozen fruit (or the equivalent amount of fresh berries) > > > with 2 tablespoons sugar. Purée in a blender or food process and pour > > > the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids. > > > > > > WHIPPED CREAM + LEMON CURD > > > Top anything with whipped cream and we're happy. But fold in a few > > > tablespoons of store-bought lemon curd to that whipped cream? Sweet, > > > tangy ecstasy. > > > > Outstanding post sf! > > "I know my worth on rfc: a lot." Sounds like an elitist to me..."Pride goeth before a fall". === |
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On Fri, 12 Jun 2015 08:19:11 -0700, sf > wrote:
> >I use some of these ideas already, some I've known about but have not >tried yet (like oven roasting canned tomatoes) and others are a stroke >of genius that never occurred to me but I'm eager to try (like whole >Meyer lemon + olive oil and yogurt + store bought pesto). >http://www.epicurious.com/expert-adv...sauces-article > >Call this the Mother List: 9 sauces you can pull together on any >weeknight. A few things that we're not counting as ingredients he >water, salt, and pepper. You'll turn to water again and again when >making simple sauce in order to thin out thicker ingredients. Salt and >pepper are givens—season everything to taste. Great! Thanks. I'm thinking the brown butter/sage and ravioli tonight. Janet US |
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On Fri, 12 Jun 2015 11:43:23 -0600, Janet B >
wrote: > Great! Thanks. I'm thinking the brown butter/sage and ravioli > tonight. That stuff is SO delicious and it's particularly good with my pineapple sage. The one I'm going to do next is roast canned tomatoes. -- sf |
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On Fri, 12 Jun 2015 08:19:11 -0700, sf > wrote:
> >I use some of these ideas already, some I've known about but have not >tried yet (like oven roasting canned tomatoes) and others are a stroke >of genius that never occurred to me but I'm eager to try (like whole >Meyer lemon + olive oil and yogurt + store bought pesto). >http://www.epicurious.com/expert-adv...sauces-article > >Call this the Mother List: 9 sauces you can pull together on any >weeknight. A few things that we're not counting as ingredients he >water, salt, and pepper. You'll turn to water again and again when >making simple sauce in order to thin out thicker ingredients. Salt and >pepper are givens—season everything to taste. > >BROWN BUTTER + SAGE >This tried and true combination works alongside everything from filled >ravioli to chicken breasts. Grab a few tablespoons of butter (one per >person served is a good rule of thumb) and heat it in a skillet over >medium-high heat until the butter begins to brown, about 4 minutes. >(Keep a close eye on it—the butter can turn from fragrant brown to >ruined black in a matter of seconds.) Stir a few pieces of >thinly-sliced fresh sage and you're done. > >OVEN-ROASTED TOMATOES + GARLIC >Add another dimension of flavor to tomato sauce by roasting the >tomatoes and garlic cloves in the oven. Or, as associate food editor >Anna Stockwell puts it "the easiest, best tomato sauce ever." Use >canned, whole peeled tomatoes and cook in a 425 degree oven for 35-40 >minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and jammy. Purée the roasted >results in a blender and add to every weeknight pasta dish. > >TAHINI + MISO PASTE >"I use tahini as a base for almost all of my salad dressings," says >assistant food editor Katherine Sacks. The combination is creamy, >nutty, and salty. In order to turn these two thick pastes into >anything resembling a sauce you'll need add a fair amount of water to >get things to a saucy consistency. > >PAN DRIPPINGS + WINE >Roasting chicken, beef, or any other protein that releases deliciously >fatty juices? Don't throw out that fat when it's done—you're one >ingredient away from an awesome sauce. Pour off all but a couple of >tablespoons of fat and combine with a half cup of dry red wine over >medium-high heat until it most of the wine cooks off and the sauce has >reduced to your desired consistency. Did you accidentally over-reduce, >resulting in a thicker sauce than you envisioned? No problem, just add >a couple of tablespoons of water to thin things out. > >WHOLE MEYER LEMON + OLIVE OIL >Yep, a whole Meyer lemon. No need to peel the thing. Just drop it into >a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix) and slowly add in olive oil >until the sauce begins to hold together, about a 1/4 cup for each >lemon. The result is a bright sauce that packs an incredible balance >between sweet and acidic. It pairs especially well with seared fish, >pan-fried vegetables, and other light dishes. > >YOGURT + STORE-BOUGHT PESTO >Think of this as a spin on green goddess dressing. "I mean, what >wouldn't you put it on?" asks Sacks. Pairing the stuff with >vegetables? Serve it thick with crudités. Cooking steak? Use it as an >herbed butter alternative. > >SOY SAUCE + SRIRACHA >What happens when you combine salty soy sauce with America's favorite >Asian hot condiment (for now)? A slightly-sweet, slightly-spicy take >on soy sauce. The amount of sriracha you use will determine how thick >the sauce is—go thinner if you want to use the mixture as a dipping >sauce for thinly sliced meat or vegetables. > >ANY FRUIT + SUGAR >Making a coulis sounds fancy and impressive—until you find out it's >nothing more than fruit and sugar. In summertime, you'll want to use >fresh berries from the market. But during the rest of the year, you >can pretend it's July with the frozen stuff. Combine one 10-ounce >package of frozen fruit (or the equivalent amount of fresh berries) >with 2 tablespoons sugar. Purée in a blender or food process and pour >the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids. > >WHIPPED CREAM + LEMON CURD >Top anything with whipped cream and we're happy. But fold in a few >tablespoons of store-bought lemon curd to that whipped cream? Sweet, >tangy ecstasy. N0. 10. RUM + COKE Perfect sauce for a tall glass of ice. |
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On 6/12/2015 11:36 AM, Roy wrote:
> On Friday, June 12, 2015 at 9:59:37 AM UTC-6, La Mirada wrote: >> On 6/12/2015 9:57 AM, Gary wrote: >>> La Mirada wrote: >>>> >>>> On 6/12/2015 9:19 AM, sf wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I use some of these ideas already, some I've known about but have not >>>>> tried yet (like oven roasting canned tomatoes) and others are a stroke >>>>> of genius that never occurred to me but I'm eager to try (like whole >>>>> Meyer lemon + olive oil and yogurt + store bought pesto). >>>>> http://www.epicurious.com/expert-adv...sauces-article >>>>> >>>>> Call this the Mother List: 9 sauces you can pull together on any >>>>> weeknight. A few things that we're not counting as ingredients he >>>>> water, salt, and pepper. You'll turn to water again and again when >>>>> making simple sauce in order to thin out thicker ingredients. Salt and >>>>> pepper are givens--season everything to taste. >>>>> >>>>> BROWN BUTTER + SAGE >>>>> This tried and true combination works alongside everything from filled >>>>> ravioli to chicken breasts. Grab a few tablespoons of butter (one per >>>>> person served is a good rule of thumb) and heat it in a skillet over >>>>> medium-high heat until the butter begins to brown, about 4 minutes. >>>>> (Keep a close eye on it--the butter can turn from fragrant brown to >>>>> ruined black in a matter of seconds.) Stir a few pieces of >>>>> thinly-sliced fresh sage and you're done. >>>> >>>> Oh yes, simple and so savory! >>>> >>>>> OVEN-ROASTED TOMATOES + GARLIC >>>>> Add another dimension of flavor to tomato sauce by roasting the >>>>> tomatoes and garlic cloves in the oven. Or, as associate food editor >>>>> Anna Stockwell puts it "the easiest, best tomato sauce ever." Use >>>>> canned, whole peeled tomatoes and cook in a 425 degree oven for 35-40 >>>>> minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and jammy. Purée the roasted >>>>> results in a blender and add to every weeknight pasta dish. >>>>> >>>>> TAHINI + MISO PASTE >>>>> "I use tahini as a base for almost all of my salad dressings," says >>>>> assistant food editor Katherine Sacks. The combination is creamy, >>>>> nutty, and salty. In order to turn these two thick pastes into >>>>> anything resembling a sauce you'll need add a fair amount of water to >>>>> get things to a saucy consistency. >>>> >>>> Sounds like a perfect marriage. >>>> >>>>> PAN DRIPPINGS + WINE >>>>> Roasting chicken, beef, or any other protein that releases deliciously >>>>> fatty juices? Don't throw out that fat when it's done--you're one >>>>> ingredient away from an awesome sauce. Pour off all but a couple of >>>>> tablespoons of fat and combine with a half cup of dry red wine over >>>>> medium-high heat until it most of the wine cooks off and the sauce has >>>>> reduced to your desired consistency. Did you accidentally over-reduce, >>>>> resulting in a thicker sauce than you envisioned? No problem, just add >>>>> a couple of tablespoons of water to thin things out. >>>> >>>> And Vermouth works well also. >>>> >>>>> WHOLE MEYER LEMON + OLIVE OIL >>>>> Yep, a whole Meyer lemon. No need to peel the thing. Just drop it into >>>>> a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix) and slowly add in olive oil >>>>> until the sauce begins to hold together, about a 1/4 cup for each >>>>> lemon. The result is a bright sauce that packs an incredible balance >>>>> between sweet and acidic. It pairs especially well with seared fish, >>>>> pan-fried vegetables, and other light dishes. >>>> >>>> Have not tried, but will. >>>> >>>> I'm wondering here is a preserved (salted) lemon might also be nice, >>>> perhaps some Mirin to balance? >>>> >>>>> YOGURT + STORE-BOUGHT PESTO >>>>> Think of this as a spin on green goddess dressing. "I mean, what >>>>> wouldn't you put it on?" asks Sacks. Pairing the stuff with >>>>> vegetables? Serve it thick with crudités. Cooking steak? Use it as an >>>>> herbed butter alternative. >>>>> >>>>> SOY SAUCE + SRIRACHA >>>>> What happens when you combine salty soy sauce with America's favorite >>>>> Asian hot condiment (for now)? A slightly-sweet, slightly-spicy take >>>>> on soy sauce. The amount of sriracha you use will determine how thick >>>>> the sauce is--go thinner if you want to use the mixture as a dipping >>>>> sauce for thinly sliced meat or vegetables. >>>> >>>> Makes perfect sense. >>>> >>>>> ANY FRUIT + SUGAR >>>>> Making a coulis sounds fancy and impressive--until you find out it's >>>>> nothing more than fruit and sugar. In summertime, you'll want to use >>>>> fresh berries from the market. But during the rest of the year, you >>>>> can pretend it's July with the frozen stuff. Combine one 10-ounce >>>>> package of frozen fruit (or the equivalent amount of fresh berries) >>>>> with 2 tablespoons sugar. Purée in a blender or food process and pour >>>>> the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids. >>>>> >>>>> WHIPPED CREAM + LEMON CURD >>>>> Top anything with whipped cream and we're happy. But fold in a few >>>>> tablespoons of store-bought lemon curd to that whipped cream? Sweet, >>>>> tangy ecstasy. >>>> >>>> Outstanding post sf! >>> >>> "I know my worth on rfc: a lot." >>> >> She just proved it, again. > > Now its your turn...take a rest fora month or so. You need it and deserve it. > === > It's ever so compassionate of you to attend to my needs for rest and relaxation, really. I think I'll just hang around though. %-) |
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On 6/12/2015 11:38 AM, Roy wrote:
> On Friday, June 12, 2015 at 9:57:05 AM UTC-6, Gary wrote: >> La Mirada wrote: >>> >>> On 6/12/2015 9:19 AM, sf wrote: >>>> >>>> I use some of these ideas already, some I've known about but have not >>>> tried yet (like oven roasting canned tomatoes) and others are a stroke >>>> of genius that never occurred to me but I'm eager to try (like whole >>>> Meyer lemon + olive oil and yogurt + store bought pesto). >>>> http://www.epicurious.com/expert-adv...sauces-article >>>> >>>> Call this the Mother List: 9 sauces you can pull together on any >>>> weeknight. A few things that we're not counting as ingredients he >>>> water, salt, and pepper. You'll turn to water again and again when >>>> making simple sauce in order to thin out thicker ingredients. Salt and >>>> pepper are givens--season everything to taste. >>>> >>>> BROWN BUTTER + SAGE >>>> This tried and true combination works alongside everything from filled >>>> ravioli to chicken breasts. Grab a few tablespoons of butter (one per >>>> person served is a good rule of thumb) and heat it in a skillet over >>>> medium-high heat until the butter begins to brown, about 4 minutes. >>>> (Keep a close eye on it--the butter can turn from fragrant brown to >>>> ruined black in a matter of seconds.) Stir a few pieces of >>>> thinly-sliced fresh sage and you're done. >>> >>> Oh yes, simple and so savory! >>> >>>> OVEN-ROASTED TOMATOES + GARLIC >>>> Add another dimension of flavor to tomato sauce by roasting the >>>> tomatoes and garlic cloves in the oven. Or, as associate food editor >>>> Anna Stockwell puts it "the easiest, best tomato sauce ever." Use >>>> canned, whole peeled tomatoes and cook in a 425 degree oven for 35-40 >>>> minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and jammy. Purée the roasted >>>> results in a blender and add to every weeknight pasta dish. >>>> >>>> TAHINI + MISO PASTE >>>> "I use tahini as a base for almost all of my salad dressings," says >>>> assistant food editor Katherine Sacks. The combination is creamy, >>>> nutty, and salty. In order to turn these two thick pastes into >>>> anything resembling a sauce you'll need add a fair amount of water to >>>> get things to a saucy consistency. >>> >>> Sounds like a perfect marriage. >>> >>>> PAN DRIPPINGS + WINE >>>> Roasting chicken, beef, or any other protein that releases deliciously >>>> fatty juices? Don't throw out that fat when it's done--you're one >>>> ingredient away from an awesome sauce. Pour off all but a couple of >>>> tablespoons of fat and combine with a half cup of dry red wine over >>>> medium-high heat until it most of the wine cooks off and the sauce has >>>> reduced to your desired consistency. Did you accidentally over-reduce, >>>> resulting in a thicker sauce than you envisioned? No problem, just add >>>> a couple of tablespoons of water to thin things out. >>> >>> And Vermouth works well also. >>> >>>> WHOLE MEYER LEMON + OLIVE OIL >>>> Yep, a whole Meyer lemon. No need to peel the thing. Just drop it into >>>> a high-powered blender (like a Vitamix) and slowly add in olive oil >>>> until the sauce begins to hold together, about a 1/4 cup for each >>>> lemon. The result is a bright sauce that packs an incredible balance >>>> between sweet and acidic. It pairs especially well with seared fish, >>>> pan-fried vegetables, and other light dishes. >>> >>> Have not tried, but will. >>> >>> I'm wondering here is a preserved (salted) lemon might also be nice, >>> perhaps some Mirin to balance? >>> >>>> YOGURT + STORE-BOUGHT PESTO >>>> Think of this as a spin on green goddess dressing. "I mean, what >>>> wouldn't you put it on?" asks Sacks. Pairing the stuff with >>>> vegetables? Serve it thick with crudités. Cooking steak? Use it as an >>>> herbed butter alternative. >>>> >>>> SOY SAUCE + SRIRACHA >>>> What happens when you combine salty soy sauce with America's favorite >>>> Asian hot condiment (for now)? A slightly-sweet, slightly-spicy take >>>> on soy sauce. The amount of sriracha you use will determine how thick >>>> the sauce is--go thinner if you want to use the mixture as a dipping >>>> sauce for thinly sliced meat or vegetables. >>> >>> Makes perfect sense. >>> >>>> ANY FRUIT + SUGAR >>>> Making a coulis sounds fancy and impressive--until you find out it's >>>> nothing more than fruit and sugar. In summertime, you'll want to use >>>> fresh berries from the market. But during the rest of the year, you >>>> can pretend it's July with the frozen stuff. Combine one 10-ounce >>>> package of frozen fruit (or the equivalent amount of fresh berries) >>>> with 2 tablespoons sugar. Purée in a blender or food process and pour >>>> the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids. >>>> >>>> WHIPPED CREAM + LEMON CURD >>>> Top anything with whipped cream and we're happy. But fold in a few >>>> tablespoons of store-bought lemon curd to that whipped cream? Sweet, >>>> tangy ecstasy. >>> >>> Outstanding post sf! >> >> "I know my worth on rfc: a lot." > > Sounds like an elitist to me..."Pride goeth before a fall". > === > Sounds like a realist who has the self confidence to throw you into a lather. Good. |
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On Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:57:09 -0400, Brooklyn1
> wrote: snip > >N0. 10. RUM + COKE >Perfect sauce for a tall glass of ice. I've never understood that drink. Not really a Coke, not really rum. Janet US |
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On 6/12/2015 5:15 PM, Janet B wrote:
> On Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:57:09 -0400, Brooklyn1 > > wrote: > > snip >> >> N0. 10. RUM + COKE >> Perfect sauce for a tall glass of ice. > > I've never understood that drink. Not really a Coke, not really rum. > Janet US > Dash of lime and it becomes a Cuba libre. |
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On Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:57:09 -0400, Brooklyn1
> wrote: >N0. 10. RUM + COKE >Perfect sauce for a tall glass of ice. Battery acid might be cheaper? |
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On Fri, 12 Jun 2015 17:15:07 -0600, Janet B >
wrote: >On Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:57:09 -0400, Brooklyn1 > wrote: > >snip >> >>N0. 10. RUM + COKE >>Perfect sauce for a tall glass of ice. > >I've never understood that drink. Not really a Coke, not really rum. I can't stand either rum or coke. It just sits in my stomach and feels like it's eating it away. Then there's the taste. |
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![]() "Janet B" > wrote in message ... > On Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:57:09 -0400, Brooklyn1 > > wrote: > > snip >> >>N0. 10. RUM + COKE >>Perfect sauce for a tall glass of ice. > > I've never understood that drink. Not really a Coke, not really rum. > Janet US Used to be one of my favorite drinks. Cheri |
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On Fri, 12 Jun 2015 17:15:07 -0600, Janet B >
wrote: > On Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:57:09 -0400, Brooklyn1 > > wrote: > > snip > > > >N0. 10. RUM + COKE > >Perfect sauce for a tall glass of ice. > > I've never understood that drink. Not really a Coke, not really rum. > Janet US Add lime and you have a Cuba Libre, you little rebel. -- sf |
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On 6/12/2015 6:32 PM, sf wrote:
> On Fri, 12 Jun 2015 17:15:07 -0600, Janet B > > wrote: > >> On Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:57:09 -0400, Brooklyn1 >> > wrote: >> >> snip >>> >>> N0. 10. RUM + COKE >>> Perfect sauce for a tall glass of ice. >> >> I've never understood that drink. Not really a Coke, not really rum. >> Janet US > > Add lime and you have a Cuba Libre, you little rebel. > Yeehaw! Viva Che. |
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On Fri, 12 Jun 2015 17:32:55 -0700, sf > wrote:
>On Fri, 12 Jun 2015 17:15:07 -0600, Janet B > >wrote: > >> On Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:57:09 -0400, Brooklyn1 >> > wrote: >> >> snip >> > >> >N0. 10. RUM + COKE >> >Perfect sauce for a tall glass of ice. >> >> I've never understood that drink. Not really a Coke, not really rum. >> Janet US > >Add lime and you have a Cuba Libre, you little rebel. that sounds better ![]() Janet US |
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On 6/12/2015 7:15 PM, Janet B wrote:
> On Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:57:09 -0400, Brooklyn1 > > wrote: > > snip >> >> N0. 10. RUM + COKE >> Perfect sauce for a tall glass of ice. > > I've never understood that drink. Not really a Coke, not really rum. > Janet US > Coke is too sweet for me. Rum, well it's okay if you like rum but I'm not a big fan of it. Jill |
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![]() "Cheri" > wrote in message ... > > "Janet B" > wrote in message > ... >> On Fri, 12 Jun 2015 15:57:09 -0400, Brooklyn1 >> > wrote: >> >> snip >>> >>>N0. 10. RUM + COKE >>>Perfect sauce for a tall glass of ice. >> >> I've never understood that drink. Not really a Coke, not really rum. >> Janet US > > Used to be one of my favorite drinks. Mine too, back in the day ![]() -- http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/shop/ |
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