Category: Sauces

Gravy using Wine

Combine 4 cups stock, 2 cups wine, fresh rosemary, thyme, sage, and parsley in a pan. Simmer over medium heat until liquid reduces by half, 35-40 minutes. Strain into bowl; discard herbs Wipe out pan, then melt 6 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in 6 tablespoons flour to create a roux. Cook over medium-low […]

Pizza Sauce

Ingredients 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional) 3/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper […]

Peanut Salsa

Ingredients 2 Garlic cloves, unpeel 2 Dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded 3 Dried arbol chiles, stemmed and seeded (or, for a less spicy salsa, replace with 1 additional guajillo chile) 1 ½ cups – Roasted peanuts (“Spanish” peanuts—with skin) 1/4 – onion 2 small tomatos Salt1 tsp. or to taste Roast garlic and chiles: […]