Sauces

SAUCES

CHIPOLTE BBQ SAUCE
This is pretty spicy so if you don't like hot, don't use Chipolte Sauce. Use
some other chile sauce or use a lot less Chipolte Sauce.
1 C. ketchup
1/4 - 1/2 C. Chipolte Sauce
2 Tbs. vinegar
1 Tbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. liquid smoke 1. Mix all ingredients in a storage container (old spaghetti jar
works well). Shake well.
2. Brush sauce on last 5 or 10 minutes of grilling time.

MARINARA SAUCE
1 large onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
6 ripe Roma tomatoes
2 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. sugar
2 C. chicken broth (if using canned or seasoned, omit salt)
2 oz. cream cheese
Parmesan cheese
1. Place all ingredients into 1 qt. saucepan except cream cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. Pour all into a blender and process until smooth. (If a creamier sauce is desired,
add 2 oz. cream cheese to the hot mixture in blender and process until smooth.)
3. Pour over pasta. If making lasagna, use entire batch. Top with parmesan cheese.

OLIVE STUDDED MARINARA SAUCE
1/4 C. olive oil
1 C. chopped onion
3 cans mushroom stems and pieces
1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
3 cups fresh tomatoes, crushed
16 oz. can diced canned tomatoes
6 oz. can tomato paste
1 C. black olives, drained and sliced
2 tsp. capers
1 tsp. ground oregano
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/2 tsp. fennel seeds
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. MSG (sub salt if sensitive to MSG)
1. Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions. Cook about 5
minutes until onions are transluscent. Add garlic and cook 5 minutes more.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer 1 hour. Use in Vegetable Lasagna or as a
topping for other Italian dishes.

TEQUILA CHILE MARINADE
2 jalapeno chilies, finely chopped
1 C. chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbs. grated lime peel
1 tbs. minced garlic
1 tbs. ground chipotle chile pepper or chili powder
1 tbs. chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground pepper
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 C. fresh lime juice
1/4 C. olive oil (optional)
3 Tbs. Tequila or water
Mix all ingredients together in blender. Marinate pork overnight, boneless chicken
breasts for 4 hours. Grill.

CHEESE SAUCE FOR VEGETABLES OR FISH
Here's a tasty sauce I came up with to put over vegetables or fish to get folks to eat it
who say they don't like vegetables and fish.

2 Tbs. butter
2 Tbs. flour
1 tsp. chicken base seasoning
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. MSG
1 tsp. dried parsley
juice of 1/2 lemon (optional, especially good for fish)
1/2 C. grated sharp cheddar cheese

1. Combine spices in small bowl or ramekin.
2. Melt butter in sauce pan over low heat.
3. Add flour and stir to dissolve flour.
4. Add milk gradually at first to prevent lumping.
6. Stir in grated cheese.
7. Add lemon if using.
8. Pour over vegetables or fish.