Bitter Melon Relish

You are probably looking at this recipe and wondering why anyone would want to cook something that is bitter. Well stay with me for a second and give this funny little veg a second chance. It is a tropical and subtropical vine of the family Cucurbitaceae, widely grown in Asia, [...]

By |2017-08-22T20:18:37+00:00March 29th, 2015|Condiments, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, WW Friendly|

Gyro Seasoning

Because I cook a lot I am always looking for interesting blends for different dishes but I just can't always find what I need at the grocery store. Most of the time I already have what I need in the cupboard but I just have to put it together. I [...]

By |2015-03-12T11:21:47+00:00March 12th, 2015|Condiments, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, WW Friendly|

Tzatziki Sauce

Tzaziki sauce is refreshing and low in fat. I would highly recommend that you seed the cucumber before mixing into the sauce to avoid excess liquid and only use fresh squeezed lemon juice. Bottled lemon juice contains Sulfur Dioxide (also known as sulfites). This chemical is common in our food [...]

By |2015-03-10T14:53:07+00:00March 10th, 2015|Condiments, Dinner, Recipes|

Vegan Fish Sauce

We have many different dietary needs/wants in our house. T1.5D, pescetarian, and two picky teens. Because of this I am very familiar with making subtle changes to recipes to satisfy everyone's needs. Whether you are vegan/vegetarian or simply don't like fish, you may pass over a terrific dish because it [...]

By |2017-08-22T20:24:05+00:00February 16th, 2015|Condiments, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, WW Friendly|

Zaa’tar

I love to cook dishes that fill the house with full bodied smells. One of our recipes called for Zaa'tar but I couldn't find it anywhere. Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend that is so versatile. It can be used on meats, veggies, rice, and breads. You probably have [...]

By |2015-02-08T18:21:59+00:00February 8th, 2015|Condiments, Recipes|

Coconut Curry Sauce

This curry sauce is Probably the most tasty sauce I think I have made. I didn't have a raw coconut on hand so I substituted it with unsweetened shredded coconut. Raw coconut will taste much better but the shredded coconut worked well in a pinch. This sauce is low carb, [...]

By |2014-05-28T15:04:46+00:00May 28th, 2014|Condiments, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian, WW Friendly|

Homemade Ketchup

When you have kids in the house you have to have ketchup. This recipe is all natural and you can change the taste to suit your family by using different vinegars. If you prefer a sweeter ketchup you can add 2 tbsp of honey or other sweetener but keep in [...]

By |2014-02-19T15:40:07+00:00February 19th, 2014|Condiments, Recipes, WW Friendly|

Sugarless BBQ Sauce

Most commercial barbecue sauces are loaded with sugar. (16-30 grams per quarter cup, even as high as 44 grams!) It doesn't have to be that way. This one has a secret ingredient - diet cola. It's best to use one sweetened with Splenda, but any will do (aspartame tends to [...]

By |2020-03-22T20:56:54+00:00November 16th, 2013|BBQ, Condiments, Recipes|
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