Sauces and Marinades

Chicken Cacciatore

Ingredients

* 1 tablespoon butter
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 1 large green bell pepper, sliced thin
* 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
* 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained and juice reserved
* 1 cup Burgundy wine
* 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
* 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
* 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
* 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti

Directions

Strip Steak With Rosemary Red Wine Sauce

Ingredients

* 4 pounds total, 1 inch thick)
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 1/4 cup chopped onion
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
* 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
* 1-1/2 cups dry red wine
* 1 cup canned condensed beef broth
* 1/2 teaspoon dark-brown sugar

Directions

1. Season steaks with salt. Press pepper on surfaces.

rib-eye steaks with red wine sauce

Ingredients

* 1 cup red wine
* 2 rib-eye steaks (about 6 ounces each)
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon pepper
* 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 small shallot, minced
* 3/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
* 2 tablespoons butter, cut into 6 pieces
* 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
* Pinch black pepper

Directions

1. In a small saucepan, boil red wine over high heat about 7 minutes or until reduced by half; set aside.

2. Season both sides of steaks with salt and pepper.

Greek Burgers with Cucumber Sauce

Ingredients

* 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
* 1 package (1 ounce) ranch dressing mix
* 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
* 1-1/2 pounds ground beef chuck OR: ground lamb
* 6 regular-size pita pockets (6-inch)
* 6 leaves green lettuce
* 1 medium-size tomato, cored, seeded and chopped

Directions

1. Combine 1 cup yogurt and the dressing mix in medium-size bowl. Remove 1/2 cup to another bowl and reserve. To remaining yogurt mixture in bowl, add 1/2 cup plain yogurt and cucumber. Refrigerate until serving.

Buffalo Chicken Skewers (Grilled Buffalo Chicken Wings)

Skewers

3-8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup Louisiana hot sauce
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 (6- to 8-inch) bamboo skewers

Blue Cheese Dip

1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
2 Tbs. prepared horseradish
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
Sprinkle of chili powder or cayenne pepper to top (optional)

Pesto

Ingredients

* 3 cups fresh basil leaves
* 1 1/2 cups pan toasted Pine Nuts
* 4 cloves garlic, peeled
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 cup olive oil
* salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a food processor, blend together basil leaves, nuts, garlic, and cheese. Pour in oil slowly while still mixing. Stir in salt and pepper.
 

Roasted Garlic Peppercorn Sauce

Ingredients

* 1 whole head garlic
* 1 teaspoon olive oil
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
* 1 1/2 cups milk
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 tablespoon ground mixed peppercorns

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Slice off the top third of the head of garlic so the tips of the cloves are exposed. Place in a small baking dish, and add just enough water to cover the bottom of the dish. Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the garlic, then cover with a lid or foil. Bake for 45 minutes.

Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients

* 1 pint heavy whipping cream
* 1/2 cup butter
* 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan combine whipping cream, butter or margarine, and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook over medium low heat until smooth. Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken upon standing.  You can add fresh Italian Parsley to garnish :0)

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