Category Archives: Ethnic – Regional

Pesto Sauce

1/2 cup pine nuts
2 cups fresh basil, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Romano cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Place pine nuts, garlic, basil and oil in a food processor and pulse until finely blended.
Transfer pesto from food processor to bowl. Add all remaining ingredients.
Toss with your favorite pasta or chill and use in 2-3 days.
 4  Servings

Peanut Sauce (California Pizza Kitchen)

This is the best peanut sauce! I could drink this stuff!
1/4   cup peanut butter, creamy
2     tablespoons teriyaki sauce
2     tablespoons hoisin sauce
1     tablespoon brown sugar
2     tablespoons water
2     teaspoons sesame oil
1     teaspoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons onions, minced
1     clove garlic, minced
1     teaspoon ginger root, minced
1/2   teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Blend together ingredients for 15 seconds, pour into microwaveable bowl.  Heat for 1-2 minutes. 
2  Servings

Peanut Sauce

1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
In a small saucepan combine sugar, peanut butter, soy sauce, water, cooking oil, and garlic. Heat till sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently.

Ginger-Citrus Sauce

1 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 
Combine all ingredients in saucepan over medium heat.  Simmer until thickened, stirring frequently.  Remove from heat.