Category Archives: Sauces

BBQ Sauce for Ribs

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon hickory flavoring liquid smoke
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Make the barbecue sauce by combining all of the ingredients for the sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat.  When it comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer sauce, stirring often, for 45 to 60 minutes or until sauce is thick.

Asian Style BBQ Sauce

1/3 cup tomato ketchup 
1/4 cup Indonesian sweet soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
3 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 – 2 garlic cloves – minced
1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese chile paste with garlic
In a small bowl, stir together all ingredients. The sauce will keep, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Makes about 2/3 cup.

Alla Vodka pasta sauce

Have a fire extinguisher and up to date homeowners insurance for this one!  Came close to setting the kitchen on fire making this recipe.  But, the flavor is outstanding and worth the risk and the calories!
3/4 package bacon, sliced into 1/2 inch strips 
4 shallots 
1 stick butter 
1 gallon tomatoes, stewed, crushed 
1 pint heavy cream 
2 pints vodka 
pinch salt and pepper 
2 tablespoons sugar 
Fry bacon until almost done, then add shallots and cook.  When shallots are clear, add butter, salt, pepper, and sugar. Continue to cook over med heat until bubbly.  Add vodka and bring back to a simmer.  CAREFULLY light the contents of pan on fire.  Very carefully, stir, never lean over the pan!!  Let flame for a few minutes, then blow the flames out.  Add tomatoes and simmer about 20 – 30 minutes, or until sauce becomes thickened.  Add cream and simmer a few more minutes.  Serve over cooked pasta with grated parmesean cheese on top.
8  Servings

Alfredo Sauce from Olive Garden

This starts with a stick of butter and real cream.  Diet disaster!  Use at own risk.

1/2 cup butter 
2 cups heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.  Add the cream, garlic powder, and pepper and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until thick.  When the Alfredo sauce has reached your desired consistency, stir in the Parmesan cheese.  Remove from heat.  Serve over cooked pasta.

Light Alfredo Sauce

2 cups nonfat cottage cheese
1/2 cup evaporated skimmed milk 
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons butter-flavored granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Dash of ground red pepper
Combine all ingredients in container of an electric blender; cover and process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.  Pour mixture into a small saucepan; cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.

Makes 2-3/4 cups.