Alfredo Sauce

This sauce is so easy and delicious. I think it tastes similar to Olive Garden's Alfredo Sauce. Thanks Our Best Bites for another Delicious Recipe


2 C low-fat milk (not skim)
1/3 C (3 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
2 T flour
1 t salt
1 T butter
3 garlic cloves
1 C grated Parmesan cheese

Toss the milk, cream cheese, flour, and salt in a blender. Process until smooth and set aside. In a non-stick sauce pan, melt butter on med-high heat and add garlic. Let the garlic saute for about 30 seconds, you don't want to burn it.

Then add milk mixture to the pan. Stir constantly for about 3 minutes or until it just barely comes to a simmer. Keep stirring and let it cook for about 2 minutes more. It should be much thicker now. You can do a spoon test to check. When you run your finger over the back of a spoon it should hold the line firmly.

Pesto

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, Reggiano, or Ramano cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts
3 medium sized garlic cloves, minced
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. Combine the basil and pine nuts in a food processor. Add the garlic.

2. Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor. Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Makes 1 cup.

Chile Lime Chicken Marinade

Mix in large Ziploc bag:
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 tbl sugar
1 tbl rosemary
1/2 tsp chili powder
6 tbl soy sauce
2 tbl oregano
1 tbl minced garlic
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1. Marinate chicken breasts overnight or for several hours. Cook on the grill.

Bonnie's "Long Life" Salad Dressing

• 1 part Braggs Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar (with the mother)
• 1 part Olive Oil (first cold press)
• 1 part filtered water

• 1 heaping Tbs. Italian Seasoning
• 1 heaping Tbs. Garlic
• 1 heaping tsp sea salt
• Fresh ground pepper

Stir up in a large mason jar and leave out on counter until it gets used up.

Cafe Rio Salad Dressing

• juice of 2-3 limes
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• couple shakes red pepper
  
• couple shakes cumin powder
• couple shakes garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon corn syrup
• cilantro

1. Blend together. Makes 5 servings.

Cafe Rio Steak or Chicken Marinade

• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/8 cup lemon juice
• 1/8 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 clove, crushed
• fresh garlic

1. Marinade meat for at least an hour. It works best with 1/2-inch strips

Hot Fudge Sauce

• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 5 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 cube butter
• 1 large can evaporated milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

1. Combine sugar and cocoa in heavy sauce pan & stir over low heat. Do not let the sugar melt, just heat until it is hot to the touch. Add butter and blend until melted. Add milk, stirring constantly.

2. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour into a glass jar that has been warmed. Cover to cool.

**If the sauce is not velvety smooth, mix with a beater, increase heat and boil rapidly for 2 minutes (stir constantly).

Garlic bread seasoning

• 1/2 c. powdered Parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp. Kosher salt
• 2 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. oregano
• 2 tsp. basil
• 2 tsp. marjoram
• 2 tsp. parsley

1. Combine ingredients in a jar (preferably one with a sprinkle top) and shake.

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Brown Sugar and Orange Juice Ham Glaze

• 1 small can frozen orange juice
• 1/2 can crushed pineapple
• 1/2 + cup brown sugar
• 1/2 + cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves

1. Mix together all ingredients in small saucepan. Simmer over low heat until the sugars have dissolved. Baste over your favorite ham.

Aunt Jo's London Broil Marinade

• 1/4 C. soy sauce
• 1 garlic bead
• 1/2 t. fresh ginger
• 1/2 C. sherry

1. Marinade a flank steak or London Broil in sauce for at least 4 hrs. Overnight is better. Grill meat on the grill.

**Note** we like extra marinade so I always double the recipe.

Horseradish Tarter Sauce

2/3 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp chopped onion
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp horseradish
½ tsp dill weed
½ tsp garlic salt

1. Mix all ingredients; great with halibut, salmon, or any other fish.

Lion House Chicken Cordon Blue Sauce

1 can Cream of Chicken soup
1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup sour cream

1. Heat in small sauce pan; serve over Chicken Cordon Blue. Makes 8, 1/3 cup servings

Grandma Wilson's Tartar Sauce

1 cup Mayonnaise
About 1 tsp Parsley
About 1 tsp Pickle
About 1 tsp Pimento

1. Mix ingredients. Add sugar and/or vinegar to taste, if necessary.