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Dressings and Sauces

Gourmet appetizer recipes     



    
     In medium-size bowl combine stuffing mix, dried fruit, celery, onion, cranberry sauce, sage, thyme and turkey broth.

     Coat a 2-quart oven-proof dish with non-stick vegetable cooking spray. Spoon dressing in dish and bake uncovered in the oven at 325 degrees F., 40 to 45 minutes.

     

bulletCranberry Fruit Dressing
Servings: 8
 
3 Cups (6 dl) herb-seasoned stuffing mix
2 Cups (4 dl) mixed dried fruit chopped
1 Cup (2 dl) celery chopped
2/3 Cup (1-1/3 dl) onion chopped
1 Cup (2 dl) whole cranberry sauce
1/2 Teaspoon ground sage
1/2 Teaspoon thyme
1-1/2 c (12 fl oz / 3 dl / 375 ml) turkey broth or reduced-sodium chicken bouillon
Vegetable cooking spray

 

     



     In large skillet, over medium-high heat, sauté celery and onion in margarine until tender. Add salt, lemon-pepper, poultry seasoning, lemon juice, mace, tarragon and oysters in liquor. Reduce heat, cover skillet and simmer 10 minutes or until edges of oysters just begin to curl.
     In large bowl, combine oyster mixture and bread cubes. Mix well. Spoon dressing into lightly greased 2-quart casserole dish.

     Bake, uncovered, in the oven at 325 degrees F for 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

     

bulletNew England Oyster Dressing
Servings: 8
 
2 Cups (4 dl) celery finely chopped
2 Cups (4 dl) onion finely chopped
1 Cup (2 dl) margarine
1 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 Teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 Teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 Teaspoon mace
1/4 Teaspoon dried tarragon
2 Pints (2 liters) fresh oysters with liquor, un-drained cut into 1-inch pieces
16 Slices dried bread, cubed

 


Feta Cheese Dressing

     

 

     Measure all ingredients into a food processor or blender and mix for 2-3 minutes. Place in a bottle or other container with a lid and keep in the refrigerator. Will keep for several weeks.

bulletFeta Cheese Dressing

3 oz (ca.100 g) plain or seasoned feta cheese
3 Cups (ca. 24 fl oz / 750 ml) buttermilk
1/2 Cup (4 fl oz / 1 dl / 125 ml) sour cream
1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1-2 tsp lemon juice
Freshly chopped herbs - your choice

 

 

 

 

 

     Mix all ingredients and it¹s ready. If you use the chili sauce, the marinade will be a bit spicier than if you use ketchup (catsup). This is excellent on chicken, spare ribs, steaks and lamb.

 

bulletTeriyaki Marinade


1/4 Cup (1/2 dl) honey
1/2 dl (1/4 Cup) teriyaki sauce
1/2 dl (1/4 Cup) chili sauce or ketchup (catsup)
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp sambal oelek

 

 

 



 

     Heat butter in a saucepan and add the peeled and finely chopped onion; sauté gently until onion is tender. Add tomato paste, water, brown sugar, mustard  vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper and stir until sauce boils and thickens. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes.

bulletBarbecue Sauce I


30 g (1 oz) butter / margarine
1 medium onion
155 g (5 oz) can tomato paste
1 Cup (2 dl) water
2 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp dry mustard
1 Tbsp brown vinegar
1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper

 

 

 


 

 

     Stir together all ingredients. Brush on the meat (steaks or burgers) during cooking. Heat remaining sauce and serve with the meat. Makes about 2 Cups (4 dl)

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Barbecue Sauce II


1 Cup (2 dl) dry red wine
1-6 oz (180 g) tomato paste
1/4 Cup (1/2 dl) olive oil
1/2 tsp pepper
1-1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove
crushed garlic
1 tsp salt

 

 

 


Onion Madeira Sauce

 

 

 

     Heat the butter in a pan and add the peeled and sliced onions and crushed garlic.  Sauté gently until onions are dark golden brown.  Add flour and stir until the flour is a dark golden brown.  Remove the pan from the heat.

     Add water and u-drained tomatoes mashing the tomatoes and stir until well combined.  Return the pan to the heat and stir the sauce until it boils and thickens.  Add Madeira or sherry, salt, pepper and crumbled stock cubes.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes; stir occasionally.

     Remove the pan from the heat and strain sauce through a fine sieve.  Return the pan to the heat, bring to a boil, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve with beef, lamb or chicken.

bulletOnion Madeira Sauce

(Serves 6)

90 g (3 oz) butter
2 large onions
1 clove garlic
3 Tablespoons flour
2 Cups water
470 g (15 oz) can whole tomatoes
1/4 Cup Madeira or dry sherry
Salt and pepper
2 Tablespoons chopped parsley
2 beef stock cubes

 

 

 

 


Vegetable sauce



 

     Simmer the sauce for a further 5 mins. until the vegetables are tender and the cheese melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the parsley just before serving. Serve the sauce with chicken, fish or meatballs.

 

     Tip: If the sauce is too thick, add a little more milk.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Vegetable sauce

(Serves 4)

2 tbsp plain flour
400 ml milk
1 carrot, diced very small (approx,100 g)
1 parsley root, diced very small (approx. 100 g)
50 g cream cheese (natural) in small pieces
vegetables and cream cheese.