Dips and Sauces

This Western African ata sauce is a awesome spicy dip to be used with cold shrimp or for mostly anything that you want a spicy taste. The paprika is “toasted” before it is added to bring out its characteristic flavor. In the image you will see this “Homemade Chili Sauce” which you can get in […]

Who doesn’t love Cannoli? They are an amazingly delicious and widely popular dessert but it’s a process to make cannoli and sometimes we just don’t like to wait. So here it is in dip form then just dip crackers and fruit in it. 2 cups ricotta cheese 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1 (8

A homemade sun-dried tomato pesto recipe. Tomato pesto is the secret ingredient in my homemade minestrone soup. It’s delicious mixed with warm pasta too! Ingredients 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes 3 cloves garlic ½ teaspoons salt + ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 cup basil leaves ¼ cup pine nuts 1 pinch red pepper flakes (or more

A refreshing twist to a traditional chimichurri, this mint version pairs perfectly with lamb, chicken & pork. Ingredients 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 garlic