07/29/15 recipe -Taste USA

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Lemon Butter Sauce

How to make Lemon Butter Sauce Recipe - An elegant dipping sauce for Oven Asparagus Fries that also works well as an accompaniment to broiled salmon.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

Method:
Mix all ingredients and serve immediately. Makes about 1 cup

Raspberry Ginger Dipping Sauce

How to make Raspberry Ginger Dipping Sauce Recipe - Sweet and flavorful especially when eaten with hot and crisp Tofu Fries.

Ingredients:
1 cup seedless raspberry jam
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger

Method:
Add all ingredients to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until thickened. Cool and serve as a dipping sauce. Maybe be refrigerated up to one week. Makes about 1 cup

Raspberry Ginger Dipping Sauce

Roasted Garlic Mayo

How to make Roasted Garlic Mayo Recipe - Roasting whole heads of garlic is an easy way to unlock a more nuanced flavor that comes as the sugars are caramelized.

Ingredients:
2 heads garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Method:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut off the tops of the whole garlic, leaving the cloves exposed, but do not remove any skin. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon olive oil on each whole garlic.

Wrap the garlic in aluminum foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. Unwrap garlic from the foil.

Remove the roasted cloves from the skin and mash. Mix with the mayonnaise and black pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to one week. Makes about 1-1/2 cups

Roasted Garlic Mayo

Sweet Onion Mayonnaise

How to make Sweet Onion Mayonnaise Recipe - This mayo is best enjoyed after an overnight stay in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to blend.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons celery salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard

Method:
Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week. Makes about 1 cup

Teriyaki Mayonnaise

How to make Teriyaki Mayonnaise Recipe - Perfect for dipping Sweet Fries or Tofu Fries.

Ingredients:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup prepared teriyaki sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Method:
Combine the teriyaki sauce and the mayonnaise in a bowl. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving. Makes 1-1/2 cups

Teriyaki Mayonnaise

Wasabi Garlic Mayonnaise

How to make Wasabi Garlic Mayonnaise Recipe - Serve with fries or Tempura Vegetables as an Asian-inspired dipping sauce.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons prepared wasabi powder
2 teaspoons tamari soy sauce

Method:
Heat the sesame oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the ginger and garlic, sautéing until crispy and translucent. Do not burn the garlic. Set aside.

In a food processor, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, wasabi powder, soy sauce, and sautéed ginger and garlic mixture. Mix until smooth. Makes about 1 cup

Wasabi Garlic Mayonnaise

Horseradish Sauce

How to make Horseradish Sauce Recipe - Mayo with a bite of horseradish perfect with simple flavors such as Fresh Green Bean Fries.

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

Method:
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Makes about 1-1/4 cups

Curry Ketchup

How to make Curry Ketchup Recipe - Probably my favorite ketchup recipe, this is easy to make and unexpectedly different.

Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 cup ketchup (may use Homemade Ketchup)
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Method:
Mix all ingredients and let sit 30 minutes before serving. May be refrigerated up to one week. Makes about 1 cup

Special Sauce

How to make Special Sauce Recipe - This creation is a staple of the ubiquitous frietkot, or fry stand, in Belgium and Holland. Simple, yet very tasty.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup pickle relish
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Method:
Mix all ingredients together and serve. May be refrigerated up to one week. Makes about 1-1/4 cups

Satay Sauce

How to make Satay Sauce Recipe - Creamy and rich in peanut flavor, this is a great satay sauce for dipping fries or for mixing with cooked flat noodles for a quick Thai lunch.

Ingredients:
1 (10-ounce) can coconut milk
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon red chili paste

Method:
In a saucepan combine the ingredients and bring just to a boil, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and keep warm until serving. May be refrigerated up to one week and warmed to serve. Makes 2 cups

Tzatziki Sauce

How to make Tzatziki Sauce Recipe - The famous Greek cucumber sauce that is good with gyros and great with fries.

Ingredients:
1 cup sour cream
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon fresh dill

Method:
Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until combined. Refrigerate before serving for the best flavor. Can be stored up to one week. Makes about 1-1/2 cups

Tzatziki Sauce

Ranch Dressing

How to make Ranch Dressing Recipe - Fresh celery leaves provide a straight-from-the-garden taste to this fresh ranch dressing.

Ingredients:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped celery leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon onion powder

Method:
Combine all ingredients and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour. Keep refrigerated for up to two weeks. Makes about 1-1/4 cups

Ranch Dressing

Blue Cheese Dip

How to make Blue Cheese Dip Recipe - Cool buttermilk and tangy blue cheese is a classic combination. I prefer to a use a Gorgonzola cheese for its salty taste and slightly creamy texture.

Ingredients:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
4 ounces blue cheese crumbles
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method:
Mix all ingredients together. May be stored for one week in the refrigerator. Makes about 1-1/2 cups

Barbecue Mayonnaise

How to make Barbecue Mayonnaise Recipe - This is my wife Aimee’s preferred dipping sauce for hot fries.

Ingredients:
1 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Method:
Mix well. Store in the refrigerator up to one week. Makes 1-1/2 cups

Barbecue Mayonnaise

Caramel Sauce

How to make Caramel Sauce Recipe - This is a quick and easy caramel sauce that is a great warm dipping treat to pair with Sweet Fries. As good as a dessert but with more vitamins.

Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup heavy cream

Method:
In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, stir together the sugar and water. Cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until it begins to boil. Do not stir or disturb the syrup until it becomes a dark amber color.

Add the butter to the pan and whisk. Whisk in the heavy cream. The syrup will foam and expand. Remove from heat and continue to whisk until smooth. Pour into a glass container and let cool. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Warm in the microwave for 30 seconds or as needed before serving with the Sweet Fries. Makes about 1-1/2 cups

Caramel Sauce

Homemade Ketchup

How to make Homemade Ketchup Recipe - Ketchup doesn’t have to come from a bottle with a three-year shelf life. This simple recipe is a base from which to experiment by varying and adding ingredients. Paired with Oven Fries, you have a healthy delicious alternative to fast-food fries.

Ingredients:
2 pounds fresh ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt

Optional ingredients:
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Method:
Combine all but optional ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until onions are soft, about 15 minutes. Purée in a blender until smooth. Return mixture to the saucepan and continue to cook until thickened, about 15 minutes more. Let cool and store in the refrigerator up to two weeks.

Try adding one of the optional ingredients or any other flavors you wish. Makes about 3 to 4 cups

Homemade Ketchup

Fry Sauce

How to make Fry Sauce Recipe - While ketchup is the de facto standard dipping accompaniment for the french fry, fry sauce is my personal choice. Served primarily in Idaho and Utah, where I grew up, fry sauce is a mixture of ketchup and mayo. I still remember as a teenager on a summer night at the local drive-in introducing the pink sauce to a girl from California I just met.

Ingredients:
1 cup ketchup
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish

Method:
Mix all ingredients together until smooth and blended. Store in the refrigerator up to one week. Makes 2 cups

Fry Sauce

English Fish and Chips

How to make English Fish and Chips Recipe - Thicker and more substantial than the American fry, the “chip,” as it is known in Great Britain, is sold along with battered fish at “chippies” throughout England.

Chips:
8 fresh Russet Burbank potatoes (8 to 10 ounces each)
Peanut oil
Sea salt

Method:
Peel and cut the potatoes into rough rectangular lengths, about 3/4 x 1/2 inch, using a knife with a sharp blade. Place the cut potatoes into a large bowl filled with cold water. Swirl the potatoes and drain the water. Spread the potatoes on a layer of paper towels and pat dry with additional paper towels.

In a large heavy pot or deep-fryer, preheat the peanut oil to 365 degrees F. Use a kitchen thermometer to verify the temperature. In small batches, approximately 2 cups each, add the sliced potatoes to the hot oil. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until crisp. Using a basket, remove the potatoes from the oil, shaking to remove any excess. Spread the potatoes on a sheet pan lined with paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with sea salt.

Fish:
1-1/2 cups beer
2 cups flour
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 pounds cod fillets
Peanut oil
Malt vinegar

Method:
Whisk together all of the ingredients in a large bowl except the fish, peanut oil, and malt vinegar. In a deep-fryer, heat the peanut oil to 350 degrees F. Dredge the fish pieces in the batter and place in the oil using tongs.

Cook about 5 minutes until golden and crisp. Fish may be held in a 225 degrees F oven while cooking the chips. Serve with malt vinegar. Serves 4

Nuoc Cham Sauce

How to make Nuoc Cham Sauce Recipe - Nuoc Cham sauce is a versatile staple found in every Vietnamese kitchen.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced

Method:
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring just to a boil. Remove from heat and add the remaining ingredients. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Makes about 1-1/2 cups

Vietnamese French Fries with Beef

How to make Vietnamese French Fries with Beef Recipe - This recipe makes a fantastic main course that is quick to prepare when using frozen fries.

Ingredients:
1 recipe Drive-in Fries
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 (16-ounce) sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup matchstick carrots
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup Nuoc Cham Sauce (below)

Method:
In a wok, sauté the onion and garlic over medium-high heat in the oils until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the steak strips and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until done. Add the carrots and briefly stirfry.

Combine the cornstarch and Nuoc Cham Sauce. Pour over the steak and onions, and cook quickly to thicken, about 2 minutes. Add the french fries and stir to coat. Serve with additional Nuoc Cham Sauce to taste.

Vietnamese French Fries with Beef

Thai Sweet Curry Fries

How to make Thai Sweet Curry Fries Recipe - Green curry has a fresh, sweet taste that can’t be replicated using a prepared sauce. This recipe evokes the flavors of green curry. For a variation, fresh basil can be substituted for the cilantro.

Ingredients:
1 recipe Essential Fries, Oven Fries, or Homestyle Fries
1 stalk lemon grass, minced
1 jalapeño, minced (less or more to taste)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup coconut milk

Method:
Place all ingredients except fries in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Place the blended mixture in a saucepan and heat until just boiling. Serve over prepared french fries or use as a dipping sauce. Can be refrigerated up to one week.

Thai Sweet Curry Fries

Asian Pineapple Mango Fries

How to make Asian Pineapple Mango Fries Recipe - A flavorful sauce with a tropical twist.

Ingredients:
1 recipe Essential Fries, Drive-in Fries, or Oven Fries
1 fresh mango, diced
1 small can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 teaspoon honey
2 teaspoons fresh minced ginger

Method:
Combine all ingredients except fries in a food processor or blender and blend quickly so the mixture is not quite smooth. Serve on the side with prepared fries.

Asian Pineapple Mango Fries

Saltado

How to make Saltado Recipe - Saltado is an extremely popular main course meal in Peru. It is made with beef or chicken and usually with a side of white rice.

Ingredients:
1 recipe Essential Fries, Drive-in Fries, or Oven Fries
1 cup white vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, pressed
4 chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
1 aji or Peruvian hot pepper, cut into thin strips (a jalapeño or yellow pepper may be substituted)
Prepared white rice
Fresh cilantro

Method:
Combine the vinegar, salt, pepper, and garlic to create a marinade. Cut the chicken into thin strips and place in the marinade. Refrigerate for 24 hours for the best flavor.

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the chicken for about 5 minutes until cooked. Add the tomatoes, onion, and hot pepper, cooking for about 2 minutes more. Stir in hot prepared french fries and serve with a side of white rice. Garnish with cilantro.

Saltado

Masala Fries

How to make Masala Fries Recipe - Masala is a blend of spices used in cooking in Indian, Pakistani, and other South Asian cultures. Fragrant and multifaceted masala is perfect for an exotic fry dish.

Ingredients:
1 recipe Essential Fries, Drive-in Fries, or Oven Fries
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 can chickpeas, undrained
1 teaspoon coriander
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground ginger
Fresh cilantro

Method:
In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, onion, garlic, and green pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is soft.

Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, and the seasonings reserving the fresh ginger. Simmer for another 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and the flavors blend. In the last minute of cooking, add the ginger. Serve over individual servings of prepared french fries. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Masala Fries