Category Archives: sauce

Juniper Smoked Salmon

Posted on April 8, 2023 by debspots

Hi Again! A hearty thank you to new and old followers alike for all the wonderful comments and questions last week. Please keep ‘em coming. I am especially eager to hear if you try something I suggest. I have been … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, easy, entertaining, fish, seafood, dinner, gluten free, low carb, lunch, main, main course, main courses, sauce, snack, supper | Tagged breakfast, dairy free, fish, gluten free, healthy, home smoked, low carb, lunch, make ahead, party, recipe, supper | 1 Comment

Crunchy Salad

Posted on March 28, 2023 by debspots

Crunchy Salad I can’t believe it’s been 2 1/2 years since I’ve updated these pages. Apologies to my beloved and loyal followers. I could make excuses…there was a global pandemic…I’m working on a cookbook…but I will refrain from elaborating. What … Continue reading →

Posted in easy, gluten free, healthy, low carb, salad, sauce, side dish, side dishes, simple recipes, Uncategorized | Tagged healthy, low carb, vegan, vegetarian | 57 Comments

Italian Dunkers

Posted on October 16, 2020 by debspots

I had the impulse to start this blog post with an apology about how long it’s been since the last one. And then I realized that was a silly idea. I can’t imagine a single person reading this who would … Continue reading →

Posted in bread, dinner, family, main, sauce, Uncategorized | Tagged cheese bread, garlic bread, Italian, kid friendly, meat sauce, pizza | 17 Comments

Warm Roasted Broccoli Salad with Maple Sesame Dressing

Posted on February 25, 2017 by debspots

I am a fake homesteader*. The idea of growing and/or raising my own food, of making things from scratch, appeals to me tremendously. I love the idea of living off the grid, of being free of the corporate economy, of … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, dinner, dressing, easy, gluten free, healthy, low carb, lunch, salad, sauce, side, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetable, vegetarian | Tagged broccoli, maple, roasting, sesame, tahini, warm salad | 4 Comments

Marbled Chocolate Dip (Topping or Tart Filling)

Posted on February 11, 2017 by debspots

This recipe is dedicated to my number one recipe tester, ski partner, co-parent, and sweetheart, Bob McGrath. After 30 years of marriage, we probably should be getting tired of each other, but I love him more deeply every day. The … Continue reading →

Posted in baked goods, chocolate, dessert, easy, fruit, gluten free, ice cream, sauce, simple recipes, snack, sweets, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged dip, ganache, party, tart, topping, Valentine's Day, white chocolate | Leave a comment

Avoziki

Posted on March 12, 2016 by debspots

I pretend to be very grown-up, self-sufficient and independent. In reality, I am desperate, needy and pathetic. Don’t tell anybody! I am such a loser. Seriously! The most obvious manifestation of this is the way I behave whenever one of … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, condiment, dinner, dressing, easy, entertaining, family, gluten free, healthy, low carb, lunch, main, main course, salad, sauce, simple recipes, snack, snacks, Uncategorized | Tagged dip, gluten free, guacamile, healthy, low carb, make ahead, recipe, sauce, tzatziki, vegetarian | 5 Comments

Cranberry Sauce Variations

Posted on December 23, 2015 by debspots

Happy Holidays!!! I know you’re busy, so no chatting today. Let’s get down to the reason we’re all here, to get new ideas for delicious things to eat. There is no time that is more important than now, right? I … Continue reading →

Posted in appetizer, breakfast, chicken, condiment, dessert, dinner, dressing, easy, entertaining, entree, fruit, gluten free, healthy, holiday, lunch, main course, party, poultry, salad, sauce, snack, thanksgiving, vegan, vegetable | Tagged cranberry, cranberry sauce, make ahead | 1 Comment

Goddess of Green

Posted on May 22, 2015 by debspots

Have I told you that my nickname is “The Weather Goddess?” I acquired this moniker when the kids were little and begged me to predict school snow closings. I started tracking the weather to increase my hit rate and my … Continue reading →

Posted in ceramics, dressing, entree, pottery, sauce | Tagged appetizer, dip, gluten free, handmade, herbs, low carb, lunch, main course, paleo, party, salad, spread, supper, vegan, vegetarian, wheel thrown | 5 Comments

Tahini Sauce with Herbs

Posted on January 18, 2015 by debspots

The color of tahini always makes me think of my favorite pottery glaze: shino. I learned about shino from my beloved mentor, Malcolm Davis, The Shino Warrior. Malcolm was famous for developing a carbon trap shino, Although his name will forever … Continue reading →