SAUCES AND GRAVIES- SWEET OR SAVOURY

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cookessentials, May 21, 4:40am
I do an onion sauce. To a basic white sauce, add 1 large onion, diced and sauteed in butter till soft. Season well with freshly ground pepper. You can add more onion if you like to give it a really heavy sonsitency and great onion taste.

fisher, May 21, 11:33pm
Maysept... folk forget about the proverbial horseradish sauce for corned beef. . Homemade is so nice...
Homemade Horseradish Sauce:
3-4 tsp lemon juice. . 2 tsp dijon mustard. . 3 tbsp olive oil. . 1-2 tbsp of fresh grated horseradish. . 2 tbsp sour cream. . big pinch of salt. . pinch of white pepper. . 2 very finely chopped spring onions. .
Mix lemon juice with mustard whisking in olive oil... Add all other ingredients and whisk... Place in fridge to cool and thicken...
Have everything prepared/ready before grating horseradish. .

maysept, May 22, 8:08am
Oh, yum, I've got some horseradish growing in the garden, but haven't made anything with it yet, never thought about it going with corned beef. Big onion fans in this house, so wil have to give that a try too! Thanks very much.

indy95, May 23, 6:10am
Sweet Lemon Sauce

2 egg yolks
1/2 c sugar
60 g softened butter
1 rounded tbsp cornflour
1 c fresh orange juice
1/2 c fresh lemon juice

Whisk all ingredients together in a saucepan over low heat until the sauce thickens and just comes to the boil. Can be used hot or cold.

lx4000, May 23, 7:33am
when making a gravy to go with a roast. Add your cooking water from the vegies to add a wonderful flavour!

cookessentials, May 24, 9:46am
I add red wine toa dark gravy and white wiine to a light gravy- it gives it a lovely flavour

tixy, May 25, 2:33am
I adapted this from Digby Laws recipe.

WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE

1 1/4 c malt vinegar
3/4 c treacle
1 t salt
1 t fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 t ground cloves
1/4 t cayenne
1 T tamarind
4 anchovies

Combine all and simmer for 25 minutes. Leave it to cool in the pan overnight. Finely strain and bottle the sauce.

Will last in the cupboard for 12 months (unless you use lots like I do! )

tixy, May 25, 2:37am
Blue Cheese Sauce (for steak, broccoli etc)

150g blue cheese (Blue Castello is good here)
150ml cream
1/4 c worcestershire sauce
125g cream cheese
s & p

Heat all gently until bubbling.

Delicious!
This does make quite a lot so I usually only make 1/2 the batch and that is plenty for the 5 of us for dinner.

Edited to say this is a Jo Seagar recipe.

fisher, May 25, 2:48am
Crayfish and Prawns. . for the not so purist, mix runny honey with good grind of black pepper and dijon mustard for a nice dipping sauce. .

fisher, May 25, 2:51am
Sage and Onion Chicken Sauce
Having cooked your chicken pieces, remove and set aside. .
Strain off most of the fat from the roasting pan or frypan.
Add 100ml of chicken stock.
In this sauté, 2 small onions sliced and diced. Add 2 tbsp brandy, a good dollop of redcurrant jam, and fine chopped fresh sage.
Sprinkle a little ground black pepper. .
Reduce resulting liquid by half and place cooked chicken pieces back into this sauce, spooning to coat... .
Remove chicken and place the balance of sauce in gravy jug to serve at the table...

fisher, May 25, 2:53am
Pinenut Sauce... ... . Great over chicken breast
1 slice white bread, crusts removed. . 1/4 cup cold water. . 1/2 cup pine nuts. . 2 cloves garlic, chopped . . juice of 1 lemon. . 3 tbsp olive oil. . salt...
Place bread in a bowl, cover with cold water and leave to soak and soften for 10 minutes... .
Place bread and remaining ingredients, except salt, in a food processor and process to form a smooth paste, the consistency of thick yoghurt... Season with salt and do taste test. .

purplegoanna, May 25, 2:54am
I know its not homemade BUT Maggi have got a 'Cracked Pepper' Gravy out that im 1000% addicted to, i use it in casseroles, gravys, stews, rissoles, savoury minces etc and pies, its got this pepper hit thats not overkill to its DEVINE!

fisher, May 25, 2:55am
Silverbeet / Spinach / Bok Choy Cream Sauce... .
Finely chop an onion and 3 cloves garlic and lightly fry in tbsp olive oil. Pour in a half glass white wine, reduce wine and add 300ml cream and simmer... . .
Check flavour and add salt and white pepper to taste . .
Add vege and continue simmering until thick and veges coated. .
Add parmesan cheese or tsp whole grain mustard if desired... .

fisher, May 25, 2:57am
Meat Ball Glaze
Suitable for Pork or Mince meatballs... Also over Boiled Carrots
2 tbsp brown sugar. . 2 tbsp soy sauce. . 1tbsp tomato sauce. . 1tbsp water. . small bunch finely chopped parsley. . dash of black pepper... .
Mix well in saucepan and use low heat on stove top. Place pre cooked meatballs in glaze and stir to coat OR spoon over cooked meatballs when served.

fisher, May 25, 2:59am
Cauliflower Puree... Add grated tasty cheese ~ curry powder ~dijon mustard to suit your dish... .
300gm cauliflower florets, chopped. . 1 garlic clove, smashed. . 1/3 cup chicken stock. . 1/2 tsp salt. . 2 tbsp cream. . 1 tsp unsalted butter...
Simmer cauliflower, garlic, stock, and salt in a small saucepan, covered, until cauliflower is very tender, about 10 minutes or so. .
Puree mixture with cream and butter in a food processor or a stick blender until smooth.

fisher, May 25, 3:01am
Tomato and Onion Sauce...
Pork Chops~Steak~Lamb Chops
Ingredients:...
2cloves crushed garlic. . freshly ground black pepper . . 1 small bunch finely chopped fresh parsley and fresh basil. . 1/2 cup stock. .
1/4 cup tomato puree or sauce. . 2 onions quartered and flaked. .
Method:
Drizzle chopped onions with olive oil in a shallow metal baking dish. Place in oven and fan grill at 225c for 15 mins turning half way through. .
Place the baking dish on the stove top and add all the other ingredients and simmer for 2-3 mins stirring all the while until blended and hot... Pour sauce and onions over your cooked meat.
Variation:
Add 1/4 tsp paprika and 1/4 tsp of chilli power to the sauce for a bit of bite

fisher, May 25, 3:03am
Chinese Ginger Sauce
Ginger is minced, squash with side of cleaver then use the back of cleaver to mince finely... Same for garlic...
Ratio: 3/4 ginger. . 1/4 garlic. .
finely sliced spring onions. . spicy salt. . olive oil. .
In a saucepan heat oil adding all ingredients, frying hot. Pour over dish. .
Version 2
1/4 cup light soy sauce. . 2 tsp minced ginger. . pinch white pepper. . drops of sesame oil to taste...
Combine all together and serve as a dipping sauce or pour over noodles or rice... .

fisher, May 25, 3:05am
Spicy Roast Beef Sauce
1 cup apple juice. . 4 tsp corn flour. . 1 cup tomato sauce. . 1 med onion, chopped. . 1 tsp salt. . 1/2 tsp celery seed. . 1/2 tsp turmeric. . 1/4 tsp tabasco or crystal sauce.
Mix 2 tbsp apple juice with corn flour. Combine the rest of the apple juice with tomato sauce in saucepan. .
Add onion, salt, celery seed, turmeric, and tabasco. . Cook 15 minutes . . Gradually add apple juice-corn flour mixture... Cook 5 minutes longer... .

effcee1, Jul 1, 2:32am
Pepper sauce or gravy please for pepper steak, thanks.

cookessentials, Jul 12, 4:23am
We have some brilliant recipes onhere, how about some more?

cookessentials, Jul 22, 9:31am
Sauce Diane - For Steak

1 tablespoon butter
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp brandy
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1/3 cup cream
1/4 cup finely chopped italian parsley

When you have cooked your steak, reserve the juices.
Melt butter in pan with juices. Add shallot and garlic, cook for 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients except for parsley, bring to boil. Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper.

cookessentials, Sep 11, 8:29am
Chocolate Sauce
60g dark cooking chocolate
2 tsp butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cream
Combine all ingredients in a pan,stir over a low heat until chocolate is melted. Bring to boil, reduce heat,si,,er,stirring for 3 mins. Serve warm or cold.

cookessentials, Sep 14, 3:27am
Home Made Tomato Sauce - The Cheats Way

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large brown onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 x 400g cans diced tomatoes
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp celery salt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/3 cup white vinegar

Heat oil in a large saucepan; cook onion, stirring until soft. Add sugar, undrained tomatoes, allspice and celery salt; bring to a boil then reduce heat.

Simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes or until mixture thickens. Stir in paste and vinegar; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes.

Blend or process sauce until smooth; push through a fine sieve into medium bowl. Discard solids. Serve sauce cold.

cookessentials, Sep 14, 3:30am
Remoulade Sauce - Perfect for Seafood.

300ml mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 anchovy
2 teaspoons chopped parsley
2 teaspoons chervil
2 teaspoons tarragon
2 teaspoons capers
2 teaspoons gherkins

Into the mayonnaise, work in Dijon mustard and 1 pounded anchovy. Stir in the parsley, chervil, tarragon, capers and gherkins.

This sauce also goes well with lobster and other seafood.

spunky2, Sep 14, 3:46am
Lovely recipes folks
please .. is any one able to tell me how do I make a 'Honey & Mustard' clear salad dressing? .. thank you .. Q;-)