Cuisine: Sauce

Salmon with Rosemary Sauce

This Salmon with Rosemary Sauce is an excellent and easy salmon recipe for all those times when you want a touch of luxury with minimal effort. The luscious, aromatic sauce is the perfect decadent partner for rich, flaky salmon. And the best part? It’s ready in 15 minutes.

By Leslie Blythe

Chef Boyardee’s Spaghetti Sauce

One of my favorite meals as a child was Chef Boyardee’s canned Beef Ravioli. I remember I bought a can when I was in college as a treat. I then quickly discovered my culinary tastes had become a tad more sophisticated. It was rather sweet tasting! Anyway, since I was born in Cleveland, I thought I would make Chef Boyardee's recipe from scratch. I have to say, this is a very labor intensive sauce. I made the sauce as written (except I used half the amount of olive oil!). You have to put the tomatoes through a food mill, then through a sieve. I have a feeling that you could not buy tomato purée in the 1920s! The result - it’s really good...

Chef Boyardee was not born in Cleveland (sorry 30 Rock), but in Borganovo, just outside of Piacenza in Italy. And his name was not Hector Boyardee, but Ettore Boiardi (boy-AR-dee). He opened an Italian restaurant in Cleveland in 1924, where the food was so popular that he frequently sent patrons home with bottles of his spaghetti sauce.
We can’t know exactly what that original sauce was, but this is from a family recipe and is probably pretty close. And it’s phenomenal. It’s fairly simple, but so good. You get a lot of the fresh basil, and the creaminess from mixing the butter and parmesan directly with the pasta is delicious.

By Leslie Blythe

Salmon with Zucchini and Corn Cream Sauce

Enjoy this Salmon with Zucchini and Corn Cream Sauce. it’s easy enough for weeknights and impressive enough for guests. It's simple enough for a weeknight yet elegant enough for any special occasion.

The salmon gets seared until golden, then you make the sauce by sautéing shallots, garlic, fresh thyme, red pepper, zucchini and corn. Then whisk some heavy cream and Dijon mustard, add it to the vegetables along with some white wine and let it reduce a bit and finish the sauce with a bit of butter, lemon juice and zest. You can either spoon the sauce over the salmon or pour it on a plate and top with the salmon.

By Leslie Blythe

Mexican Street Corn Brats

These Mexican Street Corn Brats are a must-have for your next summer barbecue!  It brings the vibrant flavors of elote (Mexican street corn) to the classic American bratwurst. Each brat is generously slathered with a tangy mayo sauce and piled high with fresh corn, crumbled cotija cheese, and a sprinkle of green onions. They're bursting with flavor and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

By Leslie Blythe

Burger Bowls with House Sauce and Ranch Fries

My husband usually orders a burger and takes off the top of the bun. He loves this Hamburger Chopped Salad that they serve at Little Pub in Greenwich, CT. So when I saw this recipe for Burger Bowls with House Sauce and Ranch Fries, I knew I had to make it. It’s the ultimate burger bowl with crispy, ranch-seasoned waffle fries piled high with a juicy burger chunks and all your favorite fixings, finished with a signature house sauce drizzle. Oh, I also have made Pittsburgh Salad, with involves sliced steak, hard boiled eggs and fries.

By Leslie Blythe

Ragu Bianco (White Bolognese Sauce)

Unlike the classic red Bolognese, Ragu Bianco, or white Bolognese sauce, is a rich and flavorful Italian creation distinguished by the absence of tomatoes. Originating most likely in northern Italy, its three-hour simmer on the stovetop allows the subtle and nuanced flavors of the meat and other ingredients to truly meld and shine.

By Leslie Blythe

Roasted Gnocchi with Caramelized Cauliflower and Chickpeas

Roasted Gnocchi with Caramelized Cauliflower and Chickpeas is a delicious and easy-to-make vegan dish that's great for a weeknight dinner. It's packed with flavor and texture, thanks to the crispy gnocchi, caramelized cauliflower, and tender chickpeas, which has a creamy, tangy miso tahini sauce. It's a perfect balance of textures and tastes.

By Leslie Blythe

Seared Salmon with Blackberry-Wine Sauce

I love testing salmon recipes. Seared Salmon with Blackberry-Wine Sauce is really delicious and rather an unexpected combination. It marries the delicate flavors of salmon with the sweet-tart tang of blackberries and the richness of wine.

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Grilled Cheesy Sausage Bread with Chimichurri

When you fire up your grill, you need to make this Grilled Cheesy Sausage Bread with Chimichurri. It’s delicious. You take a baguette, slice it down the middle lengthwise, hollow out some of the bread, and line it with cheese (I tried it with sliced brie on one side and mozzarella on the other, but you can use whatever kind you like), then cover it with Italian sausage. Grill it upside down to cook the sausage through. Serve with Chimichurri sauce and watch your guests go wild.

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Pepperoncini Aioli

I made this Pepperoncini Aioli to use as a dip for grilled artichokes. It was a huge hit. It's a delicious and versatile condiment that packs a punch of flavor. It's essentially a classic aioli infused with the tangy heat of pepperoncini peppers. It's perfect for dipping fries, chips, or vegetables, spreading on sandwiches or burgers, or serving alongside grilled meats and seafood.

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