Global Table Adventure | Sauces & Dressings

Recipe: Wooden Spoon Applesauce (with poll)

January 6, 2012 By Sasha Martin 19 Comments

Sometimes I buy fruit and it just... sits there. Life takes over. I go for hikes, I play catch with my daughter, I eat the candy from my stocking, and... before I know it, I just forget to eat them. I do this a lot with apples because they last so long and are so forgiving. Eventually, the time comes when they lose a bit of shine and a few bruises pop up. If this should happen to you, applesauce is the way to go. I didn't realize how easy it would be to make until I did it this week. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe, Fruit, Fun Friday, Gluten Free Adaptable, Liechtenstein, Potluck Friendly, Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Sauces & Dressings, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Kiss your Mother Garlic-lemon Sauce (Toum)

December 3, 2011 By Sasha Martin 7 Comments

Adding a handful of spices to a pot of sauce can be cause to say "Bam." Or so I've heard. But how about making sauce with an entire head garlic? Raw garlic? Raw garlic with nothing but a heap of lemon juice and olive oil to thin it out? They do it in Lebanon. And it's fabulous. Just one thing ... No one will ever kiss you again. Except your mother. Bam! NOTE: Use sparingly. Especially on hot days, when your pores are likely to sweat out the scent of this intense pasta … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Gluten Free Adaptable, Lebanon, Potluck Friendly, Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Sauces & Dressings, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Baltic Cranberry Sauce (w/ poll)

November 18, 2011 By Sasha Martin 9 Comments

Cranberries. Right now. It's their time to shine. Latvians know what's up when it comes to the cranberry. They eat it whipped in clouds of pudding, layered with breads, and beyond. Today, however, is about a mountain of sugar. A squiggle of orange zest. A few minutes on the stove and you're done. It's really that simple. Here's what I did: 4 cups cranberries 1 cup water 1 cup sugar, extra to taste 2 tsp strips of orange zest. Quickly look through your cranberries as you put … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Europe, Fun Friday, Gluten Free Adaptable, Holidays, Latvia, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Potluck Friendly, Recipes, Sauces & Dressings, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Minty Garlicky Yogurt Sauce

November 6, 2011 By Sasha Martin 4 Comments

Minty Garlicky Yogurt is an oddball recipe. An oxymoron. Personally I love loads of garlic. I don't mind dragon breath. I don't mind scaring away the cat. So, I suppose Minty Garlicky yogurt sauce is good for people with garlic regret. As you eat it, the garlic infuses your breath but then - woops - the mint comes along for the ride, sweetening things up in the background. Of course, you'll probably still need to brush your teeth after eating this dip. You'll find similar recipes all over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Dips, Gluten Free Adaptable, Kyrgyzstan, Potluck Friendly, Recipes, Sauces & Dressings, Vegetarian

Recipe: Kuwait’s Epic Tomato Sauce (Daqqus)

October 30, 2011 By Sasha Martin 7 Comments

Have you ever noticed how salty tomato sauce can be? I have nightmares about it (my husband has high blood pressure so I need to moderate his salt as best I can). Making homemade sauce is a great solution. And, let me tell you, even if you don't have to watch your salt intake (lucky!), you'll feel extra epic when you learn how easy it is to make your own sauce. And, while I love a good blast of Italy, today we're not talking about long, slow-cooked, browned up Italian-style sauce. Today is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Gluten Free Adaptable, Kuwait, Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Sauces & Dressings, Vegan, Vegetarian

The quickest way to Korea w/ poll (Saute Sauce & Marinade)

October 7, 2011 By Sasha Martin 1 Comment

This recipe is for those times when an airplane ticket isn't in the budget... ... When a two week's vacation won't fit into the schedule. ... When the daydream only gets you halfway to the dream. Splash a little of this sauce in your frying pan - let it dance and sizzle and pop. Serve with bibimbap, if you dare! Welcome to Korea. Makes 3/4 cup Ingredients: 1/2 cup sesame oil soy sauce, to taste 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 inch ginger, grated 1 green onion, chopped 2 Tbsp … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Korea, South, Recipes, Sauces & Dressings

Recipe: Indonesian Peanut Sauce

July 16, 2011 By Sasha Martin 9 Comments

Makes 2 1/2 cups I've discovered the secret to a happy belly. Indonesian Peanut Sauce. This is not just any peanut sauce. This is the kind of peanut sauce that leaves you wondering. Hoping. Dreaming. Wishing for more. This sauce is complex. Interesting. Mysterious - full of wonderful flavors you can't quite identify. Flavors that'll make you nibble and nibble - until, eventually, you give up trying to figure everything out all the time and simply enjoy. NOTE: Vegetarians and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia, Gluten Free Adaptable, Indonesia, Mr. Picky's Favorite Recipes, Recipes, Sasha's Favorite Recipes, Sauces & Dressings, Vegan, Vegetarian

Recipe: Papaya Chutney

June 2, 2011 By Sasha Martin 6 Comments

Fills about 2 mason jars - 1 for you & 1 for a friend Have you seen the papayas at the market lately? They're gorgeous. Sweet. Giant. Exotic. Plus they're fun to pronounce: pa-pa-ya. Gotta love anything that ends with an affirmative. Since papayas are beloved in Guinea and Guinea Bissau, I really wanted to make papaya jam for you today. Unfortunately, jam making all but requires a chemistry major. I'm too footloose for that, so I made chutney. The cool thing about chutney is that it's … [Read more...]