There is no replacement for freshly made pesto and it is very easy to make.  I prefer pesto without the the pine nuts and  sprinkle them toasted on whatever dish I am using the sauce with…adds great texture. Ingredients 6 … Continue reading Fresh Pesto
We grow a lot of fresh herbs, sometimes too much. Â Whenever the basil population tarts to take over the herb box, fresh pesto will soon appear. Â The difference between fresh pesto and what the market has to offer is like … Continue reading Pesto
This is quick and easy but if you really want to save time just buy a jar of Rao’s sauce at your local supermarket. Â I know, store bought is kind a no no, but I use this when making side … Continue reading LPB Red Sauce
We love all kinds of seafood and shellfish.  We love it steamed, boiled, grilled, broiled, raw and just about any way it can be prepared.  In addition to the guest of honor, a good sauce, dip, brush of olive oil & herbs, can make the dish even better. Make this a day in advance and keep the leftovers for up to a week.  Dill remooulade is a summer staple at our events whether we are frying crab-balls or making out peal and eat shrimp as an appetizer for a BBQ. Ingredients 1 clove of garlic, peeled 1 cup mayonnaise 3 … Continue reading Dill Remoulade
Summer. Â Cook-Outs. Â Pool Parties. I started to realize that sauces can really take a dish to another level and started to tinker around with making a cilantro sauce. Â For year I would make my way, late night, to The Diner, … Continue reading LPB Cilantro Sauce
There is a huge difference between homemade blue cheese dip and what you can buy on the shelf so making it yourself is well worth time. Â However, if you are in a time pinch, grab a jar of Marie’s Blue … Continue reading Spicy Blue Cheese Dip with Cilantro
Steaks, pork loins, veal chops and many more hearty cuts are well complimented with this very tasty sauce. Ingredients 2 shallots, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves peeled and rough chopped 1 tablespoon of thyme leaves 1 cup brandy 4 cups … Continue reading Green Peppercorn Sauce
