Condiments and Sauces | An Inspired Cook

Category: Condiments and Sauces
- Grilled Pork Kabobs with an Apricot Glaze
  
  Posted at 10:23 am by NativeNM, on August 28, 2019
  I don’t remember a summer in recent years when I’ve done so much grilling. Good thing I love to grill because my indoor kitchen has been under construction all summer long. I’ve been making the most of it while trying out new recipes. These apricot glazed pork kabobs may be one of the tastiest meals we’ve had all summer. It’s a simple kabob with cubed pork loin and thick sliced bacon. Thick cut bacon is a must or it will char way beyond the crispy caramelized end bits that make this so tasty. I bought a pork loin and sliced it into pork steaks that I could put up in the freezer. Depending on size 2 – 3 thick sliced pork loin steaks plus 4 thick slices of bacon will make plenty for two people. Add some grilled corn, onions, zucchini, or red pepper on the side to complete the meal. Or if you prefer grilled peaches, plums or pineapple also taste great alongside apricot glazed pork.
  Continue reading →
  Share this:
  Pinterest
  Facebook
  Reddit
  Tumblr
  Print
  Email
  X
  Like Loading...
  Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Entree, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Apricot Dijon Glazed Pork, Apricot Glaze, Creole Brown Sugar Rub, Grilled Pork Kabobs with an Apricot Glaze, Pork and Bacon Kabobs, Pork and Bacon Kabobs with Apricot Glaze
- Pineapple Chicken and Rice
  
  Posted at 11:39 am by NativeNM, on April 12, 2019
  Adapted from Carlsbad Cravings “Pineapple Ginger Chicken”, this recipe has become one of my favorite go to meals whenever I have fresh pineapple on hand. It’s bold in flavor yet has a fresh taste, if that makes any sense. I don’t think you would find anything better if you ordered it in a restaurant. The burst of flavors that are in every bite along with the aromatic pineapple, ginger and garlic will enhance your senses for a very satisfying meal. Most recipes I would scale down for just the two of us, but the leftovers taste ever so good the next day.
  Continue reading →
  Share this:
  Pinterest
  Facebook
  Reddit
  Tumblr
  Print
  Email
  X
  Like Loading...
  Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Entree, Recipes | 7 Comments | Tagged Pineapple and Ginger Chicken with Rice, Pineapple Chicken and Rice, Pineapple Ginger Sauce, Sticky Pineapple and Ginger Chicken
- Coconut Shrimp and Fried Cream Cheese Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
  
  Posted at 1:41 pm by NativeNM, on March 29, 2019
  On our recent visit to the Florida Keys we enjoyed some really tasty seafood. On the last day we packed our bags and started the drive back to the mainland to get ready to catch our flight home. We stopped in Islamorada to have lunch and found this lovely restaurant called Lazy Days where we enjoyed an ocean view lunch from the second story patio. I was intrigued when I read the description of the “Billings Salad”. It was a big bowl of salad greens topped with Coconut Shrimp, Fried Cream Cheese, Apples, Grapes and Caramelized Walnuts with a Raspberry Vinaigrette. I wasn’t sure what to expect, I had never heard of fried cream cheese except in a Won Ton and as it turns out, the cream cheese filling tasted just like that. Their fried cream cheese was in the shape of large flat triangles and was warm and creamy. The shrimp and cream cheese completely covered the top of the salad. This salad looks very similar to the salad I had at Lazy Days although I made a couple of substitutions. It’s such a hearty salad and the warm cream cheese really compliments the rest of the ingredients. Whoever created this salad is genious! I’ve never had anything quite like it.
  Continue reading →
  Share this:
  Pinterest
  Facebook
  Reddit
  Tumblr
  Print
  Email
  X
  Like Loading...
  Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Entree, Recipes | 3 Comments | Tagged Billings Salad, Coconut Shrimp and Fried Cream Cheese Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette, Coconut Shrimp Salad, Florida Keys, Fried Cream Cheese, Fried Cream Cheese Balls, Islamorada, Lazy Days Restaurant, Raspberry Vinaigrette
- Thanksgiving for Two
  
  Posted at 9:29 am by NativeNM, on November 20, 2018
  For the first time in many years Joe and I will be spending Thanksgiving by ourselves. In years past we always spent the day with Joe’s mom. Our boys would also be there to feast on the traditional turkey and stuffing. This year has been a transitional year, Joe and I moved back to New Mexico about 6 month’s ago. Josh spent a year “down under” for the adventure of a lifetime traveling throughout Australia. He spent 6 month’s working at an observatory near Coonabarabran, which he called his second home. He met so many folks from all over the world and along the way made some lifelong friends. Cameron remains in the Kansas City area and is now part of the management team at Monster Mountain where he continues to share his love of rock climbing indoor and outdoor. He maintains and creates routes for the wall and coaches a group of young climbers that he is so proud of. We have a lot to be thankful for. Josh arrived back in the states on Halloween just in time to pass out candy and stayed with us for the past couple of weeks. He made plans to spend the holiday in California, but before he left for “The Golden State” he wanted us to share a Thanksgiving feast with all the trimmings. I just couldn’t see cooking a turkey with all the side dishes for just the three of us so we cooked up a smaller version that tasted just as good as having a traditional meal. It’s pretty simple and takes way less time to make. We layered slices of toasted artisan bread with baked chicken or (sub turkey breast) layered with stuffing, gravy and a dollop of cranberry sauce. Of course I had to have mashed potatoes and gravy on the side. It is the most delicious meal to make if you want to make a feast for just 2 or 3 people. Also this would be a great way to use any leftovers for those who have a traditional roasted turkey with all the trimmings. Whether you are entertaining for two or want a way to make your leftovers taste just as good as your Thanksgiving meal, give this layered open faced sandwich a try. Happy Thanksgiving!!
  Continue reading →
  Share this:
  Pinterest
  Facebook
  Reddit
  Tumblr
  Print
  Email
  X
  Like Loading...
  Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Recipes, Sandwiches & Paninis, Side Dishes | 2 Comments | Tagged Atchafalaya Seasoning, Chicken Stuffing Gravy and Cranberry Layered Open Face Sandwich, Stove Top Stuffing, Stuffing Gravy, Thanksgiving Dinner for Two, Thanksgiving leftover Open Faced Sandwich
- Hatch Green Chile Benedict with Fry Bread
  
  Posted at 3:20 pm by NativeNM, on August 16, 2018
  It’s chile season here in New Mexico! I have missed you so! It’s been too many years since I’ve been home to enjoy the aroma of roasting chiles in the air. Ask any New Mexican and they will tell you that this is a most special time of year. Today I’m sharing a favorite breakfast dish and taking it up a notch to make it even more scrumptious if that’s possible. An eggs benedict with a fry bread base, topped with bacon, poached eggs and a green chile hollandaise sauce ladled over top. Making this for just the two us us presented a dilemna of scaling everything down from the fry bread to the hollandaise sauce. As much as I tried it’s really perfect for four. It’s also a time sensitive dish to make given that everything needs to be prepped and cooked at the same time. Fortunately for me, Joe volunteered to help out and together we had everything prepared and assembled in no time. When you taste that first bite, your taste buds will swoon. This is by far my favorite hollandaise sauce, so creamy and flavorful with freshly roasted green chile. And if you take the time to make these light and airy fry breads, you will wonder why you haven’t done this sooner. At least that’s what I’m thinking!
  Continue reading →
  Share this:
  Pinterest
  Facebook
  Reddit
  Tumblr
  Print
  Email
  X
  Like Loading...
  Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Condiments and Sauces, Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes, Red or Green | 2 Comments | Tagged Eggs Benedict, Eggs Benedict over Fry Bread, Eggs Benedict with Hatch Green Chile Hollandaise Sauce with Fry Bread, Green Chile Benedict, Green Chile Hollandaise Sauce, Hollandaise Sauce, Indian Fry Bread, Navajo Fry Bread
- New Mexico Green Chile Cheese Steaks
  
  Posted at 12:26 pm by NativeNM, on August 7, 2018
  Joe and I are enjoying being back in Albuquerque and trying some of the local restaurant favorites. While I cook most of our meals during the week, on the weekend we try to get away from the daily grind and nearly always go out for a bite to eat. One Saturday we tried a new place, at least it’s new to us called Filling Philly’s. They feature steak and chicken philly cheese steaks as well as meatball sandwiches. But what caught our eye was the Green Chile Philly. I can tell you my mouth was watering just reading the description. And it didn’t disappoint, It was delicious!! The distinct difference between my cheese steak and Filling Philly’s is the cheese sauce. They use cheese whiz which does taste good but I envisioned a creamy Oaxaca cheese sauce. Oaxaca cheese melts so creamy and makes the best cheese sauce and dips. I especially love it paired with green chile. My love of cheese steaks have no bounds, this one has to be one of the best!
  Continue reading →
  Share this:
  Pinterest
  Facebook
  Reddit
  Tumblr
  Print
  Email
  X
  Like Loading...
  Posted in Burgers, Sandwiches, Paninis and Wraps, Condiments and Sauces, Recipes, Red or Green, Salsa, Guacamole and Dips | 0 Comments | Tagged Bueno Autumn Roast, Green Chile Philly, Green Chile Powder, Green Chile Salt, New Mexico Green Chile Cheese Steaks, Oaxaca Cheese Sauce, Philly Cheese Steak with Green Chile
- Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Orange Dipping Sauce
  
  Posted at 10:11 am by NativeNM, on March 2, 2018
  Those who are close to me know that I am no fan of coconut, however I do like fried coconut shrimp. It’s a weird thing, I know, most people love coconut but it’s never been my thing. I think one reason why I like this coconut shrimp is that the coconut is fried and has a toasted flavor. I also like the crunchy texture versus fresh coconut which reminds me of eating sweet grass. My whole family loves coconut shrimp plus they’re quick and easy to make. I found endless recipes for Red Lobster’s coconut shrimp which taste pretty darn close to the original. Most people deep fry their shrimp, however I pan fried them which worked just as well and made for a much easier clean-up.
  Continue reading →
  Share this:
  Pinterest
  Facebook
  Reddit
  Tumblr
  Print
  Email
  X
  Like Loading...
  Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Entree, Recipes | 4 Comments | Tagged Coconut Shrimp, Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Orange Dipping Sauce, Red Lobster's Coconut Bay Shrimp, Spicy Orange Dipping Sauce
- Stir Fry Sweet and Sour Pork
  
  Posted at 1:14 pm by NativeNM, on February 21, 2018
  Sweet and sour pork is normally pork that is battered and fried, combined with onions, peppers and pineapple with a rich sweet and tangy sauce. For a healthier version I decided to stir fry the pork which to my surprise turned out really well. The pork was very tender and paired with fresh pineapple rather than from a can made for a very flavorful dish. The recipe comes from The Woks of Life, one of my favorite bloggers for authentic Asian dishes. They have several sweet and sour recipes to choose from but this is my favorite. I love the colors and the flavors of this dish. The sauce is tangy which I think is a better term than sour and the fresh pineapple brings out the sweetness. Ladle over rice for a complete meal that you won’t soon forget.
  Continue reading →
  Share this:
  Pinterest
  Facebook
  Reddit
  Tumblr
  Print
  Email
  X
  Like Loading...
  Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Entree, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Classic Sweet and Sour Pork, Fresh Pineapple Sweet and Sour Pork, Stir Fried Pork, Sweet and Sour Pork, Sweet and Sour Sauce
- French Toast with Cinnamon Roasted Pecans and Raspberries
  
  Posted at 9:50 am by NativeNM, on January 5, 2018
  Early last December Joe and I visited Panama City Beach, FL for a short getaway. We thought a visit to the Sunshine State before Christmas would be a great time to get away without all the crowds and have the beach to ourselves. We were prepared for cooler weather but determined to enjoy the sunshine and white sandy beaches. Little did we know Mother Nature had other ideas. It was unusually cold and rained the entire time we were there. We rented a little condo on the beach where you walk off your deck straight onto the beautiful white sand. It would have been paradise had the wind not been so blustery with cold rain coming off the ocean. Mostly we just looked out the window because it was just too cold to venture out. We expected mid 50’s and got 30 and 40 degree weather, brrrr. It wasn’t a total loss, we went out to the movies and found a couple museums to wander around. We decided we would splurge for a big breakfast, skip lunch and find some good seafood to eat for dinner. My favorite breakfast was from Andy’s Flour Power Cafe and Bakery. I had the french toast plate with thick slices of french toast topped with candied pecans and fresh strawberries. I loved every bite and vowed to recreate it one day. This is my version of the Flour Power French Toast!
  Continue reading →
  Share this:
  Pinterest
  Facebook
  Reddit
  Tumblr
  Print
  Email
  X
  Like Loading...
  Posted in Breakfast, Condiments and Sauces, Dutch Oven and Cast Iron, Recipes, Snack | 2 Comments | Tagged Cinnamon Roasted Pecans, French Toast, French Toast with Artisan Bread, French Toast with Cinnamon Roasted Pecans and Raspberries, Raspberries
- Steak and Elotes Chimichanga
  
  Posted at 10:13 am by NativeNM, on July 7, 2017
  Josh taped an episode of Food Paradise on The Travel Channel that showcased their top picks for Mexican food. He wasn’t kidding when he said they featured some of the most delectable dishes. This is the first of two that I just had to make. A restaurant in Chicago “Carbon Live Fire Mexican” shared their Stelote burrito made primarily with steak and elotes aka Mexican Street Corn. I have watched that episode more times than I can count and have finally gotten around to making this mouthwatering burrito. Only I pan fried it so technically it’s a chimichanga. Either way you will love it! I grilled the corn along with the steak so they would have those fire roasted flavors. I removed the corn from the cob and added the dressing from my own “Mexican Street Corn” recipe. The steak seemed plain so I added some chimichurri sauce to the mix and wow did that enhance the flavors. Some folks serve rice and beans . . . me . . I just need my guac and salsa to complete this meal!
  Continue reading →
  Share this:
  Pinterest
  Facebook
  Reddit
  Tumblr
  Print
  Email
  X
  Like Loading...
  Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Entree, Recipes, Red or Green | 0 Comments | Tagged Chimichurri Sauce, Cilantro Chimichurri, Mexican Street Corn, Skirt Steak, Steak and Elotes Burrito, Steak and Elotes Chimichanga, Stelote Burrito
← Older posts

Newer posts →
- February 2026
  
  S M T W T F S
  
  1 2 3 4 5 6 7
  
  8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  
  15 16 17 18 19 20 21
  
  22 23 24 25 26 27 28
  
  « Jan
- Previous Posts
  Previous Posts
- Recipe Categories
  Recipe Categories
- Search
  
  Search for:
- Follow Blog via Email
  
  Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.
  
  Email Address:
- Follow me on:
- Things I Like
- An Inspired Cook