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GourmetNinjaGuideto

DressingsToppingsAndSauces

by

KerrinLucadoD’Angelico

Copyright2013–allrightsreserved



Introduction

AreyouaGourmetNinja?Isupposesomemightwonderabouthowtheseriestitlecametobe.Today’sbusymomsareexpectedtowearamyriadofhatswhilejugglingcarpools,schoolassignments,sports,dance,beingawifeandmother,homefinances,ajob,cleaning,laundry,baths&bedtimes–didIforgetsomething?Ohyes!Meals!Whew!Igetabitwearyevenjusttypingalloftheresponsibilitiesfacingtoday’s25–40-somethingwomenwithchildren.Shortofdonningamask&capewhileinvokingsuperpowers,Idecidedtotakeamorestealthyapproachcreatingaquick&quiet,efficient,dressed-in-all-blackapproachtocooking,andthuswasborn,theGourmetNinjaGuides!Ifyoulikethisvolume,besuretocheckouttheotherbooksinmyGourmetNinjaSeriesavailableexclusivelyonAmazon:

GourmetNinjaGuidetoAmazingAppetizersGourmetNinjaGuidetoBreakfastsandBrunch

GourmetNinjaGuidetoSoupsandStewsGourmet Ninja Guide to Dips and Spreads

Gourmet Ninja Guide to Quick and Easy CasserolesGourmet Ninja Guide to Amazing Slow Cooker Meals

Gourmet Ninja Guide to Delicious SaladsGourmet Ninja Guide to Delicious Breads

Soputonyourninjamask,whipoutyourninjaknifeandfork,andgetstartedoncreatingsomeoftheseDressings,ToppingsandSauces!

Dedication

Thisbookislovinglydedicatedto“GourmetNinja”momsallovertheworldwhostealthilybalancelife’schallengeswhilepreparingdeliciousmealsandsnacksforfamilyandfriends.Buonappetito!



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Charred Poblano and Garlic Pesto2largepoblanos(6ounceseach),halvedlengthwiseandcoredCanolaoil4largeunpeeledgarliccloves,lightlysmashed2scallions1/4cupcilantroleaves1/3cupcrumbledquesofrescoorfetacheeseSaltandfreshlygroundpepperDirections1. Heatacast-ironskillet.Rubthechileswithoilandsetintheskillet,skinside

down.2. Addthegarlicandscallionsandcookovermoderatelyhighheat,flatteningthe

chileswithaspatula,untilcharredallover,6minutes.3. Transfertoaplate;letcoolslightly.4. Peelthechilesandgarlicandchop.5. Transferchilesandgarlictoaminifoodprocessor.6. Addthescallionsandcilantro.Pulseuntilminced.7. Withthefoodprocessoron,add3Tablespoonsofoil.8. Processtoacoarsepaste.9. Addthecheese;pulsetoblend.10. Seasonwithsaltandpepper.NinjaNotesSpreadonsandwichesormixintomeatballs,rice,souporpasta.



Cilantro-Pistachio Pesto2½cupscilantroleaves&stems-packed1cuppistachios2clovesofgarlic1cupoliveoil3Tablespoonsfreshlemonjuice½teaspoonsaltDirections1. Combinethepestoingredientsinafoodprocessorandpuréeuntilsmooth.2. Refrigeratetoallowflavorstoblend.3. Serveoverpastaorasaspread.



Classic Pesto4largegarliccloves1½cupsfreshbasilleaves1Tablespoonlemonjuice–orsubstitutefreshorangejuice½teaspoonseasalt1/3cupoliveoil1/3cuppinenuts–orsubstitutewalnuts,soakedalmondsDirections1. Blendgarlic,basil,lemonjuiceandseasaltinfoodprocessoruntilitformsa

paste.2. Continueblendingandslowlydrizzleinoliveoil.3. Serveoverveggiepastaorgrainsalad,andsprinklewithchoppednuts.

NinjaNotesGreatservedasadipforhotcrustybreadslices.



Jalapeno Pesto6freshjalapenopeppers–coredandseeded5freshSerranochiles-coredandseeded½mediumredonion-chopped½cupslicedblanchedalmonds1cupextravirginoliveoil3clovesgarlicDirections1. Placejalapenos,serranos,onions,almonds,garlic,andonecupoliveoilina

foodprocessor.2. Processuntilsmooth.3. Seasonwithseasalttotaste.4. Serveoverpasta.



Lemon Artichoke Pesto1/4cupchoppedfreshcilantro8mediumgarliccloves4tablespoonslemonjuice1/2teaspooncayennepepper1cupwalnuts1/2cupcanolaoil1/2cupoliveoilsalttotaste1(8ounce)packagefrozenartichokes,thawedandchopped1/2cupgratedParmesancheeseDirections1. Placethecilantro,garlic,lemonjuice,cayennepepper,walnuts,canolaoil,

oliveoil,andsaltintoafoodprocessor.2. Pulseuntilsmooth,thenpourintoalargebowl.3. GentlystirinchoppedartichokesandParmesancheese.



Vietnamese Pesto with Rice Vermicelli1pounddriedricevermicelli1½cupschoppedfreshcilantro½cupsweetThaibasil2clovesgarlic-halved½teaspoonmincedlemongrassbulbORlemonzestmaybesubstituted1jalapenopepper-seededandminced1Tablespoonfishsauce4Tablespoonsdry-roastedpeanuts-choppedandunsalted7Tablespoonscanolaoil½lime-cutintowedgessaltandpeppertotasteDirectionsVermicelli1. Soakricenoodlesinalargebowlofcoldwaterfor30minutes.2. Drainthenoodles,andsetthemaside.Pesto1. Inablenderorfoodprocessorcombinethechoppedcilantro,basil,garlic

cloves,lemongrass,jalapenopeppers,fishsauce,and2tablespoonsofthepeanuts.

2. Processjustuntiltheherbsandpeanutsarecoarselychopped.3. Whilethemachineisrunning,addtheoilbydrizzlinginathinstream.4. Addtheremainingpeanutsandrunthemachineinshortspurtsuntilthe

peanutsarecoarselychopped.Combine1. Placesoakedricenoodlesintoalargeskilletwith1/2cupwaterovermedium-

highheat.2. Stiruntilmostofthewaterhasbeenabsorbedandthenoodlesaretender.3. Addalmostallofthepesto,stirringwell.Addafewtablespoonsofwaterif

pestoclumps.4. Tastethepastaaddingmorepesto,limejuice,fishsauce,salt,orpepperas

desired.Garnishpastawiththeremaining2tablespoonsofpeanuts,additionalcilantroandbasil.Serveimmediately.



Walnut Pesto3cupspackedfreshbasilleaves3largeclovesgarlic1/3cuplightlytoastedwalnuts1/3cupextravirginoliveoil1/3cupgratedParmesancheeseSaltandpeppertotasteAdditionalextra-virginoliveoil(forstorage)Directions1. Placebasilleavesandgarlicinafoodprocessororblender,andpulseuntil

mixed.2. Addwalnutsandcontinuetoblenduntilthewalnutsarefinelyground.3. Continuetoprocessanddrizzleinoliveoiluntilemulsified.4. Whenasmoothpasteisachieved,transfertoabowl,andstirinParmesan.5. Seasontotastewithsaltandpepper.NinjaNotesIfpestoisnotforimmediateuse,placeinacontainerwithatight-fittinglid.Smoothoutthetopsurfaceofthepesto,andpouronenougholiveoiltocoveritcompletelycreatinganair-proofsealtohelppreserveit.Covertightlyandstoreintherefrigerator.Pestocanalsobefrozeninsmallquantities.Addoliveoiltocovertopofpesto,covertightlyandfreeze.



Apple Vinaigrette4GrannySmithapplesoliveoilasneeded3Tablespoonsshallots–chopped2½Tablespoonssugar¼cuplemonjuice1cupapplejuice2TablespoonsDijonmustard2cupscanolaoroliveoil2TablespoonsFreshThymeLeavesseasaltandfreshlygroundblackpeppertotaste2TablespoonswaterDirections1. Peeltheapples.Roughchop2oftheapples2. Smalldicetheother2-makethemperfect!3. Keeptheappleinwaterwiththejuiceofonelemontopreventbrowning.4. Sautethechoppedappleovermediumheat,thenaddtheshallotsandsugar.5. Cookuntiltender.Addthelemonandapplejuice.6. Pureethemixture.7. AddtheDijonandmixforafewseconds.8. Continuetomixanddrizzleintheoliveoilmixinguntilemulsified.9. Addthedicedapples,thyme,saltandpepper.10. Addthewaterifneeded.



Bacon-Molasses-Balsamic Vinaigrette4ouncesbacon-diced4ouncesonion–diced3clovesgarlic–chopped1Tablespoonfreshrosemary–chopped4ouncesbalsamicvinegar3Tablespoonsdarkmolasses4ounceschickenstock8ouncesoilsaltandblackpepper–totasteDirections1. Sautebaconuntilcrisp.2. Addtheonionsandsautéuntiljustclear.3. Addgarlicbutdonotallowittobrown.4. Addchoppedrosemaryandcontinuesautéingfor1minute.5. Deglazethepanwiththebalsamicandstock.6. Addmolasses.7. Whiskintheoiluntilemulsified.NinjaNotesWhileservingkeepthedressinginawarmwaterbathinsteadofonice.Dressingmayneedtobeshakenpriortoservingfromtimetotime.Refrigerate–keepsoneday.



Balsamic Vinaigrette2shallots–slicedthin3clovesgarlic–slicedthin1teaspoonDijonmustard1cupoliveoil½cuplemonjuice½cupbalsamicvinegar10basilleaves–tornsaltandpepper–totasteDirections1. Inasautépancombinetheshallots,garlicandoil.Heattoabout140andlet

steepforabout15minutes.2. Donotallowtheshallotsandgarlictobrown.3. PlaceDijon,vinegar&lemonjuiceinablender.4. Turnonandslowlyaddinoil.5. Addinbasil.6. Adjustseasoningwithsaltandpepper.NinjaNotesOptions:OmitthemustardORroast1or2headsofgarlicandadditintheblenderwiththevinegarandlemonjuice,ORreplacepartoftheoilwithbaconfat,ORsteeprosemaryand/orthymewithshallotsandgarlic.



Blue Cheese Dressing4–5Tablespoonsmayonnaise1–2Tablespoonsricewinevinegar¼–½teaspoongarlicpowderSalt&Pepper2½ouncesBleucheese,crumbled(moreorlesstoyourowntaste)Milkorwatertomakedressingdesiredconsistency

Directions1. Mixfirst4ingredientstogether.2. Stirinbleucheese.3. Adjustseasoningwithgarlic,salt,&pepperasdesired.4. Refrigerate1hourpriortoserving.NinjaNotesDressingmaycover&refrigerateupto2wks.Allamountsareapproximatedependingonhowthickandcheesyyouwantthedressingtobe.Adjustasnecessary



Chipotle Lime Dressing¼cupfreshlimejuice¼cupricewinevinegar2teaspoonsgarlic–minced1Tablespoonchipotlepurée3Tablespoonshoney½teaspoonkoshersalt½bigbunchcilantro–chopped¾cupcanolaoilDirections1. Inablender,combinelimejuice,ricewinevinegar,garlic,purée,honey,salt

andcilantro.2. Blendtogetherandthenslowlydrizzleoiltotheblenderuntilitisfully

emulsified.3. Adjustseasoningasdesired.4. Refrigerateuntilreadytoserve.5. Whiskwellbeforetossingwiththesalad.NinjaNotesThisdressingshouldbekeptrefrigerateduntilserved.Bestwhenblendedwithin2hoursofbeingserved.UsedressingonanysaladtogiveSouthwesternflair.



Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette3Tablespoonsoil3Tablespoonsvegetableoil¼cupchoppedfreshcilantro2Tablespoonslimejuice1clovegarlic–minced1smallhotpepper,finelychopped–moreorlesstotasteSaltandfreshlygroundblackpepperDirections1. Combineallingredientsinsmalljar.2. Shakewell.3. Serveoversalad.



French Dressing¾ cup salad oil or olive oil¼ cup lemon juice or cider vinegar1 tablespoon sugar¾ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon paprika¼ teaspoon dry mustard¼ teaspoon pepper

Directions 1. Combine all the ingredients in a screw-topped jar. Cover jar tightly and

shake vigorously to blend well.2. OR Use a stick mixer or blender to thoroughly mix ingredients.3. Store in covered container.4. Shake well before using. Ninja NotesTo make Creamy French Dressing, add ½ cup sour cream and incorporatethoroughly.



Ginger Vinaigrette1/3cupfreshlimejuice3Tablespoonfreshgingerjuice1/8teaspoonhotredpeppersauce7ouncegrapeseedorcanolaoil1Tablespoonshallot–finelyminced1clovegarlic–mashedDirections1. Inamediumbowl,whisktogetherlimejuiceandhotpeppersauce.2. Graduallywhiskinoilsuntilemulsified.3. Whiskintheshallotandgarlic.4. Addsaltandpeppertotaste.5. Addadditionallimejuiceoroiltobalancethedressingifneeded.6. Serveimmediatelyorrefrigerateforuptothreedays.



Greek Dressing2/3cupredwinevinegar½tspsugar1largeclovegarlic–crushedorpressed½teaspoonGreekseasoning½teaspoonoreganosalt*1/3cupoliveoilDirections1. Inamediumbowl,combinevinegar,sugar,garlic,Greekseasoningand

oreganosalt.2. Whiskingredientstogether.3. Continuewhiskinganddrizzleinoliveoil.4. Whiskuntilemulsified.5. Refrigerate30minutestoonehourbeforeserving.

NinjaNotesMakeyourownoreganosaltbyaddingtwopartsoreganotoonepartseasalt.SaveanduseinanyGreekdishes.MakeyourownGreekseasoningbymixingthefollowingingredientstogetheradjustingingredientamountstoyourowntaste:2teaspoonsdriedoregano1–2teaspoonssalt1½teaspoonsonionpowder1½teaspoonsgarlicpowder1teaspooncornstarch1teaspoonblackpepper1teaspoondriedparsleyflakes1teaspoonHungarianpaprika½teaspoongroundcinnamon*½teaspoongroundnutmeg*½teaspoonthyme**Usefreshcontainersofspicesifcontainersonhandaremorethan6monthsold.



Honey Mustard Dressing1/3cuprawhoney¼cuppreparedmustard¼cupapplecidervinegar(useBragg’sifavailable)½cupextravirginoliveoilDirections1. Whisktogetherhoney,mustardandvinegar.2. Continuemixinganddrizzleinoliveoiluntilemulsified.

NinjaNotesForasweeterversion,increasehoneytotaste.



Orange-Ginger Vinaigrette1quartorangejuice¼cupjalapeno–diced¼cupshallots–diced¼cupginger–minced1Tablespoonhoney1ounceredwinevinegar1ouncericewinevinegar¼cupcanolaoil1TablespoonsesameoilDirections1. Useastickmixertomixorangejuice,peppers,shallots,andginger.2. Cookovermediumheattoreduceby3/4anduntilthickened3. Addvinegarandmixagain.4. Whilemixingdrizzleintheoils.5. Adjustseasoningasneeded.



Portobello Mushroom Vinaigrette1Portobellomushroom–grilledandchopped¼cupbalsamicvinegar½cupoliveoilSalt–totasteFreshlygroundpepper–totasteDirections1. Usingastickmixerorfoodprocessor,processmushroomandvinegar.2. Continuemixingandslowlydrizzleinoliveoilmixinguntilsmooth.3. Seasonasdesiredwithsaltandpepper.



Ranch Dressing2cupsplainyogurt1/4to1/2cupmayonnaise(optional)1teaspoongarlicpowder1teaspoononionpowder1teaspoonchives1teaspoonceleryseed1teaspoonsalt1teaspoondryparsleyor2Tablespoonsfreshchoppedparsley¼teaspoonblackpepper¼teaspooncayenne–moreorlesstotaste¼teaspoonpaprika¼teaspoondillweedDirections1. Inamediumsizedbowl,combinealloftheingredients.2. Mixitallverywell,andallowittomarinateforseveralhoursorovernight.If

desired,3. Serveasadipordressingforsalads.



Raspberry Vinaigrette1Tablespoonhoney2Tablespoonsraspberryvinegar4–5freshraspberries6Tablespoonsextravirginoliveoil½teaspoonseasalt¼teaspooncoarseblackpepperDirections1. Useastickmixertomixhoneyandvinegarinasmallbowl.2. Addraspberriesandmix.3. Slowlydrizzleinoilandemulsify.4. Seasonwithsaltandpepper–totaste.



Red Onion Vinaigrette for a Crowd1cupoliveoil1cupwalnutoil8ouncesChampagnewinevinegar2Tablespoonssugar1poundredonions–slicedthinlysaltandwhitepepper–totasteDirections1. Heatoil,vinegarandsugartoabout200degrees.2. Addonionsintothemixture.3. Takeoffofheatandletmixturecool.4. Removeabout¾oftheonionsandreserveforsaladsorsoups.5. Pureeremainingonionswithoilandvinegar.6. Saltandpeppertotaste.



Southwestern Dressing3Tablespoonsextra-virginoliveoil2clovesgarlic,minced(1tsp)1jalapenopepper,seededandminced2ouncessherryvinegar¼cuplimejuice½teaspooncumin½teaspoonchilipowder½teaspoonpaprika8–12dashesofhotpeppersauce–moreorlesstotastesaltandfreshlygroundpepperDirections1. Usingastickmixer,inamediumbowlmixtogethergarlic,jalapeno,vinegar,

limejuice,cumin,chilipowderandpaprika.2. Continuemixinganddrizzleinoliveoiluntilemulsified.3. Stirinhotpeppersauce,saltandpeppertotaste.4. Refrigeratefor30minutesto1hourandthenshakebeforeserving.



Spicy Cilantro Dressing1/3cupoliveoil2Tablespoonsfreshcilantro-chopped3Tablespoonswhitewinevinegar½teaspoonsalt¼tspgroundcumin1/8teaspoongroundredpepperflakes(cayenne)Directions1. Inablenderorusingastickmixer,mixtogethercilantro,vinegar,salt,cumin

andredpepperflakes.2. Continuemixingwhiledrizzlinginoliveoil.3. Refrigerate30minutesto1hour.4. Shakeandserve.



Tangerine Vinaigrette½teaspoontangerinezest–minced4Tablespoonstangerinejuice–fresh2teaspoonsChampaignvinegar¼teaspoonsalt5TablespoonslightoliveoilDirections1. Combinetangerinezest,juice,vinegarandsalt.2. Usingstickmixer,drizzleinoliveoilmixinguntilemulsified.3. Serveoversalad.



Tia Maria Spicy Ranch Dressing

1buttermilkranchpacket(thisninjapreferstheHiddenValleybrand)3tomatillos–removepaperyshells1cupcilantro–chopped3garliccloves1tspcayennepepperDirections1. FollowdirectionsonButtermilkRanchpacket.2. Addremainingingredients.3. Mixinblender.4. Refrigerate30minutespriortoserving.5. Shakeandserve.



Tomato Salad with Feta and Creamy Garlic DressingSalad8ouncesfennel–slicedpaperthin6ouncesharicotverts*–endspinchedoff2½poundsripetomatoessaltandfreshlygroundpepper–totaste1Tablespoonoliveoil1Tablespoonfreshchives–minced3basilleaves–slicedintothinstrips4ouncesfetacheese½cupMediterraneanolive–pittedandslicedVinaigrette2Tablespoonsmayonnaise2Tablespoonsredwinevinegar1Tablespoonfreshlemonjuice1TablespoonDijonmustard1clovegarlic–mashedwithsalt1cupoliveoilSaltandwhitepepper–totasteBasilOil2cupsbasil¾cuplightoliveoilSaladDirections1. Soakthefennelinicewaterfor1hour,butnotmorethan2hours.Drainand

dry.2. Cooktheharicotsvertsuntiltendercrisp.3. Plungeintoicebathandthendrain.4. Peel,seed,andJuliennethetomatoes–reserve.DressingDirections1. Inablenderorusingastickmixer,mixmayo,vinegar,lemonjuice,mustard,

andgarlic.2. Whilemixing,drizzleinoil.Continuemixinguntildressingissmoothand



thick.3. Seasonwithsaltandpepper.

BasilOilDirections1. Inablenderorfoodprocessor,mixtogetherbasilandoliveoil.2. Processuntilcompletelyincorporated.

Combine1. Inabowltosstogetherbeans,tomatoes,mixedgreens,andafennel.Drizzle

withthevinaigretteandtosswelltocoverthevegetables.2. Servewithanassortmentofolivesandcheesesanddrizzleallwithbasiloil.NinjaNotes*Harcortvert–avarietyofFrenchgreenbeans,longerandthinnerthanmostAmericanvarieties.



Wasabi Ginger Dressing2Tablespoonschoppedgingerroot1Tablespoonchoppedgarlic1cupwhitewine2Tablespoonssugar2Tablespoonswasabipowder2cupscanolaoilDirections1. Placegingerroot,garlic,wine,sugarandwasabipowderinblender.2. Blendfor2minutes.3. Withblenderstillrunningslowlydrizzleintheoiluntilemulsified.4. Refrigeratefor30minutesto1hourbeforeserving.



Alfredo Sauce8ouncescreamcheese¾cupParmesancheese–grated1stickbutter1cupheavycream8ouncesangelhairpasta–cookedanddrainedDirections1. Cutcreamcheeseintocubes.2. Inlargenon-stickskilletcombinecreamcheese,butterandcream,stirring

constantlyonmediumheatuntilsmooth.3. Removefromheat.4. StirinfreshgratedParmesancheese.5. Tossangelhairpastalightlywithsauce,coatingwell.



Argentine Chimichurri Sauce6to8clovesofgarlic2cupsfreshparsley–chopped½cupfreshcilantro–chopped2teaspoonsdriedoregano2teaspoonsdriedthyme2teaspoonsfreshrosemary½-1teaspoonredpepperflakes¾cupsofwhitevinegar¾cupsofoliveoilsalttotasteDirections1. Placevinegar,garlic,parsley,cilantro,oregano,thyme,rosemaryandred

pepperflakesinafoodprocessor.2. Processthoroughlyusingmetalblade.3. Continuetoprocessandslowlydrizzletheoliveoilintothemixture.4. Processuntilemulsified.NinjaNotesAgreatsauceforgrilledsteak,chicken,orseafood.



BBQ Sauce1cupketchup1cupdamsonorplumjam1–2TablespoonsWorcestershiresauce1teaspoononionpowder1teaspoongarlicpowder,1teaspoonbrownsugar½-1teaspoonliquidsmoke1teaspoonhoney1–2teaspoonshotsauce½teaspoonthymeDirections1. Mixtogetherallingredients.2. Adjustanyingredientsseasoningtotaste.



Carolina Style Barbecue Sauce2cupsapplecidervinegar2Tablespoonsdarkbrownsugar1Tablespoonketchup2teaspoonspreparedmustard1Tablespoonhotpeppersauce-TexasPete's1teaspoonredpepperflakes1teaspoongroundblackpepper1teaspoonkoshersalt1teaspoonliquidsmoke–HickoryflavoredDirections1. Mixallexceptliquidsmoke.Simmer30minutes.2. Addliquidsmokeandsimmerfor10moreminutes.3. Coolcompletely.4. Refrigerate24hoursbeforeservingtoallowflavorstofullydevelop.NinjaNotesTraditionallyservedinNCoverroastedpulledpork.



Chocolate Sauce21/2poundssemisweetchocolate½quarthalfandhalf1¼cupssugar½Tablespoonvanilla3/8cupcherrybrandy1/8poundbutterDirections1. Stirringconstantly,meltchocolateoverhotwaterinstainlessbowl.2. Inaseparatepot,heathalfandhalfuntilwarm.3. Addsugar,vanillaandcherrybrandytohalfandhalf.4. Mixthoroughlystirringuntilsugarisdissolved.5. Whiphalfandhalfmixtureintomeltedchocolate.6. Whipbutterintomixture.



Hot Pepper Sauce2cupsjalapenos–finelychoppedandseeded**2cupsapplecidervinegar–divided3cupscatsupDirections1. Mixpepperswith½cupvinegar.2. StirGently.3. Addremainingvinegarandslowlyblendinthecatsup.4. Simmerinasaucepanovermediumheatfor30minutes,stirringoften.5. Bottleandstoreinrefrigerator.NinjaNotes**Wearfoodprepgloveswhenhandlingandchoppinghotpeppers.Carefullyremoveanddisposegloves.Washhandsthoroughlywithwarmsoapywaterafterwards.Learnedfirsthandhowtomakeaninjacry!



Jalapeno Cream Sauce¼cupfreshjalapeñoslices½gallonheavycream1cupyellowonions–¼"dice½Tablespoonchickenbase¼Tablespoongarlic–chopped1teaspoonblackpepper¼cupbutter¼teaspooncayennepepper¼cupflour1TablespoonsaltDirections1. Slicethefreshjalapeñosinto¼-inchrings.2. Diceonions.3. Sautéonionsandgarlicinthebutteruntilonionsareclear–donotbrown4. Inaseparatepan,sautéjalapeñoringsinbutterandsetaside.5. Whenonionsaretranslucent,stirinflourandcookfor2minutes.6. Addcream,chickenbaseandspicestothepanandsimmer.7. Oncesaucehasthickened,stirremainingjalapeñoslices,continuestirringand

bringmixturebacktoasimmer.8. Coolsaucerefrigerateuntilserved.



Jerk Sauce for Chicken6slicedscotchbonnetpeppers–orjalapenosifpreferred2Tablespoonsthyme2Tablespoongroundallspice8Clovesgarlic-coarselychopped3Mediumonions–coarselychopped2Tablespoonssugar1Tablespoonsalt1–2teaspoonsgroundblackpepper1–2teaspoonsgroundcinnamon1–2teaspoonsnutmeg1–2teaspoonsginger½cupoliveoil½cupsoysauceJuiceofonelime1cuporangejuice1cupwhitevinegarDirections1. Addallingredientstoblenderandblendthoroughly.2. Reserveasmallamountofmarinadeforbasting.3. Marinate3½-4poundchicken(3–4poundsofchickenbreastsmaybeused

ifpreferred)for1–2hoursorovernightifdesired.4. Removechickenfrommarinade.5. Grillorbakechickenasdesiredbastingwithreservedmarinade.



Mexican Chile Sauce1mediumonion–mincedfinely2Tablespoonsoliveoil3½cupstomatopuree2clovesgarlic–mincedorpressed½teaspoongroundcumin¼teaspoonoreganoleaves–crumbled½teaspoonsaltDirections1. Sauteonioninoilovermediumheatjusttranslucent.2. Addtomatopureeandgarlic.3. Stirinchilipowder,cumin,oreganoandsalt.4. Coverandsimmerfor30minutes,stirringfrequently,toblendflavors.5. PureeandservewithanyMexicandish.6. Refrigerateorfreezeremainderinanicecubetray.7. Removecubeswhenfrozen.8. StoreinlabeledZiplocbaginfreezer.



Peanut Butter Fudge Sauce1cupcornsyrup–lightordark1cupcreamypeanutbutter1/2cupheavycream1cupsemisweetchocolatechipsDirections1. Inamicrowaveable2-quartbowl,combinecornsyrup,peanutbutter,and

cream.2. MicrowaveonHIGHfor1½minutes,untilboiling.3. Addchocolatechipsandstiruntilmelted.4. Refrigerateextrasauceandwarmuptoserveovericecream.



Scallion Ginger Sauce2tablespoonsdarksoysauce1½Tablespoonslightsoysauce1½Tablespoonschickenbroth1teaspoonbrownsugar–moreorlesstotaste6scallions–endsremoved–finelychopped12-inchslicefreshginger–peeledandfinelychopped1greenorredchilipepper–de-seededandsliced3TablespoonspeanutorvegetableoilDirections1. Combinethesoysauce,water,andsugarinasmallheatproofbowl.Stirinthe

scallions,ginger,andchoppedchilipepper.2. Heattheoilinaheavysaucepanovermediumheatforabout5minutes,until

oilisshimmeringonthebottombutnotsmoking.3. Verycarefullyandslowlypourthehotoilintothescalliongingermixture.4. Allowmixturetocooluntil“sizzling”stops.5. Stirandletstandfor1-2minutesbeforeserving.NinjaNotesGreattoppingforseafood.



Spicy Cranberry Chutney112-ouncebag(about3cups)freshcranberries1cupsugar12-inchpiecefreshginger,peeledandcutinfinesliversGratedzestof½orange½teaspoonsalt½teaspooncayenne½to1jalapeno,seedsremovedandfinelymincedDirections1. Rinseandcheckberriesremovinganyberriesthataresoft.2. Inaskillet,heatcranberriesandsugarovermediumheat,stirringwell.3. Simmeruntilsugarisdissolved.4. Continuecooking1–2minutes.5. Stiringinger,orangezest,salt,andcayenne.6. Reduceheattomediumlowandcontinuecookinguntilthemixturethickens

slightly,about5–10minutes.7. Removefromheatandstirinjalapeno.8. Transfertoaservingbowl.9. Refrigerate1–2hoursbeforeserving.



Spicy Mango Ginger Chutney2largeripemangos,peeled,pitted,andchopped1Tablespoonsfreshginger–grated½cuponion,chopped1clovegarlic1-2chilepeppers-choppedfinely-chooseaccordingtotheamountofheatdesired¼cupcurrants¼cupraisins¼cupwhitewinevinegar¼cupbrownsugar½Tablespoonlimezest¼tspallspiceDirections1. Addmangoes,onion,gingerroot,andgarlictoafoodprocessorbowl.2. Usingmetalblade,coarselychop.3. Placeblendedingredientsintoamedium-sizedbowlandaddremaining

ingredients.4. Coverandrefrigerateovernight.5. Combineallchutneyingredientsinamediumsaucepanandstirwell.6. Bringtoaboil;reduceheatandsimmer,covered,for5minutes.7. Uncoverandsimmeroverlowheatforafewminutesmoretocookoffexcess

liquid.8. Allowtocoolandserve.9. Refrigerateremainingchutney.NinjaNotesRecipeeasilydoubled/tripled.Excessmaybefrozen.Excellentservedoverchickenorfish.Serveoverbakedbrieasanappetizer.



Sweet and Sour Sauce2Tablespoonstapiocaorcornstarch¾cupwaterorpineapplejuice¼cuppineapple–pureed(optional)½cupsugar1/3cupwhitevinegar4TablespoonstomatopasteDirections1. Dissolvethestarchinwaterorpineapplejuice.2. Addpineapple,sugar,vinegarandtomatopaste.3. Whiskingredientstogetherandbringtoaboil.



Sweet and Sour Sauce 21Tablespoonvegetableoil1onion–cutintoeighths½redpepper–cutinto1"pieces½greenpepper–cutinto1"pieces½smallcanpineapplechunks–reserve½ofjuice1Tablespooncornstarch4ounceswater2Tablespoonstomatosauce2teaspoonssoysauce1TablespoonwhitevinegarDirections1. Tomakesauce,heatoilinawokorfryingpan,addonionandredandgreen

pepperandstir-fryfor5minutesoruntilvegetablesaresoft.2. Stirinpineapplechunks.3. Inasmallbowl,combinecornstarch,water,tomatosauce,soysauce,vinegar

andreservedpineapplejuice.4. Stirintopan.Cook,stirringconstantlyfor2-3minutesoruntilsauceboilsand

thickens.



Tomato Sauce - Crock Pot228-ouncecanscrushedtomatoes128-ouncecanstomatopuree118-ouncecantomatopaste¼cupextravirginoliveoil1largeonionchopped1greenbellpepper–chopped4bayleaves2clovesgarlic-sliced1Tablespoondrybasil1TablespoonItalianseasoning1–2teaspoonsseasonedsalt1–2largecarrots–shredded18ouncesredwineorwater1cupParmesancheeseDirections1. Sauteonion,bellpepper,carrot–untilonionsaretranslucent.2. Addgarlicandsauté1minute–donotbrown.3. Addmixturetocrockpot.4. Stirincrushedtomatoes,tomatopuree,tomatopasteandseasonings.5. Usethe18-ouncetomatopastecantomeasureandadd18ouncesredwineor

water.6. Cookonlowsettingallday.7. Removebayleaves.8. StirinParmesancheese.9. Tasteandadjustseasoning.

NinjaNotesMakesagreatpastaorpizzasauce.Thissauceischunkybutcanbepureedtoachieveasmoothsauce.Tofreeze,fillicecubetrayswithsauceandfreeze.Whencubesarefrozen,placecubesinlabeledZiplocfreezerbagsanduseasneeded.



Fajita Marinade1/4cupfreshcilantro,snipped1/3cuplimejuice2tablespoonsoil2tablespoonstequila2teaspoonsFrank'sRedHotSauce1largeonion2clovesgarlic1/2teaspooncumin1/2teaspoonoregano1/2teaspoonblackpepper2largeredbellpeppers,cutintostrips11/2poundsfreshmushroomsDirections1. Addallingredientstoa1-gallonZiplocfreezerbag.2. Add1½poundschickenorbeef–cutintofajitastrips3. Marinate1–2hours,overnightorfreezeforlateruse.



Garlicky Ginger Lime Marinade1cuplimejuice1teaspoonsalt1tablespoongingerroot,grated4clovesgarlic,pressed1/4cupoliveoil.Directions1. Placeingredientsina1-gallonZiplocfreezerbag.2. Squeezeingredientstomix.3. Addchicken,steakorfirmsteak-likefish(swordfishormahi-mahi).4. Refrigerate1–2hoursorovernight,andturnbagoverseveraltimestoensure

meatiscovered.5. Removemeatandcookasdesired.

NinjaNotesThismarinadeworkswellwithveggiestoo.



Honey-Mustard Marinade½cuphoney¼cupDijonmustard¼cuplemonjuice¼cupsoysauce2clovesgarlic–crushedDirections1. MixallingredientsinalargeZiplocbag.2. Addmeat.3. Refrigerate1–2hoursorovernight,turningbagoveroccasionally.4. Removemeatandcookasdesired.



Raw Salsa5to7mediumtomatoes1-2jalapenopeppers–toyourtaste1tsp.realsalt½teaspooncumin1/3ofabunchofcilantro1–2garliccloves1smallonion–quarteredJuiceof1limeDirections1. Place2tomatoesinblenderandliquify.2. Addjalapenos,salt,cumin,cilantro,garlicandonion.3. Pulseinblender–leavingchunks4. Addrestoftomatoesandhitthepulsebutton2–3timesleavingitchunky.NoteIffreshtomatoesarenotavailable,canneddicedtomatoesmaybeused.ORuseamixtureoffreshandcanned.



Rosa’s Salsa Verde4cupstomatillos–huskedandrinsed1onion–chopped4clovesgarlic½cupchoppedcilantroleaves2smalljalapenopeppers–chopped1teaspoonsalt1/8teaspoonpepper½teaspoondriedoreganoleaves½teaspoongroundcumin¼cupextravirginoliveoil–divided1/3cupwaterDirections1. Cuttomatillosintoquarters.2. Inablenderorfoodprocessor,placetomatillos,onion,garlic,cilantro,

jalapenopeppers,salt,pepper,oregano,cumin,2tablespoonsoliveoil,andwater.

3. Processuntilslightlychunky.4. Inmediumsaucepanovermediumheat,heatremainingoliveoil.5. Addtomatillomixtureandsimmerfor10to12minutes,stirringfrequently,

untilslightlythickened.6. Removefromheatandpourintoservingbowl.7. Coverandrefrigerate1-2hourstoblendflavors.8. Servewarmorcold.



Savory Marinade2largeclovesgarlic–mincedfinelyorpressed½cupoliveoil¼cupsoysauce1TablespoonWorcestershiresauce¼cupredwinevinegar1/8cuplemonjuice1TablespoonDijonmustard½teaspoonsalt½teaspoonpepper1TablespoonfreshparsleyDirections1. Combineallingredientsina1-gallonsizedZiplocbag.2. Squeezebagtoincorporateallingredients.3. Addchicken,pork,firmfishorbeef.4. Refrigerate1–2hoursorovernight,turningbagoveroccasionally.



Thai Chicken Marinade¼cupofsoysauce,½cuphoney½cupofpeanutbutter–chunkyorsmooth2teaspoonsmincedgarlic2teaspoonscurrypowderChickenDirections1. AddingredientstogetherinaZiplocbagandsqueezebagtomix.2. PlacechickenpiecesinZiplocbag.3. Refrigerateovernightorfreezeinmarinade.4. Thawandcookchickenasdesired.NoteGreatonthegrill,bakedorusedinslowcooker.



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