MAKES: About 1/2 cup TIME: 15 minutes This dead-easy sauce is even better than it might seem, because you can completely change the way it tastes just by replacing the basil with cilantro, mint, lemongrass, lime leaves, or even a different type of basil. If you want...
Golden Simmering Liquid for Seitan Cook the seitan in this lighter seasoning liquid if you want a more neutral color and flavor or plan to use seitan with spring or summer vegetables. It's best with non-Asian dishes and seasonings. The color will be, well, golden. If...
Teriyaki Sauce Makes 2 cups (500 mL) Teriyaki sauce is common in Japanese cuisine. It adds both sweet and salty flavours to the food with which it is blended, and it's fat-free. The first choice for this recipe is sake, a Japanese rice wine that has a clean but...
Tamarind Date Sauce Makes 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) Tamarind is a fruit that is common in Asian and African countries and widely grown in India. This sauce, made from the pulp of the pod, adds unique sweet, lemony sharpness to Potato Subji, Aloo Gobi, and Seasoned Potato...
Spicy Peanut Sauce Makes 1 3/4 cups (435 mL) Peanut sauce is widely used in Thai, Indonesian, Malaysian, Vietnamese, and Chinese cuisines. It can be made mild or hot by adjusting the amount of garlic, ginger, or chili paste. This delectable blend can be used as a...
Rosemary Gravy Makes 3 1/2 cups (875 mL) Can vegetarian gravy taste outstanding? Yes! You'll find that the familiar Thanksgiving seasonings of rosemary, thyme, and sage make this aromatic gravy a welcome feature at festive meals. This gravy incorporates a roux, a...
Miso Gravy Makes 2 3/4 cups (685 mL) Miso is a thick, sweet, salty paste made from fermented soy beans that adds a tangy taste to soups, dips, and sauces. If it's not in the refrigerated section of your supermarket, look for it in Asian markets or natural food stores....
Marinara Tomato Sauce Makes 3 1/2 cups (875 mL) Fresh tomatoes at the height of summer are memorable. Growers and consumers get very enthusiastic about them for many good reasons. With over 4,000 varieties to choose from, they are easy to grow, delicious, and they...
Light Mushroom Gravy Makes 4 cups (1 L) This recipe is ideal for Holiday Stuffed Winter Squash; it also is good with baked or mashed potatoes and with veggie burgers. If you use stock cubes or powder, experiment with different brands, as flavourful stock makes a big...
Cranberry Ginger Relish Makes 3 cups (750 mL) Cranberries are indigenous to North America and were traditionally used by First Nations people for food and medicine. The bright crimson berries are very tart; how much sweetener you use depends on how tangy you like your...
