Mm... this sauce is thick, rich, and very hearty with bold pieces of sautéed onion and garlic littered through it. It's absolutely perfect for dipping, but would be just as amazing atop some 3 Ingredient Pizza Dough, or in any other place that you would use a typical pizza sauce...
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Since I'm taking Thanksgiving off this year, I've still made it my mission to post a few recipes for those of you that are not.
Don't get me wrong, I love love love cooking in my kitchen on the Holidays, but an amazing opportunity came up for me to dine out with the family at a local hot spot here in Austin instead, so I'm taking it!...
Read MoreSkinny Pesto
Well... as skinny and simple as you can make it without losing any of that great distinct flavor.
I think I made my weight in pesto last summer when my basil plant outside was going growing like crazy. I love fresh basil, and what better to do with it than make some yummy fresh pesto with it?
Really. What better?
Read MoreSkinny Ranch (Dip or Dressing)
It's all about ranch in Texas.
Being a native, I had to do it justice when coming up with a skinny version...
Read MoreStrawberry & Peach Chia Jam
Chia seeds are rather fascinating to me. I've often seen them tossed into rather healthy and often the most simple of recipes. They are really fun to play around with.
Don't be scared of them if you've never tried them! My mom is a little leery since the only other time she heard of them was back when 'Chia Pets' were popular. I suppose she's scared she'll start to sprout foliage. Anyway, I can't wait for her to try this jam!...
Read MoreHealthified Apple Butter BBQ Sauce
This BBQ Sauce is amazing!
How amazing? I'm making some more tomorrow to take to my parents house for a BBQ and still have one more thing planned this week to do with it after that.
I was fortunate enough to get a bottle of Musselman's Apple Butter sent to me this week, at no cost. I immediately began to do research. What could I do with a bottle of apple butter? I found that there were so many things to do with it that I couldn't settle on just one.
I'm pretty fond of apple butter, but it's generally something that I use in the fall. Then it struck me. BBQ! And what's better? BBQ sauce!...
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