For the past couple of days all I can think about is baking... baking pies, gingersnaps, the chocolate torte then I realized that tomorrow is Canadian Thanksgiving.
It all makes sense now. It's the same feeling that I get this time of year when it's still about 1000ºF here in Shadow Hills but I have an irrepressible need to get the cashmere sweaters out. Heck even the horses have started to "wool up" !
Since this is the way it's going to be for the next while I guess I no choice but to embrace the fact that grilling season has been extended. With that in mind I've put together 4 super yummy dips/ dunking/ or grilling sauces for you to give a try. Here goes:
Cilantro-lime aioli:
Whisk together 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1/2 cup mayonnaise (don't use Miracle Whip, use mayonnaise)
Zest 1 lime
3 tsp. lime juice
Great for fish or chicken on the grill or you can use it to dunk sweet potato fries into!
Sweet Chili Sauce:
Whisk together (it's all about the whisk for these btw...) 4 tbsp. hoisin sauce
2 tbsp. chili garlic sauce
2 tbsp. honey
This sauce calls out to pork chops/ tenderloin or a nice filet mignon on the grill.
Malted Pepper Mayonnaise:
Whisk (yep, again) together 1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 tsp. malt vinegar
1/2 tsp. pepper
Of course this is a natural with fish (grilled or baked) or dip big 'ol steak fries into it :o)
3 Cheese Dip (serve warm)
Using a small bowl toss together 1/4 cup each:
shredded asiago, gouda and sharp cheddar cheese. Transfer cheese to a small saucepan and add 3 tbsp. heavy whipping cream, stirring often and cook over a low heat until cheese has melted and is smooth to stir. Add 1 tbsp. finely chopped chives.
Good as a side with grilled veggies, or a dip for grilled/toasted focaccia
Try these with other foods you might like to pair up with them. Send me a note and let me know what you used and how it worked out.
Deeeeeeelish!
It all makes sense now. It's the same feeling that I get this time of year when it's still about 1000ºF here in Shadow Hills but I have an irrepressible need to get the cashmere sweaters out. Heck even the horses have started to "wool up" !
Since this is the way it's going to be for the next while I guess I no choice but to embrace the fact that grilling season has been extended. With that in mind I've put together 4 super yummy dips/ dunking/ or grilling sauces for you to give a try. Here goes:
Cilantro-lime aioli:
Whisk together 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1/2 cup mayonnaise (don't use Miracle Whip, use mayonnaise)
Zest 1 lime
3 tsp. lime juice
Great for fish or chicken on the grill or you can use it to dunk sweet potato fries into!
Sweet Chili Sauce:
Whisk together (it's all about the whisk for these btw...) 4 tbsp. hoisin sauce
2 tbsp. chili garlic sauce
2 tbsp. honey
This sauce calls out to pork chops/ tenderloin or a nice filet mignon on the grill.
Malted Pepper Mayonnaise:
Whisk (yep, again) together 1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 tsp. malt vinegar
1/2 tsp. pepper
Of course this is a natural with fish (grilled or baked) or dip big 'ol steak fries into it :o)
3 Cheese Dip (serve warm)
Using a small bowl toss together 1/4 cup each:
shredded asiago, gouda and sharp cheddar cheese. Transfer cheese to a small saucepan and add 3 tbsp. heavy whipping cream, stirring often and cook over a low heat until cheese has melted and is smooth to stir. Add 1 tbsp. finely chopped chives.
Good as a side with grilled veggies, or a dip for grilled/toasted focaccia
Try these with other foods you might like to pair up with them. Send me a note and let me know what you used and how it worked out.
Deeeeeeelish!
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