Mixes

 Common Mixes: Spices, salad dressings, compound butter, sauces, etc. These aren't really dishes in and of themselves, but they are good to have on hand to use when making dishes.

Spice Blends and Rubs

Cajun Seasoning

2 Tbsp paprika

1 Tbsp garlic powder

1 Tbsp onion powder

4 tsp ground pepper

1 Tbsp oregano

2 tsp cumin

1 Tbsp dried thyme

2 Tbsp salt

Taco Seasoning

1 Tbsp chili powder

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

3/4 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp oregano

Fajita Seasoning

1 Tbsp chili powder

3 tsp oregano

2 tsp paprika

2 tsp onion powder

2 tsp garlic powder

2 tsp cayenne

2 tsp cumin

2 tsp sweetener (sugar, splenda, etc)

1 tsp salt

Italian Seasoning

2 Tbsp basil

2 Tbsp oregano

2 Tbsp parsley

1 Tbsp rosemary

1 Tbsp thyme

1 Tbsp sage

1 tsp garlic powder

Blackening Seasoning

3 Tbsp paprika

3/4 tsp cayenne

1 tsp salt

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp pepper

Basic Chicken Seasoning

1 tbsp paprika

1/2 tbsp garlic powder

1/2 tbsp chili powder

1/2 tbsp cumin

1/2 tbsp thyme

1/2 tbsp basil

1 tsp salt

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp brown sugar

Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning

2 tsp paprika

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp rosemary

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

salt and pepper to taste

Chicken Wing Rub

1 tsp smoked paprika

2 tsp salt

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp black pepper

KFC Copycat Seasoning

2 tsp salt

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp basil

1/2 tsp oregano

1 tsp celery salt

1 tsp ground mustard

1/4 C paprika

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tsp ginger

2 tbsp white pepper

1 tsp black pepper

Grilled Chicken Rub

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp onion powder

1 tbsp oregano

1 tbsp paprika

1 tbsp Italian seasoning

1 tbsp brown sugar

salt and pepper to taste

Compound Butters

Strawberry Honey Butter

1/2 C unsalted butter

2 Tbsp honey

1/4 C strawberries, mashed

1/2 tsp lemon zest

Garlic Herb Butter

1/2 C unsalted butter

2 cloves minced garlic

1 Tbsp parsley

1 Tbsp thyme or rosemary

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Cinnamon Honey Butter

1/2 C salted butter

1/4 C powdered sugar

1 Tbsp honey

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp salt

Pecan Maple Butter

1/2 C salted butter

1/4 C crushed pecans

2 Tbsp maple syrup

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp vanilla

Gravys

White Gravy

1/4 C unsalted butter (or bacon fat)

1/4 C flour

2 1/2 C whole milk

2 pinches cayenne

1/4 tsp garlic powder

salt and pepper

Chicken Gravy

2 Tbsp butter (or chicken drippings)

2 Tbsp flour

1 1/2 C chicken broth

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 C heavy cream

salt and pepper

Beef Gravy

2 tbsp butter (or beef drippings)

2 Tbsp flour

1 1/2 C beef broth

1 tsp worchestershire

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 C heavy cream

salt and pepper

Salad Dressings

Pineapple Basalmic

1 cup pineapple puree

1/4 cup Balsamic vinegar

3 tablespoons honey

1/3 cup extra virgin oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Zesty Italian

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

2 garlic cloves minced

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Green Goddess

1/2 cup mayo

1/2 cup sour cream

1 cup parsley

1/2 cup spinach

2 tablespoons fresh dill

1 garlic clove

1/2 lemon (juiced)

1 tablespoon honey

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Creamy Hawaiian

1 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons honey

1 cup pineapple juice

1/2 lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Basalmic Vinaigrette

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1 garlic cloves grated

2 teaspoons honey

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Ranch

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons milk

1 tablespoon dill

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Lemon Vinagrette

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tbsp honey

1 teaspoon garlic minced

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Creamy Italian

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup mayo

2 tbsp vinegar

1 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Sauces

Alabama White Sauce

1 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup buttermilk

2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp granulated sugar

1 tbsp spicy brown mustard

2 tsp prepared horseradish

1 tsp worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp black pepper

Carolina Mustard Barbeque Sauce

1/2 cup mustard

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

4 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp ketchup

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp liquid smoke

6 dashes hot sauce

2 tsp cornstarch

2 tsp water

Fireball Barbeque Sauce

1 cup ketchup

1/3 cup Fireball whisky

1/4 cup brown sugar

3 tbsp unsalted butter

3 tbsp pepper jelly

2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce

6 tbsp salted butter

1 tbsp minced garlic

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream

1 1/2 cups whole milk

1 cup Parmesan cheese

1 tsp garlic powder

½ tsp salt

Argentina Chimichurri

parsley

red wine vinegar

olive oil

garlic

chili pepper

oregano

Italian Salsa Verde

parsley

lemon juice

olive oil

garlic

capers

anchovies

Mexican Salsa Verde

cilantro

lime juice

tomatillos

garlic

onion

jalapeno

Italian Gremolata

parsley

lemon zest

garlic

Yemen Zhoug

cilantro

parsley

lemon zest

garlic

olive oil

cumin

green chili

Moroccan Chermoula

cilantro

parsley

lemon zest

garlic

olive oil

cumin

paprika

Indian Chutney

cilantro

mint

lemon zest

garlic

green chili

ginger

cumin

Italian Pesto

basil

olive oil

garlic

pine nuts

parmesan

French Pistou

basil

olive oil

garlic

Kansas City Barbeque Sauce

ketchup

brown sugar

vinegar

Worcestershire

Carolina Gold Style Barbeque Sauce

mustard

brown sugar

vinegar

Worcestershire

Carolina Vinegar Barbeque Sauce

Vinegar

brown sugar

red pepper flakes

Mozambique Peri-Peri sauce

neutral oil

brown sugar

lemon juice

Piri Piri pepper

Hawaiian Huli Huli sauce

soy sauce

brown sugar

vinegar

pineapple

ketchup

Japanese Yakiniku barbeque sauce

soy sauce

sugar

Mirin

sake

sesame oil

Chinese Char Siu Sauce

soy sauce

hoisin

honey

Shaoxing

five spice

Jamaican Jerk Sauce

Scotch bonnet

Scallions

brown sugar

vinegar

allspice

thyme

nutmeg

Duck Sauce

1 cup apricot jam

1 tbsp soy sauce

3 tbsp rice vinegar

1 clove minced garlic

1 tsp minced ginger

1/4 tsp chili flakes

1 tbsp sweet chili sauce

Chili Garlic Oil

1 cup oil

4 tablespoons garlic

4 tablespoons chili flakes

Orange Sauce

1 cup orange juice

1/4 cup white sugar

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons rice vimegar

2 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon ginger powder

1/4 tsp black pepper

Chinese Style Red Sauce

1 cup pineapple juice

1/4 cup tomato paste

1/4 cup rice vinegar

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Sweet and sour Sauce

1 cup pineapple juice

2 tbsp rice vinegar

3 tbsps ketchup

1/4 white sugar

1 tbsp soy sauce

3 tbsps water

1 tbsp cornstarch

1/4 tsp black pepper

Everything Stirfry sauce

1/4 cup light soy sauce

3 tablespoons oyster sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

2 teaspoons brown sugar

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ginger, grated

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/4 cup water

1 tbsp sesame oil

Pizza Sauce

1 can crushed tomatoes

2 tbsp tomato paste

2 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp chili flakes

1/2 tsp sugar

Ketchup

2 C tomatoes, blended

1/4 C vinegar

1/4 C sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Marianara Saauce

2 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can crushed tomatoes

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1 tsp sugar

1/4 C fresh basil

Alfredo Sauce

1/2 C unsalted butter

1 C heavy cream

2 C parmesean cheese

2-3 garlic cloves, minced

salt and pepper to taste

pinch of nutmeg

Burger Blends

BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger

2 lbs ground beef

1/2 C cooked and crumbled bacon

1 Cup shredded cheddar

1/4 C BBQ sauce

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp BBQ seasoning

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp pepper

Mushroom Swiss Burger

2 lbs ground beef

1 C finely chopped mushroom

1 Cup shredded Swiss

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp pepper

Mediterranean Burger

2 lbs ground beef

1/2 C crumbled feta

1/2 C chopped spinach (fresh or frozen)

1 minced garlic clove

1 tsp dried oregano

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp pepper

Jalapeno, Bacon, and Cheddar Burger

2 lbs ground beef

1/2 C diced jalapeno

1/2 C cooked and crumbled bacon

1 C shredded cheddar

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp chili powder

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp pepper

Blue Cheese and Bacon Burger

2 lbs ground beef

1/2 C cooked and crumbled bacon

1/2 C crumbled blue cheese

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 1/2 tsp pepper