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March is National “Sauce” Month! Today Christine and I whipped up three easy and different sauces that have LOTS of yummy uses on your table on Atlanta and Company – NBC 11 Alive weand I will make three easy and different sauces that have LOTS of yummy uses on your table.
No need for fussy recipes and lots of ingredients – all three of these sauces are so easy to make, you don’t even have to turn on the stove. Perfect for a weeknight meal OR dinner with friends on the weekend.
Sundried Tomato Sauce
GREAT for Veggie Noodles!
- 6 Sun Dried Tomatoes
- 1 Pkg Fresh Basil, Leaves Only
- 1 Cup Grated Parmesan
- 3 TB Balsamic Vinegar
- ¼ – ½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Tsp Sea Salt, plus more to taste
- 1 Tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Combine the sundried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
Golden Tahini Sauce – Super Salad Dressing or Dip or Pasta
- ¼ Cup Tahini
- ¼ Cup Water
- ¼ Cup Lemon Juice
- 1 TB Honey
- 1 ½ Tsp Tamari
- ½ Tsp Ground Turmeric
- ¼ Tsp Ground Ginger
Whisk all the ingredients together in a bowl. Chill to allow flavors to blend and sauce to get thicker.
Maple Date Sauce
For any incredibly good treat that’s just a little better for you!
- 1/2 cup Macadamias or Cashews, soaked 4 hours
- 1/2 cup (about 8) Medjool dates, pitted and soaked at least 30 minutes
- 2 TB Port
- 2 TB Water
- 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Fine Sea Salt
Drain and rinse nuts and dates. In a food processor or high-powered blender combine all the ingredients. Process until very smooth.