Category Archives: Sauces / Spices

This homemade Au jus is the best thing next to the steakhouse. In fact, it is identical to that favorite steakhouses you love so much! Just more convenient and super simple! Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour ¼ cup red wine or beef broth 2 cups water 5 beef bullion cubes 1 tablespoonContinue reading “Au Jus”

The Heart of Dixi has a wonderful white BBQ sauce known as Alabama White Sauce. This sauce is perfect for all of your backyard BBQ’s. Ingredients: Directions:

This spice will give a kick to any meal. Make enough to store away for another meal! Ingredients: 3 tbsp smoked paprika 4 tsp oregano 4 tsp thyme 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp onion powder 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp salt Use 1-2 tablespoons for each dish, depending onContinue reading “Cajun Spice”

Pesto can be used with all kinds of recipes. Add it to pasta, throw in some diced cooked chicken, spread it over chicken breast or pork chops. No matter how you use it, this is the easiest and tastiest way to make it! Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves (no stems) 2 tablespoons pine nutsContinue reading “Perfect Pesto”

This one goes out to my dad! The story goes… One day mom was not home and dad needed to make dinner for him and the kids (four girls). Yes, dad knows how to cook with exception of gravy. Bless his heart, he did everything he thought was right until it was served. We allContinue reading “Simple Gravy: (Better than Dads Gravy😘)”

I have a jar of Taco seasoning that I use in my beef, steak, chicken or pork when I am making tacos, enchiladas and burritos. The seasoning is so flavorful I have even tried it on baked potatoes. 😋 I would even recommend trying this on baked or grilled meats and vegetables. Ingredients: 4 tablespoonContinue reading “Homemade Taco Seasoning”