Sauces & Marinades

Filet Mignon with Merchand de Vin Sauce

Filet Mignon with Merchand de Vin Sauce

November 9, 2009  |  Beef, Sauces & Marinades  |  3 Comments  |  Print Recipe

Now we are talking old school New Orleans, French influenced Creole cuisine. Merchand de Vin sauce, which translates "Wine Merchant Sauce", was made popular by the French wine merchants attempting to sell more of their wares by creating new marketing avenues. Well it worked because this sauce was just the ticket for the somewhat flavorless beef tournedos and was and still is a mainstay in the grand old Creole Palaces in the Big Easy. Most versions of this recipe call for either the addition of demi-glace or

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Steak Sandwiches with Chile Mayo & Roasted Red Pepper Cream

Steak Sandwiches with Chile Mayo & Roasted Red Pepper Cream

08/09/2009  |  No Comments

There are a couple of ways I like to prepare these scrumpty steak sandwiches. One, by grilling the steak over very hot coals for that

Crazy Barbara's Barbeque Sauce

Crazy Barbara’s Barbeque Sauce

06/05/2009  |  3 Comments

Hey it's June and you really should be grilling. I mean grill everything you can get your hands on because the season will be over

Ham It Up This Easter

Ham It Up This Easter

04/05/2009  |  No Comments

Easter, like most holidays, brings traditions that extend into the celebratory meal. While many people cherish those traditions and would never consider deviation, others may

Jerk Fajitas

Jerk Fajitas

03/09/2009  |  3 Comments

Hmm, let's see. Jerk seasoning is undoubtedly Jamaican and fajitas, well they were born out of Tex-Mex cooking. Yep. Another attempt at what I call

Habanero & Mango Hot Sauce

Habanero & Mango Hot Sauce

03/07/2009  |  4 Comments

I love making homemade hot sauces because I can experiment to my hearts content. I take an "everything but the kitchen sink" approach by adding

Tangerine Chipotle Honey BBQ Sauce

Tangerine Chipotle Honey BBQ Sauce

03/06/2009  |  3 Comments

I know it is still too darn cold for most of you to even think about firing up the grill, but I came up with

Great Grilled Veggies!

Great Grilled Veggies!

02/02/2009  |  1 Comment

This marinade slash basting mixture makes eating vegetables fun again! These veggies are a great side dish for just about any grilled meat or fish

Tortellini with Creamy Butter Sage Sauce

Tortellini with Creamy Butter Sage Sauce

01/03/2009  |  6 Comments

Honestly, you can make fresh tortellini if you are so inclined, but the fresh versions you can get at the store are equal if not

Black Mamba Finishing Sauce

Black Mamba Finishing Sauce

11/13/2008  |  2 Comments

This is a variation of Black Magic sauce, attributed to Matt Martinez an acclaimed Tex-Mex expert and restaurateur. I liked it so  much and what

Jamaican Jerk Marinated Rib-Eye Steaks

Jamaican Jerk Marinated Rib-Eye Steaks

11/06/2008  |  4 Comments

This jerk marinade is different from most in which that it contains orange liqueur, creole mustard and a couple other not so common jerk ingredients. In fact