If you enjoy the taste of garlic Andrea Nguyen recommends using a large clove when making this recipe. This garlic yogurt sauce is tangy, creamy, and quite versatile.
Sauces
Eggless Mayonnaise for Bánh Mì
This is a low-fat, vegan version of mayonnaise. Andrea Nguyen says, “The keys to this recipe are draining silken tofu for a creamy texture, employing xanthan gum to bind and thicken, and masking the soy flavor.”
Spicy Hoisin Sauce for Bánh Mì
This hoisin sauce is simple to make. It’s two doctored up Asian sauces mixed together. Andrea Nguyen says she “got the idea from Charlie Hong Kong, an Asian-fusion fast food joint in Santa Cruz” (her hometown).
Fresh Tomato–Butter Sauce
One of the simplest pasta sauces you will ever make, and what a summer dish to jazz up your table…the marriage of fresh tomatoes and a little butter. Italians have been making this for centuries; it’s the richness of the butter with the acidity of the tomato that makes this a time-tested winner. As you’ll […]
Sexy Grilled Chimichurri Steak
Many Argentines and Brazilians know how to party, and when they do, out comes someone’s much-loved Chimichurri sauce. While we’ve had this alluring sauce for beef in many restaurants, most versions were just okay, not the real thing. Ah, but this one is fantastico! Sashay over to the grill and have at it.
