Avocado Sauce and Fish Seasoning (for fish tacos)

Avocado Sauce
1 lg. avocado
juice from 1 lime
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 Tbsp water
1/8 tsp cayenne


Fish Seasoning
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp seasoning salt
1/2 tsp salt

Hot Fudge Sauce

Here are a couple versions that are both delicious...

Recipe 1 - from Joy
3/4 c. chocolate chips
1/4 c. butter (NOT margarine)
2/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. evaporated milk
1/4 c. peanut butter (optional)

Melt chocolate chips and butter together in pan.  Add sugar and then gradually stir in evaporated milk.  Bring to a boil on medium heat.  Once boiling reduce to low and boil for 8 minutes, stirring constantly.  At this point you can add in 1/4 c. peanut butter if you would like.


Recipe 2 - from my Mama
Microwave Hot Fudge
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
3 Tbsp. cocoa
1 1/2 to 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
Dash of salt

Microwave 30 seconds at a time and stir until it is the thickness you like.  (It usually takes about 2-3 minutes.)

Add in:
1 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Stir well and serve immediately.

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

¼ c brown sugar
¼ c soy sauce
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp oil
¼ tsp ginger
1 garlic clove
1 can pineapple chunks

Mix together

Pan Roasted Corn and Tomato Relish

1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 c chopped shallots
2 garlic gloves, minced
2 c. fresh corn kernals
2 c. cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 c. chopped fresh basil
1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt

Heat oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add shallots and garlic; saute' 1 minute. Add corn; saute' 5 minutes or until corn is lightly browned. Add tomatoes; saute' 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Place in a medium bowl and bring to room temperature. Stir in basil, vinegar and salt. Serve over chicken or beef.

Olive Garden Alfredo

8 oz Cream cheese - cut up

3/4 cup Parmesan cheese - grated

½ cup butter or margarine (I only use 1/4 cup)

½ cup milk (add more if recipe sauce is too thick)

Optional additions -
8 oz Fettuccine; cooked and drained

Grilled Chicken

In large saucepan combine cream cheese, Parmesan, butter and milk, stirring constantly until smooth.

Use as a dipping sauce for bread sticks or toss pasta lightly with sauce, coating well.  Leftovers freeze well.