Recipe Category: Sauces, Spreads & Preserves

Homemade Lemon Curd

Homemade Lemon Curd

Bright, silky, and tangy lemon curd that’s perfect for spreading on toast, filling cakes, or dolloping onto desserts. This luscious curd balances sweet and tart flavors with a creamy texture that’s simply irresistible.

Smoky Kentucky Bourbon BBQ Sauce

Smoky Kentucky Bourbon BBQ Sauce

A rich, smoky BBQ sauce infused with real Kentucky bourbon, brown sugar, and warm spices. Perfect for grilling, dipping, or elevating pulled pork and ribs.

Bold & Tangy Mustard BBQ Sauce

Bold & Tangy Mustard BBQ Sauce

Here’s a unique twist on a mustard-style BBQ sauce—bold, tangy, slightly sweet, and with a bit of complexity that sets it apart from traditional Carolina gold styles.

Blackberry BBQ Sauce

Blackberry BBQ Sauce

This Blackberry BBQ Sauce strikes the perfect balance between sweet, smoky, and spicy. Made with fresh blackberries from my homestead, it brings a rich, tangy flavor with just the right amount of heat, ideal for grilled meats, roasted veggies, or as a dipping sauce.

Fresh Basil Pesto Sauce

Fresh Basil Pesto Sauce

Bright, garlicky, and bursting with fresh basil flavor, this classic pesto sauce is your go-to for pasta, sandwiches, grilled meats, and more—ready in minutes!

Argentine Steakhouse Marinade Recipe

Argentine Steakhouse Marinade Recipe

This is my homemade version of Essie’s legendary steak marinade—born in a North Dakota steakhouse and inspired by bold Argentine flavors. It’s rich, tangy, and full of depth—perfect for bringing out the best in your favorite cuts. After years of craving it on the road, 

Honey Cinnamon Maple Dipping Sauce

Honey Cinnamon Maple Dipping Sauce

A delightful blend of honey, maple syrup, and cinnamon, this dipping sauce offers a warm, sweet flavor that’s perfect for pairing with sweet potato fries, waffles, or fresh fruit.​

Blue Cheese Dressing

Blue Cheese Dressing

This rich and creamy homemade blue cheese dressing combines tangy buttermilk, smooth mayonnaise, and bold blue cheese crumbles, making it the perfect accompaniment for salads, wings, and more.  

Honey Mustard Dressing

Honey Mustard Dressing

A quick and easy homemade honey mustard dressing made with yellow mustard and honey, blended with lemon juice, garlic powder, and olive oil. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, or as a dipping sauce. ​

Garlic Aioli

Garlic Aioli

A smooth, garlicky spread made by blending mayonnaise, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Perfect as a dip, sandwich spread, or drizzle for vegetables and seafood.​