Category Archives: Condiments

We love a good relish or sauce here at Burnt My Fingers… truth to tell, sometimes the condiments are more important than the underlying meal.

Recipe: Mystery Creek Ranch Dressing

Posted on August 8, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Like the best selling brand, but with 30 calories per serving compared to 140 for Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing. Which means you can dip veggies all day, guilt-free. Makes 1 cup (8 2-T servings). Ingredients: ½ c whole milk buttermilk* … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Red Boat Onions

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Delicious accompaniment to burgers or almost anything savory. Takes just minutes and a couple simple ingredients to add a new level of complexity and flavor. Ingredients: 4 medium onions (preferably Vidalia or other sweet variety), peeled and sliced crosswise 1 … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Steak with Green Chimichurri Sauce

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

John Winnek shared this refreshing Argentine steak condiment in our Market Bistro grilling class. You can use some as a marinade, but be sure to save plenty to serve on the plate with the meat. It’s great for sopping up … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Curtido (Salvadorean-style cole slaw)

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

Curtido is the slaw that’s served on the side with pupusas (Salvadorean-style stuffed tortillas). It’s a bit intense to eat on its own, but that intensity makes it ideal for any recipe where you want to add the crunch of cabbage … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Vietnamese Pickled Daikon (Do Chua)

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

This is the crunchy condiment found in bahn mi. It’s supposed to be an equal amount of carrots and radish, but carrots are hard to shred so I use just enough for color. Can also be eaten as a slaw. … Continue reading →

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Recipe: New York Hot Dog Relish

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

This is my take on the onion and tomato relish served with Sabrett’s and other “dirty water” hot dogs by vendors on the streets of New York. It’s sweet and sour and a little spicy and goes great on hamburgers … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Homemade Teriyaki Sauce

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

Got mirin? If you’ve dallied with Japanese cooking the answer is yes. Here’s a useful way to apply that half-bottle moldering on the back shelf of the pantry. Even if you have to buy mirin, this is still better than … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Funny Bryan’s Texas BBQ Sauce

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

It ain’t Sonny’s, but it’s in the ballpark. And this cumin-infused Texas barbecue sauce super easy to make. If you’re going to sauce your meat, this is as good a choice as any. Adapted from this but don’t follow their advice … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Burnt My Fingers

After experimenting with a number of blends, this buttermilk blue cheese dressing had me lapping my plate like a hungry kitten. Sturdy enough to hold its own as a salad dressing, dipping sauce, or fried wing accompaniment. Makes about 1 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Easy Kosher Pickles

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Burnt My Fingers

These are darn close to Guss’s Kosher pickles in my opinion. All you need is cucumbers, water, salt, garlic and patience. Ingredients: A pound or more of nice pickling cucumbers Water Kosher salt or another non-iodized salt A handful of garlic … Continue reading →

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