Sails & Spices

Category: Sauces

Recipes showing how to make basic and fancy sauces for stir fry, dipping, mixing and more.

  • Southern Coffee BBQ Sauce

    Southern Coffee BBQ Sauce

    Coffee BBQ Sauce

    This is our go to BBQ sauce and just the thing to cook up a southern feast. Grill up some green beans served with cornbread, creamy Mac & Cheese, a Caesar salad, and your choice of BBQ baked beans, tofu, or roast cauliflower for a plate of tangy goodness.

    This homemade coffee BBQ sauce is rich, flavourful and tangy. It will have you reaching back for more and your friends asking for the recipe!

    What are your favourite things to smother in BBQ sauce?

    Southern Coffee BBQ Sauce Recipe

    • 3/4 cups ketchup
    • 1/4 cup tomato purée
    • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
    • 1/3 cup Worcestershire (make sure it's vegetarian!)
    • 1/4 cup maple syrup or sugar
    • 1/4 cup strong dark-roast coffee with coffee grinds
    • 1 tbsp steak spice
    • 1/8 tsp salt
    • 1/8 tsp black pepper
    • 1 tbsp (optional) Cornstarch
    1. Combine all your ingredients in a small saucepan, and bring to a simmer.
    2. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until it starts to thicken, stirring occasionally.

    3. If necessary, combine 1 tbsp of cornstarch in 2 tbsp of water, and whisk into the mixture to thicken further.

    4. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
    5. Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

  • Absolutely Delicious Miso Gravy

    Absolutely Delicious Miso Gravy

    Miso Gravy

    In Vancouver there is a restaurant called The Naam.  It’s a quirky vegetarian institution, open 24/7, and is the perfect place to meet friends for an inspired and healthy meal regardless of the hour.  One of the most popular dishes is the Dragon bowl, made with the secret-recipe Naam miso gravy. The popularity can’t be understated; it’s even sold by the bottle.  (more…)

  • Homemade Cranberry Sauce

    Homemade Cranberry Sauce

    cranberry-sauce

    When you live abroad, perspective is found equally in the new things you discover and the familiar things you miss.  On our first thanksgiving in Australia, we had a heck of a time finding cranberries for the ubiquitous holiday sauce.  Persistence paid off that year, and we cheerfully brought home the bright red berries to make this simple staple family heirloom of a recipe.  It’s so good, we almost didn’t want to let the recipe out…

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  • Parsley & Basil Pesto Sauce

    Parsley & Basil Pesto Sauce

    Parsley Basil Pesto RecipeThe combination of garlic & parsley in this pesto brings to mind French cooking and delicious dishes like beurre à la Bourguignonne. Ooh la la.

    However unlike parsley butter or beurre à la Bourguignonne, this sauce is based on a traditional Genoa pesto, and the richness in the dish comes from pine nuts, olive oil and a shaving of parmesan (optional). A handful of basil balances the flavors nicely.

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  • Homemade Honey Garlic Sauce & Marinade

    Homemade Honey Garlic Sauce & Marinade

    Honey Garlic sauce that's homemade for stir frys, bowls and skewers! Easy weeknight dinner | www.sailsandspices.comChances are you have everything you need to make this quick and easy stir fry sauce or marinade.

    Reminiscent of honey garlic wings, this makes a delicious sweet and salty sauce for your weeknight meal. With just four ingredients, it comes together super quickly and is very versatile!

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  • Greek Tzatziki Dip

    Greek Tzatziki Dip

    Tzatziki with Dill and LemonTzatziki is a refreshing Greek cucumber yogurt dip. It’s a great summer side dish that adds protein and a fresh cool flavour to any meal.   It pairs perfectly as part of a full Greek Feast with Super Greens Spanakopita, Greek Lemon Potatoes, and Greek Salad, or can be enjoyed alongside falafels, zucchini fritters, in wraps, burgers, or as a sandwich spread.

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