Saucy Cooking for Health & Wealth – Epi-3617
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If you’re looking to elevate your cooking game while staying low carb, this episode is packed with inspiration. Discover 15 sauces that are bursting with flavor and perfectly suited for low-carb lifestyles. These sauces aren’t just delicious—they’re also versatile, budget-friendly, and easy to incorporate into your daily meals.
From classics like hollandaise and chimichurri to bold options like Szechuan chili oil and miso butter, these recipes will transform your meals into something extraordinary. Whether you’re grilling, roasting, or just looking for a great dip, these sauces deliver on both health and taste. Tune in to learn how to make cooking a skill that supports both your health and your wallet!
Join Me Today to Discuss…
- Why cooking is a prepper/lifestyle design skill
- Why sauces are an exceptional thing to learn how to do well
- Variety
- Many options are keto or low carb
- Many ingredients are things homesteaders produce
- It is an exceptional way to elevate food to “chef quality”
- 15 Sauces that Lift your Food and add Endless Variety
- Hollandaise – Egg yolks, butter, lemon juice, salt
- Drizzle over steamed asparagus or broccoli.
- Spoon on top of poached eggs for a classic eggs Benedict twist
- Example Recipe
- Béarnaise – Egg yolks, butter, white wine vinegar, shallots, tarragon, chervil, salt, black pepper
- Perfect with a juicy grilled steak, like filet mignon.
- Pair with roasted salmon for a buttery, herby finish.
- Example Recipe
- Chimichurri – Parsley, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, chili flakes, salt, black pepper
- Serve with grilled skirt steak or flank steak.
- Spoon over roasted cauliflower or grilled zucchini or meaty mushrooms.
- Example Recipe
- Pesto – Basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, salt
- Toss with grilled chicken thighs or baked chicken breast.
- Mix into roasted spaghetti squash for a low-carb pasta alternative.
- Example Recipe
- Aioli – Egg yolks, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt
- Add blue cheese chunks and use with wings
- Spread on a bunless burger for extra flavor.
- Example Recipe
- Lemon Butter – Butter, lemon juice, salt, black pepper
- Drizzle over seared salmon or trout.
- Pour over roasted shrimp or lobster tails.
- Example Recipe
- Salsa Verde – Tomatillos, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, onion, salt
- Top on carnitas or shredded pork tacos
- Use as a sauce for grilled chicken thighs or drumsticks.
- Example Recipe
- Alfredo Cream Sauce – Heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, black pepper
- Serve over skin on grilled chicken thighs for a creamy, indulgent finish.
- Drizzle onto roasted Brussels sprouts or green beans.
- Example Recipe
- Pan Sauce – Butter, chicken stock, white wine, shallots, garlic, salt, black pepper
- Serve over thick seared bacon wrapped pork tenderloin medallions
- Awesome tossed wtih angel hair zoodles or similar
- Example Recipe
- Buffalo Sauce – Hot sauce, butter, garlic powder
- Toss with baked chicken wings for a classic favorite.
- Use as a dipping or basting sauce for grilled chicken skewers
- Example Recipe
- Romesco Sauce – Roasted red peppers, almonds, olive oil, garlic, sherry vinegar, smoked paprika, salt
- Spoon over grilled lamb chops or pork loin.
- Use as a topping for roasted eggplant.
- Example Recipe
- Tzatziki – Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, black pepper
- Pair with lamb meatballs or gyros in lettuce wraps.
- Excellent on a grilled or pan fried herbed chicken
- Example Recipe
- Miso Butter – Butter, white miso paste
- Spread over pan-seared cod or other white fish.
- Use to top roasted mushrooms for an umami punch.
- Example Recipe
- Soy-Ginger Sauce – Soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, rice vinegar, green onions
- Drizzle over stir-fried beef and broccoli.
- Use as a marinade or sauce for grilled shrimp skewers.
- Example Recipe
- Szechuan Chili Oil – Chili flakes, Szechuan peppercorns, garlic, ginger, neutral oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame seeds, salt
- Great for a stir fry bowl made with ground beef or ground pork
- Amazing over roasted pork belly
- Example Recipe
- Garlic Butter – Butter, garlic, parsley, salt, black pepper
- Use on grilled ribeye steak for added richness.
- Amazing with shrimp or fish cooked just about anyway you like
- Example Recipe
- Gremolata – Parsley, lemon zest, garlic
- On roasted lamb shanks for a fresh contrast.
- Use as a finishing touch on pan-seared fish.
- Example Recipe
- Mustard Cream Sauce – Heavy cream, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, black pepper
- German style sausage with sauerkraut made from cabbage, matchstick carrot & caraway seeds
- Drizzle on grilled chicken thighs or wings
- Example Recipe
- Coconut Curry Sauce – Coconut milk, curry paste, garlic, ginger, lime juice, fish sauce, salt
- Spoon over roasted chicken thighs or drumsticks.
- Serve with sautéed shrimp or scallops for a creamy, spicy seafood dish.
- Example Recipe
- Avocado Sauce – Avocado, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, olive oil, salt
- Drizzle on grilled chicken or steak tacos or a taco bowl
- Use as a dipping sauce for roasted sweet potato fries or carrot fries
- Example Recipe
- Hollandaise – Egg yolks, butter, lemon juice, salt
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