Sauces, Dressings, and Condiments
You'll find easy sauces, dressings, and condiments for entrees, vegetables, and salads. Many of these are interchangeable and can be used for both raw and cooked foods.
Salsa a la Veracruzana
This recipe for Salsa a la Veracruzana is a richly flavored blend of tomatoes, green olives, capers and thyme with a slight kick of jalapeno. This dish differs from one kitchen to the next, so feel free to experiment, and try it with snapper, halibut, chicken, or even tofu.
This recipe for Salsa a la Veracruzana is a richly flavored blend of tomatoes, green olives, capers and thyme with a slight kick of jalapeno. This dish differs from one kitchen to the next, so feel free to experiment, and try it with snapper, halibut, chicken, or even tofu.
Red Wine Reduction Sauce
Classical French cooking inspires this recipe for red wine reduction sauce. Richly and deeply flavored, it is an excellent accompaniment to seared fish (especially salmon), tofu, or poultry. It is an exceptional sauce for entertaining, and keeps very well. Keep in mind that a little of this intensely flavored sauce goes a long way.
Classical French cooking inspires this recipe for red wine reduction sauce. Richly and deeply flavored, it is an excellent accompaniment to seared fish (especially salmon), tofu, or poultry. It is an exceptional sauce for entertaining, and keeps very well. Keep in mind that a little of this intensely flavored sauce goes a long way.
Taratour Sauce
This superb, garlicky taratour(tarator) sauce recipe is a variation of a Turkish sauce that is served with anything from veggies to fish to meats. I particularly love it with broiled fish; pan seared or roasted cauliflower and broccoli, artichokes, and carrots. The sauce keeps well for several days.
This superb, garlicky taratour(tarator) sauce recipe is a variation of a Turkish sauce that is served with anything from veggies to fish to meats. I particularly love it with broiled fish; pan seared or roasted cauliflower and broccoli, artichokes, and carrots. The sauce keeps well for several days.
Zesty Dijon and Herb Tofu Spread
This zesty whole foods recipe for Dijon and herb tofu spread is rich with the flavors of herbs, sautéed onion, and mustard. It works as a sandwich filling, a dip, a spread for toast, crackers or bagels, and lends itself to being paired with any number of vegetables.
This zesty whole foods recipe for Dijon and herb tofu spread is rich with the flavors of herbs, sautéed onion, and mustard. It works as a sandwich filling, a dip, a spread for toast, crackers or bagels, and lends itself to being paired with any number of vegetables.
Creamy Tofu Herb Dressing
This recipe for creamy tofu herb dressing can be addictive. Sautéed sweet onion, herbs and tofu merge into a velvety, rich dressing that is fantastic with crudités, salad, or as a sandwich spread. Vary the herbs for different flavors: tarragon, basil, parsley, cilantro and mint are all excellent.
This recipe for creamy tofu herb dressing can be addictive. Sautéed sweet onion, herbs and tofu merge into a velvety, rich dressing that is fantastic with crudités, salad, or as a sandwich spread. Vary the herbs for different flavors: tarragon, basil, parsley, cilantro and mint are all excellent.
Crispy Shallot Dip
This savory recipe for crispy shallot dip is excellent for entertaining, but tasty enough that you might want to make it just to have around. It is fantastic with chips, papadums (Indian crackers), naan bread, or pita. The dip can also be used as a sandwich spread, and is terrific on whole grain bread with sprouts, sliced tomato and greens.
This savory recipe for crispy shallot dip is excellent for entertaining, but tasty enough that you might want to make it just to have around. It is fantastic with chips, papadums (Indian crackers), naan bread, or pita. The dip can also be used as a sandwich spread, and is terrific on whole grain bread with sprouts, sliced tomato and greens.
Tofu and Herb Ricotta
This recipe for tofu and herb ricotta is a versatile and delicious substitute for the real thing. It can be used in lasagna, as a filling for crepes or manicotti, as a topping for baked pasta or a sandwich filling.
This recipe for tofu and herb ricotta is a versatile and delicious substitute for the real thing. It can be used in lasagna, as a filling for crepes or manicotti, as a topping for baked pasta or a sandwich filling.
Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
Light and fresh, this recipe for lemon herb vinaigrette is a perfect accompaniment for summer salads. A touch of dijon mustard, chives and herbs all combine to make a versatile and delicious adaptation of a classic French vinaigrette.
Light and fresh, this recipe for lemon herb vinaigrette is a perfect accompaniment for summer salads. A touch of dijon mustard, chives and herbs all combine to make a versatile and delicious adaptation of a classic French vinaigrette.
Black Bean Glaze Recipe
This “new macrobiotic” recipe for black bean glaze includes tomato, which is not part of the traditional macrobiotic diet. It is zesty, assertive, and great with broiled or baked tofu, salmon, white fish such as snapper or tilapia, and tempeh. Greens, grains, and a sweet vegetable round out the mix for a wonderful meal.
This “new macrobiotic” recipe for black bean glaze includes tomato, which is not part of the traditional macrobiotic diet. It is zesty, assertive, and great with broiled or baked tofu, salmon, white fish such as snapper or tilapia, and tempeh. Greens, grains, and a sweet vegetable round out the mix for a wonderful meal.
Cilantro Pesto Recipe
This intensely flavored cilantro pesto recipe is fantastic on fish, tofu, poultry, and quesadillas. It can be added to dips or dressings, or used as a garnish for creamy soups. The paste keeps well for several days if covered with a thin layer of olive oil and refrigerated. Do not add any salt to this until cooking time, as it will make the paste oxidize and turn very dark in color.
This intensely flavored cilantro pesto recipe is fantastic on fish, tofu, poultry, and quesadillas. It can be added to dips or dressings, or used as a garnish for creamy soups. The paste keeps well for several days if covered with a thin layer of olive oil and refrigerated. Do not add any salt to this until cooking time, as it will make the paste oxidize and turn very dark in color.
Soy-Ginger Marinade Recipe
This recipe for soy-ginger marinade works wonderfully with tofu, shellfish, fish, and poultry. The flavors are quite assertive, so this recipe is sufficient for about 1 pound of fish or tofu.
This recipe for soy-ginger marinade works wonderfully with tofu, shellfish, fish, and poultry. The flavors are quite assertive, so this recipe is sufficient for about 1 pound of fish or tofu.
Macrobiotic Mock Tartar Sauce
This creamy, vegan macrobiotic mock tartar sauce is an excellent accompaniment to veggie burgers, fish, or croquettes, and can also be used as a sandwich spread
This creamy, vegan macrobiotic mock tartar sauce is an excellent accompaniment to veggie burgers, fish, or croquettes, and can also be used as a sandwich spread
Carrot Miso Dressing
This silky dressing is made with cooked carrots, which have a softer texture and easier digestibility than raw ones. Sesame, ginger, and miso add zing. This sauce is great on vegetables, grains and salads.
This silky dressing is made with cooked carrots, which have a softer texture and easier digestibility than raw ones. Sesame, ginger, and miso add zing. This sauce is great on vegetables, grains and salads.
Sesame Ginger Dressing
This light sesame dressing is wonderful on salads and slaws. The ginger flavor intensifies as it sits, so make it ahead of time if possible.
This light sesame dressing is wonderful on salads and slaws. The ginger flavor intensifies as it sits, so make it ahead of time if possible.
Brown Rice Gravy
This rich, herb infused brown rice gravy is great anytime on grains and veggies, and is a particular favorite during the holidays. Try this with pan seared tofu or seitan for a delicious entrée.
This rich, herb infused brown rice gravy is great anytime on grains and veggies, and is a particular favorite during the holidays. Try this with pan seared tofu or seitan for a delicious entrée.
Homemade Tahini
Sesame tahini is a versatile paste used in macrobiotic sauces, dressings, and desserts. Saad Fayed's recipe in the Middle Eastern cooking site will show you just how easy it is to make your own.
Sesame tahini is a versatile paste used in macrobiotic sauces, dressings, and desserts. Saad Fayed's recipe in the Middle Eastern cooking site will show you just how easy it is to make your own.
Tahini Herb Dressing
This creamy green tahini dressing is great on salads, steamed vegetables and grains
This creamy green tahini dressing is great on salads, steamed vegetables and grains
Mint Chutney
This lively mint sauce is sweet, savory and pungent all at once. Serve as a relish or condiment with white fish, tofu, or steamed rice.
This lively mint sauce is sweet, savory and pungent all at once. Serve as a relish or condiment with white fish, tofu, or steamed rice.