Monday, April 6, 2015

Red Enchilada Sauce

RED ENCHILADA SAUCE

I LOVED this sauce! SO easy!! Doesn't taste like a can and isn't too spicy. I went slow on the chili powder to make sure just like the note says. This recipe comes from gimmesomeoven.com. How adorable is that name?!
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose or gluten-free flour (I added regular but if you have an allergy)
  • 4 Tbsp. chili powder (*not cayenne! also, see note below if you do not like heat* some like heat so I might add a dash of cayenne next time.)
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. oregano
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock (I used the tomato bouillon)

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour and stir together over the heat for one minute. Stir in the remaining seasonings (chili powder through oregano). Then gradually add in the stock, whisking constantly to remove lumps. Reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes until thick.
Use immediately or refrigerate in an air-tight container for up to two weeks.
(*I consider this sauce pretty mild.  But if you are wary about heat/spice in your sauce, I would begin with 2 tablespoons chili powder and add more from there once the sauce has reached a simmer if you'd like.)

Heavenly Hot Fudge

My Mother-in-Law was needing a hot fudge recipe that was with cocoa powder instead of chocolate chips because of some food allergies. This one looked good and boy was it ever good! Received rave reviews from everyone. B made me put it on here ASAP so I know it's good. Enjoy! 

Heavenly Hot Fudge

  • 1/2 c butter
  • 1/3 c cocoa powder
  • 2 c sugar
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
In a saucepan, melt the butter. Add the cocoa, sugar, and evaporated milk and stir to combine. Bring it to a boil and cook 4 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
That’s it! Serve it over ice cream, cheesecake, or any dessert that needs a little extra yumminess.

via yummly.com/ fortyeighteen.com