Sauces & Condiments

Tomato Bacon Chutney

The story of my tomato bacon chutney is one of sheer will and determination triumphing over my proverbial MBS (“Mommy Brain Syndrome”). Tomato bacon chutney is one of those condiments that could be eaten on so many things that I should just plan on always having a container of it sitting in the fridge. Versatility […]

Three pepper jelly and goat cheese served with crackers makes my list of perfect party foods. All of the work on this appetizer is done ahead of time, making it perfect for a stress-free party lineup. When it comes to entertaining, I am all about easy. Yes, I want the food to be good, but […]

I love cranberry sauce. In fact it may just be my favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal lineup. But cranberry sauce shouldn’t be reserved for the Thanksgiving table—I think it should be a part of the entire holiday season because of its versatility.

A match made in comfort food heaven: roasted potato wedges sprinkled with fragrant nutty gomashio—Japanese sesame salt, one of my all-time favorite condiments.

Halloween is right around the corner and we’re in full spook mode here at the Fuji house! Our friend Lucy is also enjoying her favorite season, and this month we’re serving up a spooky snack to celebrate: Spider Dogs with Chipotle Ketchup Webs.

Today, as the next post in my Food Is Medicine series, I’m tackling the topic of whole grains, with the aid of an amazing recipe for sandwich wraps that features a wheat berry spread that will knock your socks off!

Add this recipe to ZipList! Crispy Tofu Triangles with Asian Dipping Sauce Recipe from The Whole Family Cookbook, by Michelle Stern Makes 4 to 6 servings For the Crispy Tofu: 2 packages extra-firm tofu, preferably organic 3 tablespoons canola oil For the Asian Dipping Sauce: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/2 tablespoon […]

Tonkatsu (Breaded Pork Cutlet) with a Pomegranate Molasses Tonkatsu Sauce Makes 4 servings Recipe Notes: The tonkatsu sauce should be prepared ahead of time. If you’re worried about the cutlets getting cold after frying them, keep them in an oven preheated to 180 degrees Fahrenheit until you are ready to serve them. If cooked at […]

Add this recipe to ZipList! Dried Figs Dressed With Goma (Sesame) Dressing Makes 16 appetizers For the Goma (Sesame) Dressing: 2 tablespoons tahini 2 tablespoons toasted white sesame seeds 2 tablespoons plain soy milk 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 16 dried figs 2 – 3 ounces baby arugula1. […]

Fig, Ginger, Star Anise Preserves Makes 2 3/4 cups preserves 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 pounds fresh ripe figs, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped 3 star anise 1. In a medium-size pot, combine the water and sugar and […]

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