Outback Southwest Dipping Sauce (Copy)

Tonight we celebrated yet another birthday. Any birthday celebration around here is definately going to have a strong emphasis on good eating....that is unless JOC is planning the menu. That is another story though. Tonight we celebrated birthday of the "man of the house"! Okay, I spurged, he is certainly deserving of it!!!!...Yep, tonight it was filet migon, roasted potatoes, onion strings (from Ree, the Pioneer Woman)
and Caesar salad (another recipe worthy of posting).


On Ree's site, she gives the recipe for the onion strings, and suggests using southwestern dipping sauce. This is the one we found and used. It was wonderful. I found myself dipping everything on the plate in it...yep, even the filet! BTW, Dear, in case you are checking in on this blog...hope your b-day was special! Love you and treasure you!
Copykat Recipe

Serves 4

1/2 c. mayonnaise

2 t. ketchup

2 T. horseradish (little less)

1/4 t. paprika

1/4 t. salt

1/8 t. garlic powder

1/8 t. dried oregano

dash ground pepper

dash cayenne pepper

Methods/steps

Combine all ingredients and refrigerate. We saw the need to double this quantity!!!

Salsa

4 quarts (8 pints) jars chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup jalapeno peppers (either canned or fresh)
1 cup white vinegar
8 ounces canned green chili peppers
1 Tablespoon salt
1 cup chopped green onions (with topps)

Pulse in food chopper. I mean pulse....I put mine in the blender (Vita Mix) and almost ended up with a spicy tomato juice. I was able to amend it....but please keep the warning in mind when making yours.

This stuff is wonderful! My making this is all about me living out the love language to which EJC, my beloved man,....can relate. My gift to you, dear....another batch of salsa.

B-que sauce recipe

Thanks to my dear husband we have relocated the favorite b-que sauce recipe.

Tried and true....it is good!

Robert Murch's Southern Barbecue Sauce

From Robert Murch

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup orange juice (optional)
• 1/4 cup prepared mustard (yellow, dijon, honey)
• 1/4 cup salsa (hot or mild)
• 1 tablespoon worchestershire sauce
• 4 to 5 dashes of tobasco
• salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION:

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes. Don't let it boil.