Olive Sauce

 I love this on my burgers.  It's also good for dipping crackers and veggies in.  I don't add salt to this because of the olives, but add it if you think it needs it.

Olive Sauce

(makes about 1 1/2 cups)

Ingredients:

*1 cup mayonnaise

*1/4 cup sour cream

*1 tablespoon finely chopped onion

*10-15 green olives, finely chopped

*1/8 teaspoon pepper 

Directions:

~In a small bowl, mix 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion, 10-15 finely chopped green olives, and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (2 or 3 is even better).

Baconaise sauce

 Bacon makes everything better.   I think this sauce is even better after it sits for a few hours.

BACONAISE SAUCE

(makes about 1/2 cup)

Ingredients:

*4 slices thick cut bacon

1/4 cup mayonnaise 

*1 teaspoon ketchup

*2 teaspoons hot honey (or regular)

*1 teaspoon yellow mustard

*1 teaspoons dried chives

*1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

*1 tablespoon bacon drippings

Directions:

~Cook 4 slices bacon until crispy.

~Remove from heat and chop into very small pieces and set aside to cool.

~In a medium-sized bowl, mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon ketchup, 2 teaspoons hot honey, a teaspoons yellow mustard, 1 teaspoon dried chives, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 tablespoon bacon drippings until well combined.

~Mix in crumbled bacon.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Mock Big Mac Sauce

 We love making Big Macs & fries.   This sauce is so good.

MOCK BIG MAC SAUCE

(makes about 3/4 cup)

Ingredients:

*1/2 cup mayonnaise 

*1 teaspoon granulated sugar

*2 tablespoons sweet relish

*1 teaspoon white vinegar 

*2 tablespoons French dressing

*salt & pepper to taste (just a pinch of each)

Directions:

~In a small bowl, stir 1/2 cups mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons sweet relish, 1 teaspoon white vinegar, 2 tablespoons French dressing, and salt & pepper to taste.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (I prefer at least 4 hours)

Rosemary Garlic and Onion dip

 I like to use this on burgers, or to dip potatoes or veggies in.

ROASTED GARLIC AND ONON DIP

(makes 1 cup)

Ingredients:

*1 garlic clove

*1 teaspoon olive oil 

*1 small yellow onion, sliced thin

*1 tablespoon butter

*1/2 cup sour cream

*1/2 cup mayonnaise 

*1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped (or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried chives)

*1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce sauce

*1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

*1/2 teaspoon salt

*1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

*1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped

Roasted Garlic Directions:

~Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

~Slice of the bottom of the garlic bulb, exposing the ends of the raw garlic.

~Place garlic bulb on a sheet of aluminum foil.

~drizzle the cut end with 1 teaspoon olive oil

~Seal the aluminum foil mourned the garlic bulb.

~Bake for 40-45 minutes or until garlic is tender.

~Remove from oven and open up aluminum foil, allowing the garlic to cool down.

~Squeeze out roasted garlic into a small bowl and mash.

Caramelized Onion Directions:

~In a small skillet, melt 1 teaspoon butter over medium heat.

~Add 1 thinly sliced yellow onion.

~Cook onions, stirring often until onions are a golden brown.

~Remove from pan and cool.

~Chop into small pieces.

Let's Put It Together:

~In a medium bowl,  stir 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, smashed roasted garlic, chopped caramelized onions, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary leaves until well combined. 

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.