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Easy Lemon Tahini Sauce

March 24, 2020 By Holly Leave a Comment

It feels a little funny to be writing about tahini in the midst of everything going on in the world. Life as almost everyone knew it has turned upside down and it seems like each day it changes even more. As restaurants have closed and more and more people are staying home (thank you! #socialdistancing matters!), cooking has become an even more important part of our lives. That is why we have decided to continue to post recipes here at With Two Spoons, despite world events. We hope that we can provide you with some healthy, tasty food to comfort and nourish you and your families during this crazy time. Read on for our Easy Lemon Tahini Sauce.

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A simple sauce like our Easy Lemon Tahini Sauce is great way to transform basic foods into something special with very little effort. I love to whip up this sauce on the weekend and use it to top roasted veggies for a bowl lunch, toss it on salads as a dressing, or dip veggies in it for a snack. It has only a handful of simple ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to make.

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Lemon Basil Aioli (Whole30, Gluten Free)

July 16, 2019 By Lane 2 Comments

As you all know, if it is a sauce, a spread, or a condiment I am likely to adore it, and this Lemon Basil Aioli is no exception. Made from scratch with fresh basil growing in the pots on my deck, this is the perfect addition to any sandwich, vegetable, or french fry! And once you learn how to make this Lemon Basil aioli, there is no end to the amount of variations you can come up with.

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Easy Thai Peanut Sauce

April 23, 2019 By Lane 3 Comments

You ALL know about my obsession with sauces. It’s no secret. My husband says I eat just so that I can have sauce, and he may be right. So let’s take a look at one of my all-time faves, a sauce that is almost always in my refrigerator!

Easy Thai Peanut Sauce.

And if I can make it in less than 10 minutes, so can you!

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Thai Basil Pesto

June 26, 2018 By Lane 22 Comments

Every year I get giddy when my Thai Basil gets large enough to harvest, because I know it is time for Thai Basil Pesto! Read more for where I get my Thai Basil plants, what I use this amazing pesto for and most importantly the RECIPE!

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Easy Homemade Caramel Coffee Syrup

May 29, 2018 By Lane 45 Comments

By now, most of you know that I have quit my beloved Diet Coke. Big Deal. Really Big Deal. I am well known for my ability to drink gallons of it. I have also been known to go out of my way to stop while on vacation, before work, in the middle of kids’ activities, even running downstairs right before going to bed to grab one. I could be counted on to have a Diet Coke on me at all times. More about my great restraint coming up (spoiler alert-you can do it too!), but clearly I needed something to replace some of the caffeine with. Although I was only a fair weather coffee drinker at best, I have found that a cup of Cold Press Coffee with this Caramel Coffee Syrup has easily replaced my morning Diet Coke. (and I have grown to LOVE it!) Read further to find out how I did it!

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The Best Ever Fiesta Guacamole

May 1, 2018 By Lane 21 Comments

I have never met a guacamole that I haven’t liked. But this Best Ever Fiesta Guacamole is beyond delicious. Flavorful and full of healthy fats, this is the guacamole that I’ve been making for my own family for years. You may be surprised at the secret ingredient that makes this simple Fiesta Guacamole out of this world.

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Easy Romesco Sauce

March 13, 2018 By Holly 6 Comments

As I’ve become more comfortable in the kitchen over the years, I’ve realized that a really good sauce can take a simple meal and make it into something really spectacular. A great pesto, a simple pan sauce, or just a great vinaigrette is often the difference between just okay and wow. Recently, I’ve been enamored with Spanish Romesco. Typically made with tomatoes and almonds, our Easy Romesco Sauce takes little more than 5 minutes with a food processor and some easily accessible ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.

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