Tony Chacheres Basic Red Sauce Recipes

TONY CHACHERE'S CREOLE SEASONING (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• COMBINE all ingredients in a resealable container (1/4 cup fine sea salt, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 5 teaspoons cayenne pepper, 5 teaspoons garlic salt, 4 teaspoons ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon seasoned chili powder, 2 1/2 teaspoons celery salt, 2 teaspoons ground mustard, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground sage, 1 teaspoon onion salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano, 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme).
• SEAL the container.
• SHAKE until thoroughly blended.
• STORE tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from light and moisture.
• USE measure for measure in place of Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning and enjoy.

TONY CHACHERE'S BASIC RED SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Melt margarine in heavy saucepan. Add tomato sauce and sugar and cook 5 minutes. Add all other ingredients plus water. Also add 2 cups of Tony Chachere's Basic Vegetable Mixture. Simmer for 2 hours over low heat until thick. Add more water if needed and season to taste.
• 2. For Italian dishes, add herbs and cheese.
• 3. For fish dishes, add mushrooms, shrimp, or crab meat.

TONY CHACHERE'S BASIC BROWN SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Use pan drippings (remove excess fat) of meat or game. To this add green onions, parsley and enough flour and water to thicken. Cook about 5 minutes. If desired, add mushrooms. If you like gravy on the sweet side, add 1 tablespoon currant jelly.

TONY CHACHERE'S BASIC CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Melt margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, stir well and add cream (slowly) while stirring. Continue stirring until you get a thick sauce.
• 2. To this sauce you can add mushrooms, shrimp, crab meat, grated cheese, white wine, lemon juice, egg yolks or any combination of these.