Basic Creole Sauce Recipes

Steps:

• Melt the butter on low heat, preferably in a double boiler, or, paying close attention, stirring regularly in a pot. Stir in the flour, incorporating it into the butter thoroughly until smooth. Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly. Cook on low-medium heat, stirring regularly, until it reaches a silky, creamy consistency. Whisk in the salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cayenne, nutmeg and cloves. Cook for 5 minutes. Whisk in the vinegar, adding slowly. Cook for another 5 minutes, whisking often.

Steps:

• Heat the butter and oil in a medium saucepan.
• Add the chopped onion, garlic, chopped celery and bell pepper; sauté until tender.
• Stir in all remaining ingredients.
• Simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes.
• Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Serve with fried green tomatoes or eggplant, or use with shrimp or other seafood.

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the celery, green pepper and onion in oil until tender; Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add flour; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until browned. , Stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients except rice. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve with rice.