SANDRA'S LEMON-KISSED HOMEMADE SIMPLE SYRUP

A terrific addition
to smoothies,
hot or iced tea, cocktails, etc.

Yield: 1-3/4 cups

Prep: 5 Mins.

Cook: 2 Mins.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup water

Juice of 1 large lemon

METHOD

In a small saucepan, combine the 1 cup of sugar with 1 cup of water and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderately low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes.

Pour the syrup into a sterilized Mason pint jar and let cool to room temperature, then stir in freshly-squeezed and drained-through-a-sieve lemon juice. This step is necessary to omit any possible lemon seeds and pulp.

Cover jar and store in refrigerator, the syrup keeps up to 6 months. ~ Enjoy!

SANDRA'S STAPLE HOMEMADE CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE

A simple method to make a
full-bodied cheddar cheese sauce for
an addition to steamed broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus,
and many other side dish or appetizer options...

Yields: (Appx. ¾ cup)
Prep: 5 mins. |
Cook 8 to 10 mins.

Posted by Sandra

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1-1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese; grated
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric - optional (Beautifully enhances the ‘yellow’ color without changing flavor; adding a healthy note)

METHOD:

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and seasonings and let the ‘flour flavor’ cook out for a couple of minutes (do not let mixture brown though); gradually add the milk while whisking constantly, until well blended. Turn off heat, and add cheese and turmeric, whisking until smooth.