162531 homemade french five dipping sauces Recipes

five ways to stay positive in negativity, by julie fuimano, easy to be positive in a positive environment. it s when things are emotionally draining and negative that you re challenged to behave differently. but you have the opportunity to be the beacon of light for others around you. by your actions and responses, you can demonstrate and teach others how to behave in an appropriate, positive and professional manner., positive energy catches on just as quickly as negative energy. sometimes people are simply stuck in a habit or pattern of behavior and are accustomed to acting a certain way. if the environment is really caustic, then it s what people are used to and may be all they know., it takes some time and effort as well as a commitment to do something differently to create sustainable change. you must be willing to identify and stop tolerating what s not working, do the right thing even if it s initially unpopular and then teach others to do the same., here are five ways you can be a positive force in your workplace ., first step is awareness, recognize the negativity around you. sometimes you can even feel your energy being drained by the words being spoken. if it feels bad or uncomfortable, then it s negative. these feelings are a form of intelligence similar to a tap on the shoulder letting you know something is not right. if you can identify what is happening, you can make good choices about handling it., it all starts with you, in what ways are you contributing to the negativity around you are you listening to gossip or participating in conversations where the only focus is to denigrate, diminish or criticize language matters. everything you say has an impact; saying something negative not only dishonors the person you re speaking about and the person you re speaking with, but it also makes you feel bad even if you don tsp realize it. learn to respect people s humanity and their right to be themselves. complaining without end does not focus on creating solutions; rather, it perpetuates and magnifies the problem, wasting everyone s precious time and energy., speak up, tell the other person how you feel by saying , this doesn tsp work for me. it s nonjudgmental, since you re making it about you, not them. also, people often don tsp realize they are being negative. point it out in a gentle, caring way: do you realize you are complaining just bringing it to their attention can be enough to shift the conversation. over time, people will learn what they can and cannot discuss with you, and it will stop being an issue. if you say nothing, your silence conveys permission to continue., be constructive , positive, meaningful and beneficial, what is the point or purpose of what you re saying is it to hurt or help and at the end of the conversation, is there an action step to take constructive conversations are empowering and leave people a little better off from having participated in them. become the kind of person who takes your time and words seriously., praise and acknowledge, amazing what a few words of praise and acknowledgement can do. you want to be the kind of person people gravitate to because they know they will be uplifted by you, not put down or drained of life-sustaining energy. in short, you want people to feel good after being in your presence., no matter what is going on around you , you control your inner environment and how you choose to respond to external events and situations. it s your responsibility to become the kind of person you enjoy being and with whom others enjoy being around., it takes a true leader to walk a path different from the crowd. so when others are negative, stretch your boldness muscles and be positive in spite of what others do or think. it s the only way to create a ripple of change. and if we all do our part, then slowly but surely, we will make a difference in our work environment and the larger community.

five-spice powder, salt, freshly ground black pepper, skinless, boneless chicken thighs, sugar-free seedless blackberry jam (such as smucker s), cider vinegar, water, grated peeled fresh ginger, fresh blackberries (optional)

scallops, fresh or thawed, bacon, sliced in half , and each slice then halved, lengthwise, or as needed to fit around scallops, juice from 1 large lemon (reserve about 1tsp for sauce), adobo sauce from canned chipotles , to taste, butter, melted (or sub olive oil), fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional), sea or kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, metal or bamboo skewers, chipotle dipping sauce, mayonnaise, canned chipotle in adobo sauce, very finely diced, and not rinsed (this is 1 pepper, not 1 can of peppers, worcestershire sauce, butter, softened, reserved lemon juice , from above, grated onion or 1tsp onion powder

wooden skewers, chopped coriander, minced garlic, fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped, red chili pepper , seeds removed, sliced and chopped fine, hoisin sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, shrimp, peeled and cleaned, dipping sauce, unsweetened coconut milk, hoisin sauce, asian chili sauce

fresh cilantro, chopped, fresh ginger, chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, lime juice, olive oil, salt (optional), turmeric, tofu , cut into 1 inch slices, apricot preserves , for dipping sauce, crushed red pepper flakes , for dipping sauce

chicken wings, vegetable oil, salt and freshly ground pepper, chipotle hot sauce , recipe follows, blue cheese-yogurt dip , recipe follows, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, chipotle pepper puree (depending on how spicy you like it), honey, vegetable oil, salt and freshly ground pepper, unsalted butter , cut into pieces, ancho chile powder, thick greek yogurt, crumbled domestic blue cheese, chopped red onion, sliced scallions, salt and freshly ground pepper

homemade cornbread, cubed, homemade biscuits, cubed, butter, melted, celery, chopped, onion, chopped, eggs, well beaten, chicken stock , equal to cornbread, poultry seasoning, to taste, at least 1/2 tsp, salt and pepper, to taste

french beef roast, soy sauce, brown sugar, mustard, chinese duck sauce, orange juice, dark grape juice, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced

shrimp balls, shrimp (30), peeled and deveined, water chestnuts (1 cup), rinsed and finely chopped, egg white, lightly beaten, chopped chilled fresh pork fat or lard, rice wine or scotch, grated peeled fresh ginger, chopped scallion greens, coarse salt, cornstarch, panko (japanese bread crumbs), vegetable oil, apricot dipping sauce, apricot jam, soy sauce , or to taste, chopped scallion greens, fresh lime juice , or to taste, tabasco , or to taste

butter, sweet potato, peeled and grated, onion, sliced, mesquite seasoning, garlic powder, brown sugar, salt & freshly ground pepper to taste, shredded smoked mozzarella cheese, dipping sauce, mayo, sweet baby ray s sweet n spicy bbq sauce (or your favorite ), lime juice

olive oil, spanish onions, chopped, carrots, chopped, stalks celery, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, red peppers, chopped, fresh tomatoes (this is an estimate, the true measurement is a gallon ziploc bag full or whatever fills my 8 quart), basil pesto (pureed basil and garlic with a little olive oil), chopped fresh sage, fresh thyme sprigs, oregano, bay leaves, tomato paste (i used homemade, made with garlic and bay leaves), kosher salt, ground black pepper, chicken stock or 1 quart vegetable stock

chicken wings , drumsticks and tips removed, scallions, white and green parts, finely chopped, peeled and minced fresh ginger, spicy sesame oil, kosher salt, canola oil, for frying, korean miso barbecue glaze (see below ), ginger scallion dipping sauce (see below ), canola oil, red onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, whole canned tomatoes , with juices, harissa, rice wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, sugar, kosher salt, sweet soy sauce, dark soy sauce, spicy korean miso, olive oil, fresh ginger, peeled and minced (2 inches), chopped garlic, mayonnaise, sour cream, limes , juice of, honey, warmed, chopped scallion, green and white parts (4 to 5 scallions)

boneless chicken thighs, cornstarch, for coating, shimeji mushroom (small japanese mushrooms ), komatsuna greens (or any greens , such as spinach, as substitute), kelp-flavored fish stock (nidashijiru), mirin, sugar, light soy sauce (usukuchi-shoyu), soy sauce (shoyu), wasabi, for dipping

sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, red fresno or jalapeno chile pepper, half minced, half thinly sliced, toasted (dark) sesame oil, sesame seeds, scallions, white and green parts, finely chopped, prepared pizza dough, at room temperature, all-purpose flour, for rolling, kosher salt, canola oil, peeled, cooked shrimp, for dipping, copyright 2012 television food network , g.p. all rights reserved.

french dressing, dark corn syrup, french onion soup mix, worcestershire sauce, fresh or frozen chicken wings or drumettes

milk, unsalted butter, shredded sharp cheddar cheese (2 cups), cream cheese, softened, sour cream, deli-style prepared mustard, bottled hot pepper sauce (to taste), salt & freshly ground black pepper, assorted pretzel, for dipping

tempura batter, asparagus spears, canola oil, for frying, salt and pepper, soy sauce, for dipping

dumpling ingredients, ground pork, red miso paste, carrot, peeled and grated, bok choi leaves, finely chopped, green onions, finely chopped, garlic, finely minced, several shakes of 5 spice seasoning , to taste, freshly grated ginger, egg, gyoza wrappers, leaves of a sturdy lettuce or other green, dipping sauce, soy sauce, splash of balsamic vinegar, molasses