If you try this recipe, please let us know! Leave a comment, rate it and tag a photo #ChiliPepperMadness on Instagram so we can take a look. I always love to see all of your spicy inspirations. Thanks! – Mike H. In the U.S., St. Patrick’s Day is a traditional party day, with green beer pretty much everywhere, but it’s also a traditional foodie day. We’re happy for that! Both Patty and I are part Irish, so we’re very familiar with many of the staples you’ll find this time of year - corned beef and cabbage, beef stew, shepherd’s pie, pasties. Pasties! I was introduced to pasties by my father up near Iron Mountain, Michigan. Talk about traditional! I digress… And YES, use it as your salad dressing. It’s ideal in a salad with lots of veggies. For us, Patty and I both look forward to a good old Reuben Sandwich. If you’re going to make a Reuben, you’ll need to have either a good Russian dressing or Thousand Island Dressing on hand. They’re pretty similar, but Thousand Island Dressing is more commonly found around here. Like any sauce, sure, you can pick up a bottle from the store, but like we always say, if you can make it at home, why not? Homemade is so much better. We get to tweak the normal recipe to our own personal preferences, which typically leans toward more spicy and more chili peppers. So! This particular thousand island dress recipe is our own Madness version, which includes Sriracha for the chili sauce, skips the ketchup, and uses giardiniera instead of a sweet pickle relish. Let’s talk about how we make it, shall we? Next, add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Push the sauce through a sieve to smooth it out even more. Use right away, or set into a bowl and refrigerate overnight until ready to use. Should keep 2 days. The results? Excellent! It is very creamy. It’s not only good on a Reuben, but also on baked rutabaga fries. Oh yes! We’re having some of those on the side. Reuben recipe coming soon! Enjoy your St. Patty’s Day!
Patty’s Perspective
I love the tang of this sauce. I couldn’t wait to use it!
