White Wine Garlic Cream Sauce (pour over pasta, steak, or chicken)

You've got options...this can be low fat, gluten-free, dairy free, and/or vegan!  Experiment to see how you like it best.  My man loves it w/ real organic whipping cream, herbs and mushrooms served over a juicy steak.

Ingredients:

2 tbsp of butter or EVOO

2 tbsp of whole wheat flour OR GF all purpose
1 tsp of onion powder
4 cloves (or so) of garlic
1 cup of Chicken or Beef Broth
1/2 cup of white wine OR use more broth
Sea Salt/Pepper to taste
2 tsp (or so) of lemon juice
1/2 cup of organic heavy whipping cream, skim-milk ricotta (for a lower fat version), or Trader Joes Coconut Cream (comes in a can)

1.  In large skillet, melt your butter/oil and sprinkle in onion powder.  (NOTE:  if using mushrooms, sauté during this step)
2.  Whisk in the flour and cook for additional 2-3 minutes until it darkens up a bit.  (whisk continuously)
3.  Continue to whisk as you add 1 cup of broth and the minced garlic.  If adding any herbs, you can toss those in now, too.  Turn up the heat to medium high and bring to a rolling boil.  Keep whisking!  (sauce will begin to thicken up)
6.  Let boil for about 5 minutes and add the wine and/or broth. Turn down heat and simmer to let the liquid reduce.
7.  Once the consistency is to your liking (no right or wrong) add the lemon juice and cream.  Whisk really good and once heated through serve over a yummy steak, chicken, or some pasta.


OPTIONS FOR MORE FLAVOR:  use herbs like rosemary, basil, or HERBS DE PROVENCE which is what I used.  Sooooo good!

MUSHROOMS:  This is a delicious sauce to incorporate mushrooms in...saute in step 1.