Homemade Staples: Honey Orange Sauce

This is a really flavorful sauce that goes well with fish and chicken.  It can also become a tasty pairing with cut vegetables, crostini, or chips.  I used Triple Sec because that is what we had on hand.  Grand Marnier would also go well, and would add an even deeper flavor to the sauce.

Honey Orange Sauce — inspired by The Gourmet’s Guide to Cooking with Liquors and Spirits

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tsp triple sec liqueur
• 1 Tbs mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 – 2 tsp orange zest
• 2 Tbs orange juice
• 5-6 drops chili oil
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1-2  Tbs honey
• Kosher salt, to taste

Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl, seasoning with salt to taste, and stir.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.

Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.