Every Friday the girls at GOF are going to be collaborating on all of our favorite things!

This week’s subject is FAVORITE HOT SAUCE!

Christina

I am a hot sauce addict, I have a ton of hot sauces and each one has it’s own merits and uses. Choosing just one was beyond difficult but when I thought about it I realized that Sriracha has probably been my all star hot sauce over the years. I first learned of it when I was working in a corporate restaurant in San Francisco. After a few years of eating the same under-seasoned foods on my lunch break Sriracha became a staple, it instantly spices up any dish.

Although there are many different sriracha sauces out there, I hold firm to the belief that the rooster wearing bottle from Hoy Fong Foods tastes the best. It is great on the more obvious dishes like Asian and Mexican cuisine, but I also find myself drizzling it on more American fare. Mix it in to mayo for a quick spicy aoili or with ketchup to pair with sweet potato fries. It’s pretty darn versatile.

Victoria

I’ve always been a traditional Tabasco sauce kind of girl, until I found out about this guy! If regular tabasco is just a little strong then you might actually really like this one. It’s much milder, and when mixed into sour cream becomes the most epic combination any taco or quesadilla has seen (within reason).

The best part is besides a little sodium, it’s really not that bad for you. No sugar, no calories, no trans Fat and did I mention it tastes delicious? This is the kind of salsa I hope to start seeing on restaurant tables in the near future. I’ve also added a few drops into my quesadilla sauce to give it a little extra kick. Bottom line: It’s a mild heat and super satisfying for the taste buds. If you haven’t added this one to the fridge door, you’re missing out!

Liana

If you’re ever at Pike Place Market looking for olive oil, promise me you won’t leave without visiting Sotto Voce. This little nook sells flavored olive oils “made with care” in the Pacific Northwest, including my very own favorite: Olio Buon Gustaio. Hot sauce does indeed come in many forms.

This Spicy Garlic Oil is made with habaneros and horseradish – a strong but wondrous combo that I find especially tasty drizzled onto a pan whilst cooking eggs, potatoes, vegetables… anything you want to add a kick to. Today I threw it on some toast with burrata and basil, a complementary pairing to the creaminess of the cheese and the peppery aromas of the basil.

Julianne

I first discovered The Pepper Plant Hot Pepper Sauce when I was working at The Lucky Diner in Sacramento (still one of my favorite greasy spoons). Outside of Tabasco sauce, I wasn’t exactly a hot sauce aficionado. Another employee told me the add the diner’s Pepper Plant sauce onto their biscuits and gravy, and I became an instant fan. Pepper Plant opened me up to trying other hot sauces as well.

The Pepper Plant Hot Pepper Sauce comes straight out of Gilroy, CA. Gilroy is well-known for their garlic, which is celebrated every year in their annual Gilroy Garlic Festival. The sauce represents it’s hometown perfectly. Along with heavy garlic, this sauce has a green jalapeño kick and a red chili flavor too. This will always be my go-to hot sauce. I add it to almost everything.