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Category: Condiment Recipes

Rosemary Salt

Apr 8, 2022Feb 25, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

I have the most amazing rosemary bush planted in a pot outside our guest bedroom. The plant has lovely flowers and I just love the scent it gives off. I decided to make some rosemary salt as a hostess gift for a friend when we went for dinner. And I kept some to use for … Continue reading Rosemary Salt

Pistachio Remoulade

Mar 28, 2022Feb 18, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 16 Comments

This pistachio remoulade is the perfect accompaniment to game fish such as cob and yellow tail or shellfish as in prawns or langoustines. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pistachio Remoulade ♥ My visit to the Department of Home Affairs proved to be an exercise in patience. The Somerset West office has a … Continue reading Pistachio Remoulade

Horseradish Cream

Mar 25, 2022Feb 17, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

I bought a bottle of prepared horseradish that claimed it would be hot. But that claim was misleading, as the horseradish is so mild it is not even worth eating. As I don't like to waste, I made this horseradish cream to add flavour to both the contents of the bland bottle, as well as … Continue reading Horseradish Cream

Chilli Coriander Butter

Mar 21, 2022Mar 22, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

Making compound butters is so simple, and all it takes is imagination. Today's flavour combination is a chilli coriander butter. This was used to fry freshly caught fish which I served with a remoulade. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chilli Coriander Butter ♥ The day we got back from The Netherlands last … Continue reading Chilli Coriander Butter

Mint And Coriander Chutney

Jan 24, 2022Jan 6, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

Make this quick mint and coriander chutney when you need something to accompany your vegetable curries. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Mint And Coriander Chutney ♥ I have a very small side hustle business. At one stage it had been my intention to open a health shop alongside a treatment facility. But … Continue reading Mint And Coriander Chutney

Caper Butter

Jan 14, 2022Nov 30, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

You might recall that I made whipped feta to go with smoked trout and bagels? I also made this caper butter for those that wanted something extra to smear on the bread. It is a simple, two ingredient recipe, that is super easy to make. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Caper Butter … Continue reading Caper Butter

Mandarin Curd

Nov 5, 2021Nov 3, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

I have made the most of winter fruit with quite a few different recipes this year. The mandarin curd was so delicious that I will be sure to repeat it next season. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Mandarin Curd ♥ Dealing with call centres has to be the most frustrating thing ever. … Continue reading Mandarin Curd

Whipped Feta

Nov 1, 2021Oct 8, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

I made whipped feta and caper compound butter to serve with bagels and smoked salmon as a starter for a luncheon I hosted. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Whipped Feta ♥ When I first started blogging in 2009 I would post at least once a day if not more. When we went … Continue reading Whipped Feta

Confit Garlic | Perfect For Toast Or For The Table

Apr 5, 2021Apr 6, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

My dad does not eat garlic so in order to give the rest of us an option, I made confit garlic. This was perfect to leave on the table so we could help ourselves at mealtimes. I must say it is really easy to make, and just as easy to burn. So you need to … Continue reading Confit Garlic | Perfect For Toast Or For The Table

Pindjur | Pinjur | Pinđur | Balkan Relish

Jan 22, 2021Feb 24, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

In December we will drive through Bosnia-Herzegovina when we travel from Split to Dubrovnik. So when I saw a traditional recipe from that region, I decided to try it. Pindjur is a summer relish made from bell peppers, aubergine and tomatoes. The recipe takes some time to make as you need to roast all of … Continue reading Pindjur | Pinjur | Pinđur | Balkan Relish

Black Sesame Paste | An Alternative To Tahini

Dec 21, 2020Nov 13, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

Using my tahini recipe as a base, I made black sesame paste. The colour is certainly unique and may be off putting to some. But I loved the richness of this paste and found the colour appealing. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Black Sesame Paste ♥ I mentioned in a book review … Continue reading Black Sesame Paste | An Alternative To Tahini

Sous Vide Orange Curd | Water Bath Method

Dec 11, 2020Nov 2, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

I was inspired by Liz to make sous vide orange curd. To me, this is going to be the only recipe I use in future as the result was a perfectly smooth curd. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sous Vide Orange Curd ♥ Social media can be extremely destructive. When we decided … Continue reading Sous Vide Orange Curd | Water Bath Method

Coriander Mayonnaise | Stick Blender Recipe

Nov 20, 2020Nov 21, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

Mayonnaise has to be one of the easiest condiments to make at home. The quality will always be good if you use good quality ingredients. I made coriander mayonnaise to go with our corn fritters. This is a regular flavour profile at home as I often buy coriander for a recipe and never use it … Continue reading Coriander Mayonnaise | Stick Blender Recipe

Roasted Garlic Butter Perfect For Garlic Bread

Sep 25, 2020Aug 27, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

I do not like the extreme dry mouth feeling I get from raw garlic. And even though I love garlic bread, it always leaves me feeling parched in the middle of the night. But now I have the perfect solution. This roasted garlic butter means a subtler flavour. But it still delivers on taste, without … Continue reading Roasted Garlic Butter Perfect For Garlic Bread

Chilli Aioli Using Birds Eye Chillies

Jul 27, 2020Jun 30, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 19 Comments

Dave and I have different tolerance levels when it comes to hot and spicy foods. I made this chilli aioli for him to dip his sweetcorn fritters into. And I used the milder garlic toum hummus instead. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chilli Aioli ♥ I have suffered some severe traumas in … Continue reading Chilli Aioli Using Birds Eye Chillies

Roasted Garlic Toum | A Lebanese Condiment

Jul 6, 2020Jul 7, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

I have seen toum being made on a few occasions, but when Lorraine shared her recipe I knew I had to give it a go. As I am not a fan of raw garlic, I made a roasted garlic toum. I am not sure how this measures up to the original but I can say … Continue reading Roasted Garlic Toum | A Lebanese Condiment

Sweet Potato Hummus Spiced With Cumin

Dec 20, 2019Nov 16, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 23 Comments

This sweet potato hummus can be served with bread as a spread, vegetables as a dip, or with chicken breasts as a condiment. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Sweet Potato Hummus ♥ When it comes to raising children I do not think there is a right way or a wrong way. What … Continue reading Sweet Potato Hummus Spiced With Cumin

Barbecue Marinade For Pork And Beef Ribs

Nov 18, 2019Oct 13, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 5 Comments

This Barbecue Marinade can be used for most meats, especially ribs. It is the blend of sweet and salty that makes it work so well. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Barbecue Marinade ♥ I have the most amazing Dermatologist. What he lacks in bedside manner he makes up for in expertise. We … Continue reading Barbecue Marinade For Pork And Beef Ribs

Smokey Fiery Harissa Using Calabrian Chillies

Sep 30, 2019Sep 8, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 3 Comments

This post comes with a double warning. The first is that this smokey fiery harissa is really hot because of the chillies I used. You can make it milder by using chillies that score less on the scoville scale. The second is that the advice given here is based only on my own experience. Head … Continue reading Smokey Fiery Harissa Using Calabrian Chillies

Pickled Mustard Seeds Spiced With Sumac

Sep 23, 2019Aug 26, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

Everything is right with this recipe for pickled mustard seeds, especially the end result. Use on bread when making sandwiches. Or add a dollop to scrambled eggs. So far my favourite way is to use them when making Welsh rarebit. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Pickled Mustard Seeds ♥ One of the … Continue reading Pickled Mustard Seeds Spiced With Sumac

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