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The key here is to char the corn to just before it burns. The natural sugars in the corn, causes it to colour so deeply. And you might even hear a popping noise like when you make popcorn. Just keep turning the corn over to make sure it does not burn. This is what adds … Continue reading Corn Hummus
Mint labneh This mint labneh is made from strained yoghurt to which fresh mint has been added. The result is a thick and creamy dip, which is perfect for lamb chops. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Mint Labneh ♥ What is labneh? Labneh is a strained yoghurt common to the Arabian Peninsula. … Continue reading Mint Labneh
This braai marinade can be made in advance and will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks. It is so good and can be used on any protein as well as vegetables. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Braai Marinade ♥ Braai Marinade The recipe in Blackouts & Boerewors is called … Continue reading Braai Marinade
Traditionally, Ajvar is made from sweet bell peppers and eggplants. This sweet relish stems from the former Yugoslavia and can now be found throughout Southeast Europe. The recipe can be adapted by adding chillies to make it more piquant. I have used Ben's recipe as inspiration. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Ajvar ♥ … Continue reading Ajvar
This onion chilli relish is super spicy. It is the perfect condiment to keep in your fridge to add zing to any dish. In Onwards, Karen calls this walnut chilli 'crisp' but I have renamed it as the walnuts to me are a side note. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Onion Chilli … Continue reading Onion Chilli Relish
I had some lamb mince which I used to make meatballs, and served them with this mint hummus in pita breads, for lunch. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Mint Hummus ♥ I don't think we ever go overseas without some crisis happening in the days before we leave. One year a truck … Continue reading Mint Hummus
I have never found a good reason to buy Japanese Mayonnaise. It is so expensive and not a necessity in my opinion. But I am in the process of testing recipes, and one of them calls for a small amount of kewpie mayonnaise. I decided it would be prudent to make my own. It really … Continue reading Japanese Mayonnaise
In Japanese cuisine, kansui is the key ingredient for making ramen noodles. As I could not find any here, I decided to make my own. You can easily do this at home. And as it keeps fairly well, make a larger batch than you need. Or place this in the oven the next time you … Continue reading Kansui
It might sound odd to blitz a chutney. But this spiced apple chutney is so good, so I hope you will follow my advice. Serve with any curry to add spice and sweetness. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Spiced Apple Chutney ♥ There is one thing about airlines that will always confuse … Continue reading Spiced Apple Chutney
This Laotian Curry Paste is not hard work at all! Once you have gathered all of the ingredients they just need to be popped into a blender and blitzed until as fine as you want it to be. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Laotian Curry Paste ♥ After a lot of hard … Continue reading Laotian Curry Paste
Nasturtiums are one of the prettiest edible flowers to plant. And they will grow with wild abandon if you let them. The leaves are great to use to make a pesto. But for the nasturtium butter, you will use the flowers. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Nasturtium Butter ♥ A month ago … Continue reading Nasturtium Butter
Taramasalata is a Greek dip that one can expect to find on any meze platter. It is a firm favourite in our home and I have always wanted to make my own. Using the pressed cod roe I bought in England I created a perfect tarama. Next time I will make only what we need to … Continue reading Taramasalata
To make this creamy hummus you are going to have to peel your chickpeas.I know this sounds like quite a mission. But I did it by hand while I was watching TV. You can just rub them together between a dishtowel if that makes life easier for you. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Creamy Hummus
I made this beef fat hollandaise years ago and my mom asked me for the recipe. Well, it took me quite an age to actually getting around to making it again, and being able to post this. You can use duck fat or lard if you would prefer, or if that is all you have … Continue reading Beef Fat Hollandaise
Serve this bacon relish on hot dogs to take them from ordinary to extraordinary. Or add it to a cheese platter to go with a perfectly ripe brie or camembert. I served it alongside pizza bianca as one of the many toppings for people to add. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Bacon … Continue reading Bacon Relish
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
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
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
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
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