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
Category: Condiment Recipes
Barbecue Marinade For Pork And Beef Ribs
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
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
Pickled Mustard Seeds
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
Citrus Purée
Taking humble, in season, oranges and lemons, I made Citrus Purée. As I type the words oranges and lemons I am reminded of the childhood nursery rhyme which refers to the bells of various Churches in London. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Citrus Purée ♥ When we hear the words Notre-Dame the … Continue reading Citrus Purée
Orange Curd Using Whole Eggs
I love alternatives to the norm and this orange curd is one of them. I usually make lemon curd but as I had an abundance of oranges I decided to make something new. I also tried out a new recipe using melted butter and whole eggs. Head straight on to the Recipe For Orange Curd … Continue reading Orange Curd Using Whole Eggs
Egg Free Mayonnaise
It will take you no time at all to whip up this egg free mayonnaise. It takes on flavours exceptionally well. I have been adding harissa to it to serve with our crudités as an alternative to hummus. Head straight on to the Recipe For Egg Free Mayonnaise ♥ There are very few recipes I make … Continue reading Egg Free Mayonnaise
Mushroom Powder
"At the Cape, when wild mushrooms were plentiful, they were picked and preserved in a spice sauce or dried for later use. Cooks used their own preferred herbs and spices to improve the taste of the mushrooms. Add this mushroom powder to soups, pastas, sauces or vegetables to enhance the flavour" Cape Winelands Cuisine page 146. … Continue reading Mushroom Powder
Mushroom Ketchup | A Great Condiment For Cheese
In Britain the first ketchup condiment was mushroom ketchup and not tomato as one would expect. This was made by packing the mushrooms into a container with salt. I have based my mushroom ketchup recipe method on the one found in Cape Winelands Cuisine. Head straight on to the Recipe For Mushroom Ketchup ♥ Dave, … Continue reading Mushroom Ketchup | A Great Condiment For Cheese
Microwave Curd
I am giving you two recipes for microwave curd. One is for lemon curd and the other grapefruit curd. The timing is dependant on the amount of juice you get out of your fruit. Head straight on to the Recipe For Microwave Curd ♥ I know that my method for sterilizing jars is not conventional. … Continue reading Microwave Curd
Anchovy Paste
Inspired by Gentleman's Relish, I made anchovy paste. Using anchovies, butter and spices this is a great spread. Head straight on to the Recipe For Anchovy Paste ♥ The Western Cape is still in the grips of a drought and our water restrictions continue. One of the suggestions I heard was to turn the shower … Continue reading Anchovy Paste
Pear And Lemon Butter | Food In Jars
Fruit butters are made from fruit pulp and have a soft, spreadable texture. You can use pear and lemon butter on scones like I did, or with cold meats. Use on a cheese board for something different or as a substitute for chutney. Head straight on to the Recipe For Pear And Lemon Butter ♥ … Continue reading Pear And Lemon Butter | Food In Jars
Hazelnut Butter
Hazelnut butter (or any nut butter) is made by crushing the nuts until a paste forms. I made use of a blender to make this spread which is high in protein, fiber, and essential fatty acids. Head straight on to the Recipe For Hazelnut Butter ♥ Last month my car license came up for renewal. Before the … Continue reading Hazelnut Butter
Spicy Tomato Relish
I love eating hot dogs for a weekend lunch. This spicy tomato relish is the perfect condiment to go with them. It makes a great alternative to mustard and can be used as a topping for roast potatoes. Head straight on to the Recipe For Spicy Tomato Relish ♥ Dave and I love visiting Farmer's … Continue reading Spicy Tomato Relish
Smoked Bacon Jam
The task set by The Food In Jars Mastery Challenge this month was to make jam. I could have gone the sweet route with in season plums, but chose rather to head off in a savoury direction. I adapted Sam's recipe and made smoked bacon jam. Head straight on to the Recipe For Smoked Bacon Jam ♥ A … Continue reading Smoked Bacon Jam
Sun-dried Tomato Jam
This sun-dried tomato jam is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. It is super easy to make and will keep in the fridge for 6 weeks. That is if you can hold off eating the entire jar for that long. Head straight on to the recipe for Sun-dried Tomato Jam ♥ A few years … Continue reading Sun-dried Tomato Jam
Tarragon Mayonnaise Made Using A Stick Blender
It can be noted that French tarragon is the best for culinary use. Mine flourishes most of the year and I have even managed to share the abundance with Greg from The Restaurant at Waterkloof. Last weekend I picked some to make a tarragon mayonnaise. Head straight on to the recipe for Tarragon Mayonnaise ♥ … Continue reading Tarragon Mayonnaise Made Using A Stick Blender
Beetroot Gel Made Using Agar Agar
Agar Agar is derived from red algae and is an alternative to gelatin. This is therefore suitable for vegans and vegetarians alike. Here I have used it as the gelling agent for my beetroot gel. Head straight on to the recipe for Beetroot Gel ♥ In September we had to deal with a courier company … Continue reading Beetroot Gel Made Using Agar Agar
Black Garlic Aïoli
Aïoli is a Provençal emulsion sauce of garlic and olive oil. According to Larousse (p5) the name derives from ail meaning garlic and oli for oil. Alioli originated in Spain in the 1st Century AD. It is traditionally served with cold poached fish, bourride, hard-boiled eggs, salads, snails, cold meats, boiled beef and mutton. I have made a … Continue reading Black Garlic Aïoli
Tahini Paste
Tahini paste is a condiment widely used in many cuisines from Lebanon to Bulgaria. This Levantine ingredient can be served out of the jar as a dip or added to aubergines to make baba ghanoush. In Mediterranean dishes it may be added to yoghurt and seasoned with sumac to form a sauce. Head straight on … Continue reading Tahini Paste