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Category: Sauce and Dressing Recipes

Lobster Roll Sauce

Apr 4, 2022Feb 24, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 4 Comments

The sweet meat of crayfish needs a foil to compliment it. Enter this lobster roll sauce, which is so yummy you might want to make more to use with other shellfish. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Lobster Roll Sauce ♥ For the past 21 years, Dave has used mainly only one panel … Continue reading Lobster Roll Sauce

Magic Chocolate Sauce

Mar 18, 2022Feb 14, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

We went to friends for dinner and my hostess gift was two containers of ice cream. I made this magic chocolate sauce to go with the vanilla flavour, and because kids love it when it hardens. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Magic Chocolate Sauce ♥ Last year I went to two of … Continue reading Magic Chocolate Sauce

Minted Yoghurt Dressing

Feb 4, 2022Jan 13, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

This minted yoghurt dressing can be used for any green leaf salad, or as a topping for roasted beetroot. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Minted Yoghurt Dressing ♥ I have this dream of making a serious change to our home. When Dave and I converted the plans to turn our garage into … Continue reading Minted Yoghurt Dressing

Chocolate Fudge Sauce

Nov 26, 2021Nov 11, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

Make this chocolate fudge sauce to use as a secret weapon when serving plain ice cream for dessert. Or as a dipping sauce for meringues. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chocolate Fudge Sauce ♥ I am on Genius Level 2 on booking.com which is a slight indication of how often I use … Continue reading Chocolate Fudge Sauce

Caper Mint Sauce

Nov 22, 2021Nov 10, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 7 Comments

I made this caper mint sauce to serve with a leg of lamb that was slow roasted. You want the lamb to shine and the sauce to merely enhance the flavours. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Caper Mint Sauce ♥ Starting a business is hard work. Not only does it take time, … Continue reading Caper Mint Sauce

Nuoc Cham | Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

Aug 25, 2021Aug 26, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

Nuoc Cham is a Vietnamese sauce and the colour of the chillies you use determines whether is is green or red. Or in my case, orange. This is used as a dipping sauce, salad dressing or seafood marinade. You can use it to moisten rice or vegetables. Whatever you do, make extra as it keeps … Continue reading Nuoc Cham | Vietnamese Dipping Sauce

XO Sauce | Poor Man’s Umami Sauce

Jul 26, 2021Jun 23, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 7 Comments

According to Pippa Middlehurst, this recipe for XO sauce is the poor man's version. It makes use of more affordable produce packed full of umami flavour. If you do not like fishy things then this sauce is not for you. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ XO Sauce ♥ When Dave installed the … Continue reading XO Sauce | Poor Man’s Umami Sauce

Honey Teriyaki Glaze For Baby Back Ribs

Jun 11, 2021May 24, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 6 Comments

This Honey Teriyaki Glaze is essential to making the glazed baby back ribs that I shall share with you soon. However, the glaze is perfect for chicken wings and worth making extra to keep in the fridge. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Honey Teriyaki Glaze ♥ Dave and I started off our … Continue reading Honey Teriyaki Glaze For Baby Back Ribs

Tahini And Soy Dressing | Great Dipping Sauce

May 3, 2021Apr 1, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

This tahini and soy dressing is so versatile. You can use it on roast potatoes, on plain salads, with rice or noodle dishes as well as a dipping sauce. Be sure to make more than you think you need! It will keep for 2 weeks if stored in the fridge. Head straight on to the … Continue reading Tahini And Soy Dressing | Great Dipping Sauce

Plum Sauce | Perfect For Chicken Wings

Dec 4, 2020Oct 27, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

As my friend Lorraine says, this recipe for plum sauce is a pushy one! You really have to make it. Dave has been slathering this onto our chicken and using it as a dipping sauce. Next time I have overripe plums I am going to make more. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ … Continue reading Plum Sauce | Perfect For Chicken Wings

Honey Salad Dressing | Perfect For Summer

Nov 13, 2020Nov 13, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 10 Comments

My choice is always to use apple cider vinegar but you can use any flavoured vinegar to make this honey salad dressing. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Honey Salad Dressing ♥ I am extremely flexible which is due to a number of factors. The one is genetics which I have no control … Continue reading Honey Salad Dressing | Perfect For Summer

Hummus Salad Dressing For Grains

Aug 7, 2020Aug 19, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

Regular readers of my blog will know about our chicken braais that we have with our friend. I am always responsible for making the salads and they are usually couscous or quinoa based. To change them up, I add different vegetables and an interesting salad dressing. This time I made a hummus salad dressing with … Continue reading Hummus Salad Dressing For Grains

Lemon And Lime Salad Dressing

Apr 27, 2020Apr 27, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

Given my low Vitamin D levels, I am eating a lot of tinned tuna. It is not the most exciting ingredient flavour wise so I am adding it to salads. The lemon and lime salad dressing adds a lot of zingy flavour. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Lemon And Lime Salad Dressing … Continue reading Lemon And Lime Salad Dressing

Chimichurri Sauce

Apr 6, 2020Mar 17, 2022 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

I made this chimichurri sauce a few time to get the flavour bang on! I don't like my food too spicy so I used a medium hot chilli. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chimichurri Sauce ♥ It always amazes me how the service industry can be so bad. I have had two … Continue reading Chimichurri Sauce

Herb Sauce | Salsa Verde | Salsa Verte

Feb 10, 2020Jan 25, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 9 Comments

It is always good to have a fresh herb sauce in the fridge. But this particular salsa verde was used straight away in a couscous salad. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Herb Sauce ♥ I wrote about how I beat jet lag by taking my watch off. But then ten years down … Continue reading Herb Sauce | Salsa Verde | Salsa Verte

Chickpea Salad With Middle-Eastern Spices

Jan 20, 2020Jan 8, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 17 Comments

Looking for a super healthy salad to change up from the norm? Well, look no further than this chickpea salad. It is packed full of goodness and flavour. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Chickpea Salad ♥ About 15 years ago, my then oral hygienist recommended that I start using mouthwash. One specifically … Continue reading Chickpea Salad With Middle-Eastern Spices

Spinach Pesto Made With Flaked Almonds

Jan 6, 2020Jan 4, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

Ensuring that I made use of all the food in my fridge, I made this spinach pesto. The aim was to use up what was left over from a bag of spinach I purchased for another recipe. And then use the pesto to make pea and spinach pesto arancini. Head straight on to the Recipe … Continue reading Spinach Pesto Made With Flaked Almonds

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

Korean Slaw With A Ginger Infused Dressing

Nov 1, 2019Oct 8, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

The dressing for this Korean Slaw needs to be made a little bit in advance. That way, the ginger will really infuse. Make your slaw just before you are ready to serve it to ensure that it is still nice and crispy. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Korean Slaw ♥ Years ago … Continue reading Korean Slaw With A Ginger Infused Dressing

Lemon Anchovy Vinaigrette Using Colatura di Alici

Jun 7, 2019May 10, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 22 Comments

Mimi blogged about Colatura di Alici, an anchovy syrup from the south of Italy. When we were in Sicily I bought a bottle, not knowing what I would do with it. Then Karen blogged a recipe for a lemon Parmesan vinaigrette and I was inspired. I made this lemon anchovy vinaigrette and it was really … Continue reading Lemon Anchovy Vinaigrette Using Colatura di Alici

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