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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
The yellow colour in this Thai yellow curry paste comes mostly from the turmeric powder. Most of the ingredients are yellow, but it is the natural dye of turmeric that makes it so bright. Head straight on to the Recipe For Yellow Curry Paste ♥ A few weeks ago I met a person who had … Continue reading Yellow Curry Paste For Thai Cooking
I was not sure what to call this - tuna sauce, or sauce for tuna? But, which ever term you prefer please do make this. It is the perfect topping for seared tuna. Head straight on to the Recipe For Tuna Sauce ♥ I am splitting up with my weather App! A few weekends ago … Continue reading Tuna Sauce Using Fresh Coriander
Do you like ice cream on a hot day? I am sure the answer to that is a resounding yes. So, make this vegan magic chocolate sauce and take your ice cream up a level. It sets hard and gives the most amazing crack. And better still, it takes no effort to make. Head straight … Continue reading Vegan Magic Chocolate Sauce
I battled to find a recipe for Romesco Sauce in my huge collection of books. And then when I did, I adapted it to suit the ingredients I had at home. It goes perfectly with seafood and I served it with octopus and crayfish over the festive season. Head straight on to the Recipe For … Continue reading Romesco Sauce, Traditionally Served With Seafood
Using David's recipe, I made marinated ribs. These came shortly after I used the same blend to baste some chicken wings. Mark had come over to visit and the child loves a good braai. As we see so little of him I always try to make what he loves. This marinade recipe ticked all the … Continue reading Recipe For Perfectly Flavoured Marinated Ribs
While watching Yotam Ottolenghi on TV I was reminded of the tahini I had in my pantry. I came up with the idea to make a tahini salad dressing and I was very pleased with the result. These flavours worked perfectly in my cous cous salad. To it I added the left over pickled carrots from … Continue reading Recipe For Tahini Salad Dressing
Use a selection of in season fresh green herbs to make this anchovy and herb mayonnaise. It can be used as a salad dressing for grains, as a dip for artichokes, and as an accompaniment to lamb or chicken. Head straight on to the Recipe For Anchovy And Herb Mayonnaise ♥ When I drive alone … Continue reading Recipe For Anchovy And Herb Mayonnaise
This green goddess salad dressing is my own concoction. It does not truly reflect the traditional ingredients. But as it is named after the colour more than the contents I think I am OK with that. Head straight on to the Recipe For Green Goddess Salad Dressing ♥ How long after a new supermarket opens … Continue reading Green Goddess Salad Dressing
This is the first recipe in series of 3 to make my smokey halloumi salad with a seed brittle and a ginger salad dressing. Head straight on to the Recipe For Ginger Salad Dressing ♥ I was nearly born in a rally car! My mother told my dad that she thought she had gone into … Continue reading Ginger Salad Dressing For Halloumi
Marinara sauce is of Napolese origin and as a base consists of tomatoes, garlic, herbs and onions. My mariners sauce includes the addition of capers and wine. Head straight on to the Recipe For Marinara Sauce ♥ Being the forward planner that I am, I like to have a host of recipes lined up, ready … Continue reading Marinara Sauce Perfect For Pasta
This avocado salad dressing was made to use up some very ripe avocadoes. It has a great tang from the sherry vinegar and is perfect with grains. Head straight on to the Recipe For Avocado Salad Dressing ♥ Usually winter coincides with the start of our April holidays. And normally we come back to wet, … Continue reading Recipe For Avocado Salad Dressing
Bread sauce can be traced back to medieval times in Britain and can be served either warm or cold. Traditionally made with bread crumbs or stale bread and spices, I have opted instead for fresh bread. Serve with turkey or chicken. Head straight on to the recipe for Bread Sauce ♥ I did as little as … Continue reading Bread Sauce Recipe Using Fresh Bread
Using pomegranate concentrate which is made from pomegranate juice, I created a recipe for pomegranate dressing. The thick, sticky molasses paired with a fruit vinegar resulted in one of the nicest dressings I have made for quite some time. Head straight on to the recipe for Pomegranate Dressing ♥ Once a week in summer, and … Continue reading Recipe For Pomegranate Dressing
Head straight on to the recipe for Dijon Salad Dressing ♥ Dijon mustard originally used verjuice when it was first made in 1856 be Jean Naigeon. As he lived in Dijon he gave it this name. However today most Dijon mustards use white wine and many are made using Canadian mustard seeds. This is my favourite … Continue reading Dijon Salad Dressing Using Maille Mustard