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At least once a week for the past 12 years we have eaten a meal at friends. Dave and I are not fussy salad eaters unless the salad has raw onions in it. I used to eat raw onions but as Dave does not like them I started leaving them out of salads. After a … Continue reading Ranch Dressing
Using my home made kadhai sauce I made a Chicken And Paneer stir fry. According to my Curry book, a Kadhai refers to an Indian wok. The kadhai, or karahi is used to create stir fry meals of an Indian nature. This North Indian Kadhai Sauce is the base for any stir fry meal found in … Continue reading Kadhai Sauce
In 2002 I met the most amazing vet, Bruce Niland, who worked at the local practice in Gordons Bay. He introduced us to Maxine, the Boxer who stole my heart, and saved her life when she jumped at a glass window. However, very shortly after Maxine cut her paws to shreds Bruce and two of … Continue reading Ginger Caramel
In my mind, the only thing that makes traditional haggis taste good is a whisky sauce. And for my whisky sauce I use a single malt whisky. Dave and I did a malt whisky tasting when we were in Scotland that was extremely informative and educational. At some stage I want to take this further but for … Continue reading Whisky Sauce
Over Pesach I always serve this horseradish dressing with gefilte fish. When we were in Wales I had the best horseradish sauce that I have ever tasted. I could eat horseradish raw and would do so if I could find this here where we live. In fact, I have only once seen horseradish in Somerset West. … Continue reading Horseradish Dressing
I have decided to start getting creative in the kitchen with salad dressing recipes. During the summer months I made cucumber and feta salads to go with what we were cooking on the barbecue. I would ordinarily serve this with my standard salad dressing which I always have in the fridge, and elevate the flavours … Continue reading Yoghurt And Tahini Dressing
I learnt how to speed read when I was really young, and most times it has stood me in good stead when looking for a particular term or phrase in a sheaf of papers. But last week, my speed reading did not work out as planned. We got back from overseas on the 6th and … Continue reading Cous Cous Salad & Lime And Coriander Dressing
I have been in a long process of recipe testing for various recipe books and one of the recipes I had on my list to test had peri peri sauce in the ingredients list. We have one teeny, tiny small bottle in our fridge, and it is so hot, all you need is a few … Continue reading Peri Peri Sauce
This chilli sauce is made when I have an abundance of chillies in my garden. Or when I bring chillies back with me from Italy. I am not one for very hot food as my sweat glands cannot take the heat. If food is too hot but still palatable I will eat it - but … Continue reading Chilli Sauce
Making a hollandaise sauce can be quite daunting but if you follow these very simple steps, you can make this champagne hollandaise sauce for a special occasion. boil the kettle and place some of the boiling water into a milk / gravy jug place some of the boiling water into a small sauce pan and put … Continue reading Champagne Hollandaise
This apple and fennel sauce is the perfect addition to any pork dish. My favourite is pork belly. But if I do not have time to slow roast a belly I will make pork chops. Dave and I do as much barbecuing as possible regardless of the weather. One of the things we love to … Continue reading Apple And Fennel Sauce
I was invited to take part in Slurrpy's cookalong highlighting two ingredients a week for the month of December which will be used by a group of bloggers around the world. I missed last week's cinnamon and pear but you can find a great introduction to the month by reading Tammy's recipe for dessert pear crumble … Continue reading Preserved Lemon And Pickled Garlic Gremolata
I think as a parent you always need quick fix options for your children. Thankfully I don't have to worry about that, but my sister is a stay at home mum with two very busy children. Unlike a lot of my friends who do not work, my sister does not have a full time maid. … Continue reading Pizza Sauce
I was recently asked to contribute to a magazine for a senior research project and give a story around a Nostalgic Food Memory. This recipe for a béarnaise sauce is quite nostalgic for me. Béarnaise sauce is my mother's favourite and it reminds me of her father. Here is my contribution: When it comes to food, my … Continue reading Béarnaise Sauce
When avocados are in season make this Coriander And Avocado Salad Dressing. This month I was given Kate's Kitchen as my Secret Recipe Club blogger. Kate is a financial planner by profession, who lives to eat and has therefore learned to cook. Her love for food comes through very clearly on her blog. We have many things in … Continue reading Coriander And Avocado Salad Dressing
Shhhh, I have a guilty secret! I taste test so much when cooking that sometimes I don’t feel like eating when it comes to supper time! When that happens I make Tomato Pasta Sauce. I love to create savoury dishes as they are all about the process. They take time and most dishes can be left … Continue reading Tomato Pasta Sauce
We have had a LONG summer and it has been a very hot one. Our heatwave season normally is in February, but this year it started in January and it was still in full force in March. These hot evenings usually mean we eat salad as a side dish for supper. As we are on … Continue reading Asian Salad Dressing
Sambal kacang or peanut sauce is a very popular sauce served with all kinds of satay in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. I have an addiction to reality TV. This started off with Survivor and has moved on to Top Chef, MasterChef, Iron Chef, Chopped and The Restaurant. I love watching the challenges and the different … Continue reading Peanut Sauce | Sambal Kacang
When I was first diagnosed as being sucrose intolerant cutting sugar out of my diet was easy. I read the labels of everything in my fridge and pantry and threw out all the food I could no longer eat. Since then I have become a label reader. I had to toss my favourite provitas and … Continue reading Barbecue Sauce
I had a friend who said, you are only cheating when you are caught! Now, that is quite a statement but is it correct. And is cheating the same as pregnancy - you either are or you are not, or can one say there are degrees of cheating? In sport there seems to be all … Continue reading Apple Sauce