Tapenade
I like olives in any shape and variety. For me, Tapenade, is the best you can do with an olive. This Mediterranean sauce/dip gives you the full, earthy, rich and...
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Dressings, Dips, Spreads
Impress your guests with these pre-dinner dressings, dips and spreads. Make the average salad stand out with a creative salad dressing; a range of delicious dips and spreads for bread.
Hummus Recipe by Chef Thomas Wenger
I like the Middle Eastern Mezze or appetizers. Mezze almost always consists, of Hummus (chickpea - sesame spread) and Babaganoush (eggplant- sesame dip) served with warm pita bread. Other items...
Bearnaise Sauce
Bearnaise and Hollandaise are, I believe, a couple of the major reasons many people dine out. I suppose they feel that these beautiful rich sauces are too difficult to make...
Summer Tomato Salsa
You'll never buy pre-made salsa again. This salsa is very versatile, it can be served with toasted pita bread as a dip, makes a great accompaniment to grilled or barbequed...
Niter Kibbeh (Ethiopian Spiced Clarified Butter)
Niter Kibbeh is a key ingredient in many Eritrean and Ethiopian dishes; like berbere spice, it is must-have ingredient for cooking authentic Ethiopian food. It is possible to make niter...
Roasted Garlic Recipe – How to Roast Garlic (With Video Instructions)
This is a deliciously sweet and easy way to enjoy garlic and the roasted garlic recipe is so simple that I’m sure it will become the only way you eat...
Prawns in Carrot, Lime and Cilantro Dip
The recipe for this dip has been with me for a few years now. It combines the best of both worlds, the "Asiatic" spices of ginger, chili and lemongrass with...
Baba Ghanoush Recipe
A delightful Mediterranean dip, and one of the most popular Middle Eastern dishes, baba ghanoush holds its own without needing to be part of the meze - a selection of...
Homemade Tzatziki Recipe
Tzatziki, is a wonderful addition to many meals. I like to use it on virtually any grilled fish or chicken dish. Use it as a dip for vegetables, or a...
Pineapple & Coriander Salsa
This pineapple salsa is ideal for summer barbecues. Serve it as a dip with white corn chips, on top of grilled fish, throughout a salad of prawns or along side...
Carrot Tarator /Havuç Tarator
I really think tarator is one of the best appetizer (meze) in Turkish cuisine! Tarator, a word that also changed meaning as it entered Turkish vocabulary, is a yogurt-based salad,...
Peach Barbeque Sauce
When life gives you peaches, turn them into a barbecue sauce! How to Make Peach Barbeque Sauce: Saute garlic and shallots in butter until soft. Add tomato paste and dijon...
Green Curry Paste
A spicy a fragrant Thai curry paste that can be used in many dishes. This recipe was provided by Chef Aoy Marungrueng. Check out our interview with Chef Aoy to...
Frankfurt’s Green Sauce
Frankfurt’s Green Sauce is a delicious vegetarian German dish that’s very popular around Germany’s financial capital. It is most commonly served with cold boiled eggs and hot boiled potatoes during...
Cashew and Coriander Pesto
A good cashew and coriander pesto has got to be one of the most versatile ingredients one can have in their fridge. Liven up that boring old sandwich, a welcome...
Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette Recipe
There is nothing better than a homemade dressing and one of my favorites is the lemon Dijon vinaigrette. This one lives in my fridge all the time as I find...
Salmon Rillette Recipe
A popular spread in France, rilletes are usually made with pork, duck, goose or chicken meat. This salmon rillete recipe is a fantastic twist to the traditional rillete recipe and...
Homemade Greek Yogurt Recipe by Chef Maria Loi
There are few things as delicious as Greek yogurt. This is an incredibly versatile food which you can enjoy on its own, or together with fresh fruit, walnuts and honey....
Eggplant Mousse Recipe
This is a simple, yet aromatic dish of roasted eggplant, lemon juice, oil and garlic pureed to perfection. It’s best served with whole wheat naan, which is a type of flatbread...
Spicy Mango Salsa
This is a tangy, fruity and sweet salsa with a kick. This salsa recipe is great with barbecued fish, seafood or chicken. I often use it as an accompaniment with...
Chermoula
Recipes for Chermoula come in all kind of different variations and flavors. This particular recipe, is well suited for seafood, fish or poultry and the use of fresh and dried...
Chimichurri
Steak sauce Argentinean style Some of the best beef comes from Argentina and with it comes one of my favorite steak accompaniment. This thick parsley-olive oil paste is as commonly...