Hollandaise Sauce
Fine food with Bearnaise and Hollandaise Sauce are, I believe, a couple of the major reasons many people dine out. I suppose they feel that these beautiful rich sauces are...
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Homemade Harissa Recipe
I learned the recipe for this versatile marinade/paste/rub/dip from one of the worst head Chefs I have ever worked for. I know, that's probably not going to make you want...
Homemade Ranch Dressing
There must be as many Ranch dressing recipes as there are chefs, culinary enthusiasts and hobby cooks. I use this recipe since a number of years and recently I had...
Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette
There is nothing better than a homemade dressing. This one lives in my fridge all the time as I find it indispensable. I use it as a dressing on salads,...
Beurre Blanc
I know some people who say "any idiot can cook; it's the sauces that make the meal!" Of course most of these people are Saucier Chefs and I've only heard...
Best Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe
Having created many recipes for basic pizza sauce over the years, this one is by far the one that garners the most compliments. As such, I have stopped tweaking and...
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...
Aioli (Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise)
The Italian words for garlic and oil are aglio and olio respectively. Not hard to see where this dish gets its name or its ingredients for that matter. If you...
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...
Creamy Guacamole Recipe
Guacamole is one of those items that everyone and their dog has a recipe for. This of course is the best version (haha), it is my version. I find avocado...
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...
Basil Pesto Recipe
I usually make pesto when basil is at its best, fortunately when basil it at it’s best it’s also abundant and cheap so I usually end up making it in...
15 Most Popular Italian Sauces
Italians and pasta: a mutual and ancient love, recognized all over the world. Rich in the history and traditions of different regions around the country, there are dozens and even...
Moutarde de Bénichon (Bénichon Mustard)
Bénichon mustard is a mixture of dried mustard, white wine and fortified wine. It is served at the Bénichon festival in the canton of Fribourg. Despite its name, this product...
Frankfurter Green Sauce
Frankfurter green sauce is very popular in Germany and ideal for pouring over baked, boiled or mashed potatoes. The main ingredients are green herbs of various sorts (without the stems),...
Rajská Omáčka (Sweet Tomato Sauce)
Rajská omáčka is one of the most iconic traditional Czech dishes and offers a uniquely rich sweet-sour taste. It’s based on a broth made from beef, root vegetables, and tomato...
Koprová Omáčka (Koprovka)
Koprovka is another favorite and Czech-specific dish. Koprová omáčka, creamy dill sauce, is more a specialty and signature of Czech grandmothers. It’s made from cream, vinegar, fresh and pickled dill,...
Peach Barbeque Sauce
Add a burst of summer sweetness to your grilling game with our delightful peach barbecue sauce! This tangy and luscious sauce is the perfect blend of ripe peaches and smoky...
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce | Capsicum Sauce
This roasted red peppers (capsicum) sauce is so simple and tasty that you’ll find yourself making it over and over again. Try it with coconut crumbed fish or grilled chicken. Play...
Tzatziki – Cucumber Yoghurt Dip
This classic Greek accompaniment is delicious, refreshing and easy to make and a true symbol of Greek cuisine. Cool, creamy yogurt blends harmoniously with crisp, grated cucumbers, while garlic and...
Thick Veal Stock
With this base stock you can make virtually any dark sauce you need. One of the nicest things about dining out in restaurants is experiencing foods you can't make at...
Palm Sugar Lime Dressing for Oysters
This is a lovely fresh dressing that really pops with the oysters. I suggest using pacific oysters for this dish and chilling them in the freezer just before service.
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...