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...
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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...
Chicken Gravy
A good gravy, made with the giblets, meat juices, a little wine and, please!, very little flour – if any, brings the delicious plate together, uniting the meat and veggies....
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
A very popular sauce is Frankfurter green sauce, ideal for pouring over potatoes. The main ingredients are green herbs of various sorts without the stems, sour cream, and lemon balm,...
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,...
Tsvikli (Beet and Horseradish Relish)
Tsvikli, also known as tsvitli (tsvytli) and tsvikly (tsvykly), is a traditional Ukrainian spicy sauce made of beets and horseradish. It is traditionally prepared for Easter but can be made...
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...
Guacamole
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...
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...
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...
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...