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Kicking BBQ Sauce

Written by The Cook on November 2, 2008 - 0 Comments
Categories: Accompanying Sauces

Definitely worth making your own…

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Chipotle & Sundried Tomato Salsa

Written by on January 16, 2008 - 0 Comments
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Chipotle & Sundried Tomato Salsa.
I shared a flat in London with a Sri Lankan Guy, he was an amazing cook, as his home cuisine is based upon fresh chillies & their heat, I was treated to an fabulous aray of eyewatering dishes, many of which I still cook today..
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Fresh Capers with Crëme Fraishe.

Written by The Cook on March 18, 2007 - 0 Comments
Categories: Accompanying Sauces

Fresh capers are tiny buds of the Capparis Spinosa native to the barren areas of the Mediterranean, they have been used in cooking since ancient times.
Fresh Capers have a distinctly subtle flavour, they are well worth hunting down, often found in the deli section of your supermarket, choose plump, vibrant green ones, steer clear of [...]

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Chipotle & Sundried Tomato Salsa.

Written by on March 18, 2007 - 0 Comments
Categories: Accompanying Sauces

I shared a flat in London with a Sri Lankan Guy, he was an amazing cook, as his home cuisine is based upon fresh chillies & their heat, I was treated to a fabulous array of eye watering dishes, many of which I still cook today..
Please do not make the mistake of over using chillies, [...]

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Béarnaise Sauce

Written by The Cook on March 18, 2007 - 0 Comments
Categories: Accompanying Sauces

This creamy delight of a sauce is what you go to the  café for on that lazy Sunday brunch, GO on try it for yourself.. it’s worth it..
What you will need:
½ Cup Vinegar
2Tbsp Water
2 Shallots
4 Egg Yolks
400g Butter, softened
What to do:
Simmer the vinegar, water & shallots in a small saucepan, until reduced by a third.
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Asian Twist Pesto

Written by on March 18, 2007 - 0 Comments
Categories: Accompanying Sauces

A great tangy pesto, just sets off the plainness of the noodles.
Serve with fried tofu, firm white fish or chicken strips.
What you will need:
¾ cup Peanuts, roasted.
2 Garlic Cloves.
1 inch Ginger.
2 Chillies.
1 cup Mint.
1 cup Coriander.
1 cup Basil.
½ cup Peanut Oil.
Zest of one Orange & Lemon.
2 tsp Sesame Oil.
Seasoning.
What to do:
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An Introduction to Accompanying Sauces

Written by on February 16, 2007 - 0 Comments
Categories: Accompanying Sauces

An Introduction to Accompanying Sauces
I AM the lucky one, I live in a country that has an abundance of fresh produce.
Here, in New Zealand, we are surrounded by the sea on all sides, from which we have an array of fish & shellfish readily available.
We are also known for our ’sheep’ which, as part of [...]

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