Sauces and Salsa
Avocado Sauce
Avocado is a fruit I buy often and make sure it doesn't go missing from our diet. Why? Because it's...
Hot Pepper Paste (Harissa)
This is a condiment made from hot peppers called harissa, used in Moroccan and Tunisian cuisine. If...
Ragu alla Bolognese
Although every region of Italy has its own version of ragu, this recipe is for the most famous one,...
Feta Cheese Dip with Roasted Peppers
Yesterday I didn't cook, I just mixed things from the fridge. I started with two roasted peppers...
Chili Sauce
Although you can find it in stores, as you already know, I prefer to make most ingredients at home,...
Garlic Sauce (Skorthalia)
This is a Greek sauce called Skorthalia, it goes well with breaded dishes, grilled meat or...
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
This Japanese sauce is used as a marinade for beef, chicken, shrimp, or calamari, which can then be...
Buttermilk Salad Dressing
I think a dressing recipe comes in handy right now when salads are the stars and grills are sizzling...
Olive Tapenade
You may have seen this paste ready-made in stores, but it costs a fortune and isn't as good as...
Mexican Vegetable Sauce (Salsa Ranchera)
I chose to make this sauce for our "Mexican night" - I often choose a theme for cooking - because...
Remoulade Sauce
Remoulade sauce is of French origin, but has become popular in several countries, each with their...
Argentinian Vegetable Sauce (Chimichurri)
For me this sauce is the discovery of the year - it's something extraordinary even though the basic...
Homemade Mustard
I read an article over the weekend about making mustard at home and I wanted to play around a bit to...
Roasted Red Pepper Spread (Ajvar)
I discovered this spread in Croatia where it's served alongside any pork dish: grilled meats,...
Pesto alla Genovese
I've had this recipe from Angela for many years; I modified it a bit (I hope she doesn't mind), but...