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20/12/2020

Tomato Salsa

Tomato salsa goes by many names. Also known as 'salsa fresca,' 'salsa cruda' or 'salsa bandera,' it's a traditional Mexican dish of raw ingredients that's quick and easy to make, nutritious and delicious. My favourite name is 'pico de Gallo.' The literal translation is 'beak of the rooster.' It's believed to be called that because people used to ... Read More

Filed Under: appetizers, condiment, dips, general, gluten free, sauces, side dish, snacks, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: cherry tomatoes, coriander, jalapeno, lime, olive oil, red onion, salt

01/12/2020

Grilled Asparagus with Pomegranate, Mint and Barley

Grilled asparagus with mint, pomegranate and barley is a side dish which can be served either warm or cold. It looks so pretty with the pomegranate arils, like crimson jewels, perched on top of the rich green mint and grilled asparagus. This is my interpretation of a delicious sauce I had several years ago at Gjelina, one of my favourite ... Read More

Filed Under: salads, sauces, side dish, vegetables Tagged With: asparagus, barley, eschallot, garlic, lime, mint, olive oil, pomegranate molasses

01/12/2020

Little Gem Lettuce with Buttermilk Herb Dressing

I love this little gem lettuce salad with buttermilk herb dressing. It looks really pretty arranged in a radial pattern on a plate, and it takes very little time to prepare. It's easy to buy lettuce leaves pre-washed and pre-packaged, but they're packed in plastic, and they don't last long. If you a buy a whole lettuce with its roots still ... Read More

Filed Under: salads, sauces, side dish, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: buttermilk, herbs, lemon juice, lettuce, olive oil

01/12/2020

Poached Chicken Breasts with Almond Sauce

Poached chicken breasts with almond sauce is a simple dish to make. It can be prepared in advance, and it easily feeds a crowd. Six chicken breasts are enough for 12 people if you're serving them as part of a larger meal with salads.  The almond sauce recipe belongs to the excellent chefs of Ester, https://www.ester-restaurant.com.au  It's one of ... Read More

Filed Under: poultry, salads, sauces Tagged With: almonds, bay leaves, brown rice vinegar, chicken, egg yolks, juniper berries, lemon, olive oil, thyme, white wine

25/10/2020

Grilled Vegetables with Celery Salt and Green Herb Sauce

I made grilled vegetables with celery salt and green herb sauce for lunch today. In fact, I only grilled the vegetables as I'd made the accompaniments earlier in the week. I've been excitedly pouring through the pages of my new Cornersmith cookbook https://www.cornersmith.com.au/collections/cookbook/products/use-it-all The book is a fabulous guide ... Read More

Filed Under: general, gluten free, sauces, side dish, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: asparagus, celery, cherry tomatoes, corn, dill, fennel, garlic, leeks, olive oil, spring onions

03/10/2020

Grilled Vegetables with Carrot Leaf Pesto

Grilled vegetables with carrot leaf pesto is a beautiful accompaniment to the baked leek and saffron risotto. You’ve probably realised by now that I’m fan of green sauces, having included several versions in previous blog posts. I particularly like to use parts of vegetables that would otherwise be discarded, such as the leaves of baby carrots. You ... Read More

Filed Under: sauces, side dish, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: asparagus, baby carrot leaves, broccolini, garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, zucchini

30/07/2020

Salsa Verde with Radish Leaves

  Salsa verde with radish leaves is simply my interpretation of a green sauce of chopped herbs. Many versions exist - think of the British mint sauce, the French sauce verde with chives and tarragon, or the  the Argentinian chimichurri with coriander, just to name a few. I bought a bunch of beautiful radishes from my local market this ... Read More

Filed Under: appetizers, condiment, gluten free, sauces, side dish, vegetables Tagged With: anchovies, basil, Dijon mustard, garlic, Italian parsley, mint, olive oil, radish leaves, red wine vinegar

06/07/2020

Mixed Vegetable Pasta Sauce

This mixed vegetable pasta sauce is one that I often make often during the week. It starts with a soffrito base, which is a mixture of slowly cooked onions, carrots and celery. The Italians use soffrito to add flavour to sauces, soups and stews. I like to add a bit of garlic, too. The red capsicum delivers a beautiful sweetness. Serve the mixed ... Read More

Filed Under: dinner, gluten free, pasta sauce, sauces, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: capsicum, carrot, celery, garlic, onion, tinned tomatoes

26/04/2020

Romesco Sauce with Smoked Paprika

Romesco sauce with smoked paprika is one of the most delicious sauces I've ever eaten. There is something about  the sweet capsicums, the tart tomatoes, the caramelised garlic, all blended together with roasted nuts, smoked paprika and sharp vinegar that makes it irresistible! Did you know that the sauce originates from Catalonia in Spain? It was ... Read More

Filed Under: appetizers, dips, gluten free, sauces, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian Tagged With: capsicums, garlic, nuts, parsley, tomatoes, vinegar

10/04/2020

Chimichurri Sauce with Parsley, Coriander and Rocket

Chimichurri sauce with parsley, coriander and rocket is an excellent condiment for grilled meat. It goes well with lamb cutlets, chicken thighs and skirt steak. It's also delicious with roasted pumpkin if you prefer a vegetarian option. Originally from Argentina, Chimichurri is thought to have derived from the Basque word,  Txmitxurri, meaning  ‘a ... Read More

Filed Under: dinner, dips, sauces, side dish, vegetables Tagged With: coriander, dried oregano, parsley, rocket, smoked paprika, vinegar

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