Learn how to add flavour to your favourite food by preparing delicious sauces and dips with our recipes.
Another chutney that I’ve made this year is zucchini chutney. Chutney is a type of sauce that resembles jam in its texture. It is made of both fruits and vegetables, and as additives, uses onion, chili, raisins, vinegar and ginger. My favourite way to serve chutney is with cheese. It tastes great with brie, camembert,…
Chutney is a type of spread that can be prepared both from fruits and vegetables. The main ingredient of chutneys are often apples, peach, apricot, rhubarb, pineapple, onion, zucchini or even tomatoes. Sugar, ginger, mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric, herbs or chili peppers are used as additives. What additives are in the chutney largely depends on…
Spicy meat marinade based on oil, garlic, sweet paprika and chili sauce is a marinade that you must try if you are a fan of spicy food. The preparation of this marinade takes less than 5 minutes, and the list of ingredients is very short. It is a perfect marinade for pork, chicken, ribs, wings,…
Aioli is a garlic sauce based on mayonnaise. It is very popular in Spain, France and Italy. The base of the sauce is oil, garlic, lemon juice and salt. Often, eggs or egg yolks are also added to it when making it. It’s a good idea to start preparing the sauce by finely chopping the…
Barbecue sauce, also known as BBQ, is a thick sauce based on tomatoes, vinegar and spices. The spices that can be found in this sauce are sugar, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, molasses and many others depending on the region where the sauce is prepared. BBQ sauce is the perfect addition to grilled meat, ribs or…
Chanterelles are edible wild funnel-shaped mushrooms of yellow colour. They have a distinct, slightly peppery flavour. These mushrooms are an excellent addition to soups, sauces, stuffing or risottos. They work well both in meat and vegetarian dishes. As the chanterelle season is now underway, I could not refuse to prepare a dish with it in…
Homemade tomato sauce is a great way to use excess tomatoes. The sauce is made from raw, well-ripe tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and basil. The sauce is seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper. The thickness of the sauce will depend on how long you simmer it and what type of tomatoes you use…
Any meat that is marinated before cooking definitely tastes better. Such meats have a distinct flavour, they are aromatic and juicy. I know that it is not always possible to marinate meat, especially when you need to prepare a dinner or barbecue without a previous notice. However, if you know in advance that you will…
Dill sauce is the perfect addition to many dishes. It goes well with meatballs, fish, roasted meat, pasta and mashed potatoes. To prepare the sauce, you will need cream, vegetable broth, a few spices and, of course, dill. You can go either for fresh or frozen dill, especially when the season of dill is over,…
Bread sauce is a great addition to meat dishes. It works best when served with roasted poultry. That can be a whole roasted chicken, turkey, roasted drumsticks or thighs. The preparation of bread sauce takes only a few minutes. You need to put all the ingredients in a pot and boil them, so that the…
French salad dressing is undoubtedly one of the tastiest and salads, which is really worth preparing. The basis of French vinaigrette is olive oil, mustard, vinegar and shallots. The shallot onions have a delicate and somewhat sweet flavour with a spicy note. This onion is perfect for both cold and cooked sauces. The preparation of…
This is another pesto recipe that I am sharing with you on this blog. So far, I have included a recipe for wild garlic pesto and carrot greens pesto. This time, I have a pesto recipe for you made from leftovers, which in this case are radish leaves. For a very long time, the radish…