the expat traveller food

in condiments, Salad, Vegetables and Mushrooms, vegetables

For pasta, soups, stews, pizza or anywhere you need a flavoursome tomato sauce. Ingredients Directions Serve with pasta as it is or add kalamata olives, capers, chilli, basil leaves or anchovies as desired. Quantities have been omitted so you can experiment with flavours.I sometimes add a small amount of vegetable stock for extra flavour.

Tikka Paste

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I bought this tikka paste at my local farmers’ market and was impressed by its freshness and punchy flavours. It soon became my favourite. Thank you Cath for this recipe. Find other great recipes from Cath on her Ocean Pilgrim blog. Ingredients Directions

Seb’s Salsa

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This easy-to-make salsa is the perfect companion to chips, tacos, or any dish that needs a zesty kick. Ingredients Directions Thanks Seb!

Cheese Sauce

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The ultimate comfort food: homemade cheese sauce. For macaroni or cauliflower cheese. Ingredients Directions To create a lighter, fluffier sauce e.g. to top lasagne or moussaka:-

Creamy Salad Dressing

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This creamy, tangy salad dressing is great for chicken salad or coleslaw. Ingredients Directions Herbs: parsley, mint, dill, coriander.Spices: paprika, cayenne pepper

Soy Dipping Sauce

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An easy to make all-purpose soy dipping sauce for gyoza, dumplings, spring rolls, lettuce wraps and cooked meats such as chicken wings. Ingredients Directions

Pesto alla Genovese

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in condiments, pasta

Once you make basil pesto at home you will never buy it from the store again. The aroma of the basil, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic and parmesan is heavenly. Ingredients Directions Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for 2 weeks. Make sure there is a layer of olive oil on the surface…

Yoghurt and Tahini Tarator

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Is this a dressing, a dip or a sauce? It’s all of these, it’s so versatile. Ingredients Directions This dip is great with lamb or baked salmon and Levantine Salad.

Vinaigrette

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in condiments, salad

Before reaching for the store bought bottle of salad dressing, try making your own. Your taste buds will thank you for it. Instructions The ideal ratio for a good vinaigrette is 1 part vinegar or other acidic juice plus 3 parts flavoursome oil plus aromatics and seasonings. Experiment with different oils, vinegars and juices to…

Blue Cheese Sauce

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Any type of blue cheese is suitable for this steak sauce. Experiment with different types to find your favourite. Ingredients Directions If the sauce is too runny, thicken it with a little cornflour and water.This Onion Blue Cheese Sauce from the Pioneer Woman is worthy of merit.

Black Olive Tapendae

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Black olives, capers and anchovies are the base for this richly flavoured paste. Serve with crusty bread or toasts as an appetizer. Perfectly paired with a crisp sauvignon blanc. Ingredients Directions For a finer paste, blitz in a food processor, drizzling in the olive oil at the end.Store in sealed container with a layer of…

Hummus

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Great with wraps, crudités, rice cakes, flat bread and, my favourite, arugula with sumac. Recipe from Marc’s Mum, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Bless her whoever she is. Ingredients Directions To serve top with olive oil and sumac. Variations: Use lime instead of lemon juice. Add cumin or chilli powder. Use Lozano chickpeas if you can find…

Yoghurt Marinade for Meat

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in condiments, Meat & Seafood

Ingredients Directions Marinade for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.Grill on a hot bbq or griddle pan.

Julia Child’s Vinaigrette

Jul 5, 2024

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