MINT GLAZE 2 tbs water 1/3 cup brown vinegar 2 tsp gelatine 1 tbs sugar ¼ cup mint, chopped Combine water and vinegar in a saucepan. Add gelatine and sugar. Bring to the boil, stirring constantly and add mint. Cool to room temperature and use to glazing lamb chops or roast before and whilst cooking. Serve with […]
1 tbs capers, chopped 1 gherkin, chopped 1 tbs chives, chopped 1 tsp mint, chopped 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tbs lemon juice Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mixing well. Chill before serving with fish dishes. Makes up to 1 cup.
FOR 2kg PORK 2 tbs fresh thyme, chopped 1 tbs fresh sage, chopped 2 tsp salt 1 tsp freshly ground pepper 1/4 tsp ground allspice 2 cloves garlic, minced FOR 2kg LAMB, BEEF AND CHICKEN 2 tbs fresh rosemary, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp freshly ground pepper Finely grated […]
1/4 cup olive oil 2 tbs lime juice 2 tbs lemon juice 1 tbs orange peel, grated 1 clove garlic, chopped 1/2 tbs fresh rosemary 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Cool. Pour over beef, lamb or chicken. […]
250g butter 1/2 cup parsley, chopped 2 tbs chives, chopped 3 tsp French mustard 2 tsp lemon juice Beat softened butter with remaining ingredients until combined. Roll the butter into a log by wrapping it in cling wrap. Wrap this in aluminium foil and then place in the freezer. Cut off slices as required and […]
2kg whole white-fleshed fish 80g butter, softened 1 tbs parsley, chopped 3 tsps thyme or lemon thyme leaves 1 tbs chives, chopped 2 tsp grated lemon rind Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, beat until smooth. To use with whole fish, spread half of the butter inside the cavity of the fish, lay lemon […]
30g butter 1 white onion, sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 500g button mushrooms, sliced 1 tsp horseradish cream 1 tsp lemon thyme, finely chopped 1/4 cup dry red wine 1/4 cup beef stock 1 tbs chopped fresh parsley Melt butter in pan. Cook onion and garlic until soft. Add mushrooms, cook until soft. Add horseradish, […]
BASIL PESTO 1 1/2 cup basil leaves 1/4 cup pine nuts 2 cloves garlic 3/4 cup parmesan, shredded 100 mL olive oil Toast pine nuts by putting them into a small frypan (no oil) and continually moving them over heat until they brown. Take them straight out of the pan when done as they will continue […]
2 tsp olive oil 1 white onion, finely sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/2 cup dry white wine 300ml cream 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves Heat the oil in a pan. Cook onion and garlic until soft but not coloured. Add wine and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes or until reduced by half. Add […]
1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tbs shredded fresh basil leaves 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp Dijon mustard Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake well. Serve with salads or lamb and chicken dishes.
