If you’ve ever ordered Lebanese charcoal chicken from somewhere like El Jannah, you already know this sauce. Proper Lebanese toum is thick, white and fluffy. It doesn’t run off the spoon. It holds its shape, and the second it hits warm chicken, it melts in — no longer just a sauce, but the flavour that…
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Chimichurri Sauce
Fresh, sharp and herb-forward, chimichurri is one of those sauces I make once and then keep finding reasons to use. It cuts through rich meats, lifts vegetables, and instantly makes simple food more interesting. This is the chimichurri I come back to again and again — quick to make, bold in flavour, and endlessly useful….
Duck Marylands with Cherry Vermouth Sauce
Every summer I arrive home from the markets with far more cherries than we can possibly eat fresh. It’s the perfect excuse to cook with them, and duck Marylands are my favourite way to lean savoury. The cherries soften into a bright pan sauce with thyme and vermouth, and the whole dish feels special without…
Café de Paris Butter
When we go out to restaurants, my husband and son will almost always order the steak — and nine times out of ten, it comes with Café de Paris Butter melting over the top. Once I started making it at home, there was no turning back. I always keep a log of it in the…
Miso Butter
I recently had the most incredible bowl of scallop and miso butter ramen at Shinmachi, a little Japanese restaurant in Newtown, Sydney. It was absolutely delicious, and I couldn’t stop thinking about how beautifully silky the ramen became with just a dollop of miso butter—not to mention the incredible umami punch it added. That experience…
Foolproof Homemade Mayonnaise with a Stick Blender (Quick & Easy!)
Making your own mayonnaise at home might sound intimidating, but it’s actually one of the easiest and most rewarding condiments to master. With just a few simple ingredients and a stick blender, you can whip up a rich, creamy mayonnaise in under 5 minutes. Not only does homemade mayo taste better than store-bought, but it…
Sauce Vierge: The Fresh, French Sauce That Elevates Any Dish
If you’re looking for a light, flavourful sauce that enhances everything from seafood to grilled vegetables, look no further than Sauce Vierge. This classic French sauce is a celebration of fresh ingredients, bursting with bright tomato, fragrant herbs, and high-quality olive oil. Best of all, it’s quick and easy to make! What is Sauce Vierge?…
Authentic Italian Tomato Sugo (Tomato Sauce)
Sugo, or Italian Tomato Sauce, is the backbone of countless Italian dishes. Whether slathered over a plate of pasta (Pasta Pomodoro), spooned onto a crusty slice of bread, or used as a base for hearty stews, its versatility knows no bounds. In America, Sugo is known as the famous Marinara Sauce. Sugo is probably the…
Veal Schnitzel with Capsicum Sauce
Veal Schnitzel with Capsicum Sauce has been a staple at family gatherings for as long as I can remember. My Italian grandmother has always made it and it is much loved by the whole family. The Schnitzel is always thin and perfectly crisp. The sauce is made of capsicum, onion, and tomatoes. It does not contain…
Nonna’s Bolognese
Nonna’s bolognese is a traditional Italian meat sauce from Bologna in the Emilia-Romagna region, where bolognese originated. Slow-cooked and deeply savoury, it’s made with just a few simple ingredients and relies on time rather than extras for its rich flavour. If you’re looking for an authentic bolognese recipe, this is it. This is my Nonna’s…