I would like to start this post by formally apologising to any Mexicans who may read this recipe! This is a very inauthentic version of Chilli Con Queso. Although nothing like the real version, this Cheats Chilli Con Queso is the version my mum used to make when I was a kid. As I family…
Category: Sauce
Marie Rose Sauce (Classic Prawn Cocktail Sauce)
I can’t think of a better accompaniment for prawns than classic Marie Rose Sauce. Most years, we start our Australian Summer Christmas Menu with platters of prawns and a bowl of this sauce, and my gorgeous Nonna insists on peeling everyone’s prawns so no one gets their hands dirty. The family member who draws the…
Classic Mignonette Sauce for Oysters
What’s the best thing to put on oysters? In my humble opinion, aside from a squeeze of fresh lemon, it’s mignonette sauce. This simple combination of vinegar, shallots and pepper is responsible for converting my mum from an oyster hater into an oyster lover — a true story. While cocktail sauce has its place, I…