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…
Category: Sauce
Cheats Chilli Con Queso: A Quick and Cheesy Delight!
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…
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…
Mignonette Sauce for Oysters
Mignonette sauce is my favourite way to serve fresh oysters. Made with vinegar, finely diced shallots and cracked black pepper, this classic French condiment is simple, elegant and perfectly balanced. The sharp acidity cuts through the richness of the oyster while enhancing its natural briny flavour. It’s also the recipe responsible for converting my mum…