Category Archives: Salsa and sauce recipes

Cauliflower (or broccoli) with bagna cauda and chilli

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Louise

Yes, yes I know, two posts about cauliflower in a week is too much for anyone. But it’s staring at me from the fridge, it needs eating and, having thrown a rather ridiculously large piece of watermelon away I’m loath … Continue reading →

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Gremolata or how not to waste a lemon

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Louise

I have always loved lemons. When I was little, so I am told, I used to grab any little piece of one and suck out the juice. I still do it now because I love their sharp taste, the way … Continue reading →

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Herb and butter pasta sauce

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Louise

For the nights when you are hungry for more than toast, but beyond cooking, this is a perfect solution. All you need is some butter, some fresh herbs (I confess, I got mine from my window ledge, but every supermarket … Continue reading →

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Chilli jam recipe

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Louise

I seem to be on a flavour kick this week; the sweetness of baked spinach on Monday, the brightness of all those herbs yesterday and now, a chilli ‘jam’. Immensely versatile, this is not really a jam at all, more … Continue reading →

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Tesco’s day five: asparagus carbonara

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Louise

This is one of the first things I learnt to cook as a student, a version of carbonara that is not in the least bit authentic but is delicious nonetheless. I’ve added some asparagus because it’s a great partner for … Continue reading →

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Salsa Verde (or how to use up the herbs in the bottom of the fridge…)

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Louise

As the fridge-cleaning process enters day four, I am left with the herbs (basil and parsley, plus some mint I’d forgotten about), anchovies, capers, cherry tomatoes, eggs, halloumi, two packets of feta, black olives, two frozen chicken legs and a … Continue reading →

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Gnocchi with olive oil, garlic and red chilli

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Louise

Anyone who has a small, under-the-counter, larder fridge will recognise the problem: there comes a point when you just have to eat what’s in it so that you can defrost it. The negative side of such a small fridge is … Continue reading →

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Avocado and Pepper Salsa recipe

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Louise

Salsa, which is just a fancy word for sauce (or, in fact, is the word for sauce in Spain and Italy) is a brilliant weapon for your weekly culinary arsenal. It’s fast and flexible (if you don’t have a bit … Continue reading →

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