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DRESSINGS
  Blender Mayonnaise:
Place in blender     1 room temperature large egg    5 tsp fresh lemon juice    1 tsp dijon mustard     dash of salt and fresh ground black pepper
Turn blender on and add
   1 cup of olive or vegetable oil in a slow stream until completely emulsified.   Makes about 1.5 cups
Variations:
Add 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar to above

Add 1/4 tsp paprika.

  Aioli                            Use on a variety of dishes including , boiled potatoes, fish, and cold lamb
A key to success with aioli is to work very slowly. Varying temperatures may encourage the sauce to separate.
It is also important to make sure all your ingredients including your cooking tools be at room temperature.  

Ingredients:
6 cloves garlic   1 pinch of salt (sea salt is best )   2 egg yolks  300ml virgin olive oil   1 squeeze of lemon juice    freshly ground black pepper
Method:
Crush the peeled garlic cloves with a pinch of salt until a paste forms.  In a bowl beat the egg yolks and add the garlic.
Now add the oil drop by drop, beating all the time, and continue until the sauce thickens and all the oil is incorporated.
When the mixture is smooth and creamy, beat in a little fresh lemon juice and freshly ground black pepper.

Variations:
You can add a tsp of dijon mustard if wished
Salad Dressing
1/2 cup oil   4 cups malt vinegar   2 tsp mixed herbs  1 tbsp minced garlic   1 tsp salt and pepper   1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp  sweet chilli sauce ( more or less depending on your tastes)     Mix all well together.

Pesto Salad Dressing
1 tbsp honey, warmed   2 tbsp basil pesto   2 cloves garlic, crushed   bunch chopped parsley   1/4 cup spiced vinegar   1/4 cup olive oil
Combine all ingredients and mix into salad just before serving.

Condensed Milk salad dressing
1 can sweetened condensed milk    1 cup vinegar   1 tsp salt    2 tsp dry or prepared mustard.
Green Mayonnaise:
To 1 cup of store bought mayonnaise add
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley  1 tbsp fresh chives  1 tbsp minced fresh tarragon  1 tbsp fresh dill  1 tsp minced fresh chervil (or 1/4 teaspoon dried}

Potato Salad Dressing:
Combine   ~  1/4 cup sugar  2 tsp corn flour  3/4 tsp prepared mustard  1/4 tsp salt  1/3 cup water  2 tbsp white vinegar.
Lightly beat an egg and place in pot. Add all other combined ingredients, stir and cook gently stirring until thick & bubbling.
Pour into bowl, cover with glad wrap and cool. Stir in 1/2 cup best foods mayonnaise, cover and chill till needed.
Fold gently thru potato mixture, sprinkle top with paprika & chopped parsley

Roast Vegetable Dressing
120g semi-dried tomatoes   2tbsp capers  20 black olives  2 cloves garlic  1/4 cup pinenuts  1/4 cup flat leaf parsley (chopped fine)
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil   2 tsp balsamic vinegar.           Mix well.  Spoon over roasted vegetables

Roast Vegetable Dressing
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes  1/4 cup red wine vinegar  3 cloves garlic  1 tbsp balsamic vinegar  1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil   1 tsp sugar
salt and pepper.
Heat vinegar and sundried tomatoes together; allow tomatoes to soak in this hot vinegar to soften. Place all dressing ingredients food processor. . Do not over-wizz. The texture should remain a little chunky. Check and adjust seasoning.

Honey Mustard Salad Dressing
3 tbsp cider vinegar   3 tbsp honey    6 tbsp mayonnaise   1 tbsp Dijon mustard   1 tbsp finely minced onion  2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped finely
pinch salt   3/4 cup vegetable oil  
Heat vinegar and honey; whisk together.  Allow to cool.  Mix in remaining ingredients.

Tomato and Garlic Dressing
10 cherry tomatoes   4 large cloves garlic  1/2 pint plain yoghurt (unsweetened)   1/2 cup vegetable oil.
Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender.

Clone  KFC  /Lone Star  Coleslaw Dressing           Double for large quantities
1 cup Mayonnaise (Best Foods brand)    1/4 cup sugar    2 tbsp white vinegar    2 tbsp vegetable oil.

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