Category Archives: Sauces And Dressing For Meat And Poultry

Sicilian Salmoriglio Sauce

Sicilian Salmoriglio Sauce

July 30, 2021

Prep 10 min This ancient recipe has not changed much over the centuries and is a combination of fresh parsley and dried oregano leaves and blended in olive oil, lemon and finely... More

Baharat – The Essential Middle Eastern Spice Mix

Baharat – The Essential Middle Eastern Spice Mix

March 22, 2021

Prep 10 minutes There is only so much you can do to a protein. You can grill, bake, sear or stew it and that’s about it. What brings it alive and also what makes individual... More

Greek Tzatziki Sauce

Greek Tzatziki Sauce

July 11, 2019

This is the yogurt and cucumber sauce you love at Greek restaurants. Tzatziki  (hear the correct pronunciation here)  is a refreshing chilled sauce, dip or spread made with... More

Zaatar

Zaatar

May 18, 2019

Prep Time 10 minutes When it comes to Middle Eastern cooking, the spice blend cherished and craved for is undoubtedly Zaatar.  Just a handful of ingredients make up this... More

Dukkah

Dukkah

April 18, 2019

Prep and Blend 20 minutes. Dukkah is Egypt’s answer to Lebanese za’atar and is as addictive. It is a rich, complex and aromatic condiment made from toasted nuts, usually... More

Romesco Sauce

Romesco Sauce

September 14, 2018

Prep Time 10 min cook time 10 min Once in a while one comes across a quick way to magically bring a simple dish to life. Romesco sauce does just that. Originally from Spain, this... More

Relishes

Relishes

August 3, 2018

The British created an empire, invented the sandwich and gave us relish. Starting as Piccalilli and credited to a recipe created by Lord Kilmory in 1694, that has to do with... More

Lebanese Garlic Sauce

Lebanese Garlic Sauce

July 7, 2018

Prep Time 15 minutes Imagine clouds of creamy garlic enveloping every bite of succulent grilled chicken. That is what Toum (Garlic in Arabic) sauce is about. It is also delicious... More

Spicy Agrodolce

Spicy Agrodolce

June 3, 2018

Prep time 5 min Cook time 5 min Agrodolce’s sweet and sour flavor pairs well a relish with grilled beef, poultry and pork. It is also great as a condiment with a strong hard... More

Green Mango And Mint Relish

Green Mango And Mint Relish

June 2, 2018

This is a delightful and fresh relish that pairs well with poultry and sea food. It is also the best way you can use green (raw mangos) that seems to be the norm when you buy... More

Date And Pine Nut Relish

Date And Pine Nut Relish

June 2, 2018

Prep Time 20 Min Buttery dates blend well with creamy toasted pine nuts to give a robust relish that pairs well with beef or pork. Prep this relish before you start grilling to... More

Zhoug

Zhoug

May 28, 2018

Prep time 15 min Zhoug is of Yemeni origin. It is a condiment that makes a refreshing change to Harissa and Chimichuri and the whole host of Habanero and Jalapeño based hot... More

Agrodolce Sauce

Agrodolce Sauce

March 9, 2018

Prep time 5 min: Cook time 6-8 min: The Chinese have sweet and sour sauce, the French have aigre doux and the Sicilians reputedly introduced agrodolce; agro is Italian for sour... More

Tahini Sauce

Tahini Sauce

March 9, 2018

Prep time 10 min  Tahini is a condiment made from toasted sesame seeds and has for centuries found a place front center at banquets and street food throughout the Middle East.... More