Category Archives: Sauces and Dressing For Vegetables

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

Pesto Sauce

Pesto Sauce

June 11, 2020

Prep time 10 min It is difficult to imagine summer without the vibrant, spicy scent and complex flavor of fresh basil. It has so many uses and has a flavor of a spicy blend of... More

Koshari Tomato Sauce

Koshari Tomato Sauce

April 7, 2020

Prep 5 min Cook Time 15 min                                                                               It is with great pride that... More

Avgolemono Greek Egg and Lemon  Sauce

Avgolemono Greek Egg and Lemon Sauce

January 7, 2020

Sauces and condiments are a quick and easy way  to transform a dish into something really special. I have devoted a whole section of this web site to that and here are some that... 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

Lemon Butter Sauce

Lemon Butter Sauce

May 24, 2019

Prep Time 5 min cook time 5 min Never in the annals of cooking have so many dishes owed so much to one sauce. Lemon butter sauce and variations of this quick and easy recipe is my... 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

Egg and Lemon Avgolemeno Sauce

Egg and Lemon Avgolemeno Sauce

July 6, 2018

Prep time 5 min Cook time 5 min Straight out of my Greek grandmother’s recipe book, I was practically weaned on this avgolemono sauce. This light and fluffy egg (Avgo) and... 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

Marinara Sauce

Marinara Sauce

May 7, 2018

Prep time 5 min cook time 15 min This is a super quick and easy marinara sauce but before we start lets get one thing straight about the sauce. You will find a number of recipes... More

Warm Herb Oil Dressing

Warm Herb Oil Dressing

March 17, 2018

Prep time 2 min Cook Time 1 min  Finding an interesting dressing for vegetables that does not drown their natural flavor is challenging. Making a small quantity of dressing... More

Saffron Yoghurt Dressing

Saffron Yoghurt Dressing

March 9, 2018

Prep time 2 minutes  This simple safron yoghurt dressing turns grilled zucchinis or japanese aubergines into veritable taste sensations. What you need (enough dressing for two... 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

Spicy Grated Tomato Dressing

Spicy Grated Tomato Dressing

February 13, 2018

Prep time 2 min. Cook time 5 min.  This spicy tomato dressing is delicious with steamed or roasted sprouts or broccoli. Using the coarse side of a box grater, grate three or... More