My neighbour has a lemon basil plant. The butterflies love it, and so do I.
Category Archives: Sauces/Condiments
Nut-free Pesto
Not everyone likes nuts in their pesto.
Tapenade
I thought Tapenade was Greek, which just shows the depth of my culinary ignorance because it’s actually from Provencal.
The Ultimate Dry Spice Rub
One side effect of being a cook -you develop a healthy mistrust of all things processed.
Zesty Palm Oil Dressing
The original intention was to make this for a salad (a girl can get tired of Caesar).
Raspberry Cinnamon Jam
This was a welcome gift for my in-laws who came to stay this week.
Mint & Cumin Dip
A good dip recipe is a useful thing in any cook’s repertoire.
Avocado Aioli
How do I love avocados? Let me count the ways (apologies to Elizabeth Barrett Browning).
Easy Dill Pickles
Lazy cooks everywhere rejoice! There’s a way to make crunchy, salty, delicious dill pickles that doesn’t involve sterilising dozens of glass jars or canning or waiting for weeks.