Garlic Tempering / Garlic Oil

INGREDIENTS 2 bay leaves 4 sprigs thyme 4 cloves garlic (finely diced) 150ml pure virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon chilli flakes (OPTIONAL – To make it chilli and garlic oil)   DIRECTIONS Place the oil in a pot with the garlic. Cook until the garlic is nearly...

Balsamic & Red Wine Vinegar Reduction

This is awesome, it goes well with Lamb or Beef. INGREDIENTS 100ml red wine vinegar 150ml  balsamic 2tbsp sugar   DIRECTIONS In a pot add the ingredients and reduce by three quarters or until it is sticky but not to...
Berry Coulis

Berry Coulis

Berry coluis is very easy and very delicious, I use it for a range of desserts from cheesecake to chocolate desserts. It’s also great to keep in the fridge to simply go over ice cream. The recipe below can be doubled or more, just keep the proportions in tact....

Hamburger Sauce – It’s Special

This is a replication of that classic sauce you get at a large fast food hamburger joint. The recipe is different to others around as it includes items I could easily find in Australia. As everything is pretty much processed / dried / preserved it lasts a good while...
Spicy Marinated Olives

Spicy Marinated Olives

A great little snack for when friends come over, goes great with cheese and crackers… oh and beer of course. INGREDIENTS 160 grams drained assorted jar olives. 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced zest of one lemon 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra virgin...