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Grilled Courgettes with Lemon Herbs
Restaurant-style grilled courgettes with lemon herbs made simple: courgettes cooked with lemon zest, mint, parsley, chill…
Salt and Vinegar Roast Potatoes
Sharp, tangy roast potatoes with crisp edges and chip-shop energy.
Aloo Jeera
Cumin potatoes with turmeric, chilli and coriander for a fast Indian side.
Béarnaise Sauce
A classic French derivative of hollandaise flavoured with tarragon and shallot vinegar reduction. It should be buttery bu…
Bombay Potatoes
Spiced potatoes in a tomato, cumin, turmeric and chilli coating.
Bravas Style Roasted Peppers
Restaurant-style bravas style roasted peppers made simple: peppers cooked with smoked paprika, garlic, tomato paste, sher…
Charred Spring Onions with Romesco
Restaurant-style charred spring onions with romesco made simple: spring onions finished with romesco sauce, almonds, smok…
Chimichurri
An Argentine-style herb sauce built from parsley, garlic, oregano, vinegar and olive oil. It should taste lively, green a…
Chipotle Mayo
A smoky chilli mayonnaise using chipotle, lime and a little garlic. It is built for grilled food, tacos and roasted veget…
Crispy Chilli Cauliflower Florets
Restaurant-style crispy chilli cauliflower florets made simple: cauliflower finished with chilli oil, garlic, smoked papr…
Garlic Aioli
A garlic-led mayonnaise-style sauce, traditionally associated with Mediterranean cooking. Use a small amount of raw garli…
Garlic Butter New Potatoes
Boiled new potatoes tossed with garlic butter, parsley and sea salt.
Mint Sauce
A British mint sauce of chopped mint, vinegar, sugar and salt. It should taste sharp and fresh enough to cut through lamb.
Nam Jim Sauce
A Thai dipping sauce with lime, fish sauce, chilli, garlic and coriander root. It should be vivid, hot and sharply balanc…
Nuoc Cham
A Vietnamese dipping sauce of fish sauce, lime, sugar, garlic and chilli. It should balance sweet, salty, sour and heat.
Patatas Bravas
Crisp Spanish potatoes served with spicy tomato sauce and aioli.
Pico de Gallo
A fresh Mexican salsa of tomato, onion, coriander, chilli and lime. Salt shortly before serving so it stays juicy and bri…
Ponzu Sauce
A Japanese citrus-soy sauce that brings salt, acid and fragrance. It should taste clean, bright and savoury.
Potato Salad
Classic potato salad with tender potatoes, dressing, herbs and crunch.
Potato Wedges
Oven-baked wedges with seasoned skins, crisp edges and fluffy interiors.
Ratatouille
Restaurant-style ratatouille made simple: aubergine, courgette, peppers and tomatoes cooked with garlic, thyme, basil, ol…
Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables
Restaurant-style roasted mediterranean vegetables made simple: peppers, courgettes and red onion cooked with garlic, oreg…
Romesco Sauce
A Catalan-style roasted red pepper and nut sauce. Keep some texture so it feels rustic rather than like a smooth dip.
Salsa Roja
A Mexican red salsa made with tomatoes, chilli, onion and garlic. Roast the vegetables for deeper sweetness and smoke.
