I love Chimichurri! I first came across it in 2002, while working in the Basque Country in the South of France. Over there, it was Tximitxurri (pronounced Chimichurri). An oil based herb and chilli sauce served with charcoal grilled meats and fish. Soon after, I …
Greek Salad or Horiatiki salad is a popular salad in Greek cuisine generally made with pieces of tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, feta cheese, and olives and dressed with salt, pepper, Greek oregano, and olive oil. Common additions include green bell pepper. Greek Salad is really a …
This Mexican Fresh Tomato Salsa is made from all raw ingredients and involves absolutely no cooking. Unlike the chunkier Pico de Gallo which is all chopped by hand, and quite time-consuming, we’re going to whizz up all the fresh ingredients for this salsa in a …
I first came across guacamole when I was about 17 yeas old while camping on a beach, on the Spanish island of Formentera. Here I met a wonderful Mexican girl named Sophia, who, one day, armed with the most basic of utensils. Rustled up a …
These Sweet Lime Pickled Onions are an adaptation of Yucatán-Style Pickled Red Onions or Cebolla en Escabeche. In this recipe I’ve made the Pickled Onions a little simpler to prepare and a lot sweeter than their Mexican cousins. The vivid pink colour of these sweet, …
This slightly sweet mayonnaise based Pineapple Coleslaw is the perfect accompaniment to any Jamaican Jerk. The cooling sweet pineapple complements the super spicy scotch bonnet heat wonderfully. Try out this Pineapple Coleslaw with either Rum Brined Smoke Roasted Jerk Pork or Rum Brined Smoked Jerk …
Rice and Peas is the traditional side dish to any good Jamaican Jerk dish. Cooked with coconut milk, thyme, scotch bonnet peppers garlic and scallions, this rice is packed with so much flavour it’s a fantastic dish all on its own! This Rice & Peas …
Pico de Gallo is an authentic Mexican salsa also known as Salsa Fresca or Salsa Cruda. Pico can be used just like any other Mexican salsa, as a dip for tortilla chips or perfect in a Taco. To make Pico de Gallo, all the ingredients …
