Sunday, September 6, 2009

AVOCADO MAYONNAISE MIX

A variation for mayonnaise for cold chicken meals. It’s very simple to make.

Ingredients
1 tablespoon chopped white onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 ripe avocado

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and whizz until smooth.

Chill until you need it.

If a thinner mayonnaise is required, add some fresh cream.

SUGGESTION: Try it as well with cold chicken sandwiches.

CUCUMBER MAYONNAISE MIX

This Cucumber Mayonnaise Mix goes well with cold chicken sandwiches. It’s very simple to make.

Ingredients
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely diced cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill.

Options: It’s good for cold chicken meals too.

EASY TO MAKE CHEESE SAUCE

My daughter loves cheese. She's happy with plain pasta and cheese. This cheese sauce can be used in meat dishes too.

Ingredients
1 cup evaporated milk
4 slices processed cheddar cheese
Pinch cayenne pepper
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon mixed English mustard

Place evaporated milk and chopped cheese slices in a saucepan and stir over low heat until cheese melts.

Stir in cayenne, salt and mustard.

Option: If the kids don't like spices, you can take out the pepper or put less mustard.

The thickness of the sauce depends on the thickness of your cheese slices.

ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE

Anybody can say it’s Italian, but we'll try to stick with vegetables that grow in Italy as much as we can. This Italian tomato sauce recipe is pretty easy to make.

Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup safflower oil
1 can (810 g) peeled tomatoes, chopped (do not drain)
1 can (230 g) tomato paste
1 cup vegetable stock
Salt and pepper to taste
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Sauté onion and garlic in the hot oil, until lightly browned.

Add all remaining ingredients and stir over low heat until boiling. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.

Let it cool. Pack into a container, seal label and freeze.

My rule of thumb: If there's meat in the sauce then it’s probably an American recipe.