Archive for the ‘ Condiments ’ Category

MUHAMMARA WITH ZA’ATAR DUSTED PITA CHIPS

If you are any kind of home cook, chances are you’ve made your own hummus at least once – a can of garbanzo beans, some tahini, a little garlic and lemon juice and you’re set.  Those of us who are a bit more adventurous in the kitchen may have even attempted making our own baba [ READ MORE ]

ROAST BEEF SANDWICH WITH DILL HORSERADISH SPREAD

An zesty alternative to your boring roast beef sandwich[ READ MORE ]

CAPONATA

While caponata might not win any beauty contests with its brownish-red, slimy looking, chunky texture, I can assure you that there are few condiments in the Italian repertoire that are as rich, gutsy, and satisfying as this star of the Sicilian antipasti platter. Eggplant takes center stage in this marvelous dish, lending its unique texture as the backdrop [ READ MORE ]

HABANERO HOT SAUCE

Hot sauce, like mustard, is one of those condiments that you can never have too many varieties of in the refrigerator.  In fact, my friends and I have had several conversations discussing the best hot sauce application for various classic recipes. While one friend argues that eggs and home fries are naked without good old Tabasco, [ READ MORE ]

PEPPER VINEGAR

I love vinegar. In fact, it is the one pantry staple I would have the hardest time living without. Much to my girlfriend’s chagrin, I do my best to sneak it into every dish I can get away with, even those that might not call for the addition. Tangy and lively, vinegar, like lemon, has [ READ MORE ]