MAKES: About 1 cup TIME: 10 minutes Here just enough oil is added to thicken the mixture a bit; it doesn't become creamy as does normal pesto, but it retains a vibrant herb flavor. Wonderful drizzled over vegetables or stirred into soups. You can also make this with...
MAKES: 11/2 cups TIME: 15 minutes This recipe plays up the wonderful affinity of cilantro and mint for one another. Made with either herb alone, the chutney will still be worthwhile, but with both it's almost magical, as it would be with Thai or regular basil...
MAKES: About 11/2 cups TIME: 45 minutes This recipe harnesses the richness of onions cooked until they're dark and sweet to create a strongly flavored, almost smoky condiment. In fact, if you plan in advance or if you're going to be serving this chutney with a meal...
MAKES: About 1/2 cup TIME: 15 minutes This dead-easy sauce is even better than it might seem, because you can completely change the way it tastes just by replacing the basil with cilantro, mint, lemongrass, lime leaves, or even a different type of basil. If you want...
Golden Simmering Liquid for Seitan Cook the seitan in this lighter seasoning liquid if you want a more neutral color and flavor or plan to use seitan with spring or summer vegetables. It's best with non-Asian dishes and seasonings. The color will be, well, golden. If...
Teriyaki Sauce Makes 2 cups (500 mL) Teriyaki sauce is common in Japanese cuisine. It adds both sweet and salty flavours to the food with which it is blended, and it's fat-free. The first choice for this recipe is sake, a Japanese rice wine that has a clean but...
Tamarind Date Sauce Makes 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) Tamarind is a fruit that is common in Asian and African countries and widely grown in India. This sauce, made from the pulp of the pod, adds unique sweet, lemony sharpness to Potato Subji, Aloo Gobi, and Seasoned Potato...
Spicy Peanut Sauce Makes 1 3/4 cups (435 mL) Peanut sauce is widely used in Thai, Indonesian, Malaysian, Vietnamese, and Chinese cuisines. It can be made mild or hot by adjusting the amount of garlic, ginger, or chili paste. This delectable blend can be used as a...
Rosemary Gravy Makes 3 1/2 cups (875 mL) Can vegetarian gravy taste outstanding? Yes! You'll find that the familiar Thanksgiving seasonings of rosemary, thyme, and sage make this aromatic gravy a welcome feature at festive meals. This gravy incorporates a roux, a...
Miso Gravy Makes 2 3/4 cups (685 mL) Miso is a thick, sweet, salty paste made from fermented soy beans that adds a tangy taste to soups, dips, and sauces. If it's not in the refrigerated section of your supermarket, look for it in Asian markets or natural food stores....
