Sauce

Guacamole

Ingredients

• 1 avocado, skinned and finely chopped

• juice of 1 lime

• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1 tsp Schwartz Coriander Leaf

• 1/2 tsp Schwartz Chili Powder Hot

• 2 tomatoes, skinned and finely chopped

Method

• Mix together all the ingredients and chill until ready to serve.

Makes 4 servings.

Herb Marinade

Ingredients

• 4 tbs oil

• 6 tbs clear honey

• 150 ml (1/4 pint) wine vinegar

• 1 tbs Schwartz Herbes de Provence

• 2 tsp Schwartz Onion Salt

• 1 tsp Schwartz Garlic Granules

Method

• Combine all the ingredients thoroughly and pour over the chosen meat. Cover and place in a refrigerator overnight.

• Remove the meat before grilling and use the remaining marinade as a sauce to baste the meat during cooking.

• N.B. The marinade is particularly suitable for poultry and fish.

• Makes approx 300ml..

Honey & Mustard Sauce

Makes about 250ml (8 fl oz)

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons clear honey
• 3 tablespoons English or French mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon horseradish sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornflour
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method

• Put all the ingredients in a heavy-based saucepan and cook over a gentle heat, stirring continuously, until the mixture clears and thickens slightly.
• Serve with hamburgers, steaks and chops.

Mexican Salsa

Ingredients

• 4 large tomatoes, skinned and finely chopped

• 4 spring onions, finely chopped

• 1/2 tsp Schwartz Chillies Crushed

• 1/2 tsp Schwartz Garlic Granules

• 2 tsp Schwartz Coriander Leaf

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 2 tbs lime juice or lemon juice

Method

• Mix all the ingredients together and chill until required. Serve with grilled or pan fried meats, as a dip with tortilla chips or to accompany Mexican dishes.

Makes 4 servings.

Salsa Fresca

Ingredients

• 6 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely diced

• 1 red onion, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1 fresh green chile, seeded and finely chopped

• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro

• salt, black pepper

Method

• Combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, chile, lime juice, oil and cilantro. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature to allow flavours to blend. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Think ahead
Make salsa up to 1 day in advance. Cover and refrigerate.

Makes Makes approx 12/3 cups - 375ml.

Spiced Marinade

Ingredients

• 4 tbs oil

• 300 ml (1/2 pint) red wine

• 2 tsp Schwartz Chili Powder Mild

• 2 tsp Schwartz Season-All Seasoning Simply Shake Seasoning

• 1/2 tsp Schwartz Garlic Salt

• 1/4 tsp Schwartz Coarse Ground Black Pepper

Method

• Combine the ingredients thoroughly and use to marinate steak and red meats before grilling and barbecuing.

• Makes approx 300ml.

Sweet and Sour Barbecue Sauce

Makes about 300ml (1/2 pint)

Ingredients

• 250ml (8 fl oz) tomato ketchup
• 150ml (1/4 pint) orange marmalade or apricot jam
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon horseradish sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• a pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Method

• Put all the ingredients in a heavy-based saucepan and heat until simmering.
• Serve with pork.

Bread Sauce

Ingredients

• 450 ml (3/4 pint) milk

• 1 whole onion, peeled

• 4 Schwartz Cloves Whole

• 4 Schwartz Black Peppercorns

• 225 g (8 oz) fresh white breadcrumbs

• Salt to taste

Method

• Place the milk, onion, Cloves and Peppercorns in a saucepan and heat them gently to boiling point. Remove from the heat, cover, and leave to stand for 30 minutes. Strain the milk. Stir the breadcrumbs into the milk and heat thoroughly, stirring for 5 minutes.

• Season with salt to taste. Remove Cloves before serving. Serve with roast turkey or chicken.

• Bread Sauce is not suitable for freezing.

Makes 4-6 servings.

Chilli Salsa

Ingredients

• 3 tbs orange juice

• 1/2 tsp Schwartz Chillies Crushed

• 1/2 tsp Schwartz Garlic Granules

• 1 tsp Schwartz Lamb Seasoning Simply Shake Seasoning

• 4 spring onions, chopped

• 4 tomatoes, skinned, deseeded and chopped

Method

• Mix all the ingredients together and chill until required.

Makes 4 servings.