Satay sauce...

Satay sauce is the classic peanut sauce that you find in every Asian restaurant that is generally served with thin strips of chicken on skewers and is a fantastic starter or nible when you have people over. Make plenty, I have yet to meet anyone who does not like this sauce. It’s sweet, it’s savory, it’s very rich and just delicious. What you need 1 tablespoon oil 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger 1 teaspoon...

White sauces...

White sauces are really easy to make and are generally used to coat veggies or variations like a mushroom sauce or mstard sauce for meat and fish. I usually use a plain white sauce over poached smoked haddock for breakfast and it’s become a staple breakfast. There is a cheese and a mushroom sauce below. This amount of sauce should be enough to smother veggies, meat or fish for 4 people. The basics are that you use...

Herb butters...

Flavor butter and leave it in the fridge for when you need them. They are handy to slice over quickly grilled fish, chicken breasts or even a steak or vegetables to add flavor.

Monkey gland sauce...

I have been traveling for a few days and eating out quite a lot, which inevitably leads to steaks burgers and of course Monkey Gland sauce. here is a great recipe to turn your burger at home into a restaurant experience.

Bolognese sauce...

This is classic Italian from a well known Italian restaurant that a friend of mine worked at. We have made it many, many times and is Matt’s favorite. It may seem unconventional but believe me it’s worth it.

Pork rib marinade...

This is a classic pork rib marinade that is pretty close to what a lot of butchers use. You can add more golden syrup if you like them a little sweeter. Use this as a base to perfect your own sauce. before we gaet strated, to get the meat tender and falling from the bone, boil the raw ribs in salted water for about 20 minutes and then let them cool before you marinate them. What you need 150ml tomato sauce 75ml chutney 75ml...

Creamy bacon penne...

This is a rich and sticky pasta sauce with smoky bacon and plenty of parmesan. If you are at risk of heart attacks or a weight watcher you might want to avoid it.

Creamy green peppercorn sauce...

If you are a meat eater you have probably had a creamy green peppercorn sauce at a restaurant at some stage and this is my take on it. Its decadent and delicious.

Matriciana pasta sauce...

Tomatoes, chilli and bacon, you just can’t go wrong. This is a failsafe for unexpected guests or late night meals that takes just a few minutes.

Rich bacon and mushroom sauce...

This is a classic sauce for those who love bacon, it’s rich, creamy and the smells coming out of the kitchen are sure to make any not so hungry kids, starving. The smell of frying bacon just seems to have that effect! It is best served with penne, which holds the sauce in the ridges, but any pasta will do.

Classic Italian sauce...

Italian tomato pasta sauce This really is a fantastic pasta sauce that takes just minutes tp prepare and can be added to any pasta you have in your cupboard. It’s a really good pasta sauce to make and freeze in portions for when you just have time for a quick meal.  (4 portions) You Need 5 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped finely 1 400g chopped peeled tomatoes 4 cloves garlic quartered salt and pepper 500g...