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Category: Side dishes and Pickles

GREEN TOMATO MARMALADE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • October 14, 2024
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The lemons give it the proper marmalady taste and texture, while the tomatoes provide the bulk.  The ginger adds a little kick while helping to preserve the bright green colour. … Continue Reading →

FIG CONSERVE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • October 7, 2024
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What’s unique about this fig preserve is that it uses whole figs. But in the cooking process, they get really soft and are completely spreadable. It’s the perfect partner to … Continue Reading →

BOK CHOY AND GARLIC SAUCE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • April 15, 2024
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  Garlic Bok Choy. Tender bok choy seasoned with a simple, savoury umami sauce with garlic! The perfect vegetable side dish to any meal. Ready in 10 minutes! INGREDIENTS 800g … Continue Reading →

GUJARATI GREEN BEANS

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • November 12, 2023
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  A Madhur Jaffrey recipe – a queen of Indian cooking. Normally Sheila does not go a bundle on green beans, but there is just so much flavor in these—she … Continue Reading →

HETE BLUKSEM “HOT LIGHTNING” (new potatoes with apples, pears and bacon)

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • October 23, 2023
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  This is a delicious vegetable dish on a cold winter evening. And who can resist such a name? We served it with The Danish Pork. INGREDIENTS Serves 4 1kg … Continue Reading →

NO MAYO POTATO SALAD

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • August 14, 2023
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This no mayo potato salad with it’s lighter, herby vinaigrette is easy to make, and a very pleasing side dish. Loaded with fresh, vibrant flavours, with a cheeky hint of … Continue Reading →

CAULIFLOWER PUREE

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • October 24, 2022
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  Creamy Mashed Cauliflower is often touted as a low carb alternative to mashed potato, but it’s actually a delicious side dish in its own right that regularly makes an … Continue Reading →

QUINCE JELLY

  • By Sheila Wilton
  • October 18, 2022
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The secret to a good quince jelly, I think, is to simmer the fruit for a long time so it reaches a beautiful pink colour. Like crab apples, quinces turn … Continue Reading →

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