Sauces & Butters

This is best with a fried seafood platter or prawn cutlets. Freshened with some lime or lemon it is taste plus.
Ingredients

1/2 Cup Whole Egg Mayo
1 Tbsp Sour Cream
1 Tbsp Halved Cappers
2 Small Gerkhins, finely chopped
1 Tbsp Fresh Dill, Chopped

Directions

Combine all Ingredients in a bowl and mix vigourously

Perfect for a basic cos lettuce salad or even as a ceaser variant.
Ingredients

1 Egg Yolk
1 Tbsp Tarragon Vinegar
1/2 Teaspoon French Mustard
1 Cup Olive Oil
Salt and White Pepper to taste

Directions

Place egg yolk, half the vinegar and the mustard in a mixing bowl
Whisk until light and creamy
Add the oil, 1 Teaspoon at a time
Constanly mixing, adding the More >

This is so easy but reaps a great reward. Just get store bought sweet chill and add either fresh chill that you finely chop or the squeeze variety. I actually prefer the squeeze and have found it to be excellent quality.

So easy and yet so much better then 90% of bought sweet and sour sauces. This is great witht he spring rolls in the starters section.
Ingredients

1/2 Cup of Water
1/2 Cup of Pineapple Juice
1/4 Cup of White Vinegar
1 Tbsp of Brown Sugar
1/4 Cup Tomato Sauce
1 Tbsp of Corn FLour
1 Tbsp of Water

Directions

Place the water, pineapple, vinegar, More >

Adds to the final presentaion but also enhances the taste. This can also be used over the veges if served.
Ingredients

125g Butter
2 Tbsp freshly chopped Rosemary
2 Tbsp fresh Lime Juice
1/4 Teaspoon ground Pepper

Directions

Mix all the ingredients vigourously in a medium bowl
Place in a square of cling wrap
Roll into a log and place in the freezer until More >

This has to be one of my guests favourites that I seem to get a lot of comments on. Usually used for reef & beef or the Amays Bronto Steak (see beef mains section)
Ingredients

2 Egg Yolks
1 Clove of Garlic, Crushed
1 Tbsp of Oregano, Chopped
1 Tbsp of Basil, Chopped
1 Tbsp of Chives, Chopped
3 Tbsp White Wine More >

Easy way to make the perfect butter medallion. Then add the flavours that you like.
Ingredients

125g Butter
1 Tbsp of finely chopped Spring Onions
1 Tbsp chopped Chives
2 Tbsp Mixed Dry Herbs
1/4 Teaspoon of white fine Pepper
1 tbsp of Parsley

Directions

Mix all the ingredients vigourously in a medium bowl
Place in a square of cling wrap
Roll into a log and More >

Looking to eclipse The Vale Hotel lounge for quality Dianne sauce.
Ingredients

1 Tbsp of Oil
30g Butter
2 Cloves of Garlic, crushed
300ml Thickened cream
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp Bandy

Directions

Preferably using the pan that you just cooked steaks in
Heat the butter and add the garlic in
Stir for 1 min
Add cream slowly
add worcestershire sauce and brandy
Add cream to taste
Stir until More >

This was destined to be eaten with Silverside. It is perfect with the veges but stellar with the meat. 10/10
Ingredients

1 Medium Onion
50g Butter
1 Tbsp Plain Flour
1 Cup Milk

Directions

Add the butter and the onion to the pan
Heat very slightly covered for about 10 mins or until very soft
Slowly add flour to the pan, stirring over a More >

This is the classic white sauce only tricked up a touch. I am a huge garlic fan so it works for me.
Ingredients

2 Tbsp of Butter
1 Tbsp of Minced Garlic
1 Tbsp of Plain Flour
3/4 Cup of even milk/cream mix
1/3 Cup Parmeason Cheese
1/4 Cup Parsely Chopped

Directions

Melt butter in pan
Saute the garlic over medium heat for 1 min
Remove More >