Salsas, Relishes and Dips Book

Simple to make, fun to serve and exciting to eat, easy-to-prepare salsas, relishes and dips will add a dash of panache to even the most bland offering. Whether cook and creamy, fiery hot, or fresh and fruity, these tasty, versatile sauces can be served any time of the day - or night. They can be essential party food, served with tortilla chips, potato chips, or crackers for dunking; they will add a fruity tang to grilled or barbecued meats; they make a fast and simple filling for baked potatoes or crepes - or simply use them to liven up a sandwich. The beauty of these up-to-the-minute sauces is that they are seriously fast food - most need cooking at all. So when you need a meal in a moment, you'll find plenty to choose from in this book. Salsas is a complete guide to these piquant sauces. The recipes are divided into sections by flavor - Fast and Fiery, Simple and Spicy, Cook and Creamy, Rich and Robust, and Fresh and Fruity - making choosing the perfect one easy and fun. There's an information-packed introduction on simple techniques for preparing ingredients. Fact on fresh flavorings and store-cupboard sauces, instructions for simple instant dips you can make in a moment, and lots of suggestions for the essential tidbits for dipping dunking. There are 50 fabulous recipes, including Basil and Lemon Mayonnaise; Blue Cheese Dip; a Fiery Citrus Salsa, which doubles as a marinade; Double Chilli Salsa; Soured Cream Cooler, a perfect accompaniment to hot and spicy Mexican dihses; Dhilli Relish for bangers and burgers; classics such as Guacamole, Satay Sauce and Salsa Verde; and some dessert dips to try, as well. So, if you're looking to add some excitement to your cooking, dip into Salsas!Read More