Cook-in sauces

Italian meatballs in tomato sauce

November 27, 2014Cook-in sauces Main courses

This is a real crowd-pleaser that an Italian lady taught me to make when I was au-pairing in Rome. Rather then being fried, the meatballs are actually cooked in the tomato sauce. You really need lean meat for this otherwise you’ll have a lot of fat floating on the serface. Its up to you (and […]

Aromatic ginger tomato & coconut cook-in sauce

October 31, 2013Cook-in sauces Dressings, rubs, spreads, sauces & more Recipes by category

This sauce makes a brilliant base in which to cook or heat vegetables, white fish, tofu, pre-cooked lamb, or cooked chickpeas. It also freezes well for future fast dinners. I have also posted my “Aromatic ginger, tomato & coconut chicken” recipe where I use this lovely sauce to cook chicken fillet and spinach. […]

Rogan josh cook-in sauce for chicken, fish, beans or pulses

July 4, 2013Cook-in sauces Dressings, rubs, spreads, sauces & more Main courses Recipes by category

We ate this last weekend after arriving back from a few days away, desperate to get away from bland food. This is a beautiful, aromatic cook-in sauce for vegetables, white fish or lean meat. People always ask for the recipe when I serve it up. It is equally nice with fish, chickpeas or chicken. You […]