Sauces and extras
Garam Masala

This makes about a tablespoon of spice. Ingredients 1 teaspoon of cardamom seeds from green cardamon pods 1 small cinnamon stick 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon of cloves 1 teaspoon of black peppercorns Method Toast the spices in dry skillet over a medium heat until they are fragrant. Remove from the heat and… Continue reading Garam Masala
Cashew Cream

Easy to make and useful cashew cream
Daikon and veggie broth

Warming daikon and broth
White Bean Puree

Vegan bean puree
Beet hummus

This recipe makes a hummus-like sauce, dip, sandwich filler, and all-around garlicky delight. Ingredients 1lb of roasted beets, peeled ½ cup of walnuts 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds 1 clove of garlic Juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds salt and black pepper to taste Splash of extra virgin olive oil Method Toast… Continue reading Beet hummus
Tastier than Parmesan

This is a delicious plant-based alternative to Parmesan cheese
Red Pepper Sauce or Dip

I use this as a substitute for ketchup – it pretty much goes on anything. 4-6 red peppers or a jar of grilled peppers 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium red onion chopped 6 garlic cloves chopped 2 fresh red chilies chopped (… Continue reading Red Pepper Sauce or Dip
Yoghurt and Mint Salad Dressing

yoghurt and mint salad dressing
Creamy Balsamic Dressing

Supremely tasty salad dressing
Mango Salsa

Ingredients ½ a red onion juice of ½ a lemon ½ teaspoon of salt 1 mango 1 bunch of cilantro ½ a cucumber 1 chili (or less according to your taste) 4 tablespoons of olive oil 1 tablespoon of white balsamic vinegar Method Finely slice the red onion. Mix the onion with the lemon juice… Continue reading Mango Salsa
Vegan Fish Sauce Substitute

Ingredients • 4 cups water • ¼ cup soy sauce- shoyu, tamari, or Braggs liquid amino acids • ¼ ounce dried mushrooms or 8 ounces fresh mushrooms • 1 4 x 8 inch sheet of dried kombu ( seaweed) • 4 garlic cloves, sliced • 2 ½ tablespoons salt • optional additions- 1 shallot sliced,… Continue reading Vegan Fish Sauce Substitute