Piquant Herb Sauce Food

ITALIAN SALSA VERDE, A TANGY GREEN ITALIAN CONDIMENT

Steps:

• Rinse the capers and place them in a small bowl of room temperature water to soak while you get the other ingredients ready.
• Do the same with the anchovies if they are salted, if in oil, just pat them dry with a kitchen paper.
• Tear the bread up, place in a small saucer, and pour the vinegar over, squashing down the bread to soak the vinegar up.

PIQUANT SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix thoroughly.

PIQUANT SAUCE FOR MEATLOAF OR VEGGIES LOAVES

Steps:

• Combine brown sugar, nutmeg and mustard until all lumps are gone -- or the sauce will be lumpy.
• Add ketchup and mix until well combined.
• Let sit for about 1/2 hour so the sugar crystals will dissolve.
• Enjoy!

PIQUANT TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, garlic, celery, peppers, onion& water in a large stainless steel or enamel saucepan.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover & boil gently, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until mixture has thickened& vegetables are soft.
• Cool slightly; puree in a blender or food processor until smooth.
• Return mixture to pot and add vinegar & spices.
• Boil gently for 5 minutes to blend the flavours, stirring continuously.
• Ladle sauce into hot, sterile jars allowing 1/2 inch of head space.
• Process 15 minutes for 250 ml jars & 20 minutes for 500 ml jars.

PIQUANT SAUCE FOR SMOKED FISH

Steps:

• In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk the vinegar with the salt and pepper. Gradually whisk in the oil. When the mixture has emulsified, fold in the remaining ingredients, cover and refrigerate.
• Serve the sauce with the smoked fish at room temperature.