10-minute recipes that will dress up dinner
Homemade black olive tapenade. (Photo, Roberto Caruso.)
10 minute gourmet recipes
Creamy ricotta
Enjoy this fresh Italian cheese in easy weeknight dinners or a light dessert – or just spread it on toast.
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Hot Italian sausage
Low-fat, preservative-free and with seven variations . . . what's not to love?
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Marinated mushrooms with shallots and thyme
These delicious little bites solve all kinds of snacking dilemmas, from last-minute appetizers to late-night fridge raids.
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Classic paneer
This soft Indian cheese is delicious, versatile and easy to make – it only takes two ingredients!
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Horseradish
Make other condiments jealous with this peppery sauce. It packs the perfect kicked-up punch when it’s made from scratch.
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Bechamel
Upgrade your fave comfort foods like mac ‘n’ cheese or chicken pot pie with this classic French mother sauce.
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Black olive tapenade
Embrace the French countryside and turn olives into a versatile spread that adds instant punch to any dish, from pasta to chicken and beyond.
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Napa cabbage kimchee
Salty and tangy, this fiery Korean condiment is popping up everywhere from your local hole-in- the-wall to fine-dining restos. A foodie favourite, it’s also surprisingly easy to make at home – all you need is a jar and a few simple ingredients
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Mango chutney
Capture the taste of India with this sweet and spicy condiment. Delicious on its own or paired with a light curry, it adds exotic freshness to any dish from pizza to sweet potatoes.
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Ponzu sauce
Meet soy’s sassy cousin! Citrusy, sweet, sour and salty, it’s a breeze to whip up and makes everything from chicken to rice pop with vibrant flavours.
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Hot sauce
Once you make your own, you’ll never go back! The secret? Carrots give this spicy sauce a touch of sweetness.
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Pickled hot peppers
Toss them on burgers, mix them into dips or snack on them right out of the jar. These easy hot pickles pack a powerful punch.
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