Category Archive: Sauces Garnishes Compotes Dressings

Nov 06

Morrison Street Cafe At Home Cookbook and Food Diary

Our Morrison Street Cafe Cookbook & Food Diary

      Now available in the cafe, the Morrison Street Cafe At Home Cookbook & Food Diary is a handy A5 114-page, full-colour book featuring 33 recipes, most of them favourites from here at the cafe. If you’re not in Nelson you can still get a copy – just order it here. We’ll get it …

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Oct 08

Avocado Dip

 Use this versatile dip with raw veges, on platters with bread, with corn fritters or as a sandwich spread. It will keep in the fridge for 5-7 days in an airtight container. 75gm feta 1 large or 2 small avocadoes 2 cloves garlic 1 1/2 tbsp tahini 1/2 cup yoghurt 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp …

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Aug 17

Another Sweet Chilli Sauce Recipe

  We make our own sweet chilli sauce which is used as a dipping sauce or added to sauces, stir-frys and marinades, etc. We also serve it with the Pork Buns on the lunch menu, and use it in our hummus. 3 cups white vinegar 1 1/2 tsp salt 3 whole dried chillis 1 1/2 tsp …

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Jun 19

Rhubarb & Raspberry Compote

  This compote goes really well with pancakes, muesli and porridge. We use it with several dishes on the Breakfast menu and it can be varied with other seasonal fruits through the year. 250gm rhubarb (fresh or frozen) 250gm raspberries (fresh or frozen) 1/2 cup white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 tsp vanilla essence Put all …

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Jun 14

Our Hollandaise

This rich, creamy sauce makes everything taste so good. It goes really well with our Eggs Benedict and the Bacon & Eggs, but also does fabulous things to the Smoked Fish Kedgeree   250gm melted butter 3 egg yolks 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/2 tbsp white vinegar   Place egg yolks, salt, pepper and vinegar …

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Jun 01

Beetroot Relish

  This refreshing relish is great to have sitting in the fridge as it makes an excellent accompaniment to fish or potato cakes, chicken, or as a platter chutney for spreading on crackers or with cheese.   500gm whole beetroot   Top and tail and place in a roasting dish. Cover with tin foil and …

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Jun 01

Cashew Nut Butter

  3 cups cashewnuts 3/4 cup rice oil or similar Process in a food processor until combined   (C)  Morrison Street Cafe 2012  

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Mar 01

Hummus

    It’s always handy to have a few staples in the fridge and this hummus is no exception. Great as a dip or a spread, in dressings or added to increase the protein in vegetarian dishes, it’s a very versatile food. And it keeps well.   1 can (420gm) chickpeas 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp cumin …

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Jan 25

Mrs H’s Old-Fashioned Tomato Sauce

    Anyone who has a vegetable garden will be inundated with tomatoes right now. So why not preserve some of this lovely summer taste for later in the year. Mrs Hansen’s old-fashioned tomato sauce recipe is an ideal way to do this. The sauce can be used later as a pasta or pizza sauce, a flavouring in …

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Jan 16

Sweet Chilli Sauce

      We use this sauce as a staple at the cafe. It can be preserved like any sauce or pickle but needs to be kept in the fridge once it has been opened. As it is made in our own kitchen, we know it is free from colourings, flavour enhancers and nasty preservatives.   75gm red chillis   …

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