Jun 19, 2010

Ketjap Manis

Here’s my home made version of one of the best condiments in the world: Ketjap Manis. It’s a sweet, thick and fragrant Indonesian soy sauce.

    Jun 8, 2010

    Allioli

    Here’s what happens when you combine garlic and oil. You get a creamy, wonderful Allioli to serve with your bread, fish, meat or poultry. Seriously good!

      Aug 25, 2009

      Mango & Cucumber Salsa

        Nothing beats a refreshing Mango & Cucumber Salsa. Serve this bowl of sunshine alongside grilled chicken, grilled fish, next to shrimp kabobs or spoon it all over a chicken pita. Bring it with you on picnics or potlucks, whip up some for a BBQ or super bowl party, it’ll work every single time you make it. When it’s hot outside, it also makes for an amazing lunch when eaten with a just a piece of…

        Jul 16, 2009

        Mango Chutney

          This mango chutney is a staple in our home. It’s fresh, fragrant and slightly sweet, exactly how I like it. An absolutely great addition to not only plain ole chicken, but meatballs, turkey and even pork benefit from a few drops of this yummy goodness. Now I don’t use a lot of sugar in my chutney. I know a lot of people like theirs really sweet, but I just don’t, it makes…

          Jan 5, 2009

          Kay’s Guacamole

          My very first night time photo shoot! Spur of the moment thing; a friend requested a photo posting of my guacamole recipe after new years and—sweet as I am—I got right to it. Tucked my little man in and headed over to the kitchen. Even though it was relaxed to shoot without noise or a running toddler, whew! Absolute white balance horror. Now I know for sure why I prefer…

            Dec 3, 2008

            Kayotic Olive Dip

            In Holland it’s quite common for people to stop by unannounced. Guess it’s just the Dutch way, pretty laid back. Friends or family coming over, my son having unexpected playdates with his little buddies, neighbors dropping by for a cup of coffee, people that show up spontaneously and end up at the dinnertable, it all happens here at Kayotic headquarters. Now I’ll be the first to admit I’m not always…