A purée is a thick, soft dish that's made by pressing cooked foods through a sieve, or mixing them in a blender or food processor.
Vegetable purées are either used as a base for soup -- thinned with water or stock -- or eaten as a side dish. Tomato purée, used for sauces and soups, is made by removing seeds from lightly cooked tomatoes and straining the pulp. Fruit purées are used to make sauces, mousses, soufflés and other preparations. Purées can also be made from anchovies, chicken livers, shrimp or salmon, and used as a filling for canapés.
Recipe: Butternut Squash And Banana Puree With Whiskey And Pecans (Cookthink)
Recipe: Parsnip And Orange Puree (Cookthink)
Reference: Tomato paste vs. tomato puree vs. tomato sauce (Cookthink)
How to make fresh herb vinaigrette
How to make fresh herb vinaigrette
This herb vinaigrette with fresh basil, rosemary, and garlic is brimming with flavor. Watch this short instructional video by Handmade TV to see how easy it is to make.
How to make Thai cucumber salad
How to make Thai cucumber salad
Looking for something different to bring to a summer cookout? Well, look no further. Try bringing this Thai cucumber salad. To make it, just follow the directions outlined in this video by Handmade TV.
Tzatziki sauce is a classic Greek accompaniment at meals. It tastes great on grilled meat, such as lamb, on bread or alone as a side dish. For a great recipe and directions on how to make it, watch this wonderful video by Handmade TV.
How to make green goddess dressing
How to make green goddess dressing
There's a reason this recipe is called green goddess dressing--it's simply divine. So if you're ready for a heavenly touch to your greens, check out this video by Handmade TV and you'll be on your way.
How to make cold cucumber soup
How to make cold cucumber soup
Cold cucumber soup makes the perfect starter for a summertime dinner party. This instructional video by Handmade TV shows how easy it is to make.
If you're looking for something different to serve at your next summertime barbecue, search no more. This grilled eggplant salad is the perfect side dish. To make it, just follow the directions in this video by Handmade TV.
How to make a frozen margarita
How to make a frozen margarita
Let the fiesta begin! Try serving frozen Margaritas alongside a Mexican-inspired meal at your next summertime dinner party. Learn how easy it is to make these tangy frozen cocktails by tuning into Handmade TV's instructional video.
This recipe for spicy corn salad tastes great, and is sure to be a crowd pleaser at any summertime barbecue. Handmade TV shows how easy it is to make in this instructional video.
Pistou is the French answer to pesto.
A Provençal condiment made from basil, garlic and olive oil, it's primarily used to flavor a vegetable, bean and vermicelli soup known as soupe au pistou.
Traditionally, pistou does not include parmesan, but in a borderless Europe, the neighboring cheese sometimes makes it into the mix.
