Category : Spice
Without Spice food would be boring and comparatively tasteless. We have created a library of spices and a library of recipes that use them to enhance the flavour. The range of spices is vast and covers the entire world. Every continent has its own spice which has helped to improve the taste and texture of our recipes.
Where would we be without Curry Powder or Turmeric or one of the best known spices Garlic. Imagine having Moules Mariniere without Garlic or Tarka Dal without Turmeric? Many people don’t appreciate how much added flavour Spices give to a recipe. Without them, the food would be boring and bland.
Chorizo Enchiladas with Guajillo Sauce
Chorizo Enchiladas with Guajillo Sauce is a simple recipe that is easy to make and that everybody loves. They take about 45 minutes to prep...
Butternut Squash Soup
Butternut Squash Soup is a delicious American vegetarian recipe full of body and flavour. Butternut Squash has the benefit of being able to take spices...
Indian Curried Potatoes and Peas (Alu Mattar)
Indian Curried Potatoes and Peas (Alu Mattar) is one of my favourite Indian side dishes. The potatoes are lovely and soft and have a spice...
Curried Peas
Curried Peas is a simple dish to produce but packs a mouthful of flavours. It is an Indian side dish that go well with so...
All American Buffalo Wings
All American Buffalo Wings is a true sticky family main and side dish. I have baked these in the oven and also on the bbq...
Spicy Bbq Shrimp
When its bbq weather, I always these. Spicy Bbq Shrimp are so juicy and full of flavour yet the recipe is so simple. The hit...
Butterscotch Apple Pie
Butterscotch Apple Pie is a dessert that brings back happy memories at Christmas. After a large meal, there was always room for a slice of...
Spicy Fruit Muffins
If you are tired of standard muffins then here is the alternative. Spicy Fruit Muffins are absolutely gorgeous and perfect for breakfast/brunch and snacks. The...
Cherry Cinnamon Rolls
These are wonderful for breakfast or brunch. Cherry Cinnamon Rolls are three words that bring the children running to the kitchen. These simple rolls are...
Black Beans and Rice
Black beans and Rice served with pork, beef or ham is simple and very popular. One word – Delicious. This American dish from the south...
Tangy Beef Barbecue
Tangy Beef Barbecue is one casserole that everybody should try. It is soft, succulent, tangy and filling all in one main dish. The combination of...
Glazed Corned Beef
A Glazed Corned Beef is a recipe that I never get tired of. It is always a favourite and with a little extra mustard is...
Fresh Apple Coffee Cake
The recipe for Fresh Apple Coffee Cake was given to me by an ex mother in law. It is a very simple but very tasty...
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
I first discovered Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes by mistake but have been addicted to them ever since. The flavour, textures and hint of nutmeg and cinnamon...
Fiesta Pasta Soup
Fiesta Pasta Soup is two meals in one. Its a soup but with body to make it warming and filling. I use smoked sausage in...
Apple Crisp
An Apple Crisp is a variation on an Apple Crumble with oatmeal as the main ingredient for the topping. The addition of the cinnamon and...
Poached Pear Halves With Wine Sauce
Poached Pear Halves With Wine Sauce is a classic Dessert that stands the test of time. The poached pears are soft with a wine based...
Date Cake Squares
Date Cake Squares are a true delight. Full of fruit (dates, prunes and raisins) and spices for an amazing cake and snack. These are lovely...
Beef Brisket Oven Roast Recipe
A Beef Brisket Oven Roast Recipe is such a good dish that I often have it ready to cook. Served as a main dish, it...
Marinated Chicken Kebabs
Marinated Chicken Kebabs/kabobs is an easy way to prepare and cook chicken kebabs. Creating a simple marinade the day before and leaving the chicken to...
Grilled Catfish
I first tried Grilled Catfish in America and loved it. It is a firm white fleshed fish that is bold enough to take strong and...
Tortilla Pinwheels
Tortilla pinwheels are simply tortillas filled with a soft cheese and rolled up and cut into thin slices. The best thing is all of the...
Cranberry Muffins
Cranberry Muffins are my personal favourite especially as they are so easy to make. The children always appear as these muffins are removed from the...
Barbecued Beef Sandwich
Classic BBQ Beef flavour but in a bun – heaven. The juice form the beef soaks into the buns to give an entirely new texture...
Celebration Cake
A combination of cream, sour cream, and sugar whips into a wonderfully fluffy frosting for this apple-and-carrot cake. A Celebration Cake is a simple recipe...
Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls
During the 1920s when baking yeast breads was an everyday occurrence, cinnamon rolls were a favoured breakfast treat. Today, cinnamon rolls are often reserved for...
Cappuccino Crinkles
Cappuccino Crinkles are quite simply gorgeous. These nibbles are a lovely alternative to the usual boring cookie. Ideal snack with coffee/tea with the double rolling...
Southern Style Honey Chicken
Serve wit a salad for a lovely summer meal of pasta/rice for those colder evenings. Either way is divine....
Honey Fried Chicken
Who needs a takeaway when this tastes so good?...
Piperade
Simple but so damn tasty recipe that is a superb comfort food on a cold winters day. The fried egg on top is the perfect...
Barbecued Shrimp
Barbecued Shrimp are beautiful when marinated and cooked on a bbq. The mix of balsamic, lemon juice and tomato puree creates a marinade that flavours...
Sweet Potato Soup
Sweet Potato Soup is a recipe that I could happily live on. The dish has the essentials for a brilliant soup, aroma, taste, body and...