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.
Beef Fried Rice
Beef fried rice is a delicious and versatile dish that combines tender beef, savoury vegetables, and fluffy rice. These simple ingredients are all cooked together...
My Swedish Meatballs
My Swedish meatballs, a beloved dish that has transcended borders and cultures, offer more than just a culinary experience. The roots of these meatballs trace...
Chicken, Cheese and Green Pepper Tortillas
In the home kitchen, where the aroma of sizzling chicken, melted cheese, and vibrant green peppers fills the air. It must mean Chicken, Cheese and...
Vegetable Samosas
Vegetable Samosas are delicious parcel of vegetables wrapped and fried in filo pastry. They are remarkably easy to prepare and when your folded a few,...
Tandoori Chicken and Vegetables
Tandoori Chicken and Vegetables is a very simple dish that I love. It’s not just the flavour, but the enticing aroma and mouth watering presentation....
Mackerel Rundown
Mackerel Rundown is a beautiful recipe from the beautiful paradise that is Jamaica. The combination of the mackerel, coconut milk and chillies creates a dish...
Meatballs in a Spicy Sauce
Meatballs in a Spicy Sauce is one of my favourite dishes and a massive hit with my children. The warmth from the spices is perfect...
Super Simple Spare Ribs
Super Simple Spare Ribs is literally a perfect description. This recipe can be prepared by a total novice like myself and seem taste amazing. I...
Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Asparagus
Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Asparagus is a winter warmer that hits the spot. I started to make this soup after Halloween with the overload of...
Filled Baked Apple
A Filled Baked Apple is a perfect recipe to serve as a dessert. I’ve eaten these during the summer with ice cream, double cream or...
Baked Salmon with Pea Puree
Baked Salmon with Pea Puree is a delicious main dish full of colour and flavour. This recipe creates a dish that looks fancy, tastes amazing...
Simple Pork Fried Rice
Simple Pork Fried Rice is a brilliant dish that’s jammed with flavours and textures. This recipe can use raw pork or leftover cooked pork, you...
Homemade Thai Curry Sauce
Every home cook has a handful of kitchen staples they fall back on when dinner needs to be comforting, quick, and full of flavour. For...
Crispy Fried Tofu
Crispy Fried Tofu is a such a simple recipe which results such as amazing flavour. The addition of the soy sauce and onion powder give...
Dry Rub Chicken Wings
Dry Rub Chicken Wings is an amazing recipe to turn normally boring wings into flavour filled delights. This simple main dish or side dish recipe...
Fruity Bread Pudding
Fruity Bread Pudding is a dish my grandma used to make for when we got back from school in the old days. The crunchy topping...
Amazing Potato Salad
Amazing Potato Salad is a dish that I make sure I serve at every opportunity. It is so full of a range of flavours. Served...
Perfect Pani Puri
Perfect Pani Puri are a delicate street food from India. The crispy outer shell holds an amazing combination of spicy potato and chickpea filling and...
Crispy Battered Shrimp
Crispy Battered Shrimp is an easy yet impressive starter, appetiser, canapes and side dish all rolled into one amazingly tasty package. The batter and crispy...
Bourbon Baby Ribs
Bourbon Baby Ribs have to be one of the most popular versions of marinated ribs I cook. It must be the bourbon/whiskey or the amazing...
Honey Mustard Chicken Breast
Honey Mustard Chicken Breast is an essential go to recipe regardless of the time of year. Serve this as a main dish with a dressed...
Real Pumpkin Pie
Real Pumpkin Pie is supposed to be a dessert but I eat it as a snack as well. The smooth pumpkin with the mild heat...
Breaded Pork Schnitzel
Breaded Pork Schnitzel is a lovely flexible German dish that can be served with a wide range of side dishes. They can be served with...
Pork Gyoza
Pork Gyoza are delicate Japanese dumplings full of flavours and textures. This simple pork and cabbage mix have their beautiful flavour maximised by adding sesame...
Vegetable Thukpa Soup
Vegetable Thukpa Soup is a lovely vegetarian dish from the Indian, Nepalese, Tibetan region. Its full of simple flavours that create a perfect soup. The...
Pan Fried Garlic Shrimp
Pan Fried Garlic Shrimp is a recipe that can be served as a main dish, side dish, starter and canape. The shrimp cooked in butter...
Made in Advance Chilli
Made in Advance Chilli is a my way of cheating. Make a delicious chilli in advance and keep it in the freezer until needed. I...
Simple Arabic Falafel
Simple Arabic Falafel is a delightful Middle Eastern dish that can be served as a starter, main dish and snacks. These are so easy to...
Louisiana Crayfish Boil
Louisiana Crayfish Boil is a delight I was first introduced to about 25 years ago on holiday in Southern America. Since then, it has been...
Cheese and Garlic Mushrooms
Cheese and Garlic Mushrooms is such an easy recipe to follow and the results are perfect. These are perfect mouthfuls as a starter or as...
Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip
Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese Dip is a recipe that can be served as a starter, main dish and snack. It just depends on the...
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Stuffed Bell Peppers is a clever trick to turn a normal bell pepper into a dish and meal. The beef is browned and served in...
Homemade Juicy Burgers
Homemade Juicy Burgers are so much better than anything shop brought. They are so full of flavour, are amazingly juice and have that feeling that...