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.
Vegetable Stew – Guiso de Verduras
Vegetable Stew – Guiso de Verduras is a superb Italian recipe for those cold evenings. The warmth of the stew comes from the red, green...
Lamb Coconut Curry
Lamb Coconut Curry is a recipe I normally have once a month after I have cooked roast lamb. Lamb holds the flavour of the coconut...
Vietnamese Style Chicken Stock
Vietnamese Style Chicken Stock is a lovely simple variation on the western chicken stock. While this dish starts with chicken broth/stock it is further flavoured...
Okra Masala
Exploring the Exotic: Okra Masala Step into the world of Indian cuisine, where spices dance on your palate and every dish has a story of...
Hot Avocado Dip
Hot Avocado Dip is a simple yet wonderful dish. Combining the fresh ripe avocado with the finely chopped onion and celery gives so much body...
Shrimp Paste
Shrimp Paste is an old recipe that always hits the spot. Served with toast normally at breakfast for a healthy start to the day or...
Zesty Honey Sauce
Zesty Honey Sauce is a delightful extra to put on the table. The hit of chilli sauce with the Worcestershire Sauce gives it a buzz that...
Figgy Breakfast Loaf
Figgy Breakfast Loaf is a healthy vegetarian way to start your day. This loaf is full of taste and flavour, you will find it difficult...
Taco Salad
A Taco Salad is a wonderfully simple dish that is full of flavour, visually appealing and fun to eat. I often turn the recipe upside...
Spicy Hollandaise Sauce
Spicy Hollandaise Sauce is a hotter version of an old classic. Pour this over poached eggs for a decadent brunch or over steamed fish for...
Mustard Crusted Salmon
Mustard Crusted Salmon is a very simple dish that uses simple ingredients to great effect. The result is a main course dish that is full...
Mexican Style Chorizo
Mexican Style Chorizo is simple recipe that is easy to prepare and delightful to consume. It can be used as nibbles or added to a...
Mole Poblano
Mole Poblano is a lovely thick chocolate based Mexican sauce and is a classic Mole version. Its ingredients include chocolate, chilies, coriander and sesame seeds...
Tamales Blancos – Plain Tamales
Tamales Blancos – Plain Tamales is a chicken stock flavoured dough that’s steamed to perfection. The dough becomes cooked and tastes amazing. You can adapt...
Pasta with Amatrice Sauce
Pasta with Amatrice Sauce is a simple meat free dish ideal for vegetarians. The sauce mixed with pasta for a refreshing healthy meal made from...
Gujarati Carrot Salad
Gujarati Carrot Salad is an easy recipe that creates a spicy Indian hit to a lovely side dish. Using only a few ingredients creates a...
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes are a superb side dish especially when you have leftover meat or poultry. The soft slow cooked potatoes with a creamy cheddar...
Caramel Peaches
Caramel Peaches are a lovely French dish to finish a meal. They are sticky with a slight heat from the cinnamon. They are slow cooked...
Corned Beef
Homemade Corned Beef is a perfect example of how easy recipes can be. I adapt this recipe every time adding a chilli or scallions for...
Beef Goulash Soup
Beef Goulash Soup is not actually a soup as such. It’s so much more. Imagine a soup with chunks of beef and vegetables and this...
Chicken Polynesian
This is a refreshingly flavoured and simple recipe that includes two perfect companions. Pineapple pieces and Chicken thighs combine to make Chicken Polynesian its worth....
German Goulash Soup
German Goulash Soup is one of those welcoming, comforting and soothing recipes that I always look forward to. The soup is full of body, flavour...
Spanish Octopus in Spicy Sauce
Spanish Octopus in Spicy Sauce also known as Pulpo en Salsa Picante is a lovely recipe for seafood lovers. The octopus is slowly boiled which...
Caramel Bananas
Caramel Bananas are delicious sticky fruit delight that are ideal as desserts, snacks and treats. They are very easy to make and the addition of...
Chinese Five-Spice Chicken (Wu Hsiang Chi)
Chinese Five-Spice Chicken (Wu Hsiang Chi) is an easy recipe to follow and the result is amazing. Also the recipe can be made in advance...
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...