Tikka Marinade
Warmly spiced with the flavours of cumin, coriander, cardamom, chilli and garam masala, you can use this marinade with chicken, prawns and fish. Marinate for 1 hour, or up to 24 hours in the fridge, and you…
Semi-dried Tomatoes
Delicious, sweet, caramelised, homemade semi-dried tomatoes either as they are, or flavoured with fresh herbs, provide a massive flavour punch and can be used in many and varied ways. Try them tossed in salads or through pasta,…
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Instant Couscous
Couscous, very small grains of steamed and dried crushed durum wheat, is an important staple food in the North African diet. Hugely popular globally now, it is often served with stews and curries as well as being…
Chicken Stock
One of the most useful recipes you can possibly have in your armoury. Made using the bones from a medium roast chicken, some onion, carrots and ideally some celery and herbs, chicken stock adds flavour and nutrients…
Garlic Butter, Parsley and Garlic Butter, Lemon, Parsley and Garlic Butter
Exceedingly quick to make and very easy to freeze and store, flavoured butters are one of the most useful condiments to have available. I ensure I have a stock of butters ready to go all year round,…
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Skillet Roast Peri Peri Chicken with Coriander and Chilli Yoghurt and Hasselback Potatoes
Roasted in a skillet, this smoky Peri Peri Chicken combines melt in the mouth tender chicken with a spicy flavour bomb marinade which is also tangy, herby and loaded with garlic. Accompanied by cooling Coriander and Chilli…
Peri Peri Marinade
Combine a heady mix of chillis, smoked paprika, hot paprika, oregano and sugar with some garlic, oil, lemon juice, vinegar, fresh herbs and lemon zest and you have the makings of a spicy, tangy, herby, garlic marinade…
Raita with Mint, Turmeric and Garam Masala
Raita is a classical Indian condiment or dip made from yoghurt and your choice of add-ins. When you mention raita, I imagine that most people in the UK would think of the minty yoghurt served in Indian…
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Roast Chilli Ketchup
This fabulous spicy Roast Chilli Ketchup is our new favourite condiment. Incredibly quick and easy to make, using only roast, charred chilli and ketchup, you can serve it with a variety of different meals from breakfast through…
Honey, Soy and Garlic Sauce with Chilli and Lime
Sweet honey, salty soy, tangy lime and a kick of chilli – a versatile, fuss-free sauce using store cupboard ingredients. Delicious with fish (our favourite is salmon) and chicken or pork, this sauce keeps for a few…