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…
Indian Spice Mix
This magical Indian Spice Mix is a combination designed to bring warmth and complexity of flavour rather than too much heat to your dishes. Evocative of Indian food, but not tasting of curry, this incredible blend is…
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,…
Shortcrust Pastry
Buttery, flaky and melt in the mouth, this pastry is ideal for sweet or savoury dishes. It is made in a flash (using a food processor or by hand) and it freezes well, either before cooking or…
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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…
Peri Peri Spice Mix
Peri peri chicken is an absolute favourite in our house, particularly in the summer. We serve whole roasted chicken peri peri and chicken breast or thighs marinated and cooked on the barbecue. Big flavours, tender meat and…