by MJF | Feb 9, 2026 | Appetisers, Cold Appetisers, Dips & Dressings, Middle East, Nigella, Snacks, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Yoghurt With Nigella & Olive Oil A simple mezze-style dish where thick yoghurt is finished with toasted nigella seeds and good olive oil. The result is cool, creamy, and aromatic, with the seeds lending a subtle onion-like bitterness and crunch. Small Serving...
by MJF | Feb 9, 2026 | Fish Main Course, Indian, Main Courses, Nigella, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Bengali-Style Fish with Nigella & Mustard A traditional Bengali preparation where fish is gently cooked in a sharp mustard sauce, perfumed with nigella seeds. The combination is bold yet balanced — nutty, pungent and lightly bitter, with the mustard providing...
by MJF | Feb 2, 2026 | Breakfast, Chives, French, Main Courses, Spices & Herbs, Vegetarian Main Courses, World Cuisines
Poached Eggs with Chive Beurre Blanc Perfectly poached eggs served with a classic beurre blanc enriched with fresh chives. A restrained, elegant dish that allows the delicate onion sweetness of chives to shine. Small SaucepanSlotted SpoonWhiskWide, Shallow Saucepan...
by MJF | Jan 25, 2026 | American, Fish Main Course, Gumbo Filé, Main Courses, Sassafras, Seafood Main Courses, Seafood Main Courses, Soups, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Creole Seafood Gumbo with Filé A classic Louisiana seafood gumbo built on a dark roux, aromatic vegetables and shellfish stock, finished with filé powder for body and fragrance. Shrimp, crab and firm white fish are added at the end to preserve their texture and...
