by MJF | Feb 20, 2026 | Appetisers, French, Grains of Paradise, Hot Appetisers, Main Courses, Seafood Main Courses, Seafood Main Courses, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Seared Scallops with Grains of Paradise Butter Elegant seared scallops finished with a fragrant grains of paradise butter—quick, refined, and full of warm citrus-pepper spice. Heavy Frying Pan 12 each Large Sea Scallops (side muscle removed (12))30 ml Olive Oil (2...
by MJF | Feb 16, 2026 | Appetisers, French, Hot Appetisers, Main Courses, Savory, Snacks, Spices & Herbs, Vegetarian Main Courses, World Cuisines
Savory & Gruyère Quiche A delicate savoury custard baked in a buttery pastry shell, enriched with nutty Gruyèreand the gentle peppery warmth of fresh savory. This quiche is ideal for brunch, lunch service, or as part of a buffet spread. Bowl for mixing the pastry,...
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 | Nov 9, 2025 | Appetisers, Hot Appetisers, Italian, Italian, Main Courses, Marjoram, Mediterranean, Spices & Herbs, Vegetarian Main Courses
Marjoram-Infused Mushroom Ragout with Creamy Polenta A rich and comforting vegetarian dish that highlights marjoram’s gentle perfume — earthy mushrooms in a silky sauce, served atop creamy, Parmesan-laced polenta. Saute PanSmall SaucepanWhisk For the Ragout2 tbsp...
by MJF | Oct 16, 2025 | Appetisers, Baking, Basil, Bread, Hot Appetisers, Italian, Main Courses, Snacks, Spices & Herbs, Vegetarian Main Courses, World Cuisines
Pizza Margherita (Cast-Iron Skillet Method) A classic Italian pizza with a light, chewy base and the simple perfection of tomato, mozzarella, and basil. This version develops deeper flavour and texture from an overnight dough — rustic, fragrant, and beautifully crisp....
