by MJF | Mar 2, 2026 | Baking, Cookies, French, Poppy Seeds, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Black Poppy Seed Tuiles Delicately crisp, lacy tuiles speckled with Black Poppy Seeds. Lightly caramelised with buttery sweetness and subtle nuttiness. Perfect as a garnish for desserts, ice cream, or cheese plates. Mixing BowlWhiskBaking TrayMould or Rolling Pin 60 g...
by MJF | Mar 2, 2026 | Afternoon Tea, Baking, Cakes, French, Poppy Seeds, World Cuisines
Lemon & Poppy Seed Financiers with Verbena Syrup Delicate almond financiers perfumed with lemon zest and studded with poppy seeds. Finished with a fragrant lemon verbena syrup that adds brightness and elegance. Light, buttery, and refined — perfect with afternoon...
by MJF | Feb 20, 2026 | African, Afternoon Tea, Baking, Cakes, Grains of Paradise, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Paradise-Spiced Gingerbread A warmly spiced gingerbread loaf featuring the citrus-pepper heat of grains of paradise. Mixing BowlsWhiskRubber Spatula8-9" Loaf Tin 250 g Plain Flour (2 cups)1 tsp Baking Soda (1 tsp)½ tsp Fine Sea Salt (½ tsp)2 tsp Ground...
by MJF | Dec 24, 2025 | Baking, Christmas, Cookies, German, Holidays, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Pfeffernüsse Spice Cookies Classic German Pfeffernüsse are small, aromatic spice cookies traditionally enjoyed during Advent and Christmas. Fragrant with warm spices, honey, and a gentle heat from white pepper, these cookies mature beautifully over time and develop a...
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....
by MJF | Aug 31, 2025 | African, Baking, Bread, Caribbean, Middle East, Snacks, World Cuisines
Cast Iron Skillet Flatbreads – Three Ways Versatile flatbreads cookedquickly in a cast iron skillet, perfect for scooping, wrapping, or servingalongside dips, curries, or grilled meats.Whether you’ve got 5 hours, 1hour, or just 30 minutes, here is a recipe to meet...
