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 | 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...
by MJF | Jan 10, 2026 | French, Main Courses, Mustard Seeds, Pork Main Courses, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Mustard Seed–Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Cider Jus Tender pork fillet coated in crushed mustard seeds, honey and herbs, then roasted until just blushing. Finished with a light cider jus, this dish balances warmth, acidity and texture, allowing mustard seed to...
