Vietnamese Beef Salad with Mint, Basil and Fish Sauce Dressing

by MJF | Dec 7, 2025 | Basil, Beef Main Courses, Main Courses, Mint, Salads, Spices & Herbs, Vietnamese, World Cuisines

Vietnamese Beef Salad with Mint, Basil and Fish Sauce Dressing A vibrant and refreshing Vietnamese-style salad built around thin slices of seared beef, fresh mint, Thai basil and crisp vegetables. The fish sauce, lime and chilli dressing brings balance, fragrance and...

Sea Bass Baked in a Salt Crust with Fennel and Lemon Herb Vinaigrette

by MJF | Nov 14, 2025 | Dill, Fennel Seeds, Fish Main Course, Main Courses, Mediterranean, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines

  Sea Bass Baked in a Salt Crust with Fennel and Lemon Herb Vinaigrette A whole sea bass encased in a salt crust and baked to perfection, infused with the delicate aroma of fennel and fresh herbs. Served with a bright lemon and olive oil vinaigrette, this dish...

Marjoram-Infused Mushroom Ragout with Creamy Polenta

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...

Fenugreek-Glazed Chicken with Spiced Maple Butter

by MJF | Nov 1, 2025 | Fenugreek, Main Courses, Mediterranean, Poultry Main Courses, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines

  Fenugreek-Glazed Chicken with Spiced Maple Butter This elegant autumn dish transforms the deep, nutty aroma of fenugreek into a rich maple-spiced glaze. Golden-seared chicken, basted in butter and syrup, captures the warmth and complexity of this ancient spice...

Roasted Autumn Vegetables with Chervil Cream

by MJF | Oct 26, 2025 | Chervil, English, Main Courses, Side Dishes, Spices & Herbs, Vegetables, Vegetarian Main Courses, World Cuisines

  Roasted Autumn Vegetables with Chervil Cream A vibrant medley of roasted autumn vegetables — squash, pumpkin, pearl onions ,red pepper, and wild mushrooms — finished with a velvety chervil cream. A refined yet comforting seasonal centrepiece, ideal for both...

Seared Scallops with Mace-Infused Cream Sauce

by MJF | Oct 18, 2025 | French, Mace, Main Courses, Seafood Main Courses, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines

Seared Scallops with Mace-Infused Cream Sauce A luxurious entrée of seared scallops in a smooth cream sauce infused with mace —subtle, elegant, and perfectly balanced. Cutting Board and Chef's KnifeSaute Pan 12 each Fresh Scallops (cleaned and dried)1 tbsp...