by MJF | Oct 5, 2025 | Beef Main Courses, French, Main Courses, Peppercorns, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Steak au Poivre (Peppercorn Steak) A simplified take on the legendary Four Seasons New York“Ten Peppercorns” steak — classic French peppercorn steak with cream sauce, but with a nod to that remarkable pepper blend. Mortar & Pestle (or use a small pan on a...
by MJF | Sep 27, 2025 | Fish Main Course, Main Courses, Mediterranean, Rosemary, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Rosemary-Infused Olive Oil Poached Salmon with Apple A gentle, aromatic salmon dish scented with rosemary and a subtle apple sweetness. Cutting Board & Chef's KnifeMedium SaucepanLarge Spatula 600 ml Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2½ cups)4 each Fresh Rosemary...
by MJF | Sep 24, 2025 | 5-Spice Blend, Appetisers, French, Hot Appetisers, Parsley, Spices & Herbs, Vegetarian Main Courses, World Cuisines
Vegetarian “Escargots” Bourguignon Plump mushrooms sautéed in a rich garlic-parsley butter with a subtle hint of five-spice and toasted hazelnuts—an elegant vegetarian take on classic escargots. Cutting Board & Chef's KnifeSmall Mixing MowlSkillet or Frying...
by MJF | Sep 15, 2025 | Appetisers, Hot Appetisers, Italian, Main Courses, Pasta, Sage, Vegetarian Main Courses, World Cuisines
Egg Yolk Raviolo with Sage Butter This luxurious pasta dish — an oversized raviolo with a runny egg yolk inside — was made famous at the legendary restaurant, San Domenico. Here, it’s adapted to feature sage in the brown butter, adding an aromatic, herbal...
by MJF | Sep 6, 2025 | Allspice, Caribbean, Cinnamon, Main Courses, Nutmeg, Poultry Main Courses, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Allspice A Caribbean classic that showcases the bold, complex warmth of Allspice blended with chillies, thyme, and citrus. Perfect for grilling or roasting, this dish balances spice and smoke with a deep, aromatic finish. BowlGrill or Baking...
by MJF | Aug 18, 2025 | Beef Main Courses, Main Courses, Soups, Spices & Herbs, Star Anise, Vietnamese, World Cuisines
Vietnamese Pho with Star Anise A deeply aromatic and restorative broth, built from beefbones, charred aromatics, and a carefully balanced spice profile where star anise takes centre stage. Served with rice noodles, thinly sliced beef, and an array of fresh herbs, this...
