by MJF | Jan 5, 2026 | Cold Desserts, Dessert Sauces, Desserts, French, Lemon Verbena, Spices & Herbs, Vanilla, World Cuisines
Lemon Verbena Yoghurt Cream with Warm Blueberry & Verbena Sauce A light, elegant yoghurt cream gently infused with fresh lemon verbena, offering a clean citrus-floral aroma and delicate acidity. Served with a warm blueberry and verbena sauce, this dessert...
by MJF | Dec 28, 2025 | Asafoetida, Cumin, Indian, Main Courses, Potatoes, Side Dishes, Spices & Herbs, Vegetables, Vegetarian Main Courses, World Cuisines
Aloo Gobi with Asafoetida and Cumin A classic North Indian vegetable dish where potatoes and cauliflower are gently cooked with cumin, turmeric and a restrained touch of asafoetida. Hing adds savoury depth and aroma, transforming simple vegetables into a deeply...
by MJF | Dec 24, 2025 | Basic Preparations, Christmas, Holidays, Mixed Spice (Baking), Spice Blends & Seasonings, Spices & Herbs
Mixed Baking Spice Blend A useful mixture to keep on hand for cookies and various uses to add background flavours Small Mixing Bowl 2 Tbsps. Ground Cinnamon2 tsps. Ground Allspice2 tsps. Ground Nutmeg1 tsp Ground Cloves1 tsp Ground Ginger1 tsp Ground Coriander1...
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 | Dec 22, 2025 | Fish Main Course, French, Main Courses, Sorrel, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Escalope of Salmon with Sorrel Sauce (Saumon à l’Oseille – Troisgros Style) A landmark dish of modern French cuisine, this escalope of salmon with sorrel sauce exemplifies the Troisgros brothers’ philosophy of precision, restraint, and freshness. Lightly cooked salmon...
by MJF | Dec 13, 2025 | Caraway Seeds, German, Main Courses, Pork Main Courses, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Caraway and Apple Sauerkraut with Grilled Sausages A vibrant, Central European–style dish pairing warmly spiced caraway and sweet apple sauerkrautwith perfectly grilled sausages. The gentle acidity of the sauerkraut is softened with onions, apples, and a touch of...
