by MJF | May 24, 2026 | Caribbean, Desserts, Hot Desserts, Peppercorns, Spices & Herbs, Vanilla, World Cuisines
Caramelised Pineapple with Rum, Lime, Black Pepper & Pink Peppercorn Vanilla Cream A warm dessert exploring multiple dimensions of heat through caramelisation, spice, alcohol, and aroma. Rum deepens the aromatic profile, lime restores freshness, and vanilla cream...
by MJF | Mar 29, 2026 | Cold Desserts, Desserts, Frozen Desserts, Italian, Spices & Herbs, Vanilla, World Cuisines
Vanilla Affogato A simple Italian dessert combining vanilla ice cream with hot espresso, where the heat melts the ice cream into a rich, aromatic cream. Ice Cream ScoopIce Cream Dish 2 Scoops Vanilla Ice Cream (2 each)30 ml Espresso, freshly brewed (1 shot) Place the...
by MJF | Mar 29, 2026 | Caribbean, Main Courses, Seafood Main Courses, Seafood Main Courses, Spices & Herbs, Vanilla, World Cuisines
Prawn & Vanilla Coconut Curry A refined coconut curry where fresh prawns are gently poached in a light coconut broth infused with vanilla. The vanilla softens the spice profile and adds a subtle aromatic sweetness that enhances the natural sweetness of the prawns...
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 balances...
by MJF | Jul 3, 2025 | American, Holidays, Iuly 4th Independence Day, Vanilla
By Mark J French | www.chefsnotebooks.com A British chef’s irreverent, delicious take on US Independence Day — with historically inspired recipes from the Revolutionary era and a little poetic flair. And in that spirit……. “Why did the American colonists serve trifle...
by MJF | Apr 24, 2025 | Afternoon Tea, Baking, Cakes, Pastry, Spices & Herbs, Vanilla
 Cherry Almond Cake This delightful single-layer cherry and almond cake is a timeless British teatime treat that I have baked for years. Made with ground almonds for a tender crumb and rich flavour, the cake is studded with vibrant glacé cherries and delicately...
