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 24, 2025 | Asian, Basic Preparations, Ginger, Indian, Spice Blends & Seasonings, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Ginger Garlic Puree A kitchen essential for curries, marinades, stir-fries, and sauces. This smooth, aromatic paste of fresh ginger and garlic saves preptime and keeps flavour bright. A great time saver to keep in the freezer, and far superior to retail products...
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 31, 2025 | Appetisers, Cold Appetisers, Dill, Hors d'Oeuvres, Nasturtium, Scandanavian, Spices & Herbs, World Cuisines
Salmon Gravlax with Nasturtium Leaves & Flowers A Nordic classic reimagined with the peppery brightness of nasturtium. The cured salmon develops silky richness balanced by citrus, dill, and nasturtium leaves, while the blossoms add a floral-spicy note to the final...
by MJF | Aug 31, 2025 | African, Baking, Bread, Caribbean, Middle East, Snacks, World Cuisines
Cast Iron Skillet Flatbreads – Three Ways Versatile flatbreads cookedquickly in a cast iron skillet, perfect for scooping, wrapping, or servingalongside dips, curries, or grilled meats.Whether you’ve got 5 hours, 1hour, or just 30 minutes, here is a recipe to meet...
