Garam Masala

Garam Masala is one of my favourite spice blends. It’s dark in colour, often toasted before use and brings a deep flavour to Indian dishes including curries, on vegetables and even used in soup. I make about 1/4 of a cup at a time. The mix is to be stored in an airtight container, out … Continue reading Garam Masala

Mexican Salad

WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE SALAD; ⁃ 1 tomato, diced ⁃ 1/2 red onion, finely diced ⁃ 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely diced ⁃ 1x400g can of black beans, rinsed and drained ⁃ 1x400g can of corn, rinsed and drained FOR THE DRESSING; ⁃ 1/4 cup chopped coriander ⁃ 1 tsp chili powder ⁃ … Continue reading Mexican Salad

Guacamole

Whether it be served as a dip or added to a meal, guacamole is super easy. WHAT YOU NEED ⁃ 4 avocados ⁃ 1/2 red onion, finely diced ⁃ 1 diced tomatoe, (I like Roma as they are more fleshy and less watery) ⁃ Juice from one lime (just like lemons, I like to microwave … Continue reading Guacamole

Chinese 5 Spice

Chinese 5 spice contains both warm and cool flavours which allow it to work well with many types of cooking. It is often used as a rub on fatty meats, in soups and curries. This spice mix often features in Chinese and Taiwanese cooking and has been known to be included in Western Indian, Arabic … Continue reading Chinese 5 Spice