Cloves are a must-have in your spice collection. They are the dried buds of a tree that originally only grew on a few islands in eastern Indonesia. Cloves are very aromatic and impart a slightly …
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Cloves
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Cinnamon
Cinnamon is one of my favourite spices. It is the dried bark of the cinnamon tree and is amazingly aromatic and imparts a warm, spicy and earthy flavour. Long strips of the tree’s bark are …
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Japanese Roasted Sesame Dressing
This decadent Japanese styled sauce is a blend of roasted sesame paste, mayonnaise, soy and mustard. It has a tangy sesame punch and then a balanced sweet creamy finish. I am simply addicted to it …
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Peanut Oil
Peanut oil has a lovely nutty aroma and a very mild taste. It imparts this flavour to the food and is excellent for shallow frying crumbed meat, vegetables and the humble potato chip. Commonly the …
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Fennel
Fennel is the seed of a tall perenial plant that was initially native to the Mediterranean coastline. It is in the same family as parsley and coriander. There is also one cultivar, Florence fennel, that is …
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Dhanna Dal
Dhanna Dal is the inner core of a coriander seed. You can get them at your local Indian grocer. They have a warm zingy nutty taste with citrus tones, are very morish and have a …
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PK’s Carrot Chips
These carrot and honey chips are a great alternative to potato fries. Even little fussy eaters will munch down on them. đŸ™‚ #dinner #carrot #vegetarian #kidfriendlymeals Simply Cut the sides of your carrots to give …
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Porcini Mushrooms
As a recently born again mushroom addict I am making up for lost time. I am always on the look out for new varieties to try and Porcini are my current favourite. đŸ™‚ I buy …
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Lentils
Lentils have been with us from very early in agricultural history. There are many different types. They are a legume (just like peas and beans) that can be sprouted, fried, baked and cooked. They are …