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Spiced Red Cabbage
Restaurant-style spiced red cabbage made simple: red cabbage cooked with apple, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, cinnamon…
Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream
A spiced autumn ice cream with pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cream. It should be smooth, cosy and lightly e…
Bombay Sandwich
A vibrant layered vegetable sandwich with green chutney, spiced potato, beetroot and masala.
Braised Red Cabbage with Port and Orange
Restaurant-style braised red cabbage with port and orange made simple: red cabbage finished with port, orange zest, cinna…
Brown Sauce
A British-style brown sauce with fruit, vinegar, dates, tamarind-style depth and warm spice. It should taste sharp, savou…
Chicken Shawarma Pita
Spiced chicken with garlic sauce, pickles and salad wrapped or stuffed into warm pita.
Chinese Curry Sauce
A chip-shop and takeaway-style curry sauce with onion, curry powder, stock and a little sweetness. It should be smooth, m…
Coronation Chicken Sandwich
Cold chicken folded through a gently spiced curry-mayonnaise dressing with fruit and herbs.
Cumin Roasted Cauliflower
Restaurant-style cumin roasted cauliflower made simple: cauliflower cooked with cumin, coriander, turmeric, lemon, yoghur…
Harissa Yoghurt Sauce
A quick North African-inspired yoghurt sauce with harissa and lemon. Swirl rather than fully mix if you want streaks of c…
Hoisin Sauce
A thick Chinese-style sweet savoury sauce with fermented bean depth, garlic, sesame and spice. Use as a glaze, dip or sti…
Mole Poblano Sauce
A complex Mexican sauce with dried chillies, nuts, spices and a little chocolate. It should be deep, savoury and gently b…
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Crisp fried chicken brushed with fiery spiced oil, served in a bun with pickles.
Tandoori Paneer Pizza
A spice-led vegetarian pizza with tandoori paneer, peppers and red onion.
Vada Pav
A spiced potato fritter in a soft pav roll with green, tamarind and dry garlic chutneys.
Whipped Swede with Brown Butter
Restaurant-style whipped swede with brown butter made simple: swede finished with brown butter, white pepper, nutmeg, cre…
Aloo Gobi Potatoes
Potatoes cooked with cauliflower, spices, turmeric and aromatics.
Aloo Jeera
Cumin potatoes with turmeric, chilli and coriander for a fast Indian side.
Barbecue Glaze
A sticky BBQ glaze built from ketchup or tomato, vinegar, sugar, spice and smoke. Reduce only until glossy so it brushes…
Bombay Potatoes
Spiced potatoes in a tomato, cumin, turmeric and chilli coating.
Bread Sauce
A traditional British sauce of milk, onion, cloves, bay and breadcrumbs. It should be soft, creamy and gently spiced.
Cinnamon Ice Cream
A warm-spiced ice cream infused with cinnamon. It pairs especially well with apple desserts, chocolate and caramel.
Curly Fries
Spiral-cut seasoned fries with crisp ridges, tender centres and a lightly spiced coating that clings to every curl.
Enchilada Sauce
A red chilli sauce for baking enchiladas, built with dried chilli or chilli powder, tomato, stock and spice. It should be…