Homemade chili pesto is a simple way to elevate everyday meals with a burst of spice and freshness. It’s packed with spices, pecans, coriander and lime. Therefore it’s not a common pesto but it’s the perfect twist on a classic …
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Aubergine Pesto
We love bold flavours in our house and we also enjoy rustic homemade goodness. The aubergine pesto is a must try. It’s made in a traditional pestle and mortar which brings out the natural richness of the roasted aubergine. The …
Gammon Ham and Garlic Potato Salad – Video Version
When I lived at home my Dad would cook the evening meal every night. On a Friday he would always buy cold foods from the supermarket and put a meal together. I used to love these meals. Nowadays I like …
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Old Skool Pesto!!!
There’s nothing quite like going back to basics. This pesto recipe is simple, fresh and packed with flavour. It’s made in the traditional way with a pestle and mortar. It brings out the very best of the basil, pine nuts …
Southern Spice Prawn Rice – Video Version
In recent months I have been using a blend of spices that makes meals so much tastier. I have used this blend in a variety of different dish. The other day I decided to try it in a prawn rice …
Fermented Ginger
Many people believe that home cooking means bland food. As I have discovered since writing this blog that’s simply not the case. A simple way to bring both flavour and health benefits into your kitchen is to add spices including …
Southern Spice Soup with Turkey Meatballs (Video Version)
Now that the days are becoming shorter I have started to think about Winter dinners. We love to eat colder foods in summer and warmer dishes in winter. I feel this helps the body to keep it’s equilibrium. To be …
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Fermented Sliced Red Onions
Humans have been fermenting vegetables for centuries. It’s one of the easiest ways to add plenty of flavour to everyday dishes. The recipe turns the humble onion into a tangy probiotic-rich condiment. It is very time consuming but you only …
Southern Spice Beef Stew – Video Version
As Winter starts to get closer I start to think about warmer dishes. I also start to think about spices that we can add to these meals. Earlier this year my husband suggested cooking southern spice chips. Ted went on …
Fermented Lemons and Limes
Citrus fruit are a staple on our shopping list. I tend to eat lemon and limes on a daily basis. In recent years I started fermenting foods. The other day I decided to ferment the lemons and limes that I …
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