So we’re still in lockdown. There are days when it feels like this is the way it is forever. We’re waiting with fingers crossed to find out which of the dreaded Tiers London is put into when we come out next Wednesday. If it’s Tier Three life won’t be vastly different from the way it […]
Tag: chilli
Recipe: Chilli con Carne with The Spice Pioneer
So today I’m back in the kitchen cooking chilli con carne. My inspiration comes from clearing out my kitchen cupboards. Well what else are you going to do in Lockdown! I made some lovely discoveries, including several spice mixes from The Spice Pioneer. Instant dinner inspiration. These little Power Pods (cool name!) are packed with […]
Perfect foodie gifts: the Microplane Spice and Chilli sets
So today it’s only 35 days to Christmas – you really should have started your Christmas shopping by now. Don’t you hate that last minute rush when you inevitably end up paying way more than you budgeted because you’ve left it so late and haven’t planned properly. I’m here to help! Is there a food […]
The Cook with Biltong Club: Asian-style biltong salad
So today I’m happy to be creating another delicious dish using one of my favourite ingredients: biltong. The Chichester Biltong Company have come out with a new biltong flavour – teriyaki – which I thought would go perfectly in a crisp salad with flavours of the East. And it did. This recipe is quick to […]
Recipe: Tasty beef chilli
Today I decided to come up with a different version of chilli. I’m not a big fan of kidney beans, so I’ve used butter beans instead which I think is a huge improvement. I also added fresh sweetcorn for some sweetness. Experiment with the quantity of chillis until you get exactly the heat you desire. It’s […]
The Cook with Biltong Club: scrambled eggs with biltong, tomatoes and spices
It’s time to get cooking with biltong again. This month I’ve gone for something completely different. I got the inspiration from Spanish and Mexican dishes I’ve eaten which combine eggs and tomatoes really well. My thinking was why not add biltong? It really works and it’s good to serve up something new for people to […]