What better time to be writing about basil than now, as the winter’s snow has finally melted and the green shoots of Spring are on their way? And what herb could be more evocative of Spring and Summer than basil, with its intense perfume of pepper, cloves and anise — it is the scent of [...]
Preserved Lemons are one of the key condiments in Moroccan cuisine: preserved in salt and lemon juice, the lemons lose their sharp edge and develop a milder, unique and lemony tang that is a characteristic flavour of Moroccan food. Also known as Pickled Lemons, commercial brands can be found in many specialty food stores. I [...]
Garlic is the ultimate local yet global food: the perfect start for Get Cooking’s weekly ingredient blog. What other ingredient could possibly be used so widely, in so many cultures, and as a focal flavour for so many different cuisines? And yet be so easy to grow, no matter where you live? In colder climes like ours in [...]