Turkey chilli is a great alternative to beef chilli. Not only is turkey a lot cheaper than both chicken and beef if cooked correctly it contains just as much flavour. This chilli recipe uses both diced and minced turkey to make the textures more interesting. [ad name=”square”] Turkey Chilli Ingredients 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil…
Our friends at Virginia Hayward Hampers sent us a sample of one of their new Chilli Cube Hampers to review. Here is what was in the chilli cube that arrived on our doorstep… Ok so here’s what you get in the cube: 1 Jar of Chilli Jam 1 Jar of Chilli Chutney 1 bottle of…
During a trip to India a few years ago I ate this chutney in a little restaurant round the corner from where we were staying. It was blistering hot but incredibly good. [ad name=”square”] Red Chilli Chutney Ingredients 15 fresh red chillies 9 cloves of garlic 1 teaspoon of salt 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds…
No indian meal is complete without pickle, more specifically lime pickle. This classic lime pickle recipe is smple t make and full of tangy flavour. Once you have tried this recipe yu’ll like never buy a generic supermarket ar of lime pickle again. Lime pickle can be more than just a condiment too. It’s a…
Melanzane Parmigiana (Aubergine & Parmesan) is a truly classic Italian dish. As with most Italian food this is all about simple ingredients cooked well in the right combination. The result is a dish that is incredible light yet full of flavor. Ideally this is served as a starter or a side dish. Melanzane Parmigiana Ingredients…
We are always keen to try and improve the site and welcome any feedback from our readers. Many people have been asking recently if it is possible to have an area of the site to share pictures or photos of their plants to help diagnose disease, identify pests or just plain show off their peppers!…
It is always going to see chillies in the news. The BBC is running a story today about a delegation of 7 US Senators that have traveled to the Arctic Archipelago to bury chilli seeds 500 feet under a mountain. image by Pierre J. The Global Crop Diversity Trust runs a facility in the Arctic…
Almost exactly one year on from my last battle and the aphids are back. I was actually getting excited that small flower buds are starting to form on most of my plants when I noticed the familiar sight of lots of tiny green monsters gathering around the new growth shoots at the tops of the…
Fresh, simple and extremely healthy is probably the best way to describe this spicy couscous salad. Spicy Couscous Salad Ingredients 250 grams of couscous 400 ml of water 20 cherry tomatoes 1 red chilli half a cucumber 1 handful of fresh thyme (and flowers if available) 1 handful of spinach leaves juice from one lemon…
