FRESH FLAVOURS - THE BLOG
Desi Christmas Recipe #3 - Turkey Curry
An Alternative Christmas Dinner - Vlog and Recipe
Desi Christmas Recipe #2 - Lagan Nu Custard
Desi Christmas Recipes - Tandoori Roast Turkey
Mutton Chops Biryani - Eid Special
PARVEEN THE SPICE QUEEN - BLOG #18
I remember as a child the build-up and anticipation for Eid was tangible. In particular, I remember the smells that still transport me back to my childhood...
The Supreme Ingredients Recipe Series - Part 3
Date & Nut Biscuits - A Ramadan Treat
No recipe series would be complete without a dessert to try and this is no exception. So treat your family this Ramadan.
The Supreme Ingredients Recipe Series - Part 2
Chicken & Veg Pasta Bake - A Family Favourite
The unmistakable aroma, hearty mouthful and satisfaction that is the classic pasta bake - get the recipe now!
The Supreme Ingredients Recipe Series - Part 1
Farmaas - An Iftar Classic
This week we begin a series of recipes courtesy of Bradford-based Supreme Ingredients - a brand of Lubna Foods Ltd.
GUEST BLOG #16 - by Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen
Mothering Sunday
My late mother was a very traditional Asian lady - she wore henna on her nails, covered her head with her beautiful white silk scarves and always smelt of Oudh… However, when it came to Mother’s Day she would suddenly become very British...
GUEST BLOG #15 - by Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen
Parveen's Perfect Banoffee Pancakes
It’s Ash Wednesday next week which is the first day of lent but before that there is of course Pancake Day. So I thought I would share a pancake recipe and a family story with you...
GUEST BLOG #14 - by Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen
Ending Veganuary On A High!
In all my years of catering dinner parties and teaching people how to cook South Asian food, there is one cheeky little snack that everyone just loves, the humble onion bhaji.
GUEST BLOG #13 - by Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen
Turkey Masala To Tinkle Your Taste Buds
One of the plus points of cooking with pre-loved ingredients is that it doesn’t take too long, well that because the food is already cooked – obviously. Ok, so you have made a big Christmas dinner with all the trimmings... READ BLOG
GUEST BLOG #9 - by Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen
My Winter One Pot Wonder
The clocks went back last weekend and for me that definitely signifies the end of summer. Sometimes, when the sun shines, I kid myself that it is still summer but the carpet of golden crisp leaves under my feet and the nip in the air are a dead giveaway.
GUEST BLOG #8 - by Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen
Pretty In Pink
'Pretty In Pink' - I am not talking about the 1980 American classic film about social cliques and class. I am talking about Himalayan Pink Salt which in my opinion is in a class all of its own. Salt plays a vital role in cooking, it's not the star but it helps the main star shine.
GUEST BLOG #7 - by Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen
Making Something Out of Nothing
My son, Cyrus, often says that I can make something out of nothing!...Funny that because my husband says the same thing, although I think that my husband is referring to 'life' whereas Cyrus is talking in terms of food ...Or at least I think he is. 😛
GUEST BLOG #6 - by Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen
To Ghee Or Not To Ghee
Just like everything else we consumers consume; technology; clothes; cars - food also comes in and out of fashion. In the 70's we drove cars like the Cortina or the Capri (with some of us painting a large white stripe down the side á la Starsky & Hutch 😛) we ate prawn cocktail, black forest gateau and wore flares.
GUEST BLOG #5 - by Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen
Losing My Lockdown Love Handles
One of the best things about lockdown and working from home is that the biscuit tin is only a stone's throw away. One of the worst things about lockdown and working from home is that the biscuit tin is only a stone's throw away!
GUEST BLOG #3 - Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen
Is Eid Like Your Christmas?
Celebrating Eid (an Islamic religious festival) as a child was a very different experience to what it is now. At school my friends and teachers would ask "is it like YOUR Christmas?" Just for an easier life and wanting to fit in, I would say "yes it's just like Christmas".
GUEST BLOG #2 - by Parveen Ashraf aka The Spice Queen
Sizzling Summer BBQ Shish Kebabs
Generally as a rule I’m not a huge fan of meat, having said that sometimes I like to break the rules...One of my guilty pleasures is a sizzling BBQ lamb shish kebab...
GUEST BLOG 1 - PARVEEN ASHRAF
My name is Parveen Ashraf, aka The Spice Queen. I am a TV chef, author and cookery teacher and now I have the absolute pleasure of being a new guest blogger for SaveCo. I have been teaching Indian cookery for over a decade and there is one thing that people often stress about - where can they buy authentic ingredients from?
5 Steps to Hosting the Perfect BBQ This Summer
By BigK, bigkproducts.co.uk
Time to wipe the dust off the grill, the amazing people at BigK have written up an article telling you how to host the perfect BBQ. Just picture it – the aroma of something sizzling and succulent on the grill, mellow tunes playing in the background, a cool drink in hand...
