December Spice News
Stocking fillers, Christmas pralines and your guide to the perfect pressie...
This month's free sample: Christmas Pralines Spices
These fabulous treats can be whipped up using any combination of nuts you might have at home, and the sweet fragrant spices add a lovely Christmassy flavour with just a tiny pinch of mild Mexican chilli powder for a slight kick! They'll keep well in the fridge and you can enjoy the occasional square after dinner, or chop it up and sprinkle over ice cream for a fantastic contrast of flavours and textures.
You Need:
150ml cream (any type)
30g butter
100g nuts (eg almonds, pistachios, pecans, hazelnuts etc) - roughly chopped
200g sugar (dark brown is best but any type is fine)
Method:
Heat the nuts with the cream, butter, sugar, CHRISTMAS PRALINE SPICES and ¼ tsp salt on a low heat, stirring regularly, for 30 minutes or until the mix is rich and very thick and a spoon stirred through the centre leaves a clear trail for 3 seconds
Pour the mix onto a parchment-lined tray to make an even layer about 5mm thick, then leave in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to cool and set
Cut into small squares to serve (the praline will last for at least a week in the fridge)
You can find December's Free Sample here!
Gift Inspiration
Hot (or not) this month!
We asked our customers to rate their favourite (or least favourite) recipes this month...
Chile Colorado with Arroz Verde - Recipe Kit
"I didn't really want to leave a review out of concern that this might sell out. It is honestly the best chilli I have ever tasted & I have been making & eating chilli recipe's for over 40 years. Just the right amount of heat that makes you want to come back for one last fork full, then another, its that moreish. My only deviation from the recipe (lets face it we all do) was to cook in the slow cooker, this made the meat falling apart tender, which is the way I like to cook supermarket beef. The rice & pico de gallo compliment it perfectly. Served with a nice cold beer. Perfect."
It's great to hear how much you're enjoying this recipe kit! Just to let you know, this isn't a permanent kit so we would advise stocking up while you can, until this kit comes back around! We do also have a Chile Colorado in our Taco Legend World Tour cookbook which uses the Taco Legend blends
Coconut Rice - Curry Legend World Tour
"I am always willing to try a different rice recipe for a change. As I had some coconut milk needing used up, I gave this a try. I was delighted at the results, the rice was perfect texture. (Possibly my most successful to date!) The flavour was pleasant but the coconut was much more subtle than I expected. I think the South Indian Coconut Rice from ‘Curry Legend Chef’s Specials' is more impressive in terms of flavour."
We’re pleased to hear that the consistency of this rice turned out perfectly! It’s definitely a plainer and more subtle dish than the South Indian Coconut Rice - which has a more impressive appearance and varied texture from the desiccated coconut and crispy fried cashews - but is still a good recipe to have up your sleeve when, like you say, you have half a tin of coconut milk to use up!
This month on the Wall of Fame
"We had a Mexican feast including red cabbage, cochinita pabil,chicken tinga, salsa verde, salsa mexicana, essential guacamole - just fabulous!"
"Absolutely sensational! The whole family loved it!"
"Sticky gingerbread (bottom right of photo) got me a 2nd place in our Macmillan coffee morning bake off!"
"Yum! Is the review from Remy (6) & Suki (4) Their favourite was the yogurtlu kebab"
"Wow! A feast for the eyes and belly. The mango pickle paired with the chicken pulao was a sweet spicy delight :) a perfect family dinner!"
Little gifts, big flavours!
Our simple Recipe Kits and bundles of Seasonal Blends are the perfect little pressies to stash in a stocking, and are sure to delight your lucky secret santa recipient!
Explore a huge range of world cuisines, with everything from mild family favourites to adventurous dishes.
Plus, you get 20% off when you buy 4 or more Recipe Kits in any combination - so you can save money while you stock up!
Spicery HQ Snapshots
Recipe Developer Jake traded his wooden spoons for paintbrushes and has been busy injecting some colour into the (already rather colourful!) Spicery kitchen!
It wouldn't be December at The Spicery without 'Decembake', where our talented team bring in delicious homemade treats to enjoy with our morning coffee!
