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"The aromatic scent of holidays and Mum's home baking, mixed spice is an essential jar on the spice rack. Mixed spice is a blend of sweet spices traditionally used in English cooking to provide a warming backnote. This typically English spice mixture can be purchased ready-mixed, but I prefer to make my own, as I find it difficult to find in France..."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cloves...

"Every self-respecting French housewife has a tub of this by the side of her cooker; they are all slightly different depending on the region you live in, but this is one that I use over and over again. It has just a hint of herbs & spices, enhancing a dish rather than overpowering it. The French call this "Sel Fou" or Fool's Salt,..."

Ingredients: cornflour, dried marjoram...

"My take on Cape Malay curry powder; I devised this when I finally finished my precious box of this type of curry powder, that had been sent to me in a Herbs and Spices swap by Zurie! I checked the ingredients list and finally after a little trial and error, I came up with this, and it is a pretty close match! Influenced by Malay cuisine, Cape/Malay..."

Ingredients: cloves, curry leaves...

"An easy spiced and fruited sugar, which really adds a "zing" to your apple pies, apple crumbles, cake toppings, baked desserts etc.
This spiced sugar mix is based on a 400-year-old English recipe. Spiced sugars were extremely popular in England many centuries ago, they disguised a multitude of sins; and, as spices & citrus fruits..."

Ingredients: oranges, zest of, ginger...

"When I make hot chocolate I like to add about 2 tablespoons in a 8 oz cup.
It gives your hot drink a very rich great flavor.
Its also great in your morning coffee and I have used it in tea.. try it!"

Ingredients: evaporated milk, vanilla...

"Credit gos to http://www.womens-menopause-health.com/perimenopause_symptoms.htm"

Ingredients: Dijon mustard, flax seed oil...

"This is a very tasty yemenite hot sauce recipe which comes from Joan Nathan. It is a great condiment with real heat and flavour. It can be used in spreads, salad dressings, soups, marinades. You name it. Enjoy!"

Ingredients: coriander, cumin, garlic...

"There are numerous recipes for this famous herb mixture from the South of France. As a rule, it always contains thyme, lavender, rosemary, basil, savory, marjoram and basil, but it DOES vary from area to area depending on local tastes. This is my own "Auberge" blend that I make & use regularly in our Chambres d'Hôtes; I find..."

Ingredients: dried basil, dried mint...

"serve with grilled or boiled shrimp."

Ingredients: hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce...

"The "One Shot" is a generous slug of Bourbon whiskey, (My husband's favourite tipple after Scotch Whisky!) which I think really gives this sauce a lovely mellow feel to it. The "Smokin'" comes from the addition of liquid smoke and chipotle peppers, and the rest of the title tells you this is GREAT if used whilst cooking..."

Ingredients: light olive oil, ground cumin...

"Butters for biscuits, rolls, other bread, waffles, pancakes or for grilled pork or fish."

Ingredients: cinnamon, light olive oil...

"The recipe came from an old friend many years ago. Easy to make, tastes great, everyone likes them, In the summer you want them at most meals & they go great with your BBQ."

Ingredients: cucumbers, red onions, sugar...

"A wonderful recipe that I discovered on a recipe card from Wold's Way Lavender Farm in North Yorkshire, England! This magical lavender farm is just down the road from my parent's house and is high on my "must visit" list when I go home to England. I have found that this tea is a miracle worker for headaches, head colds and colds in..."

Ingredients: dried lemon peel, lavender...

"A sweet butter to use on biscuits, rolls, other bread, or for grilled pork or fish. Serve some of the butter on the side."

Ingredients: light olive oil, fresh rosemary...