Tue Dec 06 2022

It’s officially wintertime now and that means it’s soup weather. But we’re not interested in the usual suspects. We’re thinking about spicy soups that’ll really warm you up. Zest & Zing has a variety of chilli peppers to help you spice up your soups - even if you’re not big on the heat and only want to add a pinch! From smoky to fruity to spicy, throwing in a little heat (or a lot) is a simple way to elevate your soups to warm up a crowd. Here’s how to add more flavour to your soups and stews with different types of chillies.

Tue Dec 06 2022

It’s the start of a new year and we’re all coming off of a holiday filled with heavy, rich foods and indulgent celebrations. January is a chance to start fresh and detox a little.

Tue Dec 06 2022

Szechuan Peppercorns are a totally unique spice. But contrary to popular belief, they’re not as much about heat as they are about the unique mouthfeel they create. Known ashua jiao,these northern Chinese peppercorns are both fragrant and mouth-numbing with an aroma that ranges from lavender to lemon. Here's a little introduction into where they come from, what they taste like, and how to cook with Szechuan peppercorns, complete with a few recipes to help you get started.

Tue Dec 06 2022

I learned to cook some years ago back when I was living in France simply because I was so inspired by the quality of the truly fresh produce available there. When I moved back to London, I used to shop regularly for herbs and spices because I wanted to give my fish, meat, and other dishes some real flavour.

Tue Dec 06 2022

Everyone is trying to eat a little healthier these days and one great substitute for rice, bread, grains, and other less nutritious carbs is quinoa. It’s a popular health food that’s gluten-free and filled with amino acids, protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. You can get calcium, potassium, B and E vitamins, phosphorus, magnesium, and numerous antioxidants from quinoa! But how do you make quinoa taste good?

Tue Dec 06 2022

One of our favourite street foods, this often late-night meal has been ingrained in Western culture. The perfect Shawarma is tender and succulent with mesmerizing and exotic flavours. It’s almost like comfort food! Sure, you could head out to your local kebab shop to get your fix, but why not find an easy shawarma recipe you can make at home?

Tue Dec 06 2022

Dukkah is a spice blend and condiment from Egypt that lies outside of your ordinary spice cabinet collection, but that’s a good reason to try it! Surprisingly versatile, dukkah is a blend of toasted nuts, seeds, and spices with a nutty, earthy flavour. It's growing in popularity with chefs and restaurants around the Western world at the moment, so we thought we'd tell you a little bit about how to use it and where to buy it!

Tue Dec 06 2022

Everyone who cooks even a little bit should have a few staple spices, right? If you’re just beginning to stock up, you need to know the best basic spices for your kitchen. Which spices will be the most useful and versatile? And where should you buy them? Can you get quality spices online?