Cuisine

Gordal olives are a really large variety of Spanish olives, the name Gordal translates as "the fat one". These exceptional olives are meaty with a soft and delicate flavour. They are made by Losada and are grown and harvested to the East of Seville, in the fertile area...

These Manzanilla green olives are stuffed with anchovies, giving them an salty umaminess that makes them great with a Dry Martini. Allergens: none Ingredients: Green olives, anchovy paste (6%) (water, anchovy and stabilizer (E401)) salt, flavour enhancer (E621, E635) acidulant (E330), antioxidant (E300).  

NOT SUITABLE FOR MAIL ORDER Ajinomoto is the best loved brand of gyozas in Japan and these pork gyozas are really popular. They are sometimes referred to as 'Potstickers' on account of them sticking to the base of your wok! The best way to cook...

Sau Tao noodles are the most popular premium noodle brand in Hong Kong. The company was founded in 1960, selling traditional hand made noodles. These noodles are often referred to as 'Chow Mein Noodles' - they are perfect for stir fries. It's amazing the...

La Rosina's beautifully sweet little cherry tomatoes are fantastic.  They are great for simple pasta sauces, bake them in with focaccia bread or use to top our Pinsa Romana. Allergens: none Ingredients: Cherry tomatoes, tomato juice, iodized salt.

Embrujos has a similar meaning to the old name 'Hechizos' and translates from Spanish as 'Spells or charms' and these delicious green olives have an amazingly intense flavour. They are really buttery with a garlicky, herby flavour in the marinade. Spain is the leading...

There used to be a theory that the French keep all the good wine for themselves and only exported the rubbish! Well the same is generally true when it comes to Basmati rice that you buy in the supermarkets! If you want to avoid...

Beans form part of the corner stones of Mexican cuisine. The Maya diet was based around maize, squashes and beans (three sisters agriculture). The corn would provide the structure for the climbing beans to grow up. Beans still play a massive part of Mexican cuisine...

Ramen is basically a Japanese noodle soup dish. The soup element is generally more of a rich tasting broth and can be made with all kinds of ingredients. The noodles most commonly used in Ramen are a Chinese wheat noodle, they can vary from...

These delicious caramelised red peppers are exceptionally good quality. They are beautifully sweet without any brine or acidic flavours often found with preserved peppers. They are lovely served as part of a tapas menu, in salads, pasta dishes, try grilling some sourdough bread with a...

Saffron has such a distinct flavour, it imparts a subtle, fragrant element to many of the worlds greatest dishes. Hand picked from the crocus flowers, Iran is by far the biggest producer with smaller harvests coming from India, Afghanistan, Greece and Spain. Saffron is...

This beautiful tasting mini salami is made by Salcis, just on the edge of Sienna, in the Tuscan countryside. Salcis have been making salami since 1941 and these mini salamis are really easy to slice with a knife and are perfect for an early...

Panko Breadcrumbs have become a staple for that classic kitchen technique know as 'Pane' - coating an ingredient in flour, egg and then breadcrumbs. Panko breadcrumbs give a much crispier finish as they absorb less oil than fresh breadcrumbs. This style of cooking is...

Smoked paprika is a really key ingredient in Spanish cuisine and Las Hermanas have been making the best since 1940 in the region of La Vera, just West of Madrid. This paprika is made by grinding ripe and dry peppers which have been smoked for...

Karimix's Rendang Curry Paste is fantastic to recreate this classic Indonesian dish that's enduringly popular and tastes delicious. A blend of coconut, cardamom, chillies, cinnamon, galangal and lime leaves, the flavour combination is sensational. Unlike other 'wet' curries, Rendang is cooked until most of the...

Chipotles in adobo are jalapeño peppers that have been smoked, the term "in adobo" just means "in a marinade". So rather than in their dried form, these chipotles are really soft and preserved in a sauce made from tomatoes, onion, vinegar and a few...

These are great quality refried beans made with black beans.  Sealed in a vacuum pack, they are a perfect store cupboard ingredient to whip out, heat and serve with a variety of different dishes - particularly good with our tostadas. Recipes that use this...

Kizami pickled ginger is cut into julienne strips, rather than the shaved variety commonly used in sushi.  In Japan, this is sometimes referred to as beni shoga. Pickled ginger is amazing served with roasted meats, in stir fry, in poke bowls, try a chicken...

Achiote paste is an absolutely key ingredient that transformed my Mexican cooking when I discovered it. It's that hidden ingredient that you just can't identify in really authentic Mexican food. Made out of Anneto seeds and a variety of spices, this deep red block...

The Speroni family have been producing Olive Oil from their base near Parma, in the Emilia Romagna since 1954. Careful selection of raw materials ensures a great consistent quality resulting in a fruity tasting olive oil that's great for all round use.   Allergens: none...