Cuisine

Di Martino Penne Mezzani Rigate Pasta is made using traditional bronze dies and is slowly dried at a low temperature. The bronze die gives the surface of the pasta a rougher texture than commercial pasta, allowing more sauce to stick, but most importantly, giving...

Casareccia pasta (sometimes spelt casarecce) are short shapes of pasta with twisted and curved edges, they look a little like curled up scrolls. It's name translates literally as 'homemade' and hails from Southern Italy. It's shape makes it extremely versatile as it holds sauce...

Maesri Tom Yum Paste is packed full of lemongrass, tamarind and kaffir lime with a nice hit of Thai chillies. Made and used extensively throughout Thailand, it's one of the country's most popular brands and will create an authentic Tom Yum soup. Their are...

Daveiga Galletas Marineras, also know as 'Ship's Biscuits' are a traditional cracker made in Spain. Originally designed to last on long seas voyages, these crackers are made with teh addition of extra virgin olive oil. They are a delicious, crisp and light cracker that's...

Lentils are a really popular ingredient in Spain and these Burcol cooked lentils are excellent for a quick and simple suppers. Add them to some fried onion, garlic and carrot with a little smoked paprika and perhaps a few thinly sliced pieces of serrano ham...

Pasta Portoghese is a true artisan pasta made near Florence in the heart of Tuscany. Bucatini pasta is a shape that originates from Rome, it's a long, thick, spaghetti like shape with a hole right through the middle. Bucatini all' Amatriciana is the famous dish that...

These frozen Udon noodles made by J-Basket in Japan are thick and slightly chewy and just require 1 minute of cooking in boiling water, straight from frozen. Each pack is divided into 5 separate portions that can be removed and cooked individually, or as...

Pastificio di Martino Rigatoni are versatile, large pasta tubes that are great for robust meaty sauces like a beef ragù or a sausage and fennel sauce but they are also great for tomato based sauces and chunky vegetables. Pastificio di Martino make their pasta...

El Yucateco Habanero Red Salsa is a thick, spicy salsa using tomato as a base. It goes with just about anything where you want that beautifully sweet habanero flavour. El Yucateco is the number 1 brand for chilli sauce in Mexico - made by Mexicans,...

Golfera Sliced Fennel Salami is a beautifully balanced Italian cured meat, infused with the unmistakable aroma of wild fennel seeds. This traditional salami, known in Italy as 'Finocchiona', hails from central Italy and is loved for its gentle seasoning, smooth texture, and subtle aniseed...

Perelló Marcona Almonds are the king of Spanish almonds. Grown along the Mediterranean coast and prized for their buttery texture and rich, sweet flavour, Marcona almonds are a luxurious step above your average almond. Unlike common California almonds, Marcona almonds are larger, rounder and...

Maestros Aceituneros La Pampa pitted green olives with chimichurri are utterly delicious, the slightly sweet green olive contrasts beautifully with the sharp herby marinade with just a hint of chilli kick. Maestros Aceituneros have been perfecting the art of pickling from their base in...

Drying out mushrooms really intensifies their flavour and shiitake mushrooms are a brilliant way of adding a rich and deep umami flavour to soups, stews and broths. They are like little flavour bombs to have around the kitchen. Soak them before use and always...

The rich, velvety flavour of Giusti 3 Medals Balsamic Vinegar is aged for 12 years using traditional methods in Modena, Italy. Crafted by Giuseppe Giusti, Italy’s oldest balsamic vinegar producer (est. 1605), this premium vinegar is a true expression of time-honoured artistry and excellence. Aged...

Shedletskys Curtido is a type of sauerkraut from El Salvador that adds a fantastic crunch and tastes amazing. The white cabbage as fermented for at least 18 days in a brine that's packed full of lime, fresh chillies and the distinct flavour of Mexican...

Whole edamame beans are young, bright green soybeans, that are typically packaged either shelled or whole in their pods. They are great snacks to serve, seasoned with either salt or choose one of our edamame seasoning mixes - chilli & garlic or wasabi &...

In Asian recipes, Oyster sauce is used as a seasoning. It doesn't have a fishy taste or smell but deliveries big hits of umami deliciousness. This oyster sauce is made in Thailand and is made with a really high level of oyster extract. You...

As well as having a slightly sweeter flavour with citrus and earthy undertones, Mexican oregano and European oregano come from unrelated plants. The difference between the two are significant. As it compliments spicy food with rich meaty flavours, Mexican oregano is used extensively in...

This delicious smoky chipotle chilli paste has been mashed into small pieces and comes in a really handy squeezy bottle, it's a bit like having chipotles in adobe, in a bottle. Simply keep in the fridge, ready to give a hit of smoky chipotle...

The Kebab Club is the husband and wife team of Yuksel & Elizabeth and their Chicken Shish Marinade is all you need to make fantastic tasting shish kebabs, at home with little fuss. Let's face it, who doesn't love a good kebab! Yuksel's family...