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The Cut
08 WORD OF MOUTH
New products, trends and events
10 7 OF A KIND Ginger
12 DRINKS
14 RESTAURANT ROUND-UP
Explore the role of spices at three Dubai eateries
16 SWEET NOTES
Carmen Rueda captains the UAE’s only all-dessert fine dining restaurant, taking guests on a journey beyond their imaginations. She shares her inspiration and reveals more about the new menu themed around the spices of the Silk Road
18 USE IT UP
Don’t discard any leftover spices in your pantry. Here are ideas to turn a number of them into delicious condiments and sauces
20 READ, WATCH, LISTEN Cookbook, podcast and streaming recommendations
In Season
21 Make the most of our fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, asparagus, blueberries, passion fruit and more
Food For Thought
27 The Spinneys Local Business Incubator Programme is back for its third year and here are the home-grown brands you need to know about
Weeknight Wonders
33 Travel to the Far East with these quick and easy family meals
Recipe features
JUST ADD SPICE
40 SPICE WORLD
Delve into the ancient Spice Route with twelve signature spice blends from around the world with recipes that highlight their aromas and flavours
52 ALRIGHT DAHL
Aromatic, comforting and packed with plant protein, dahl is a staple lentil dish in Indian homes, but each region has its own recipes and temperings change across the length and breadth of the country
56 GLORIOUS GRAINS
Spiced rice has a presence in almost every cuisine around the world and each country has original recipes with distinct spice blends
62 CENTRE OF ATTENTION
When it comes to special occasions, cultures across the globe can agree on one thing – we all enjoy celebrating with showstopping, spicy lamb dishes
68 NO HEAT, NO EAT
Test your tastebuds with these fiery snacks from South Africa, China and Mexico
72 LUXURY SELECTION
Spoil Mum with these tantalising dishes made with some of the world’s most expensive spices such as fennel pollen, vanilla pods and mahleb
76 ISLAND SURPRISE
The word spice may not spring to mind when we think of Irish cuisine, but caraway and coriander seeds, cloves, nutmeg, mace and ginger have been present in Ireland’s culinary history since the time of the Vikings, who had trade ties with the East. We’ve taken classic recipes and given them a spicy twist
SUGAR & SPICE
Take your Ramadan and Easter baking to new heights with baharat, sumac, mace and more
86 BUTTER UP
Easter would be incomplete without decadent baked treats. They taste even better with a dash of spice
90 CLASSIC FARE
Zahra Abdalla shares an old family recipe for Persian herb stew that’s perfect for a Nowruz celebration. Although it takes time to prepare, the final outcome is well worth the time and effort
LITTLE COOKS
91 Children will love these recipes to the moon (and stars) and back!
Live well
98 SOOTHING SPICES
These wholesome drinks and meals incorporate the healing properties of turmeric, cinnamon, pepper, cardamom and fenugreek to keep you energised and sated
104 SPICE ISLAND
Our content director Tiffany Eslick recently journeyed to Stone Town, Zanzibar – where her stay at Park Hyatt gave her a glimpse into the nation’s past, its welcoming and proud people and diverse cuisine
108 SOUTHERN
Spice
India had trade ties with the Roman Empire as far back as 30 BCE. Wars were fought, empires crushed and sea routes were discovered to move spices from the Far East to the Middle East, Europe and beyond, with India at the epicentre of it all. On a recent trip to South India, deputy editor Karen D’Souza explored the continuing legacy of spices in regional cuisines
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SPICE UP YOUR (LOVE) LIFE
Hands up who spends most of their time with their partner crashed on the sofa? Maybe a movie or dinner if you’re feeling adventurous? Time to make some memories with Alphabet Dating, says Helen Farmer
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