The King of Spice, John Gregory-Smith, returns with a new cookbook which pays tribute to the influences of international street food.
In Mighty Spice Express Cookbook John writes, “Street food shows the best a place has to offer and a snapshot of what’s hot right now. It is always served fast and furious, and can be hot or cold, savoury or sweet. But, guaranteed, it will be tasty, fresh and cooked to perfection. Quite simply, if the food doesn’t cut the mustard it won’t be there the following morning.” From Fez in Morocco, to Essaouira, Goa, Mumbai, Hanoi, Beirut, Seoul, Laos, Thailand and China, Mighty Spice Express Cookbook will take you on an international culinary journey and show you how to make speedy and delicious dishes which are bursting with flavour. Full of time-saving techniques and clever shortcuts, many of the recipes can be prepared from start to finish in under 15 minutes. Mighty Spice Express Cookbook is the easy way to transform familiar ingredients into fantastic dishes, and your fast-track ticket to spice heaven!
Mighty Spice Express Cookbook, written by John Gregory-Smith, is a brand new release from Simon & Schuster.
Available in hardback where all good books are sold for $35.00. Also available as an ebook for $12.99.
I highly recommend this recipe book for anyone and everyone. The images are beautiful, the recipes taste great and most importantly are not too hard to make!
Thank you Mouths of Mums for selecting me to review, I was so excited when it came in the post and have had a lot of fun trying the recipes at home.
I made the eggplant salad last night it was fantastic. It was basic but worked well with eggplant parsley chilli and spices and lemon juice it goes well with almost any meal.
This book has not failed in delivering delishious meals in a beautiful and easy to use way. I cannot wait for wednesday’s now (spice night at our place) .
This book is an absolute gem! I’ve had a chance to cook some more recipes from it, and I have to say they are winners through and through. The midweek life-saver section of the book is fantastic for quick meals for two, and the desserts are inspired! Some of the recipes make my mouth water just thinking about them, and what’s better is that none of them are bland or unpleasant. The mighty spice express is one mighty cookbook. I heartily recommend it if you’re a flavour lover like me!
My mum loves reading cooking, gardening & mostly learning. I know she would love this cookbook as she has recently started taking up an Indian cooking class & mentioned she is soooooo into spices at the moment so with Mother’s Day approaching this is going to be in her hamper. Along with a couple of others that I have liked & read from MOM’s 🙂
I was given this book along with many spice packets in a basket from a neighbour for Christmas.
I have since made many recipes from the book. I have found a local Indian shop to supply me with
the spices I need and we are enjoying this new cuisine. I cook a dish that I have mastered and presented
it to our neighbours and they were amazed. They said it tasted perfect!!
This book is really really good, I really felt if engaged me a lot, I found It very difficult to put down, had to be reading it all the time, really annoyed the crap out of my hubby! which made it even better,
very good story , would be happy to read it again,When i received this book i was very excited as it was a recipie book and i love them. The recipies are very nice and easy to make glad i could review this book thank you
I so wanted to review this mighty book as I so love cooking but especially with spices, especially chilli & this book has the lot. I couldn’t resist so went & purchased it. I know a lot of spices however, there are a few in here I have never heard of. With a selection of interesting & exotic dishes from around the globe this is the book for spice lovers. The book itself is beautifully presented with glossy pictures. I will enjoy experimenting 🙂
In amongst all my other cookbooks. I recieved this as a gift. I must say it has been an easy book to read and the recipes are lovely. Everything we have made from it (as my family) has been full of yummy flavours. It takes lots of preping and you have to make sure you have lots of the ingredients in most dishes.. but apart form that. I love this book!
I absolutely love cooking and I love collecting and using a variety of good and interesting cookbooks. I was lucky enough to get my hands on a copy of ‘Mighty Spice Express’. I love the exotic and spicy food/recipes in this Cookbook. I love this cookbook; it is perfect for lovers of this style of food.
The Mighty Spice Express Cookbook, written by John Gregory-Smith, has a lot of recipes that can be made easily and quickly while still maintaining the flavour with the use of spices. I love cooking something new and this book is perfect for that. I love the photos, big beautiful shots of delicious looking food. I really like this book.
I am so in love with the beautiful pictures in this book the ‘Mighty Spice Express Cookbook’, written by John Gregory-Smith. I must admit when I do buy cook books it’s often because of the photographs! However, besides the photos this is a must have cook book for anyone who adores cooking with herbs and spices. Beautiful photos, beautiful recipes, what more could you want?
The Mighty Spice Express Cookbook, written by John Gregory-Smith is a stunning. The photos are big, glossy and beautiful. If you enjoy cooking, especially with a range so spices, this book is for you. The recipes are broken down into manageable steps and there is something for everyone from the beginner with ‘mighty bites’, to the more seasoned cook with ‘something spectacular’. I am thoroughly enjoying reading and cooking from this book.
well i dont use many cook books but i saw what people had wrote so i thought i go buy this, well it was great i enjoy it and so did the family lots and lots of yummy things to cook and easy enough some where a bit hard but very enjoyable go and buy it and have a go
My mum loves reading cooking, gardening & mostly learning. I know she would love this cookbook as she has recently started taking up an Indian cooking class & mentioned she is soooooo into spices at the moment so with Mother’s Day approaching this is going to be in her hamper. Along with a couple of others that I have liked & read from MOM’s 🙂
Whist I wasn’t fortunate enough to review this After reding some comments here & flipping through it at the book store I purchased it & I love it. Cook at least one recipe a week & they are all very tasty, 10/10 for this book.
I was given this book along with many spice packets in a basket from a neighbour for Christmas.
I have since made many recipes from the book. I have found a local Indian shop to supply me with
the spices I need and we are enjoying this new cuisine. I cook a dish that I have mastered and presented
it to our neighbours and they were amazed. They said it tasted perfect!!
This book is really really good, I really felt if engaged me a lot, I found It very difficult to put down, had to be reading it all the time, really annoyed the crap out of my hubby! which made it even better,
very good story , would be happy to read it again,When i received this book i was very excited as it was a recipie book and i love them. The recipies are very nice and easy to make glad i could review this book thank you
A really great cookbook filled with colorful photos to compliment the recipes. For me wanting to take food to a new flavour level was a nice surprise. Personally I wasn’t expecting what I got out of extraordinary book and I’m over the moon. Don’t put it hidden away in your cupboard, put it on your coffee table.
This book is really really good, I really felt if engaged me a lot, I found It very difficult to put down, had to be reading it all the time, really annoyed the crap out of my hubby! which made it even better,
very good story , would be happy to read it again!
Was not too sure of the book at first once I got into it, I was trying to think what the recipes would be like. Was surprise to see drink recipes in this and this made it complete book. As you always need the right drink to go with the meals. My son’s partner was so interested in this book, will surprise and buy her her own copy. Not bad for a beginner cook to start out on but still interesting enough for an expert cook to have some fun with some of the recipes.
I so wanted to review this mighty book as I so love cooking but especially with spices, especially chilli & this book has the lot. I couldn’t resist so went & purchased it. I know a lot of spices however, there are a few in here I have never heard of. With a selection of interesting & exotic dishes from around the globe this is the book for spice lovers. The book itself is beautifully presented with glossy pictures. I will enjoy experimenting 🙂
This show us how to use spices. The recipese are great. They are easily explained not to hard to make … Full of flavour .. And I like the idea of using fresh or dried spices herbs. I love the ideas in this beautiful cook book. Also you can buy on kindle which was a bonus but you do not get the benfit of the beautiful coloured photoes. .. I borrow my from the Liibbary but now will be going out to buy my own copy ..
i won this book and i love it. the recipes are all so yummy and the book itself is well presented and easy to read. I love the ideas in the book and use it for many meals. my kids eat everything ive made and i will use it when guests are around
I am really enjoying the mighty express spice cookbook. The recipes are realistic and easy to create. The spice is flavoursome as opposed to spicy “hot” so my kids have actually eaten it which for me is the biggest challenge with spicy food. The cookbook has a great assortment of recipes and is presented beautifully with colourful vibrant photos. Loving this book
When i received this book i was very excited as it was a recipie book and i love them. The recipies are very nice and easy to make glad i could review this book thank you
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‘A Beautiful Adelaide Blend With A Lighter Alcohol Content!’
For lighter wines that still taste like the real deal, Chapel Hill’s Enlightened range is quickly becoming a go-to. These bottles bring all the flavour with noticeably less alcohol, which is why everyone’s falling in love with them.
Best SIPS’ Chapel Hill Enlightened Wines review team put the Rosé and Pinot Grigio through their paces, and the feedback was unanimous: both are fresh, light and perfect for summer sipping without the unwanted morning crogginess.
A rosé with summer written all over it
Chapel Hill’s Enlightened Rosé is bright, crisp and fruity, hitting all the right notes without tipping into the “too sweet” zone. It’s the kind of bottle you reach for at a casual barbecue or any get-together where you want something delicious but easygoing.
It’s exactly this balance of lightness and full flavour in an affordable bottle that has so many fans raving.
“Light, refreshing and honestly just feels like a little moment of peace in a glass. The flavour is this perfect mix of crisp + fruity without being too sweet — literally the kind of rosé you can sip while you finally sit down after a long day.”
A summer staple … on the lighter side
“Too many of these low alcohol wines just don’t taste enough like the real deal-but this is a sure fire exception. Beautifully refreshing, with a touch of sweetness that’s not overwhelming. A gorgeous colour too, which is a bonus- after all, we also drink either our eyes! Add into the mix a reasonable price point- this rose is a winner!”
“I love a nice glass of Rosé and the Chapel Hill Enlightened Rosé did not disappoint! It’s really light and refreshing and tastes like a really expensive wine. I love that this wine is really affordable, so I can enjoy a beautiful Rosé without breaking the bank more often. Definitely give this one a try!”
If your warm-weather wine rack needs an affordable new staple, this is it.
A Pinot Grigio you’ll be buying again (and again!)
For the white lovers, Chapel Hill’s Enlightened Pinot Grigio is a solid everyday white that ticks all the boxes: crisp, clean, food-friendly and affordable.
Our taste-testers repeatedly praised how balanced and versatile it feels, whether chilled on its own or alongside simple meals and casual gatherings.
“We love a white to pair with our spring/summer lunches and especially our seafood. This option ticked all the boxes …”
A versatile sip you’ll keep reaching for
“I enjoyed the first sip to the last of this Pinot. Anything with pear and citrus is something I want to try and this lived up to that, but with a lighter alcohol content – which I appreciate! Enjoyed over dinner, it paired really nicely with the food I was eating. This wine is something I’d happily recommend to others.”
“The wine offered just the right balance of fruity flavours – fresh and vibrant, but never overpowering or too sharp. It paired beautifully with both our light lunches and dinner, making every meal feel a bit more special. I also appreciated how crisp and refreshing it tasted, perfect for unwinding and enjoying good company. Definitely a Pinot Grigio I’d reach for again.”
Your lower-alcohol go-to
The team rates Enlightened wines 4.34 out of 5 and recommends them for anyone on the hunt for flavour-forward wine with less alcohol. They’re bright, modern and made for the kind of moments where you’d love a glass, but still want to feel good afterwards.
The warmer weather tends to make alcohol go to my head faster – I’m not a big drinker, but just for that reason I’d seriously consider a low alcohol wine. The Pinot Grigio particularly sound as if I might enjoy it. I might well buy a bottle or two for Christmas.
Looks delicious, would be keen to try their wines based off the reviews. Love anything local and the light wine is just an extra win – low alcohol content would be fab for nights with friends where we all still have to drive home afterwards so would be buying for that type of event!
Chapel Hill Wines do have quite a good reputation. I like the fact that it is low alcohol content. Personally, I like a very sweet wine but many would like these as they are not so sweet. I wish them well with sales and think it’s good they are doing something about lowering alcohol level.
Thanks for sharing this review. It sounds that the taste is good, the price is good and the alcohol content is really low indeed. I do like the fact that they’re light. One of the things I don’t like when you’re drinking a couple of glasses that it fills you up and it affects your appetite
I just asked the forum for recommendations on zero alcohol, but this is an attractive option as well! I do enjoy a Rose, so will try this one after all the positive reviews. It’s a shame they don’t have a sparkling in their collection yet! Would have been prefect for all the celebrating at this time of year.
I dislike rose, but the pinot grigio sounds like it might suit me. To be honest, the alcohol content doesn’t bother me all that much – I rarely drink more than a glass or two anyway – but it would probably be nice from a general health point of view to know I’m consuming less alcohol.
This sounds like the perfect glass. I do love being able to have a few drinks and not be all over the place about me. And as a bubbly girlie from Adelaide myself, I’m sure I’ll find a lot to like about this drop. Crisp and not too sweet, I’m sold and will have to try it.
It was the first time for me hearing about the chapel hill brand. And i still recall when i picked up the Pinot Grigio from my local, the staff there actually stopped me and said i picked a winner! She said that it was probably the best Pinot they had available to sell.
I’ve heard a lot of good things about Chapel Hill wines and the reviews are always good. I like that they have low alcohol range as I like to have a few glasses when I finally get to have one. Not being too sweet is a bonus that suits me well.
The idea of having a lower alcohol content wine without compromising taste is really exciting. There’s nothing worse than feeling “under the weather” from the effects of alcohol. This lovely wine ticks all the boxes, lower alcohol and a refreshing flavour. I’m keen to get the Pinot Grigio in my cart and into my fridge!
This wine sounds delightful and really refreshing to enjoy on a summer afternoon. I love that it tastes fresh and crisp and still has the same punch as other wine. It sounds like an absolute delight. I will have to give it a try next time i am at the bottle shop looking for some wine.
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love it
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Great book, fantastic recipes, happy family!
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Yummy salad
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Fantastic Cookbook to begin a spice journey.
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Follow Up Review
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Buying another copy for mum
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Coffee Table Book
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fantastic
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Great mixture of cooking and other recipes
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Sure is mighty
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Liked this cook book!
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Spicy!
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I really like this book
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Beautiful recipes and photos
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Recipes for everyone
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love it
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very very good
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Buying another copy for mum
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It's a mighty great cookbook
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Coffee Table Book
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Great mixture of cooking and other recipes
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Put It On Your Coffee Table For A Great Read
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good
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fantastic
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Great mixture of cooking and other recipes
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Sure is mighty
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Brilliant beautifully written
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lovely book with great food
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Tasty food that's family friendly
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great mix of recipies hubby enjoyed verg much
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