The Spice Shop

American French Fry Salt mix, 150g Have you ever wondered why some fries taste better then others? Well, this is the salt to put on them to make them extra tasty, a mix of salt, yeast, celery, caraway and herbs. Yummy. Unit price: £3.55 (approx. €3.98)

Bay Salt, 150g Ground bay leaves mixed with sea salt. Great for cooking fish or meat dishes but also good in salad dressings. Unit price: £2.50 (approx. €2.80)

Celery Salt, 150g No Bloody Mary can be without this salt. Unit price: £2.50 (approx. €2.80)

Chilli Salt, 150g Three types of chilli mixed with sea salt, great for sprinkling on cooked food. Unit price: £2.25 (approx. €2.52)

Garlic Pepper, 50g Comes in quite handy when cooking as it just gives it that finishing touch to any food. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Garlic Salt, 150g A must-have in any spice cupboard. Also remember, any of the flavoured salts will automatically reduce your salt intake, so give this one a try. Unit price: £2.99 (approx. €3.35)

Herb Salt, 150g A great combination of chervil, parsley, chives, dill and tarragon mixed with sea salt, great for any dish as well as using in dressings. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Herbed Pepper, 50g This aromatic pepper blend is used quite widely in Spanish dishes. Add to root vegetables before roasting, or for stuffings and all meat dishes, especially beef. Unit price: £3.25 (approx. €3.64)

Hibiscus Salt, 100g Unit price: £4.95 (approx. €5.54)

Hickory Smoked Salt, 50g Very potent smoked salt. use very little at a time to get that smoky flavour going on your grilled meats. Unit price: £3.55 (approx. €3.98)

Italian Herb Pepper mix, 50g With marjoram, basil, thyme, rosemary and sage, this pepper is fantastic as a condiment or in any stew, salad, soup, or sprinkled over bread. Try it infused in olive oil as a dip. Unit price: £3.55 (approx. €3.98)

Lemon - Dill Pepper mix, 50g I came across this mix in Scandinavia and have used nothing else since for seasoning steamed fish, or in fish pies and stews. Unit price: £2.95 (approx. €3.30)

Lemon Chilli Salt, 150g A mix of Lemon granules, New Mex. Chilli and Sea Salt. Use to jazz up your food from Salads to Roasts. Unit price: £3.55 (approx. €3.98)

Lemon Pepper, 50g Very tangy pepper, great for fish, chicken, soups, salads, marinades and stews. Unit price: £3.55 (approx. €3.98)

Lemon Salt, 150g This blend of Madagascan Sea Salt and lemon peel granules is ideal for Fish, Salad dressings, Vegetables and poultry. Unit price: £2.50 (approx. €2.80)

Onion Salt, 150g Rich onion flavour in the sea salt. Store it with a few raw rice kernels added to it to act like a free-flow agent and it won't go hard. Unit price: £2.50 (approx. €2.80)

Rose Salt, 150g a mix of Moroccan Rose buds and Moroccan Sea salt, great as a finishing salt for vegetable, grilled meats, cous cous and many more oriental dishes just try it out and put it on the table. Unit price: £4.95 (approx. €5.54)

Steak Pepper, 50g Pepper flakes of Mignonette, Bay Rose, Sarawak, Penja and Madagascan Green. Just sprinkle on your steak whilst grilling or add to any dish just before serving. Unit price: £2.99 (approx. €3.35)

Vanilla Chilli Salt, 100g Unit price: £4.95 (approx. €5.54)

Virgin Islands spiced salt, 150g This salt-based spice mix is based on thyme, nutmeg, garlic, parsley, pepper and a few more. Use it to rub on to meat or fish before grilling. Unit price: £3.95 (approx. €4.42)

Ajowan - Carom - Kings Cumin

East African chicken soup is awesome with ajowan! Brown some onions and crushed peanuts or cashews in oil, add chopped up chicken leg - skin bones and all, they add to the flavor - brown on all sides, cover with water and cook with cumin and ajowan seeds until done; finish by stirring in a can of coconut milk. The ajowan balances out the sweetness of nuts and milk; really good quick soup.

Green Peppercorns

For a steak sauce: after frying your steak, add a good lump of butter to the pan. When melted, add a couple of teaspoons of green peppercorns and a chopped clove of garlic. Fry gently, then add 1 tbsp of good brandy, 2 tsp wholegrain mustard and 100 ml single cream. Let the sauce bubble up, then pour it over the steak.

Mexican Quesadilla seasoning

Season your meat or re-fried beans with this spice mix. Pile on to tortilla breads, add grated cheese, top with a second bread and fry in oil. Delicious!!

Chilli con Carne mix

Brown onions and minced beef in oil, add water, soaked beans, and spice (1 teaspoon per person - make sure some bay leaves make it into the pot), chopped tomatoes, and cook until done. Make a huge pot to last you a week, as it gets better with time. I normally add some chillies as well.