I have been asked many times if these bhajis can be made successfully in the oven and I finally had some time to experiment. This is a great spice kit to have in the kitchen as the bhajis can be mixed in minutes and take only a short time to cook. This is not really a recipe as such as the mix instructions are the same as on the packet but for the best results for cooking, you will need;   The oven heated to 160 degrees  A metal mini muffin tin, the silicone ones don't work as well for this. A flat baking tray. Spray oil or vegetable oil and some kitchen roll or pastry brush. Meth ..read more

Okay a bit of a mouthful as names go but it's a damn tasty mouthful too! It uses our gluten free Fried Chicken Mix that despite it's name is completely suitable for vegetarians and vegans so you too can have a go at doing 'Fried 'whatever you like'. We've had great results but there are tips to follow below; For the recipe above; this serves 2, you will need one pack of Halloumi. Please buy the good stuff, there's 'Halloumi-style cheese' in some supermarkets and it may be cheap but it's really not good when the cheese is the star of the show. So: One pack Halloumi, sliced into 6 equal slices ..read more

This recipe uses our Goat Curry Mix but as some people tell me at eventst hey can't quite bring themselves to eat goat meat, I wanted to show that this works equally well with chicken as an alternative. In fact it goes well with just veggies but I'll do that one another day. I have included a recipe for Rice and Peas in a separate blog post to accompany the Curry. The recipe is not unique in any way but the method is one that works for me and gives nicely separated fluffy rice I'd say 9/10 times. The one time it doesn't work is because of my short attention span. Don't phone a friend or nip to ..read more

This is a really quick and tasty Satay sauce, perfect to dip our Nut Rub Satay Chicken into. (See earlier blog post). It uses reduced fat coconut milk and less peanut butter than many other sauces, obviously feel free to use the full fat stuff if you like.                     Makes roughly enough dip for 4 people as a starter or part of a meal. You will need; Half a tin of reduced fat coconut milk 1 heaped tablespoon of crunchy peanut butter 1 tablespoon Bite Me Spices Nut Rub 1 small red chilli, very finely chopped 2 tbsp gluten free soy sau ..read more

'Woohoo' I yelled at the top of my voice as a recipe I have tried on and off for years finally ticked all the boxes.  I give you our Fried Chicken Mix! Simple to make below you'll find the recipe and instructions for preparation and then 2 methods of cooking, deep frying and 'air-fried'. More and more people are choosing air-fryers and I appear to be rather late to the party but now I am sold. So here goes... Ingredients (Serves 3-4) or maybe 1-2  as it's kinda moreish. 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs 200ml buttermilk 175g pack of Bite Me Spices Fried Chicken Mix A deep fryer, a ..read more

Well hello folks Last night November 12th we were delighted to be awarded a Silver Award in the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2020 in the Vegetarian/Vegan product category for our Habanero & Red Onion Relish. I have to say this has lifted our spirits somewhat in what has been a very difficult year for various unforseen reasons. If you haven't tried this product yet it's a hot one, perfect with cheese and other nibbles. It also makes a fabulously spicy pizza base sauce. So with big smiles, we strapping in for a crazy Christmas rush, the gift boxes are already flying out ..read more

We are always happy to take requests, for blends that is and I was asked for a bhaji mix. Fast forward a few weeks of tests and trials and here it is. Feedback has been amazing so we hope you love it too. The mix makes approximately 6 medium bhajis. Carefully heat a fryer or a saucepan half filled with vegetable oil to 180 degrees. Meanwhile finely slice 200g peeled red or white onions into half rings and separate. Add the bhaji mix to a large bowl and slowly pour in up to 90ml water. The mix should be a thick but runny consistency. Add the onions and coat well. When the oil is up to tempera ..read more

Summer has appeared (and disappeared temporarily) as I have been reliably informed the weather is going to improve very soon. Sales have also hit summer with the BBQ ranges flying out. To help, here's the Brilliant Burger Mix recipe in more detail and a delicious variation for you to try.  I've used turkey thigh mince here but any mince with a fat content around 10% works, very lean meat makes for dry burgers so this is one time when it's better to go for good quality mince with some fat. So without further ado! The basic recipe 500g mince 10% (ish) fat Half packet 30g Bite Me Spices Bril ..read more

Sometimes fusion can be a beautiful thing.This vegetarian recipe can easily be made vegan with the use of dairy free spread and vegan cheese.   Take two dinnertime staples, our Chilli recipe and a Sheperds Pie. Slam them together and you have a fantastic crowd-pleasing meal. Make it smokin' hot with our Hot Chilli Mix, or a more gentle heat with the Mild Chilli Mix available here https://bite-me-spices.co.uk/collections/all Use our recipe below for a Veggie version or make a more traditional mince chilli. Either way.... this works! This is less of a prescriptive recipe than suggested ing ..read more

Whether you make the lamb recipe as on the recipe card or you look to one of our alternative versions on the blog (another to follow), this is as versatile a curry as you can get. It works with any vegetables and/or meat and poultry that I've tried and the lentils make this an economical little number too. So here's the vegetable version, suitable for vegans also. Feel free to substitute whatever vegetables you have to hand. I like the root vegetables as they provide a different texture but if you are using softer vegetables I would add them halfway through cooking to prevent them turning to m ..read more