Japanese Curry Powder

This is not a hot curry but has lots of flavour!  Store in a tightly sealed container for up to 6 months

2 tbsp turmeric

1 tbsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp ground cardamom

1/2 tsp cinnamon 

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1/4 tsp ground fennel

Combine all spices and stir until fully mixed.  Store in airtight container. 

Parsley Pesto

Pesto is a sure way to add flavour to a meal with a minimum of salt.

1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley

2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped

1/2 cup skin on almonds, preferably toasted

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/3 cup olive oil

1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

1. Place parsley, garlic, almonds, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse until coarsely pureed.  With machine running, slowly pour oil through the feed tube until mixture is pureed.  Whirl in cheese until mixed.  Taste and add additional salt if needed.