BETTER WITH SPICE
Recipes
Welcome to Better With Spice, a selection of recipes, travel guides to some of my favourite restaurants along with tips and tricks to elevate your cooking.
Growing up in India and now calling Sydney home, my cooking style weaves together a treasured knowledge of spices with the joy of discovering and reimagining new dishes in my kitchen.
From quick curries layered with flavour, simple weeknight meals, sides and dips, to spice-filled baking, my recipes are quick, fresh and easy to recreate at home. Follow along and fall in love with cooking, and you’ll slowly realise that everything really is, better with spice.
Find out more about me and how Better With Spice came to be below.
Upside Down Blood Orange Cake
A celebration of citrus season, this Upside Down Blood Orange cake makes for a striking dessert. Made with olive oil and almond meal for a moist yet fluffy cake, it’s perfect for springtime entertaining.
Baked Shawarma Chicken & Rice
A delicious one pot recipe for baked shawarma and rice. Spiced chicken is marinated overnight for maximum flavour, then cooked with rice that is baked in the oven. Paired with a vibrant slaw and yoghurt tahini dip, the Middle Eastern flavours in this dish are fresh, delicious and great for meal prep or family dinners.
Slow-Cooked Chicken & Date Tagine
Try my recipe for this slow-cooked, warming Chicken, Date & Olive tagine. Inspired by Moroccan flavors, this rich and aromatic dish gets better over a few days. Using smoked paprika, olives, lemon and dates for perfect sweet-savoury balance, it's ideal for mid-week dinners or entertaining guests..
Chorizo & Potato Tacos
A bright and zesty taco recipe with chorizo and potato filling, drizzled with my homemade coriander lime sauce. These delicious tacos are perfect for mid-week dinners, meal prep or entertaining, turning every day into Taco Tuesday at home.
Miso Braised Short-Ribs
My delicious miso braised short rib recipe inspired by Japanese flavours. Slow cooked until it melts in your mouth, this is a great winter recipe and is perfect for meal prep, entertaining or family dinners.
Muhamarra - Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Move over hummus, Muhamarra is the hottest dip in town! This vegan Middle Eastern dip made with roasted red bell peppers, smoked paprika and toasted walnuts uses pomegranate molasses for a sweet and tangy touch. It’s perfect with grilled meat, veggie bowls and fish.
10 Minute Greek Tzatziki Dip
Tzatziki is a fresh and healthy Greek dip made with yoghurt, cucumber, garlic and olive oil. Try my 10 minute recipe for this sauce.
Butterflied Spiced Roast Chicken
An affordable, versatile and delicious butterflied roast chicken, marinated overnight in a delicious blend of spices. Perfect for hosting or meal prepping.
