Classic Cookery

Online Course | Spice It Up with Gelf Alderson

Overview

Gelf will demonstrate how to build flavours with spices and use them to enhance and complement meat, fish, and vegetables. You’ll discover recipes inspired by cuisines from around the world, made with ingredients produced in the UK.

In each lesson, you will learn to use different spices and new techniques, starting with making your own curry powder in Lesson One. In Lesson Two, you’ll learn how to marinate and spice meat to perfection, followed by fish in Lesson Three, and finally, vegetables in Lesson Four.

Throughout the course, you’ll also learn to create naan bread, dhal with English yellow split peas, and dishes inspired by the cuisines of Spain and Japan.

Highlights

  • Craft your own curry powder and paste
  • Unlock the best spices for meat, featuring the River Cottage classic “Tupperware Chorizo” and a vibrant tagine
  • Master the art of spicing fish
  • Discover how to enhance vegetables and salads with spices