The Mistress of Spice Recipe Book "Spicing it up" is a culmination of many years of tasting, travel and experimenting with foods from the Middle East, India, Pakistan, Europe, North Africa and other exotic countries.

I have pulled together over 90 of my favourite recipes, although narrowing them down was difficult, and created a book filled with a huge variety of recipes from all parts of the globe. They are all designed to be simple, generally fast and full of flavour.

I see recipes as guides or inspirations for you to create your own masterpieces. Experiment with them, substitute the ingredients for others of your choice and even play with the spice blends you use. Most of all, have fun!