FINE HERBS, SPICES & GIFTS

Contents Herbs Spices Peppers Curry Powders Seasonings Essentials Pasta sauce blends

Welcome to the Quay Ingredients catalogue, which offers an extensive range of carefully selected dried herbs, spices and food gifts of the highest quality - designed to add wonderful flavour, colour and aroma to your cooking. To order simply print out our order form, fill in your requirements and fax or post the order to the address shown on the form. Alternatively, please feel free to contact us for more information.

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	To help preserve the freshness and flavour of your dried herbs, we recommend they are stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry and dark environment.
Variety	Cooks' notes	Size	Price
Basil	A fantastic herb that complements tomato based soups and sauces.	50g	£1.80
Bay Leaves	Highly versatile and used to flavour fish & meat stocks, soups & casseroles.	10g	£1.30
Bay Leaves (ground)		50g	£1.60
Bouquet Garni Mix	A blend of bay leaves, parsley and thyme to flavour soups and stews in the French tradition.	50g	£1.60
Bouquet Garni Bundles		5 bundles	£1.60
Chervil	A delicious and underrated herb used in light chicken and fish dishes.	40g	£2.10
Coriander Leaf	This herb is popular in Indian and Mexican cooking and complements fish, chicken and vegetables.	20g	£2.00
Curry Leaves		5g	£1.50
Dill Tips	Excellent with fish especially salmon and works well with soured cream dressings and sauces.	75g	£2.70
Fenugreek Leaf		20g	£1.60
Fines Herbes	A subtle blend of summer herbs especially good with egg dishes and cream sauces.	50g	£2.10
Herbes de Provence	A mixture of Provencal herbs – basil, marjoram, rosemary and thyme.	75g	£2.00
Herbes Italienne	A blend of Italian herbs to complement pasta sauces, pizzas and risottos.	75g	£2.80
Lemon Grass (chopped)	Especially good with chicken, fish and noodles. Popular in Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian cooking.	50g	£2.00
Lemon Grass (stalks)		10g	£1.50
Lime Leaves (Kaffir)		5g	£1.60
Marjoram	A useful herb working well with pasta, chicken, tomato and vegetable dishes.	50g	£1.80
Mint	This herb is excellent with cucumber and tomato dishes.	50g	£1.30
Mixed Herbs	A great all-rounder designed to add extra flavour to most dishes.	75g	£2.30
Oregano (Italian)	Excellent in slow cooked Italian sauces which allow the full flavour to develop.	75g	£3.00
Parsley (English)	A versatile English parsley especially good with fish, soups and sauces.	35g	£1.70
Rosemary	Full of flavour. Works well when added to roasted vegetables, especially potatoes.	100g	£2.00
Sage	A robust herb suited to slow cooking imparting a strong flavour.	75g	£1.70
Savory	A strongly flavoured herb popular in bean dishes, soups and stews.	35g	£1.90
Tarragon	A delicate herb best used in quick cooking to avoid loss of flavour. Great in cream sauces and with salmon.	25g	£2.80
Thyme	Ideal for slow cooking and combines well with most other herbs such as rosemary.	75g	£1.90

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	To help preserve the freshness and flavour of your spices, we recommend they are stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry and dark environment.
Variety	Cooks' notes	Size	Price
Allspice (whole) also called Pimento	Similar in flavour to a blend of cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg. Use in puddings or meat dishes, especially lamb.	50g	£1.60
Allspice (ground)		50g	£1.60
Arrowroot	Ideal in custards, ice cream and sauce mixtures.	150g	£3.00
Caraway (seed)	Used to flavour cakes, breads and biscuits as well as savoury dishes.	200g	£2.20
Cardamom (whole green)	A versatile spice used in curries, rice, cakes and pastries. Also used to sweeten the breath.	50g	£3.00
Cardamom (ground green)		50g	£3.00
Cardamom (whole black)		50g	£2.60
Cassia (ground)	More robust than cinnamon. Use to flavour meats, curries and cakes.	150g	£3.40
Cassia Quills		20g	£1.30
Cayenne	Made from ground chillies. Use to add heat to meat dishes such as chilli con carne.	100g	£1.50
Celery Salt	Use to flavour soups, stews and casseroles.	125g	£1.60
Celery Seed		75g	£1.60
Chilli Powder	A kitchen essential to add colour, heat and flavour to meat and vegetable dishes.	200g	£2.20
Chillies (whole)	Great in Mexican and Caribbean cookery.	40g	£2.00
Chillies (crushed)	A quick and convenient store cupboard ingredient to add instant heat and transform most dishes.	100g	£2.30
Chillies (Jalapeno chopped)		30g	£2.50
Chinese Five Spice	A pungent blend of cassia, aniseed, star anise, cloves and fennel seeds used in Chinese cooking.	75g	£1.80
Cinnamon (ground)	Complements apple dishes, cakes, hot cross buns and biscuits.	150g	£2.20
Cinnamon (6" sticks)	Use to flavour punch and mulled wine and can be used to make great Christmas decorations.	100g	£2.70
Cloves (whole)	Strong, pungent and aromatic. Adds flavour to marinades and sauces. Use to stud a ham before roasting.	100g	£2.50
Coriander (ground)	A versatile spice used to add flavour to curries and roasted meat.	150g	£2.00
Coriander (seed)	Imparting a warm fruity flavour, this is delicious with savoury as well as sweet recipes.	125g	£2.40
Cumin (ground)	Highly flavoured and aromatic, ideal in curries or with pulses or couscous.	200g	£2.20
Cumin (whole)	To bring out the full flavour dry roast before using whole or grinding.	150g	£2.20
Cumin (whole black)		50g	£2.00
Dill Seed		75g	£1.70
Fennel (seed)	Great in fish dishes and stews or even sprinkled on top of breads and cakes.	100g	£1.80
Fenugreek (ground)	Use in chutneys and relishes to give a mild curry flavour, also in fish, meat and vegetable dishes.	100g	£1.70
Fenugreek (seed)	Can be gently dry roasted to enhance the mild curry flavour and used in stews and pastries.	100g	£1.60
Garlic (minced)	Dried garlic in larger pieces for cooks in a hurry.	200g	£2.30
Ginger (ground)	This warm, aromatic spice is widely used in Chinese cooking and many sweet dishes.	50g	£1.30
Juniper Berries	Excellent in pates, terrines and marinades and with game, pork and ham.	100g	£2.50
Mace (ground)	This is the dried outer coating of the nutmeg. Great in béchamel sauce, baked fish and beef stews.	75g	£3.00
Mace (whole)	Similar in flavour to nutmeg, whole mace is used in dishes requiring longer cooking times.	30g	£2.00
Mango Powder		100g	£2.00
Mixed Spice (ground)	Especially good in sweet dishes and spiced seasonal cakes.	75g	£1.60
Mustard Seed (yellow)	With its distinctive nutty flavour yellow mustard seed is ideal for pickling.	100g	£1.50
Mustard Seed (brown)	A strong flavour, ideal in curries, cauliflower and macaroni cheese and vinaigrettes.	100g	£1.50
Nutmeg (ground)	Warm and aromatic, add to stewed fruits, spiced cakes, biscuits and milk puddings.	100g	£1.90
Nutmeg (whole)	Grate onto hot spicy drinks, milk puddings and custards to add flavour.	75g	£2.10
Onion Powder		75g	£1.60
Onion Seed (black)	Use sparingly to flavour curries, meat dishes and pickles or add to breads and pastries.	75g	£1.80
Paprika (Noble Sweet)	Made from dried sweet peppers, this finest quality paprika is essential in Hungarian goulash as well as soups and stews.	200g	£2.80
Paprika (Smoked		100g	£2.20
Paprika (Hot Smoked)	Smoked over wood fires, this paprika adds colour and a warm smoky flavour to savoury dishes.	100g	£2.20
Hot Paprika	Suitable for everyday cooking to provide extra heat, flavour and colour to soup, vegetable, chicken, fish and meat dishes.	200g	£2.50
Peri-Peri	Popular in African and Portuguese dishes, Peri-Peri is hot!	75g	£1.80
Pickling Spice		75g	£1.70
Poppy Seeds (whole blue)	With their nutty flavour they are delicious sprinkled over breads and biscuits.	100g	£1.30
Poppy Seeds (whole white)		100g	£1.30
Ras el Hanout		50g	£1.70
Saffron (strands)	Arguably the finest, ‘La Mancha’ saffron is used to flavour and colour risotto and shellfish dishes.	1g	£2.60
Star Anise	A star shaped spice often added to braised meat and poultry dishes. Also looks good in potpourri.	75g	£2.40
Sumac		40g	£2.00
Thai Seven Spice	A delicious blend of salt, chilli powder, garlic, ginger, coriander, lemon peel and black pepper used in Thai dishes.	100g	£1.90
Turmeric	With its mild curry flavour, it is often used in marinades, curry mixes and to colour rice dishes.	100g	£1.30
Vanilla Pods	Delicious! Use to flavour custards, ice creams, mousses and souffles.	2 pods 5 pods	£3.00 £6.5

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	Whole, cracked or ground, this selection of pepper offers a range of different flavours and textures to complement a variety of cooking styles.
Variety	Cooks' notes	Size	Price
Peppercorns (whole black)	With a strong, pungent flavour and aroma these peppercorns are a versatile seasoning.	200g	£3.30
Peppercorns (cracked black)	Adds texture and flavour to a variety of meat dishes, especially good for pepper steaks.	200g	£3.30
Pepper (ground black)	Conveniently ground to add a peppery heat to many recipes.	200g	£3.30
Peppercorns (whole white)	Ripened on the vine, the husk is removed to reveal the white peppercorn. Adds heat to white sauces and egg dishes.	200g	£3.80
Pepper (ground white)	A good all round pepper suitable for use in soup, stews and casseroles.	200g	£3.80
Peppercorns (whole green)	Picked before fully ripened these peppercorns provide a mild, fresh flavour.	75g	£3.30
Peppercorns (whole pink)	Although unrelated to black peppercorns, these have a sweet, mild peppery taste and huge visual appeal.	100g	£5.00
Peppercorns (four mix)	An attractive mix of black, white, green and pink peppercorns.	200g	£3.80
Peppercorns (Szechuan)	Hotter than black pepper, use sparingly in Chinese cooking or as a condiment.	75g	£3.60
Chequerboard Mix		200g	£3.50
Cubeb Pepper		30g	£2.10
Grains of Paradise		30g	£2.20

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	This range of curry powders offers a quick and easy alternative to blending and crushing whole spices. Simply quarter a large onion and fry until golden in 1 tablespoon of oil. Add 500g of meat and fry until sealed. Add 1 tablespoon of curry powder (more or less can be added to taste) and cook for a further minute. Finally add 500ml of stock and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes (adding more water if required) or until meat is cooked thoroughly. For a creamier consistency add 2 tablespoons of yoghurt at the end of the cooking period. Serve with naan bread or rice.
Variety	Cooks' notes	Size	Price
Balti	A delicious blend of spices, perfect with chicken.	200g	£2.20
Garam Masala	A warming mixture of aromatic and fragrant spices.	75g	£1.50
Korma	A popular mild curry.	200g	£2.20
Madras (hot)	Hot and spicy.	200g	£2.20
Madras (mild)	Mild, spicy and aromatic. Perfect with chicken.	200g	£2.20
Roghan Josh	A rich, tasty curry which works particularly well with lamb.	200g	£2.20
Tandoori	A traditional blend of spices.	200g	£2.20
Tikka		200g	£2.20
Vindaloo	Seriously hot!	200g	£2.20

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	These seasonings are a store cupboard essential, offering an easy and convenient tasty flavouring for most fish, meat, chicken and vegetable dishes. They can be added to oil to make a marinade or used as a dry rub. Great for barbecues! Alternatively, toss strips of meat or chicken in seasoning and stir fry.
Variety	Cooks' notes	Size	Price
Barbecue	A delicious blend of mild spices to add extra flavour to your barbecue.	100g	£1.70
Cajun	Use with a variety of meats to produce medium-hot dishes in the Cajun style.	100g	£1.70
Cajun (blackened)	A medium-hot seasoning blend suitable for ‘blackening’ meats and fish to the traditional Cajun method.	75g	£1.70
Cajun (smoked)	A smoked Cajun seasoning ideal for barbecues.	75g	£1.70
Fajita	A tasty, hot and spicy seasoning in the popular Mexican style.	75g	£1.70
Fish	A perfect seasoning for all types of fish.	100g	£1.70
Jambalaya	A medium spicy seasoning to bring a flavour of New Orleans to your kitchen.	75g	£1.70
Jerk	In the Caribbean style Jerk Seasoning provides a tasty, highly spiced hot dish.	100g	£1.70

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	Quay Essentials comprise a small collection of store cupboard ingredients which can be added to a variety of dishes such as risottos and pasta to quickly add texture, flavour and visual appeal.
Variety	Cooks' notes	Size	Price
Dried Mixed Forest Mushrooms	A selection of Porcini, Fairy Ring and Chanterelle mushrooms, providing different textures and bouquets. Excellent in risotto or with braised beef. Preparation guidelines included.	30g	£5.00
Dried Porcini Mushrooms	Also known as Ceps, these mushrooms are very versatile with an exquisite texture and flavour. Great with pasta, egg and rice dishes. Preparation guidelines included.	30g	£4.80
Dried Porcini Mushroom Pieces	In a more convenient form, these Porcini Pieces add flavour to risottos, soups and sauces. Preparation guidelines included.	60g	£5.00
Dried Porcini Powder		50g	£2.20
Dried Mushroom Medley		30g	£3.00
Dried Exotic Mushrooms		30g	£3.60
Dried Shii Take Mushrooms (whole)	Only a few caps are needed to add an intense flavour to a variety of dishes. Especially good in stir fries, sauces and with vegetables. Preparation guidelines included.	30g	£3.00
Dried Shii Take Slices		20g	£2.60
Sea Salt Crystals	A store cupboard essential. Ideal for use in a salt grinder.	400g	£1.50
Sun Dried Tomatoes	Add a delicious flavour to salads, soups and pasta dishes. Also great in homemade bread.	150g	£3.30
Dried Cranberries		125g	£2.00

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	A range of pasta sauces blended to authentic Italian recipes. Simply cook with oil & tomatoes & serve with the pasta of your choice to make a quick & tasty meal. Preparation guidelines included.
Variety	Cooks' notes	Size	Price
Penette alla Contadina (mild)	Principal flavours include courgette, tomato, pumpkin, sweet pepper & aubergine.	30g	£1.90
Penette all'Arrabiatta (hot)	Principal flavours are garlic, tomato, mushroom & pepper	30g	£1.90
Penette alla Boscaiola (mild)	Principal flavours are aubergine, tomato, porcini mushroom & onion	30g	£1.90
Linguine alla Putanesca (mild)	Principal flavours are olives, tomato, capers & garlic	30g	£1.90
Aglio 'olio' E Peperoncino (spicy)	Principal flavours are hot peppers, garlic & parsley	30g	£1.40
La Spaghettata del diavolo (hot)	Principal flavours are hot peppers, garlic, parsley & chives	30g	£1.40

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