Intense aroma and flavour with a hint of thyme. A staple in Greek culture and essential to a souvlaki.

Sweet, peppery and floral with hint of orange. A key spice in many Middle Eastern dishes and a staple ingredient in Indian curries.

With its sweet, balsamic aroma and notes of nutmeg, bay is indispensable for flavouring stocks, stews, sauces and soups.

An authentic savoury sauce from Thailand and an essential Thai ingredient for adding to curries, dressings and stir fries.

Earthy, aromatic and bitter - a must have ingredient for curries.

A vibrant, sweet paprika with a fruity flavour that is an excellent seasoning for chicken and meats and is widely used in cuisines worldwide.

Finely chopped red chilli in white wine vinegar, to save the hassle of chopping.

With slightly sweet earthy undertones this herb can withstand long, slow cooking better than most.

Rich and warming, ginger can be used in dishes from Europe to Thailand.