Chillis and Spice

24/07/2024

We are cooking Indian today. Iain had the BBQ on for the chicken. I took a hot coal, dropped it into a little pot of ghee then nestled it into the veggie curry, putting the lid on for a couple of minutes. The coal smokes like crazy, but actually just adds a subtle smoky flavour to the aubergine and chickpea curry.

22/07/2024

This was a fun menu we did yesterday. Tex Mex style canapes

20/07/2024

Yeah, I rubbed my eyes. And touched my nose
🔥 🌶️🔥🌶️

16/07/2024

Summer catering

14/07/2024

Fun with breakfast! Must do another Mexican brunch soon (without the comedy plate🤣)

10/07/2024

One of my favourite salsas. Tomatillos, garlic, tomatoes, jalapenos, chipotle and arbol chillies, all blasted on the BBQ, the dried chillies soaked to rehydrate and then all blended together.

04/07/2024

We catered a 4th July BBQ this evening. Here are some of the dishes we cooked - BBQ ribs, Jalapeno poppers, boozy pineapple and pepper skewers, home made jalapeno cheddar sausages.
Happy 4th July to all our American friends 🇺🇲

03/07/2024

We cooked a vegetable biryani in class today, using courgette from the garden with bell peppers, tomatoes and red onions. Totally delicious! The basmati was par cooked with fragrant spices before going in the oven and every grain of rice was separate.

02/07/2024

Loaded!

01/07/2024

This is why we grow cucumbers. Picked and pickled today for a BBQ event this week

24/06/2024

A few people have asked about our Kulfis. Well, here you go, this is my recipe which you will find in my cook book Cook Indian Easy. You won't believe how easy they are!

13/06/2024

Our menu tonight (and next week) at JJ le Moulin Monbahus

12/06/2024

Here we go. Early start as big cooking day today. Dal and curry are better cooked a day ahead, the chicken shashlik will be marinated tonight. Lots to do, yum yum 😋🌶️

09/06/2024

62 samosas made, I feel a bit cross eyed 🤣

08/06/2024

For anyone who has attended our BBQ classes, you will know Iain is quite fond of his Weber BBQs. Today in Netto here in Miramont they had the basic kettles in for 59 euros and 89 euros (47cm and 57cm). No we are not on commission 🤣 Iain more than happy to give advice

03/06/2024

Wow, the curry night filled up quickly. Thanks guys! Due to demand we are putting another date on - Thursday 13th June. Same menu, same place JJ le Moulin Monbahus, Message to book

02/06/2024

FULLY BOOKED - extra date added 13th June
Curry night, 20 June!
The lovely guys at JJ le Moulin Monbahus are letting us take over their kitchen. We are cooking a 3 course Indian menu, there are limited places so booking is essential. On the menu we have a starter of poppadoms and our home made chutneys, a veggie samosa and Bhel Puri, the refreshing Indian snack.
For the main course choose from Chicken Shashlik, which is marinated chunks of chicken breast, cooked over coal with peppers, onions and tomato served with our Shashlik sauce, salad and naan.
We have a Goan pork and potato curry, which is a tomato based dish with plenty of spice and tamarind, served with rice and naan.
For the vegetarians we have a tadka dal, we use channa dal and flavour it with tomatoes, curry leaves, chilli and ginger. Served with rice and naan.
The dessert is a little home made mango and cardamom kulfi.
The price is 22 euros pp, the Bistro has some great beer and wine for you to enjoy, tables are limited so please message us to book asap. You can also book by email [email protected] and phone 06 43 54 46 91

01/06/2024

Chicken and ribs, the perfect combo. Korean, Mexican or BBQ, I love them all.

16/05/2024

How many BBQ's can you count?🤣 The shack has had a little extension. Next BBQ class 24 May when we will be cooking a true feast 😋 https://www.chillisandspice.com/cookery-classes

14/05/2024

Making a batch of Masala Chai. The entire house smells amazing! Our blend includes cinnamon, cardamom, fennel seeds, peppercorns, cloves, ginger powder, all lovely healthy spices. Made even more special by serving in beautiful cups.

13/05/2024

We fired up the tandoor last night. Tandoori chicken, chicken shashlik with a spicy sauce and naan. Iain made the tandoor using a metal bin and terracotta pots, photo at the end. It gets raging hot, cooks chicken legs really fast so they stay nice and juicy.

24/04/2024

Red corn, can't wait to see this grow 🌽

15/04/2024

We have 3 cooking classes with availability this month, the first is on Wednesday, a curry class where you learn all about the amazing Indian spices and their uses. Possibly the last curry class until autumn, as during the summer we cook outdoors and focus on grills and street food.

Wed 17th April Indian class
onion bhajis, naan, chicken curry, tadka dal, pilau rice​

Fri 26th April Indian snacks and street food
bhel puri, veggie samosas, chicken tikka, onion bhajis, chapattis plus more​

Tues 30th April BBQ class
BBQ ribs, hot wings, Moink balls, spatchcock chicken, smoked turkey breast plus sides

Details on website

Indian, Mexican and BBQ cookery classes in Miramont de Guyenne, France. Small groups, fun informal classes

09/04/2024

Next Saturday 20th April we are holding an Indian afternoon tea. A selection of hot and cold Indian street food classics. Unlimited chai, tea and coffee. Feel free to bring your own wine or fizz. 20 euros pp, places limited please book asap

09/04/2024

We have 4 places available for our Mexican brunch on Sunday. Huevos Rancheros, jalapeno sausages, refried beans, potatoes, avocado plus unlimited tea and coffee. Come from 10am, stay a while, just 15 euros pp, please book by sending a message.

09/04/2024

Think of us for everything Indian. Our sachets of spices cost just 1.50 euros, our meal kits 3.50, treat yourself to a Massala Dabba spice tin 20 euros, purchase a cooking class voucher for 50 euros. If you are local feel free to pop along for a browse, but please message in advance to make arrangements.

07/04/2024

Pineapple, chilli and ginger chutney to go with a chicken shashlik dinner
😋😋😋

06/04/2024

Iain has been making those sausages again. Smoked in the barrel BBQ, jalapeno and cheddar sausages 😋 We serve these at our Mexican brunches, next one 14th April, 4 places left

05/04/2024

Cooking class schedule for April/May.

Wed 17th April Indian class
onion bhajis, naan, chicken curry, tadka dal, pilau rice​

Fri 26th April Indian snacks and street food
bhel puri, veggie samosas, chicken tikka, onion bhajis, chapattis plus more​

Tues 30th April BBQ class
BBQ ribs, hot wings, Moink balls, spatchcock chicken, smoked turkey breast plus sides

​Tues 14th May Korean class
quick kimchi, Korean fried rice, gochujang chicken wings, grilled pork, sauces and sides

​Fri 17th May Indian snacks and street food
bhel puri, veggie samosas, chicken tikka, onion bhajis, chapattis plus more

Wed 22nd May Mexican
salsas and guacamole, tostadas, Mexican rice and beans, fresh tortillas and a chicken dish

​Fri 24th May BBQ class
BBQ ribs, hot wings, Moink balls, spatchcock chicken, smoked turkey breast plus sides

Details on website https://www.chillisandspice.com/cookery-classes

04/04/2024

We are getting enquiries for summer catering, so here is our menu. For those that don't know us, we make everything ourselves, from the spice rubs to the sauces, we grow a lot of our own produce too. We live in Miramont and will travel 30 minutes, we serve our food buffet style, there is lots of it, great for parties.