Welcome to Spice and Life! We share a variety of easy homemade recipes, cooked with love from scratch, that burst with flavor. Our recipes are tried and tested by us multiple times in our kitchen, so beginners and experienced chefs can find the perfect meal to cook for every occasion!
Best Homemade Christmas Recipes
Easy, delicious, festive meals to satisfy everyone's taste, from traditional to out-of-the-box. Choose from Christmas breakfasts, mouthwatering sides, and scrumptious dinner recipes!
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes Without Milk
- Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast Wrapped in Prosciutto
- Italian Creamy Chicken Mushroom Recipe
- Easy Sage and Onion Stuffing Without Eggs
- The best Homemade Gravy Recipe
- Creamy Leek Mashed Potatoes Without Butter
- The Best Banana Pancakes Without Milk: Fluffy and Delicious
- Yummy Chicken Hot Pot with Mushrooms
Recent Recipes
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Trending Homemade Recipes
Need some recipe inspiration? Look at our most popular dishes that are perfect for any event or occasion.
- Best Italian Rigatoni Bolognese Recipe
- Perfect Indian Potato Curry Without Tomato
- Perfect Tomato and Tuna Pasta Recipe
- Easy 4 Ingredients German Goulash Without Tomatoes
- Delicious Pistachio Muffins Without Pudding Mix
- Easy Ham And Mushroom Pasta With Cream
- Creamy Leek Mashed Potatoes Without Butter
- Delicious Kerala Beef Fry with Coconut
About Jay and Elle John
Thank you for stopping by!
My husband Jay and I share tried and tested delicious homemade recipes that are made from scratch in our kitchen.
We are the expert recipe developers of Spice and Life, with 40+ years of exposure in the hospitality industry between the two of us, with a culinary school qualification and cheffing experience in our pocket!
Cooking 101
Whether working in a restaurant or hotel, traveling, or being invited to someone's place for dinner, we've had the pleasure of tasting and cooking dishes from all over the world! With special ingredients and cooking methods, here's what you need to know.
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Dinner Recipes
Find delicious, easy-to-follow dinner recipes for any night of the week. Whatever you’re in the mood for, these are all great choices!
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Chicken Recipes
There are uncountable ways of cooking chicken, and here you can find a selection to please everyone!
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Vegan Recipes
Bursting with veggie goodness, these recipes are easy to cook and I like to use them for meat-free Mondays!
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Food Substitutes
Missing ingredients. Not going shopping! Here are our favorite substitutes and alternatives to ensure everyone is fed and happy! We tried multiple alternatives and found the perfect substitute for different occasions so that the recipe works out and the flavor is right!
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Herbs And Spices to Cook from Scratch
Learn how to use, choose, and store the right herbs and spices to add to your homemade meals.
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Hot Peppers
With different flavors and uses, I love to personalize and change my homemade recipes using this one simple ingredient. Cooking from scratch is brought to the next level!
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Taste Of Food
Should you try that fancy fruit you saw in the grocery shop? How strong is the taste of that tuber? We try fancy and regular ingredients and share with you our personal experience.
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Recently Updated
We're always cheffing up a delicious homemade meal in the kitchen and like to keep up to date with new uses of ingredients and trends. Our recipes and articles are updated to reflect that.
