Fire & Spice (2012)

‘Fire & Spice is a synopsis of a life built around food, a hand-picked selection of some of my personal favourites from two much-loved recipe books.’

With an insatiable appetite for travel, food and new experiences, renowned chef and traveller Christine Manfield draws her inspiration from across the globe. In this rich and evocative collection drawn from her books Fire (2008) and Spice (1999), she shares her favourite recipes from a lifetime of cooking with fire and spice. From the tongue-tingling Palm Sugar Fish with Green Mango and the legendary Five-spice Duck and Shiitake Mushroom Pie to irresistible sweet creations, including the iconic Universal Gaytime, these recipes will invigorate your repertoire.

buy this book

This title is no longer in print but secondhand copies may be available online at amazon or AbeBooks.

‘Fire & Spice is a synopsis of a life built around food, a hand-picked selection of some of my personal favourites from two much-loved recipe books.’

More products

Indian Cooking Class

Mastering the incredible array of spices and techniques applied in the Indian kitchen can seem a daunting task for the casual cook. But in Indian Cooking Class you’ll find easy-to-follow and approachable recipes that will see you making curry pastes and blending flavours with absolute confidence. Spanning history-steeped recipes to home-style…

Buy online

Stir (2001)

Stir spice pastes into your cooking - hot and pungent or mellow and fragrant - and experience irresistible explosions on your palate.

Fire (2008)

With an insatiable appetite for travel, food and new experiences, Christine Manfield has traversed the globe in search of inspiration. Her quest has taken her from Istanbul to Tokyo, and from Hanoi to Marrakech.

Tasting India: Heirloom Family Recipes

Journey through modern India with Christine as she traces the food, spices and culture of this amazingly diverse country in this new expanded edition. Cook your way through more than 250 traditional and contemporary home-style recipes collected by Christine during her extensive travels over the past…

Buy online

dessert divas

Christine proudly presents 45 show stopping desserts from her Universal menus. Be seduced, amused and entertained by these delicious beauties. Please note: Orders may take up to 7 working days to process.

Buy online