Marinades & Spices
Endless combinations — same 6 ingredients, completely different flavours every time
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Garlic Butter Herb
Rich & SavouryIngredients
- • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- • 3 tbsp melted butter
- • Juice of 1 lemon
- • 2 tsp fresh herbs (thyme/rosemary)
- • Salt & pepper
Best with: Chicken, Fish, VegetablesMarinate 30 min+
Soy Ginger Asian
Umami & TangyIngredients
- • 3 tbsp soy sauce
- • 1 tbsp sesame oil
- • 1 tsp ginger paste
- • 2 garlic cloves
- • 1 tsp honey
- • Pinch chilli flakes
Best with: Beef, Chicken, PorkMarinate 20 min+
Honey Mustard
Sweet & TangyIngredients
- • 2 tbsp honey
- • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- • 1 tbsp olive oil
- • 1 tsp rosemary
- • Salt & pepper
Best with: Pork, ChickenMarinate 30 min+
Smoky Paprika
Smoky & BoldIngredients
- • 2 tsp smoked paprika
- • 1 tsp cumin
- • 1 tsp garlic powder
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
- • Juice of 1 lemon
- • Salt
Best with: Chicken, Beef, VegetablesMarinate 30 min+
Lemon Herb Mediterranean
Fresh & LightIngredients
- • Juice of 2 lemons
- • 3 tbsp olive oil
- • 2 tsp oregano
- • 1 tsp thyme
- • 2 garlic cloves
- • Salt & pepper
Best with: Fish, Chicken, LambMarinate 15 min+
Spicy Chilli Lime
Spicy & ZestyIngredients
- • Juice of 2 limes
- • 1 tsp chilli flakes
- • 1 tsp cumin
- • 2 garlic cloves
- • 1 tbsp olive oil
- • Fresh coriander
Best with: Chicken, Fish, BeefMarinate 20 min+
Coconut Curry
Creamy & AromaticIngredients
- • 3 tbsp coconut milk
- • 1 tbsp curry powder
- • 1 tsp turmeric
- • 2 garlic cloves
- • 1 tsp ginger paste
- • Salt
Best with: Chicken, Vegetables, FishMarinate 30 min+
Balsamic Glaze
Sweet & TangyIngredients
- • 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- • 1 tbsp honey
- • 2 garlic cloves
- • 1 tbsp olive oil
- • 1 tsp thyme
- • Black pepper
Best with: Beef, Pork, VegetablesMarinate 1 hour+