How to Pan Fry Pork Steak

(Thu May 12th, 2011, by Dee Power)

Pork steak is a less-tender cut of meat which usually demands moist slow cooking. Very thin pork steaks are sometimes tenderized by pounding them even thinner, coating with flour and then pan frying. Thicker pork steaks benefit from browning...

How to Dry Lemon Peel and Rinds

(Thu May 12th, 2011, by Dee Power)

Adding dried lemon rind to salad dressings, dips and yogurt gives it an intensely lemony flavor not possible with just lemon juice. When you're on a weight loss program, adding lemon peel ads flavor but no calories. Lemon rind is not availab...

How to Get Rid of Freezer Burn on Meat

(Thu May 12th, 2011, by Dee Power)

Freezer burn is caused by meat being exposed to extremely cold dry air: The exact conditions inside your freezer. The meat turns leathery and a gray-brown color. It's safe to eat, in that it won't harm you or make you sick, but the meat is c...

Focus on Chilli Crisps

(Thu May 12th, 2011, by Ivor Davies)

We tried a LOT of chilli snacks whilst setting up the Devil's Garden (what we wouldn't do for the chilli cause!) and setting up a list of quality spicy snacks reflecting what is currently available in the UK market while bearing in mind peop...

Chipotle as a Spice!

(Thu May 12th, 2011, by Ivor Davies)

Smoked jalapenos otherwise known as chipotle chillies are widely used in chilli produce to add depth and that touch of "je ne sais quoi" that so many people love. But sometimes it is just better to use the real thing and adapt your cooking t...

Product using Chipotle chillies

(Thu May 12th, 2011, by Ivor Davies)

Chipotles are smoked jalapenos. For centuries this chilli pepper has been used in Mexican cuisine to enhance the depth of flavour of many dishes and is also known for its many medicinal properties as it is packed full of vitamin A, C, iron, ...

Chilli Chocolate

(Thu May 12th, 2011, by Ivor Davies)

Easter is upon us! ‘Tis the season where gorging on chocolate isn't technically a sin so at The Devil's Garden we think that this holiday should be celebrated in style and most of all, guilt-free! Whatever family tradition you have in ter...

Chilli Dressings, Oils and Vinegars

(Thu May 12th, 2011, by Ivor Davies)

Life would be pretty bland if our dishes weren't embellished if not enhanced by the use of oil, vinegar or dressings. From Caesar's Salad to Niçoise, from Stir-Fry to slow roasts, these are used everywhere. Chilli olive oils have been used ...

The Chilli Pepper Company Spices

(Thu May 12th, 2011, by Ivor Davies)

Our latest obsession at the Devil's Garden is experimenting with spices in our food, especially the latest available from The Chilli Pepper Company such as The Flaming Peppercorns. The great thing about peppercorns is that instead of having ...

Highlight on Chilli Pepper Pete's New Products

(Thu May 12th, 2011, by Ivor Davies)

The Devil's Garden is always keen to offer as much as possible to the masses of chilli lovers out there, one of the most demanded brand being Chilli Pepper Pete. From hot sauces to oils, chilli or curry paste and numerous chutneys, Chilli Pe...