Herbie’s Spices

13/10/2026

It's mango season! This 10 minute pud will be your new best friend. Quick and easy to prepare ahead, with delicate cardamom and exotic saffron for a touch of spice.

This beautifully creamy no-bake dessert combines sweet mango, delicate cardamom and exotic saffron for a delicious and easy recipe.

12/10/2026

Women have been the backbone of Herbie's Spices since day one, so we are thrilled that Herbie and Liz are running an event at the Central Coast Industry Connect as part of the Women in Manufacturing initiative. Click below for more info and booking.

Women working in manufacturing are often the only woman in their team, or one of very few, with little chance to compare notes with peers doing similar work elsewhere in...

08/10/2026

Anyone else made the spectacular recipe ‘Noor’s Black Lime Tofu’ from Ottolenghi? The unmistakable and unique flavour of black lime makes this a standout dish. The recipe calls for whole dried black limes, but if you want to save the elbow grease, we also offer Black Lime Powder ☺️

04/10/2026

Lemon myrtle and wattleseed have been part of Aboriginal food culture for tens of thousands of years, and one of Australia's leading herbs and spices expert shows how easy they are to cook with. Part 2!

Ian Hemphill of Herbie's Spices shares two more natives for your starter kit: lemon myrtle, for all the lemon flavour without the acidity, and wattle seed, for a roasted, coffee-like depth.

Missed Part 1 on the native pepperberry? Head back to catch it, and follow along so you don't miss next week's finale on building your own spice blend.

29/09/2026

One pan. 45 minutes. Fantastic flavour. 🌿🍋
This Moroccan Chicken Pilaf combines golden chicken, fragrant basmati rice, apricots, almonds and fresh herbs with our Chermoula Spice Mix. Warm, aromatic and mild enough for even the most sensitive of palates, Chermoula makes it easy to add big flavour to chicken, fish, vegetables and more. Available in 50g and 90g packs.

RECIPE - Serves 4

🔹 Coat 600g boneless chicken thighs with 1 tbsp Herbie’s Chermoula Spice Mix, 1 tbsp olive oil and a generous pinch of salt. Brown well in a large shallow casserole, then remove and set aside.
🔹 Add another 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 finely diced brown onion and cook until softened. Add 2 crushed garlic cloves and another 1 tbsp Chermoula Spice Mix and cook for 30 seconds.
🔹 Stir in 1½ cups basmati rice, 3 cups chicken stock and ½ cup roughly chopped dried apricots. Nestle the chicken back into the rice.
🔹 Cover and cook over low heat for around 18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through. Rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
🔹 Finish with ⅓ cup toasted almonds, ½ cup fresh coriander and parsley and the juice of 1 lemon.

Content Bites

28/09/2026

Our favourite rice bowl recipe using Nasi Goreng Spice Mix. Perfect for using up leftovers mid-week.

This quick Indonesian fried rice is perfect for using up leftover rice. Herbie’s Nasi Goreng Spice Mix creates an authentic base with chilli, garlic and galangal.

23/09/2026

Whether you’re settling in for upcoming Grand Finals, watching a movie, or looking for healthy snacks, adding Herbie’s spices is a guaranteed winner 🍿

We’ve been asked many times if we have a popcorn spice, and the answer is ‘we have many!’

Swipe for our top five and see link in bio to recipes. May the best team win! 🏆

11/09/2026

Many of you already cook with Aleppo Pepper (it’s our best-seller for a reason) — now meet its smokier, darker cousin from a neighbouring region. 🌶️

Urfa Biber comes from southeast Turkey, just across the Syrian border. Where Aleppo is bright and fruity, Urfa Biber is deep, smoky and raisin-like — the result of a unique drying process where the peppers are sun-dried by day and tightly wrapped overnight.

Scatter it over hummus, eggs, shakshuka or pasta - or add it to marinades. You won’t look back!

09/09/2026

Some brilliant spring recipes over at Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation

Enjoy new season asparagus with our Asparagus & Pink Peppercorn Soup - the pine-like flavour with fresh spring vegetables is divine.

https://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/KGM_AsparagusSoup_2026_final.pdf

08/09/2026

We love how easily Kim puts together such wonderful family meals using Herbie’s spices. Try her slow cook Lamb Korma recipe below 👇

- In a large pot, saute 1 chopped onion, 3 tbs of ginger and garlic paste in a little oil until soft.
- Stir through 2 tbsp Herbie’s Korma Curry Spice Blend with 4 tbsp of almond meal, 1/3 cup water, 1.3kg diced lamb shoulder and 1/2 teaspoon of saffron soaked in water and 2 cups of Greek yoghurt.
- Cover with a lid and place in the oven at 150C for 2 hours or until tender and falling apart in your fingers.
- Top with torn coriander and serve with rice.

Kim Kells