There’s something about the golden glow of turmeric that feels like sunshine on a plate. For centuries, turmeric has been used not just in food, but as medicine — celebrated for its powerful anti-inflammatory and heart-health benefits. In my kitchen, it’s become a staple in both comforting classics and flavour-packed modern recipes.
To make it effortless for you, I’ve done the spice-mixing already. My Turmeric Spice Blend is warming, earthy, and perfectly balanced — ready to elevate savoury and sweet dishes alike.
👉 You can find it here:
Turmeric Spice Blend – elmarieberry.com
💛 Read more about the health benefits here
Buy your Turmeric Spice Blend HERE
🍵 Golden Milk Latte (Turmeric Latte)
A calm start to your day, or the coziest way to unwind at night.
Turmeric lattes — also known as Golden Milk — have become one of my favourite rituals. Creamy, earthy, just a little sweet, and packed with goodness.
Ingredients:
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1–2 tsp Elmarie’s Turmeric Spice Blend
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1 cup milk of your choice (I love oat or almond)
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2 tsp honey or maple syrup
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Pinch of salt
Method:
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Add milk to a small saucepan.
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Stir in turmeric spice blend and salt.
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Add honey and whisk until warm and frothy.
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Sip slowly. Best enjoyed in your favourite mug.
🍗 Turmeric & Za’atar Chicken
Crispy, golden and herbaceous — the perfect weekday hero.
This is a marriage of two of my favourite flavours: earthy turmeric and tangy za’atar. Perfect served with couscous, flatbreads or warm grain salads.
Ingredients:
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6 chicken thighs or breasts
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1 tbsp Elmarie’s Turmeric Spice Blend
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1 tbsp za’atar
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Olive oil, salt and pepper
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Juice of ½ lemon
Method:
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Preheat oven to 200°C.
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Rub chicken with turmeric spice, za’atar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon.
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Roast for 35–40 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
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Serve with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.
🥘 South African Bobotie Samosas
Bobotie Samosas offer a delectable blend of flavours and textures, from the fragrant spices of Bobotie to the crispy, golden samosa pastry. These hand-held delights are sure to be a hit at any gathering and will leave your guests craving more of this exciting fusion of South African and Indian culinary traditions.Ingredients
500g lean beef mince
1 large onion, peeled and coarsely grated or chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 tsp medium curry powder
2 tsp turmeric spice blend
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp mixed dried herbs
2 tablespoons chutney
Salt and pepper
250g Phyllo dough
100g butter, melted
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Directions
Place the meat, onion, garlic and spices in a larger non-stock frying and stir-fry over moderate heat for about 5 minutes or until the meat is loose and crumbly.
Add the curry powder, turmeric, coriander, fresh herbs and chutney.
Fry until golden brown. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Brush top of one phyllo sheet with some of the melted butter. Lay a second phyllo sheet on top; brush with some of the melted butter. Cut layered phyllo horizontal wise into 4 equal strips.
For each strip, place 2 tablespoons of filling on the bottom part 1 cm from the edge. Fold bottom right-hand corner of phyllo diagonally over filling so that bottom edge meets left-hand edge and forms a triangle. Fold triangle upward. Continue folding triangle diagonally and upward until end of phyllo strip is reached. Brush tops with some of the melted butter. Repeat procedure with remaining phyllo sheets, melted butter and filling. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Preheat oven to 200C. Line a large baking sheet with baking paper. Place triangles, seam side down, on prepared pan.
Bake for 12 – 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately with chutney and coconut.
🍜 Thai Coconut Noodle Soup
Khao soi is from northern Thailand a noodle soup with an amazing mix of flavour and texture. This soup only takes 15 minutes to make. Your taste buds are in for a treat with this Thai soup.
Ingredients
200g Roka Pad Thai Noodles
2 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
1 onion finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 red pepper, diced
1-3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste, the more you use the spicier it gets.
1 can coconut milk
500ml chicken stock
2 teaspoons turmeric spice blend
4 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
300g chicken filets grilled, cubed
Fresh coriander or basil
Bean sprouts
Lime
Directions
Follow the instructions on the packet of noodles.
In a medium pot, heat oil over medium heat.
Add the onion, red pepper, garlic, red Thai curry paste and turmeric spice blend
Sauté until fragrant and golden, about 4 minutes.
Add the stock, sugar, soy sauce and coconut milk bring to a simmer and add the diced chicken.
Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the noodles and serve with fresh herbs, bean sprouts and a squeeze of lime.
🍲 Turmeric Butternut Soup
This turmeric spice butternut soup is full of healing, healthy ingredients that will satisfy your taste buds. You can read more about the health benefits here: Turmeric spice blend
Ingredients
500g butternut, peeled and cubed
2 tsp garlic, crushed
2 tsp turmeric spice blend
1 tsp ginger, grated
750ml chicken stock
½ cream/ coconut cream
1 tbs olive oil
1 onion, diced
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Directions
Heat olive oil in a pot. Fry onion and spices until soft.
Add garlic, butternut cubes, chicken stock and season to taste. Boil until soft. Blend until smooth.
Add cream and enjoy with freshly baked bread.
💛 Add a Little Gold to Everything
This blend is more than just a spice — it’s a daily invitation to cook with intention, to nourish, and to pause. Whether it’s your morning latte or a hearty Moroccan stew, Elmarie’s Turmeric Spice Blend makes it effortless.
👉 Grab yours here and bring the golden glow into your everyday cooking.
And don’t forget to tag me @elmarieberry when you cook with it — I love seeing what you create!
