All Recipes
Smoky Roast Chicken with Voodoo White BBQ Sauce
White BBQ Sauce? Yes, really! A base of vinegar, mayonnaise and horseradish whip together for a traditional southern sauce on smoked chicken. Add our Voodoo to the mix and you’ve really got some spell-binding flavor! …
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Golden Turmeric Granola with Barberries
Start your day with this powerhouse of nutrition and flavor. We’ve infused coconut oil with turmeric and star anise to turn everyday granola into a beautiful ambrosia with whole Indian coriander seeds and barberries. There …
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Turmeric & Star Anise Pickles
These sweet pickles are fun-tastic! Gather a basket of your favorite crunchy vegetables and slice them into strips, discs and triangles. For this batch we used half carrots and cucumbers, and half assorted white vegetables …
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Asian Tea Glazed Duck Breast
This Asian Tea Glazed Duck Breast is the perfect dish to celebrate the Lunar New Year. The glaze is seasoned with our Asian Tea Rub, combining bold, pine-smoked lapsang souchong, tea with hints of cinnamon, …
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Scary-Good Shortbread Cookies
Boo! Now THIS is playing with food. Let your creativity run wild, or scary, or holiday with this simple shortbread recipe. There are endless flavor combinations. The shortbread is buttery and not too sweet which …
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Saffron Barberry Nougat
Yes, really! This stunner of a candy recipe makes a festive treat for the holidays. Sweet and chewy, tart and crunchy, it is impossible to resist. Two pinches of saffron are enough to get a …
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Rose Harissa Paste
Ottolenghi fans rejoice! If you can’t find the Rose Harissa Paste that is called for in some of his recipes we’ve got you covered so now you can make your own. We’ve adapted our best …
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Saffron Lemonade
We often get asked how to use saffron and this is one of our favorite and unique ways. A little goes a long way with this flavorful brew and it is so easy to make. …
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Advieh Baklava
Baklava is wonderful in any and all forms, but for some of us, it can be too sweet. Sacrilege to sweet-tooth’s everywhere, I know, but when we added our Advieh spice blend to the mix …
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Georgian Potato Pancakes
Potato pancakes come in many forms but all need embellishment of some kind, right? They have to be a vehicle for something, and in this case it’s Khmeli Suneli, a traditional Georgian spice blend. With …
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Mace Gnocchi with Butternut Squash
This hearty fall fare makes a great family meal and brings together some of the best flavors of the season. Potato gnocchi and butternut squash are a perfect pair but instead of hinting at mace …
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Saffron Pear Butter
Buttery and sweet, simple yet exotic, this saffron pear butter is wonderful on so many levels! With only a handful of ingredients and a straightforward process, you can make a jar to have on hand …
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Khmeli Suneli Chicken Stroganoff
To be clear, the origins of this recipe lie in the Eastern European country of Georgia, not the southern American state or the revolutionary era in Great Britain. This small country lies nestled between Azerbaijan, …
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Gingerbread Caramels
Some spices are just born leaders, with big loud voices and an overwhelming presence. Mace can be one of those show-offs, unless properly tamed. Mace is actually the lacy outer covering of the nutmeg, but …
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Eggnog Chiffon Pie
One sure sign that winter has arrived is the appearance of eggnog in the grocery stores. We’re going to use that distinctive flavor here in this light and airy Eggnog Chiffon Pie, but we’ll also …
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Hopi Beef Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings
When the weather starts to cool off, there’s nothing quite so comforting as a hot bowl of chunky, homemade stew. This Southwestern style Hopi Beef Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings brings together some of the crops …
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Mexican Street Corn
Full of flavor and a crowd pleasing party food, Mexican Street Corn has become a seasonal favorite. The rich roasted corn topped with creamy sauce is the perfect base for our Yucatan Rojo Rub. The …
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Cauliflower Tortillas
Sorry corn, I love you, but I don’t need you anymore. I have a new BFF – and it’s name is cauliflower. Please don’t be jealous – you’ll always have a place in my kitchen, …
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Grain-Free Yucatan Tamales
What could be more enticing than a tender, fragrant home-made tamale? Pillowy soft steamed masa on the outside, secret pockets of glorious filling and sauce on the inside. Home-made food is all about the love, …
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Grilled Polenta and Vegetables Provencal
Summer = grill = good times. Especially when it comes to fresh vegetables. Throwing your vegetables onto a hot grill gives them that “je ne sais quoi” you can’t get any other way. And when …
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Nigella Wheat – Free Thins
These delightful grain-free crackers are sure to become a favored new addition to your baking repertoire. Slightly sweet from the almond flour, yet savory enough to use with a dip, these wheat-free, grain-free crackers are …
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Pumpkin Seed Dip with Yucatan Rojo Spiced Oil
This traditional Yucatan dip, known as Sikil Pak, is made from a base of ground pumpkin seeds, or pepitas. On it’s own, it has a fresh, creamy, nutty taste, lighter in flavor but similar in …
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Sheetpan Chicken Pot Pie
Need something new to bring to your next potluck? Try thinking beyond the typical foods that come in a bowl: soup, chili, salad, or fruit salad. How about bringing it in style with a fragrant, …
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Nigella Watermelon Salad
Nothing says summer quite like watermelon and this salad has all the right flavors to complement it. Juicy watermelon chunks are dressed with lime juice for an unbelievable sweet/tart pairing. Nutty arugula and savory onion …
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Pakistani Curry S’mores with Toasted Cumin Marshmallows
These S’mores add a global flavor twist to an old favorite. The hints of savory complement the sweet with mild Pakistani Curry in the graham cracker and toasted cumin in the marshmallow. They smell amazing …
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Crunchy Harissa Lemon Pickled Vegetables
These overnight pickled vegetables are easy to make and delicious! They are crunchy and full of flavor with the warm spice of harissa, bright Meyer lemon paste and a hint of smoked honey. Serve as …
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Orange Tarragon Halibut with Smoked Honey en Papillote
The opening of halibut season is a rite of spring in the Pacific Northwest and always brings the excitement of fresh wild bounty. You can do just about anything with halibut, and I’ve done many, …
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Rhubarb Compote with Indian Coriander Cream
To me, one of the true harbingers of spring is the sight of my rhubarb leaves tentatively reaching up towards the sun. Soon, I know they’ll be producing non-stop throughout the summer, and whatever I …
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Lemon Coriander Cake
This Lemon Coriander Cake is light and delicious with bright flavors of lemon and Indian coriander. We loved it plain and simple with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and a glass of Timber City Ginger …
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Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Fra Diavolo translates as “Brother Devil”, and refers to this spicy, tomato and seafood- based pasta dish. The tomato sauce is light, perfect for spring and the Marash Chile flakes add a mellow heat with …
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Orange Tarragon Compound Butter
We’ve all been there. You want to add a little pizzazz to your finished dish but just don’t have the time or inclination to go that final step and make a sauce. Enter the Compound …
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Cold Ayam Apple Soup
One of the advantages of this soup is the fact that you can make it ahead of time and it’s ready to eat whenever you are. Or wherever you are, seeing as this is a …
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Chinese Five Spice Plum Sauce
When life gives you plums, make plum sauce! And plum cardamom bread, but that’s another story. Plum sauce is a traditional complement for grilled meats in Asian cuisine and is a wonderful pairing with duck, …
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Bulgogi Orange Chicken
Bulgogi Orange Chicken is a sweet taste of Asian fusion combining classic Chinese orange chicken with our Korean inspired Bulgogi Spice. It’s a sweet dish that heat lovers can always fire up at the table …
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Pecan Sandies
Our favorite secret ingredient for baking, Kashmiri Garam Masala, infuses these cookies with subtle flavor in every bite. The cookies have a delightful texture that falls apart in your mouth and not on the plate …
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Harissa Spiced Carrots
Stunning flavor and presentation makes these Harissa spiced carrots a perfect side dish for holiday entertaining. If you’re looking for fresh flavor on the holiday table, this is a dish that will have your guests …
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Northwest Original Easy Party Dips
Perfect for snacking or for parties, spiced yogurt dips are easy to make and keep well in the fridge for up to a week. One container of plain Greek yogurt and 2-3 tablespoons of spice …
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The Day After: Turkey in Mole Olé Sauce
November 23rd. The morning after. As the food coma fades, we find ourselves fridge-gazing at the thought of any more mashed potatoes. The traditional flavors of the season have begun to seem dull and we …
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Besar Candied Yams
Orange juice and our Besar spice blend are delicious additions to classic candied yams. This bright and colorful side dish is simple to prepare and full of festive flavors. Don’t get me wrong, I love marshmallows …
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Besar Cranberry Chutney
The rich and toasty taste of our Besar blend makes an ideal complement for the pop of fresh cranberry in this exotic twist on a holiday classic. Candied ginger and dried apricots round out the …
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