Courses
Mexican Street Corn Salad
My first taste of Elote corn was love at first bite, and now I look forward to it every summer. The smoky, tangy, salty combination of grilled corn with lime and cotija is….perfect. And it …
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Summer Squash Soup
Summer squash soup? What a revelation! This soup is light and lemony, with a delightful range of flavors from our Emerald City Seasoning. Lemon thyme and chives are paired with pink and green peppercorn for …
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Smoky Hazelnut Chocolate Cookies
From My Two Souths and Chef Asha Gomez, we get this recipe for Smoky Hazelnut Chocolate Cookies. Her singular recipes are rooted in her love of Deep-South cooking, as well as the Southern Indian flavors of …
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Bebinca de Rabano (XO Daikon Cake)
This recipe from The Adventures of Fat Rice, the August 2017 Cookbook Club selection may take a little work and ingredient hunting, but the spicy and crunchy result is well worth it. From the Author: …
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Curried Beef and Tendon with Turnip
We love the use of spice and combining of textures in this curry dish from the August 2017 Cookbook Club selection The Adventures of Fat Rice. From the Author: “In Macau “turnip” usually means daikon, or …
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Steamed Cuban Beef Buns (with Chicken Stock)
At one time, Havana’s Chinatown was the largest Chinatown in Latin America. The large influx of Chinese workers also brought food traditions such as dumplings, chow mein, egg rolls and fried rice which still linger …
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“Portuguese” Barbecued Clams
We love this recipe from The Adventures of Fat Rice, the July 2017 Cookbook Club Selection of the Month. With a sauce that can be prepared weeks ahead of time and stored until needed, this …
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Grilled Chicken and Pineapple with Ayam Peanut Sauce
Our Indonesian Ayam spice lends a special flavor to peanut sauce that puts it over the top. This spectacular sauce has been on my summer menu for years, and this updated version is the best …
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Havanese Pork Loin (with White Rice)
Cuba is a vibrant, bold and colorful country that is full of life. Fascinated by its people and their endlessly delicious home-cooked cuisine, friends Dan Goldberg and Andrea Kuhn have been visiting this hypnotic country for …
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Compound Butter with Seasoning Salt
I love the flavor trinity of corn + butter + salt, so when we set out to showcase our new Global Grill: Seasoning Salt Set, this recipe for compound butters immediately popped to mind. It is …
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Chocolate Chili Chess Pie with Liquored Pie Dough
When Heather Earnhardt opened her tiny cafe, The Wandering Goose, in Seattle, she added a little bit of Southern charm and comfort to the city. From her childhood in the South with her close-knit family …
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Tzatziki with Dill Pollen
I love tzatziki, it has always been a favorite. Whether as a dip for crunchy vegetables or counterpoint to spicy grilled meats, the combination brings together creamy goodness from Greek yogurt and cooling cucumber alongside …
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Chimichurri screams SUMMER FOOD!
Our Chimichurri Spice combines the almost apricot flavor of aji mirasol chiles, the peppery sweetness of guajillo and New Mexico chiles, and the earthiness of oregano, cumin and bay for an ideal flavor base to …
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Tarheel Sliders with Carolina Slaw
This delicious combination was inspired by Carolina BBQ traditions and the flavors work together perfectly. A healthy dose of our Tarheel BBQ Rub flavors the meat and the Carolina slaw is pert with vinegar and …
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Shawarma Spice Marinade
Our Shawarma Spice is the not-so-secret ingredient in this simple marinade. It can be used on chicken, lamb or beef to infuse the meat with incredible flavors. Serve for an easy weeknight supper with a …
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Bread & Butter Pickles
Growing up in the South, Heather Earnhardt used to help her Granny in the kitchen whenever she would can, pickle or preserve fruit and vegetables in the summer. Big Food Big Love: Down Home Southern Cooking …
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Big Love Buttermilk Fried Chicken
When Heather Earnhardt opened her tiny cafe, The Wandering Goose, in Seattle, she added a little bit of Southern charm and comfort to the city. From her childhood in the South with her close-knit family …
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El Greco Grill
If this is 2017 grilling right out of the gate, it’s gonna be a GOOD year! This Greek feast features chunky vegetable skewers and shrimp in a delightful marinade of ouzo, basil and tomato along …
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Golden Milk
Golden Milk is a delightful warm, spiced beverage often sipped before bed for its healing properties. The key ingredients are milk and turmeric, and from there variations abound! Most begin with a non-dairy milk and …
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Thackeray Ethiopian-Spiced Fried Chicken
A while back, we stopped for lunch at Thackeray and had a meal that totally blew us away. The lamb shawarma and Spanish prawn bowl were both fantastic, but the highlight for us was the Ethiopian-spiced fried …
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Chicken Drumsticks with Spices and Coconut Milk
This lovely recipe comes from Béatrice Peltre’s My French Family Table, the World Spice Cookbook Selection for May 2017. This recipe is one of the author’s favorite chicken “go to recipes” for when she needs …
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Summer Fruit Papillotes and Lavender Ice Cream (Papillotes de fruits de l’ete et glace a la lavande)
Food is considered by the French to be one of life’s greatest pleasures, and author Béatrice Peltre celebrates that with her beautiful blog and cookbooks. In her latest cookbook, My French Family Table, she definitely …
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French Macarons
Food is considered by the French to be one of life’s greatest pleasures. Béatrice Peltre celebrates that with her beautiful blog and cookbooks. Her latest cookbook, “My French Family Table”, focuses on everyday foods that …
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Mummy’s Nutty Saffron Rice
If you’re looking for a spectacular side dish, perfect for any dinner, look no further than this delicious Saffron Rice. It’s easier to make than you might think…but you don’t have to let anyone …
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Sheermal (semi-sweet saffron and cardamom-enriched bread)
Summers Under The Tamarind Tree: Recipes and memories from Pakistan, the World Spice Cookbook Club featured selection for April 2017 showcases a full-flavored cuisine with Arabic and Far East Asian influences on many dishes. Author …
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Sweet Potato and Squash Parathas
If you love Indian food, you’re sure to love Summers Under The Tamarind Tree: Recipes and memories from Pakistan. We selected this wonderful cookbook as our April 2017 featured book partly because it showcases a full-flavored cuisine with …
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Sichuan Crisp Fried Wild Mushrooms
Coming out of such a vast country, authentic Chinese home cooking means different things to different people. This gorgeous Sichuan Crisp Fried Wild Mushrooms recipe from our March 2017 Cookbook Club featured book, “Phoenix Claws …
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Kung Pao Chicken
Many Americans would be surprised to learn that their favorite Chinese dishes are either not Chinese at all, or greatly altered from the original. Our March 2017 Cookbook Club selection, “Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees” …
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General Tso’s Chicken
General Tso’s Chicken is very popular in the United States, but is usually pretty sweet. This authentic version from our March 2017 Cookbook Club selection “Phoenix Claws & Jade Trees” by Kian Lam Kho is …
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Marble Tea Egg
The March 2017 Cookbook Club Meet & Eat selection “Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees” by Kian Lam Kho takes the mystery out of Chinese home cooking. Full of step-by-step basic cooking methods and techniques, this book also provides …
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Voodoo Bloody Mary
Make your next pitcher of Bloody Mary’s with a little Voodoo….or a lot! We gave this favorite beverage a Gulf coast makeover complete with a pickled okra garnish for a recent Cajun & Creole flavor party. …
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Creole Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are always a crowd pleaser, even more so when you make them with a twist. This Creole version is anything but ordinary, packed with flavor from Creole classics and a dusting of smoked …
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Blackened Shrimp Bites
Shrimp & grits comes in many forms, and they are all good! This version starts with polenta squares dotted with fresh thyme and layers on sauteéd collard greens with blackened shrimp on top. Assembly IS …
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Tellicherry Buttermilk Biscuits
The enchanting cookbook, My Two Souths by Asha Gomez, is a delightful collection of recipes blending culinary traditions from Southern India and the Southern United States. This is a match made in heaven! We’re featuring My …
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Georgian Spiced Lamb Chops with Molasses Mustard Glaze
If you’re tired of the same old meat & potatoes, whip up this delightful dinner seasoned with spice blends from Georgia. We’ve grilled lamb chops with Khmeli Suneli, an exotic blend of herbs and spices, …
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Buddha Bowl
This Buddha Bowl from “a modern way to cook” by Anna Jones is chock full of good-for-you things and a rich curry, fragrant with a homemade curry paste and peanuts, all served over over brown …
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Saffron Apricots
The February 2017 Cookbook Club Meet & Eat featured “a modern way to cook” by Anna Jones. It’s a wonderful cookbook that shows how you can still prepare healthy, nourishing vegetarian food, even if you have time …
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Holiday Pepper Biscotti
These biscotti were the clear favorite from our holiday baking sessions this year. Boasting festive pops of cranberry and pistachio, these little gems get an extra dose of pizzazz from our Holiday Pepper Blend in the …
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GG’s Stewed Tomato Casserole
When it comes to a holiday spread, sometimes it’s the sides that make the meal. This delicious recipe for stewed tomatoes, passed down from Great Grandma, is loved by the kids and adults alike. The …
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