Holiday & Party
Beef and Bean Taquitos with Avocado Sauce
‘Tis the season for hosting parties. While sometimes that can be a bit stressful, the experts at Cook’s Illustrated have come out with this book of 75 “only the best” appetizer recipes to reduce some …
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Baked Crab Dip with Crostini
Whether you want to have a few friends over to watch a football game or movie, or you want to celebrate a holiday, you’re going to need a few things to nosh on. Make the …
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Pumpkin Bread
Yay! Pumpkin season has arrived, and we’re kicking it off with pumpkin bread. Delightfully moist with a velvety crumb and heavenly spice, pumpkin bread is a wonderful seasonal treat for breakfast, snacking or dessert. These …
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Down South Goat Biryani
From My Two Souths and Chef Asha Gomez, we get this stunning recipe for Down South Goat Biryani. With her love of Deep-South cooking as well as her southern Indian roots, this recipe is sure to …
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Southern-Style Pork Vindaloo and Green Bean Verakka with Cardamom Cornbread
If you’ve never had vindaloo, you don’t know what you’re missing. From My Two Souths and Chef Asha Gomez, we get this recipe for a Southern-Style Pork Vindaloo and Green Bean Verakka with Cardamom Cornbread. Tangy, …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hahn Family Sweet Treats
In any house, no Thanksgiving dinner would be complete without the desserts. Pumpkin pie is par for the course, but few folks stop there. Every family has their own unique preferences, and this collection of …
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Michael’s Boeuf A La Bourguignonne
Turkey dominates the center of the Thanksgiving spread, but it doesn’t have to be the only protein on the table. Bouef a la Bourguignonne is a French peasant dish from Burgundy that uses beef simmered …
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Alison’s Cranberry Chutney
This cranberry chutney is a cheerful and tasty delight. For anyone who remembers fondly the childhood thrill of a colorful canned fruit cocktail, get ready to re-live it. The chutney is easy to make and …
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Roasted Cauliflower Soup
This fall soup will certainly grace our table more than once this season, and would make a perfect soup-shot to begin a Thanksgiving feast.. It fills the need for belly-warming comfort without being too heavy, …
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Fin & Feather Turkey
I’ve been cooking our holiday turkey on the grill for years now and its finally time to share it! The routine varies a little from year to year, but the spice is always Fin & …
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Brining Basics
Every year, as we head into the holiday season, people begin to ask us about brining their turkeys. Is it worth the extra hassle? Does it really lead to a juicier bird? Well, we’re happy …
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Mayan Cocoa Pumpkin Bark
It’s no secret that nuts and chocolate are a match made in heaven, and we never tire of finding new ways to combine them. In this seasonal treat, toasted pumpkin seeds take center stage with dark …
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Game Day Brisket Sliders
Nothing welcomes fall quite like a slow cooked brisket, and nothing says game-day quite like sliders! This easily adaptable recipe combines the two, and dishes up an eye-catching platter of food that’s sure to please …
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Baked Quince
The World Spice Cookbook Club is taking a trip through the varied cuisines of Eastern Europe this month… our selection for September is Mamushka: Recipes from Ukraine and Eastern Europe, by Olia Hercules! For more …
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Pickle Jar
It’s easy to fall in love with a delicious recipe, and doubly so when that recipe is versatile and easy to make. Such is the case with this recipe for a mixed pickle jar, which …
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Summer Vegetable Pasta Bake
For family reunions and other large gatherings, this Greek-inspired pasta dish offers an easy way to keep a large group fed. Using a medley of fresh summer veggies, this dinner option is hearty, but still …
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Bacon Wrapped Ranch Poppers
Warm up the grill for your next BBQ with these flavorful poppers! The jalapeños are filled with cream cheese spiked with our Ranch Seasoning and then wrapped in bacon for the perfect bite. They disappear …
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Fajita Steak Salad
For a large summertime gathering, you want to find a dish to please the crowd with a minimum of fuss. This fajita steak salad offers pleasing grill fare for all without an excess of effort …
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Szechuan Lemon Curd
We are always game to try an adventurous spice pairing, and this one came out a winner! Lemon curd is a delightful decadence, sweet-tart and intense, and made even more exceptional with a fresh zing …
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Voodoo Cheese Ball
The Seattle Seahawks are at it again, and we are busily prepping food for the next playoff game. This time it is a spiced up version of the classic cheese ball, enhanced with a little …
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Nutty Chocolate Chile Thumbprints
We have a new go-to cookie recipe! If you love the marriage of nuts and chocolate (and who doesn’t?), try these for easy baking, gifting and be sure to leave some out on 12/24. These …
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Besar Kaleidoscope Salad
While the name may be a bit dramatic, this colorful salad is worth a little fanfare. First off, Besar and butternut squash is a match made in heaven, although I’ve also made this using Ras el …
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Advieh Fig Preserves
Figs are such a versatile fruit, conjuring both exotic images of relief under shade trees in a desert oasis and the comfort of a fireside holiday treat. We’ve whipped up a spiced fig preserve that lives up to that reputation. Rich with …
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Hawk Wings
Attention Seahawks Fans! These sweet and spicy wings are just the ticket to victory on the table, and we plan to enjoy them by the heaping helping as we cheer on our team. They are …
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Curry Bread Pudding with Cardamom Cream
Who says you have to make curry with your curry? No one! This warm winter pudding was inspired by our friends at Hunger Restaurant, and since trying theirs we have come up with some delightful …
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Easy DIY: Spiced Hot Fudge Sauce
Want an easy DIY project that you can take from start to finish in under an hour? This is your post. But beware! Once you start gifting this hot fudge sauce you won’t be able …
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