Quick view Acorn Squash with Walnuts and Cranberries Roast acorn squash in the oven and top with butter, crunchy walnuts and sweet cranberries. It’s stunning on the table and everyone in my family loves it as holiday side or cozy weeknight main dish. Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash1...
Quick view Ancho Braised Pork Tacos This fall apart braised pork is spectacular by shredding and serving in corn tortillas and garnishing with chopped onions, fresh cilantro or pico de gallo. Ingredients: 2 pounds cubed pork butt1/2 cup canola oil1 onion diced6 tablespoons...
Quick view Aromatic Rice with Apricots and Chicken Ingredients: 3 Teaspoons Kosher Sea Salt Flakes, divided2 Cups White Basmati Rice1/4 Cup Sugar3 Cinnamon Sticks, broken into pieces3 Green Cardamom pods, crushed1/4 Cup Water3/4 Cup Sun Dried Turkish Apricots, halved4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken...
Quick view Arroz con Pollo- Chicken with Adobo Ingredients: 1 (3-1/2 To 4 Lb.) Chicken , cut into 8 pieces3 Teaspoons Spanish Adobo Seasoning, divided3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil, divided1/2 Cup Onion, chopped1/2 Cup Green Bell Pepper, chopped3 Cloves Garlic, chopped1/2 Cup Tomato Sauce1/4 Cup...
Quick view Baharat-Spiced Lamb Burgers Ingredients: 1 Cup Plain Yogurt1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Mint3/4 Teaspoon Kosher Sea Salt Flakes, plus more to taste1 1/2 Pounds Lean Ground Lamb1 Small Onion, chopped3/4 Fresh Breadcrumbs2 Cloves Garlic, minced1 Tablespoon Baharat Spice Blend1 Large...
Quick view Baked Salmon - Pacific Northwest Style Ingredients: 1 – 1 ½ to 2 pound salmon fillet3 Tbsp. Northwest Salmon Rub Blend Directions: Preheat oven to 425°F. Rub salmon lightly all over with olive oil and season generously with Northwest Salmon Rub. Roast skin side down, on...
Quick view Baked Stuffed Pumpkin Ingredients: 1 pumpkin, about 3 poundsSalt and pepper1/2 loaf day old French bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes4 ounces cheese, your choice of Gruyère, Emmenthal, cheddar, or a combination, cut into 1/2-inch cubes3 garlic cloves chopped4 slices bacon,...
Quick view Basque Chicken with Piment D' Espelette Ingredients: 1/2 cup Mission/Frantoio Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil4 medium onions, chopped3 cloves garlic, sliced4 green bell peppers, seeds and stems removed, chopped2 red bell peppers, seeds and stems removed, chopped4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded...
Quick view Beer and Honey Glazed Grilled Chicken We love to support other local businesses and Reno is full of excellent microbreweries. Make sure to check out the map of Reno Breweries on https://www.visitrenotahoe.com/brewery-map/ If you aren't with us here in Reno you can go to the Brewers...
Quick view Bengali Fish Curry In Bengal, you would use a local carp called rohu in this recipe, but using a filleted meaty white fish in its place such as cod or halibut works just as well. Ingredients: 2 Large Fresh Tomatoes, chopped1 tablespoon Ground Turmeric2 teaspoons...
Quick view Berbere Chicken Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cooking oil or ghee2 lbs. chicken – breasts and thighs bone in2 large onions chopped4 garlic cloves diced4 tablespoons Berbere Spice Blend2 tablespoons tomato paste3 tomatoes chopped, or 1 14.5 oz. can diced...
Quick view Butternut Squash with Sage and Piment d'Espelette The French Piment d'Espelette is a variety of chilies that are cultivated in the French, Pyrénées and are traditionally used in the cuisine of the northern Basque people. There are 160 producers of Piment d'Espelette in the French...
Quick view Cajun Grilled Shrimp Ingredients: 2 pounds extra-large shrimp peeled and de-veined with tails on1/2 cup melted butter 1 tablespoon Cajun or Blackened Seasoning2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 teaspoon honeylemon slices, for garnish Directions: Soak wooden...
Quick view Caprese Stuffed Balsamic Chicken Breasts Ingredients: 4 chicken breastsSalt and Pepper, to taste1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Blend2 Roma tomatoes, sliced thinly1/4 cup Sun-Dried Tomato Extra Virgin Olive Oil4 mozzarella cheese slices 12 basil leaves, divided- 3 for each breast2 teaspoons...
Quick view Cauliflower Curry with Raisins and Nuts Ingredients: 4 cups cauliflower florets (from 1 medium head cauliflower)8 ounces full fat Greek yogurt1 tablespoon honey1/4 cup finely chopped chives1/4 cup golden raisins2 teaspoons The Spice & Tea Shoppe Madras Curry powder1 teaspoon salt1/4 cup...
Quick view Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya Recipe Ingredients: 8 ounces boneless chicken thighs chopped3 tablespoons olive oil divided2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning Blend1 small yellow onion chopped1 medium stalk of celery sliced1 medium red pepper chopped4 3-ounce Andouille sausage links sliced into...
Quick view Chicken Fajita Soup Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Jalapeno’ or Chipotle Extra Virgin Olive Oil or other EVOO1 lb. Chicken breasts – cut into strips2 Bell peppers – 1 green, 1 yellow1 yellow onion diced2 teaspoons dried minced garlic1 15 ounce can black beans2...
Quick view Chicken Parma aka. Mellenzana alla Parmigiana Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup flour2 eggs1 1/2 cups bread crumbs1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese2 tablespoons Italian Seasoning1/4 cup Roasted Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil or other EVOO of your choice 3 cups homemade marinara...
Quick view Chicken Tikka Masala Ingredients6 garlic cloves, finely grated4 teaspoons finely grated peeled ginger4 teaspoons ground turmeric2 teaspoons Garam Masala blend2 teaspoons ground coriander2 teaspoons ground cumin1 1/2 cups whole-milk Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon kosher flake...
Quick view Chicken Vindaloo Ingredients: 1 1/2 Tbs. Salty-Savory-Sweet Vindaloo Curry Powder2 tsp. hot paprikaFreshly ground black pepper1-1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 3/4- to 1-inch pieces8 medium cloves garlic, minced4 tablespoons red wine...
Quick view Chicken Wings with Shichimi Togarashi Ingredients: 3 Pounds Chicken Wings1 Cup Honey1 Cup Soy Sauce1 Tablespoon Shichimi Togarashi Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix honey and soy sauce in medium bowl. Pour half of honey/ soy sauce blend into a container and set aside and...
Quick view Chickpea and Coucous Falafel Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Lebanese Seven Spice or Ras El Hanout (or exotic middle eastern spice of your choice)½ large yellow onion2 garlic cloves or ½ teaspoon garlic powder1 egg white¼ cup flour1 can drained chickpeas2...
Quick view Chickpea and Potato Curry in a Hurry Ingredients: 2 tablespoons ghee, coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil1 large onion, diced 1 teaspoon minced garlic dried or 2 cloves fresh2 tablespoons curry powder of your choice1 teaspoon allspice powder1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½...
Quick view Corned Beef and Cabbage - Slow Cooker, Instant Pot or Stove Top Ingredients: 4 - 6 cups hot water2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar2 tablespoons sugar1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper1 large onion, cut into quarters3 lbs corned beef brisket + 3 tablespoons Pickling Spices8 small white or yellow or red...
Quick view Creole Shrimp and Grits Ingredients: 2 pounds unpeeled, medium-size raw shrimp 1/4 cup vegetable oil1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 medium onion, finely chopped2 celery ribs, chopped1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste1 bay leaf1...
Quick view Cuban Mojo Pork Tenderloin This traditional Cuban pork recipe is very simple, yet packed with tons of flavor with an amazing crust. Ingredients: 1 pork tenderloin (about 2 pounds)3 tablespoons Cuban Mojo Seasoning1 tablespoon Mission/Frantoio Robust Extra Virgin Olive...
Quick view Easy Seafood Bisque Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or bacon drippings½ cup onion chopped1 ½ teaspoons garlic minced1 cup dry white wine2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1 teaspoon celery salt1 teaspoon dried thyme½ teaspoon Hungarian...
Quick view Espresso and Ancho Rubbed Rib-Eyes Ingredients: 4 (1-1/2-pound) bone-in rib-eye steaks, about 2 inches thick2 tablespoons canola, avocado or vegetable oil1/2 cup Espresso and Ancho Rub 4 tablespoons butter, divided Directions: An hour before cooking, remove steaks from...
Quick view Fiery Homemade Barbecue Sauce Ingredients: 2 cups ketchup (see recipe for momemade ketchup in sauces if you would like to make your own)1 cup apple cider vinegar1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1/4cup soy sauce1 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar4 tablespoons chili powder2 tablespoons dry...
Quick view Filipino Chicken Adobo Ingredients: 4 to 5 pounds chicken thighs1/2 cup white vinegar1/2 cup soy sauce4 cloves garlic, crushed1 teaspoon black peppercorns3 bay leavesSteamed rice, for serving Directions: Combine the chicken thighs, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic,...
Quick view Flank Steak with Chimichuri Sauce Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 Tablespoon water1/2 Tablespoon red wine vinegar1/2 Tablespoon lemon juice – fresh squeezed3 Tablespoons. Salty-Savory-Sweet Chimichurri Seasoning2 pounds flank steak Directions: To prepare Chimichurri sauce...
Quick view Greek Lemon Chicken and Rice Pan Bake Ingredients: Marinade2 teaspoon Greek Seasoning Blend1 teaspoon dried minced onion4-5 cloves garlic, mincedzest of 1 lemon1/2 teaspoon Kosher Flake Sea Salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper2 tablespoons Koroneiki...
Quick view Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers I started eating portobello mushroom burgers as a way to remove saturated fat and cholesterol from my diet but have found that I much prefer them now. In fact I use portobellos in all sorts of ways as a meat substitute as their texture is so similar and...
Quick view Homemade Corned Beef - Curing and Cooking Ingredients: For Brine:4 quarts hot water1 ½ cups kosher sea salt¼ cup sugar2 tablespoons The Spice and Tea Shoppe Pickling Spices1 ½ teaspoons The Spice and Tea Shoppe Pink Curing Salt a.k.a. Prague Powder No. 2 1 5-pound...
Quick view Honey Sriracha Glazed Crispy Baked Chicken Wings Recipe Ingredients: Crispy Baked Chicken Wings:2 lbs chicken wings2 tablespoons baking powder2 teaspoons Kosher Flake Sea Salt or Sriracha Sea Salt1 teaspoon Malabar Black Fine Grind Pepper1 tsp Garlic Power1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper Mild or for an...
Quick view Hungarian Goulash (Gulyás) The word "gulya" means "herd of cattle" in Hungarian, and "gulyás" means "herdsman" or "cowboy". The word gulyás originally meant only "herdsman", but over time the dish became gulyáshús (goulash meat) – that is to say,...
Quick view Indian Butter Chicken Ingredients Sauce:2 tablespoons ghee or butter1 medium onion chopped3 teaspoons minced dried garlic, or 4-5 cloves minced½ teaspoon dried ginger, or 1-2 teaspoons diced ginger1 teaspoon turmeric¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper depending on how hot...
Quick view Jamaican Jerk Chicken Jerk refers to a style of cooking in which the main ingredient—which most often is chicken but may also be beef, pork, goat, boar, seafood, or vegetables—is coated in spices and slow-cooked over a fire or grill. Jerk chicken though...
Quick view Japanese (Panang) Curry Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups beef, pork fillet or tenderloin, thinly sliced1 16 fl oz. canned coconut milk (not low fat)- reserve 2 tablespoons 4 tablespoons Japanese (Panang) curry powder7 dried Makrut Lime Leaves 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar (or...
Quick view Kashmiri Biryani- Rice & Lamb Biryani, is a mixed rice dish with its origins among the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent and is a very popular dish in the region. It is prepared in other regions as well and you will find various recipes calling for chicken, goat, beef, prawn,...
Quick view Korean Black Garlic Burgers Ingredients: 1 ½ Pounds Ground Beef2 Tablespoons 2 Tablespoons Korean Black Garlic Seasoning½ Teaspoon Kosher Flake Sea Salt ½ Teaspoon Cracked Black Peppercorns4 Hamburger BunsDesired Toppings and Condiments, to...
Quick view Mediterranean Lamb Chops Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil½ large lemon – juiced2 tablespoons Lamb Rub1 ½ pounds lamb chops – 4 to 6 chops Directions: Put olive oil and lemon juice in shallow pan and mix well. Brush the chops with...
Quick view Moist and Delicious Brined Pork Chops Ingredients:3 cups cold water, divided3 tablespoons Salty-Savory-Sweet Brining Blend4 pork chops bone-on, 1-inch thick Olive oilPepper Instructions:Bring 1 cup of the water to a boil, add the brining blend and stir to dissolve the salt. Add 2...
Quick view Moroccan Lamb with Raisins and Pine Nuts Moroccan cuisine has been greatly influenced by trade with other cultures and nations over the centuries. Moroccan cuisine is typically a mix of Berber, Arabic, Andalusian, and Mediterranean cuisines with slight European and sub-Saharan influences...
Quick view Nashville Hot Fried Chicken Ingredients: 1 Whole Chicken, cut into 8 pieces1 Cup All-Purpose Flour2 Tablespoons Nashville Hot Chicken Seasoning BlendCanola or vegetable oil for frying Directions: Mix the flour with 1/2 tablespoon (1-1/2 teaspoons) of Nashville...
Quick view Oven Roasted Chicken Shawarma Ingredients: 2 lemons juiced1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil4 tablespoons Salty-Savory Sweet Shawarma Spice mix2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs1 extra large red onion peeled and quartered2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley Directions: Combine...
Quick view Persian Grilled Chicken Kebabs Advieh quite simply means spice in Persian but it oh so much more. Most commonly used in Iranian cuisine in rice dishes, as well as in chicken and beans it is complex and deeply flavorful. Many are worried that an overly floral taste will come from the...
Quick view Portuguese Piri Piri Chicken A very spice sauce made from piri piri (also called peri peri or pili pili) chili's used as a seasoning or marinade that is contributed to the Portuguese for its origin. However, this is disputed by those in Mozambique in particular. Portugal sent...
Quick view Pumpkin Coconut Ginger Soup Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon butter1 large onion, chopped1 large garlic cloves, minced2 cups chicken or vegetable broth2 - 14-ounce cans pumpkin puree1 - 14-oz.can regular coconut milk2 Tablespoon orange juice2 teaspoons Ground Ginger2 teaspoons...
Quick view Red Thai Chicken Curry Ingredients: 1 lb. chicken breasts boneless and skinless and cut into bite size pieces1 tablespoon coconut oil2 cloves garlic minced1 tsp fresh ginger root peeled and finely grated 1 - 13.5 oz. can coconut milk 2 to 4 tbsp Thai Red Curry Spice Blend5 oz...
Quick view Roast Prime Rib with Madeira Sauce & Yorkshire Puddings Ingredients: 1 - 4 to 6 lb. prime rib beef roast1 tablespoon olive oil6 medium yellow onions, peeled, quartered½ cup (1 spice bottle) of The Spice & Tea Shoppe Prime Rib Rub (double amount for 7 to 10 lbs. etc)2 ½ cups beef...
Quick view Roasted Red Pepper Soup Jarred roasted red peppers are one of those things I often don’t have on hand when I need them. I just don't usually purchase them because I use so many fresh bell peppers in my day to day cooking and they can be expensive with a lot of ingredients...
