Quick view Argentinean 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 combine...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 beef...
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 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 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 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 Roast Prime Rib with Madeira Sauce & Yorkshire Puddings Ingredients: 1 - 8 to 10 lb. prime rib beef roast1 tablespoon olive oil6 medium yellow onions, peeled, quartered½ cup (1 spice bottle) of The Spice & Tea Shoppe Prime Rib Rub2 ½ cups beef broth1 ½ cups Madeira1 ½ cups...
Quick view Smoked Paprika Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas Ingredients: 2 tablespoons smoked paprika1 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon oregano2 lbs chicken thighs excess fat removed, boneless or bone-in1 medium onion, thinly sliced1 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained2...
Quick view Southwestern Slow Cooker Stew Ingredients: 1 1/2 - 2 pounds boneless pork cut into 1-inch cubes2 tablespoons oil1 large onion cut into rings1-15 1/2 ounce can yellow hominy, drained1 can 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained1 4 ounce can chopped green chilies4 cups low sodium...
Quick view Steak with Balsamic Glaze Ingredients: 2 Filet Mignons OR Rib Eye Steaks, 8 to 10 ounces each¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar¼ cup dry red wine½ teaspoon Onion Powder½ teaspoon Garlic Powder ½ teaspoon ground black pepper and salt to...
Quick view Sweet Mustard Pork Tenderloin Ingredients: 1 ½ - 2 lb. pork tenderloin unseasoned1 tablespoon Sweet Mustard Pork & Poultry Rub1 tablespoon olive oil Directions: Rub pork tenderloin with olive oil and generously season all over with Sweet Mustard Pork & Poultry...
Quick view Tacos El Pastor Ingredients:1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (chicken breasts may be substituted)8-oz pineapple juice1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro3 -4 Tablespoons The Spice & Tea Shoppe Carne Asada Seasoning2 Tablespoons...
Quick view Thanksgiving Turkey Brining & Roasting Guide So many of you have had questions about how I do my Thanksgiving turkey that I broke it down step by step at your requests. This is just what I do and have had excellent results every year. As with all things - do what makes you happy. Weekend...
Quick view Vodka Bolognese over Penne Pasta Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onion, diced 3 garlic cloves chopped3 tablespoons tomato powder mixed with ¼ cup water or ½ - 6 ounce can tomato paste1 cup good quality vodka1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes or 1 ½ pounds diced...
