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Apr, 2021
Italian Saltimbocca

Italian Saltimbocca

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Saltimbocca alla Romana

Italian Saltimbocca

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Preparing this dish is simple. Its flavor is irresistible - it jumps right into your mouth ("salt-im-bocca"). An Italian everyday dinner consists of at least two courses: pasta, soup, or risotto followed by meat or fish with vegetables or salad. Saltimbocca is a popular second course. 
We recommend pasta seasoned with a simple sauce as the first course.
Make the recipe again: Try authentic Saltimbocca alla Romana with fresh sage leaves and thin slices of veal. 
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into 6-8 thin large slices
  • 8 slices prosciutto (raw ham), very thin
  • 3/4 lb spaghetti or other pasta
  • 1 cup black olives sliced
  • 4 anchovy filets
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine or cooking wine
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Saltimbocca Culinary Spice Kit

  • [1] Sage
  • [2] Sun-dried tomatoes

Suggested Sides

  • fresh Italian bread sliced
  • asparagus, cauliflower, or broccoli cooked
  • spinach or mushrooms sautéed with garlic

Instructions
 

1st course

  • In a large PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  • Cook garlic for 1 minute.
  • Add anchovies. Cook 2 minutes.
  • Add olives. Cook until olives turn slightly brown.
  • Add cooked spaghetti and 1 cup of the cooking water to the PAN. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle Saltimbocca [2] spices on plated dish.

2nd course - Prepare

  • Cover the chicken slices with PLASTIC WRAP and pound them to about 1/8 inch thickness.
  • Season them with the Saltimbocca [1] spices in an even layer. Don’t add salt!
  • Place prosciutto slices on top.

2nd course - Cook

  • In a PAN, over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Place the chicken bundles in the PAN in one layer, prosciutto side up.
  • Season with pepper to taste.
  • Fry chicken for a couple of minutes until the bottom starts to brown.
  • Add wine. Reduce heat to low. Cover.
  • Let cook for a few minutes until the chicken is done.

2nd course - Serve

  • Serve with your preferred sides.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Variations
▪ Substitute chicken with veal or pork cutlets.
▪ Substitute chicken with eggplant or zucchini.
▪ Substitute prosciutto with Spanish jamón serrano, bacon, or cheese.
▪ Substitute wine with broth.
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16
Mar, 2021
Spice Bag

Dublin Spice Bag

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Spice Bag

Dublin Spice Bag

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Spice Bags have become a popular street food sensation in the bustling streets of Dublin. Their origins are somewhat mysterious, but Spice Bags are essentially paper bags filled with succulent fried chicken and crispy fries, generously topped with onions, occasionally bell peppers, and zesty chili slices for an added kick. Notably, Sichuan pepper often plays a role in the Chinese Five Spice blend, contributing to the bags' distinctive flavor profile. For those unfamiliar with its potency, it's advisable to start with using up to half of the provided pouch, gradually adjusting to personal taste preferences.
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Irish
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast [1] bone and skinless, cut into thin strips

Fresh Produce

  • 3 tbsp orange juice [2]
  • 2 lbs potatoes [3] peeled, cut in stripes
  • 1 onion peeled, halved, sliced (optional)
  • 1 bell pepper green and/ or red, cut in thin stripes (optional)

Dairy & Eggs

  • 1 egg

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 4 tbsp soy sauce [4]
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs [5]
  • oil & salt
  • 4 paper bags optional

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Pouch [1] Star anise, fennel, cinnamon, garlic, cloves
  • Pouch [2] Sichuan pepper, chilies (mild)

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken

  • In a BOWL, mix the chicken, Spice Bag [1] spices, 3 tbsp of tamari, orange juice, and Spice Bag [2] spices to taste.
  • Cover and let it marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.

Potatoes

  • In a BOWL, mix the potatoes with 3 tbsp of oil and salt to taste.
  • Place the potatoes in a single layer on a non-stick BAKING SHEET.
  • Bake in the oven at 400°F for 30-40 minutes, turning them halfway through the cooking time.

Prepare the Chicken

  • On a PLATE, beat an egg and add salt to taste.
  • Coat the chicken thoroughly with the beaten egg.
  • On a different PLATE, spread breadcrumbs.
  • Coat the chicken thoroughly with the breadcrumbs.

Fry the Chicken

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp of oil over high heat.
  • Fry the chicken pieces until they turn brown and crispy.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and set them aside.

Fry the Vegetables

  • In the same PAN, fry the onion for 5 minutes over medium heat.
  • Add the bell pepper and 1 tbsp of tamari halfway through cooking.

Serve

  • Serve the chicken and potatoes in paper bags.
  • Top with the fried vegetables.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

[1] Variation: Substitute chicken with boneless pork cutlets or firm, drained tofu.
[2] Alternative: Any fruit juice of your choice.
[3] Optionally, substitute potatoes with sweet potatoes or yam or frozen fries.
[4] Visit our blog for soy sauce alternatives.
[5] Variations: panko or ground almonds. 
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Mar, 2021
Spanish Paella Valenciana

Spanish Paella Valenciana

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Spanish Paella Valenciana

Spanish Paella Valenciana

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Spaniards take the authenticity of Paella very serious. They even criticize renowned chefs for creative variations. The authentic Paella Valenciana is made with chicken and rabbit. Our variations offer chicken or the popular seafood version. Mussels, cooked in white wine and garlic, can be an additional topping. The spice kit includes saffron, the most expensive spice in the world. Small amounts carry an intensive flavor.
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breast cut into 2-inches cubes

Fresh Produce

  • 4 oz snap or snow peas
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced, fried (optional)

Special Ingredients

  • 2 cups Arborio or any short grain rice
  • 4 oz butter beans, Edamame, white kidney or fava beans (cooked)

Staples Group 1: Liquid, Dairy, Fat

  • 4-5 cups stock chicken or fish
  • 4 tbsp olive oil

Staples Group 2: Salty, Sour, Sweet

  • salt & pepper
  • 1-2 lemons

Staples Group 3: Breading, Onion & Co

  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped or grated

Culinary Spice Kit

  • 1 pouch Paella [1] spice blend Paprika, rosemary, onions, turmeric, roasted chili, smoked paprika, bay leaves
  • 1 pouch Paella [2] spice Spanish saffron

Alternative Spices

  • 1 bay leave add leave in whole
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne optional

Instructions
 

Prepare

  • In a CUP, mix Paella [2] spices with 1 tbsp hot water. Set aside for at least 20 minutes.

Cook

  • In a PAN*, heat olive oil.
  • Over medium-high heat, fry meat sprinkled with salt & pepper to taste until all sides turn nicely brown.
  • Push meat to the edges.
  • In the center of the PAN, add the vegetables and fry until they turn slightly brown.
  • Mix them with the meat.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and fry for about 1 minute.
  • Add tomatoes and Paella [1] spices. Stir-fry for 3 minutes.
  • Add stock, the Paella [2] spices-water-mixture, and salt & pepper to taste. Mix well.
  • Distribute rice throughout the PAN and make sure that the rice is covered with stock.
  • Bring to boil. Do not stir again!
  • Simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
  • After 10 minutes, cover the PAN with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Turn the heat off.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes.

Optional

  • Garnish with fried bell pepper.

Serve

  • Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

▪ Substitute half of the chicken with rabbit or pork.
▪ Substitute meat with snapper, halibut, or mahi mahi, and vegetables with large shrimp. Take shrimp out after 2 min. Return on top before covering the pan.
▪ Substitute meat with 4 oz artichokes and 1/2 green and red bell pepper, and use vegetable stock.
*Recommended: Paella or large skillet pan.
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Spanish Paella Valenciana

Spanish Paella Valenciana

Spaniards take the authenticity of Paella very serious. They even criticize renowned chefs for creative variations. The authentic Paella Valenciana is made with chicken and rabbit. Our variations offer chicken or the popular seafood version. Mussels, cooked in white wine and garlic, can be an additional topping. The spice kit includes saffron, the most expensive spice in the world. Small amounts carry an intensive flavor.

Shopping List

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breast (cut into 2-inches cubes)
  • 2 cups Arborio or any short grain rice
  • 4 oz butter beans, Edamame, white kidney or fava beans (cooked)
  • 4 oz snap or snow peas
  • 4-5 cups stock (chicken or fish)
  • 1-2 lemons
  • 1 tomato (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped or grated)
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Optional

  • 1 red bell pepper (sliced, fried)

Culinary Spice Kit

  • [1] Paprika, rosemary, onions, turmeric, roasted chili, smoked paprika, bay leaves
  • [2] Spanish saffron

Alternative Spices

  • 1 bay leave (add leave in whole)
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp rosemary
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne (optional)

Prepare

  1. In a CUP, mix Paella [2] spices with 1 tbsp hot water. Set aside for at least 20 minutes.

Cook

  1. In a PAN*, heat olive oil.
  2. Over medium-high heat, fry meat sprinkled with salt & pepper to taste until all sides turn nicely brown.
  3. Push meat to the edges.
  4. In the center of the PAN, add the vegetables and fry until they turn slightly brown.
  5. Mix them with the meat.
  6. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and fry for about 1 minute.
  7. Add tomatoes and Paella [1] spices. Stir-fry for 3 minutes.
  8. Add stock, the Paella [2] spices-water-mixture, and salt & pepper to taste. Mix well.
  9. Distribute rice throughout the PAN and make sure that the rice is covered with stock.
  10. Bring to boil. Do not stir again!
  11. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
  12. After 10 minutes, cover the PAN with a lid or aluminum foil.
  13. Turn the heat off.
  14. Let rest for 5 minutes.

Optional

  1. Garnish with fried bell pepper.

Serve

  1. Serve with lemon wedges.
  2. Enjoy!

▪ Substitute half of the chicken with rabbit or pork.

▪ Substitute meat with snapper, halibut, or mahi mahi, and vegetables with large shrimp. Take shrimp out after 2 min. Return on top before covering the pan.

▪ Substitute meat with 4 oz artichokes and 1/2 green and red bell pepper, and use vegetable stock.

*Recommended: Paella or large skillet pan.

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2
Mar, 2021
Greek Kleftiko open

Greek Kleftiko

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Greek Kleftiko open

Greek Kleftiko

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Greek kleftiko or klephtiko is a juicy one 'pot' meal that bursts with flavors. It's prepared the Greek way of slow cooking in little portion packages. Originally, they were cooked over hot cool in the soil. Today, the ingredients of each portion are still covered completely in one package, then baked and served as a package. Once plated, it's like digging into a gift of yumminess.
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 4 lamb leg steaks about 2 lbs
  • 1 lb broccoli cut into florets
  • 1 lb potatoes cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1/3 cup red wine
  • 2 medium tomatoes cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Kleftiko Culinary Spice Kit

  • Oregano, garlic, dill weed, ground dill seeds, cinnamon, mint, chili, nutmeg

Instructions
 

Prepare

  • ▪ Season meat with salt to taste.
  • ▪ In a BOWL, mix oil, wine, and the Kleftiko spices.

Preheat OVEN to 400°F.

    Create 4 packets, each as follows:

    • On an 8-inch PLATE, place (1) ALUMINUM FOIL and (2) PARCHMENT PAPER, each sheet of about 20 inches long.
    • Staple: lamb, garlic, and tomatoes.
    • Place potatoes, broccoli, and onions around.
    • Season with salt to taste.
    • Drizzle with 4 tbsp of the oil mixture.
    • Close the PAPER, then the FOIL.
    • Place the packets on a BAKING RACK.
    • Bake about 60 minutes until cooked.
    • For the last 15 minutes, open the PARCHMENT PAPER, and move all toppings off the meat.

    Serve

    • The the complete kleftiko packets, one per PLATE. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Substitute meat or broccoli with eggplants or root vegetables.
    • Substitute lamb with sirloin steak, pork or veal cutlets, or chicken breast.
    Alternatively, use the Kleftiko spices for Moussaka or Souvlaki.
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    Feb, 2021
    Italian Vellutata

    Italian Vellutata

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    Italian Vellutata

    Italian Vellutata

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    Vellutata, which means "velvety," is a simple and gentle yet elegant soup. What makes it "velvety" is its fusion of a creamy vegetable base topped with a light mushroom sauce. Try diced mushrooms for a change and more texture. Our spice blend adds the extraordinary flavor of precious porcini mushrooms combined with chives and tarragon. If you are not a fan of vegetable cream, serve the sauce with your preferred pasta.
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    Hands-on Time 30 minutes
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 3

    Ingredients
      

    Protein

    • 1/2 lb sirloin steak or chicken breast thinly sliced

    Fresh Produce

    • 2 lb cauliflower roughly chopped
    • 1 large potato diced
    • 8 oz mushrooms diced or sliced

    Staples Group 1: Liquid, Dairy, Fat

    • 4 cups vegetable broth
    • 2 tbsp heavy cream
    • olive oil

    Staples Group 2: Salty, Sour, Sweet

    • salt & pepper

    Staples Group 3: Breading, Onion & Co

    • 1 medium onion chopped

    Culinary Spice Kit

    • 1 pouch Vellutata spices Porcini mushrooms, garlic, tarragon, chives

    Instructions
     

    Cream

    • In a POT, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
    • Add the onion and fry until they turn brown.
    • Add the cauliflower and potato.
    • Season with salt & pepper to taste. Fry for about 5 minutes.
    • Add the broth. Mix well. Cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
    • Cook for 10 minutes. Let it cool a bit.
    • Transfer the soup to a BLENDER.
    • Blend it until smooth. Return the soup to the POT.
    • Add the cream. Adjust salt & pepper.
    • Mix well. Cook for 5 minutes without lid.

    Sauce

    • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
    • Add the meat seasoned with salt & pepper to taste and fry it to your desired doneness.
    • Take the meat out and set aside.
    • Add the mushrooms. Fry until they are soft.
    • Add the Vellutata spices and salt to taste. Mix well.
    • Return the meat. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

    Serve

    • Serve the cream in bowls topped with the mushroom sauce. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    • Omit the meat.
    • Substitute cauliflower with zucchini.
    • Substitute heavy cream with sour cream.
    • Substitute mushrooms with leek or green asparagus
    Alternative Recipe
    • Substitute the soup with cooked pasta.
    • Add 1 cup of heavy cream with the Vellutata spices to the sauce.
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    Feb, 2021
    German Currywurst

    German Currywurst

    Berlin Currywurst
    German Currywurst with extra curry powder

    A Dish With Its Own Museum

    The Currywurst might be the only street food worldwide that is honored with a dedicated museum, the Currywurst Museum in Berlin.

    The original dish from the Fifties is a short sausage, sliced and served with a secret curry sauce and bread.

    From Street Food to a Complete Meal

    Northern Germany serves a complete meal with a long sausage, French fries, and sour cabbage salad.

    • Substitute cabbage salad with a quick sour sliced cucumber salad or with your favorite potato salad.
    • Substitute French fries with baked potato wedges and/or baked root vegetables.
    Variations
    • Add mayonnaise as an additional sauce.
    • Use any kind of sausage that you prefer, e.g. hot dog or vegan.
    The Currywurst Culinary Spice Kit includes the following spices:

    Ginger, chili, yellow mustard, paprika, turmeric, asafoetida, cardamom, fenugreek, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, white pepper and coriander

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    German Currywurst with cabbage salad
    German Currywurst

    German Currywurst

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    Currywurst might be the only street food worldwide that is honored with a dedicated museum, the Currywurst Museum in Berlin. The original dish from the Fifties is a short sausage, sliced and served with a secret curry sauce and bread. Northern Germany serves a complete meal with a long sausage, French fries, and sour cabbage salad.
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    hands-on time 30 minutes
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine German
    Servings 3

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb sausages*)
    • 2 cups tomato puree
    • 12 oz frozen French fries prepared
    • 4 cups white cabbage finely shredded
    • agave syrup or honey
    • white vinegar
    • vegetable oil
    • salt & pepper

    Currywurst Culinary Spice Kit

    • Ginger, chili, yellow mustard, paprika, turmeric, asafoetida, cardamom, fenugreek, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, white pepper and coriander

    Optional

    • 3 bread rolls
    • mayonnaise

    Instructions
     

    Salad

    • In a large BOWL, mix 3 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp syrup, salt & pepper to taste, and 2 tbsp oil.
    • Add cabbage. Knead seasoning well into the cabbage. Keep in the fridge.

    Sauce

    • In a POT, heat 2 tbsp oil.
    • Careful of splatters, add tomato puree.
    • Add 1 tbsp syrup, 1 tbsp vinegar, Currywurst spices, and salt & pepper to taste.
    • Mix well. Bring to a boil.
    • Cook covered over low heat for 20 minutes. Stir occasionally.

    Sausage

    • In a PAN, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat.
    • Fry sausages until browned on all sides.
    • Transfer sausages to a plate and cut them into 1/2 inch slices.

    Serve

    • Serve sauce over sausages with French fries and salad, and optional bread rolls and/or mayonnaise.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    *) German Bratwurst or Nürnberger, or any kind of sausage that you prefer, like hot dog or vegan.
    ▪ Substitute cabbage salad with a cucumber salad, raw sauerkraut, or with your favorite potato salad.
    ▪ Substitute French fries with baked potato wedges and/or baked root vegetables.
    ▪ Sprinkle French fries with paprika to taste.

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