Greek Avgolemono

Greek Avgolemono

Avgolemono

Greek Avgolemono

The basic recipe for Avgolemono is a healthy chicken soup thickened with eggs and seasoned with lemon juice to taste. Perfect for the cold season. We added a modern twist with our pink pepperberry-lemon thyme blend.

Soup, Pasta, or Else?

Optionally, make a delicious Avgolemono pasta sauce. You can add your favorite vegetables either in the soup or pasta sauce. Or pour the sauce over cooked or fried vegetables. A good fit is green asparagus, turnip, rutabaga, pumpkin, zucchini, and/or carrot.

Variations
  • Skip the chicken soup step and buy cooked shredded
    chicken and chicken broth instead.
  • Substitute orzo with small noodles or cooked rice.
  • Add your favorite vegetables to the Avgolemono Soup.
  • Omit the chicken in the Avgolemono Soup.
  • Add 1-2 tbsp white wine and/or olive oil to the Base.
  • For a thicker soup, dissolve 1-2 tsp cornstarch in
    2 tbsp cold water. Add it to the Avgolemono Base.
The Avgolemono Culinary Spice Kit includes the following spices:

Pink pepperberries, chives, lemon thyme, savory, green peppercorns, lemon crystals

Lemon Thyme
Lemon Thyme
Greek Avgolemono

Greek Avgolemono

SpiceBreeze
Greek Avgolemono is a healthy chicken soup thickened with eggs and seasoned with lemon juice to taste. Perfect for the cold season. We added a modern twist with our pink pepperberry-lemon thyme blend. Optionally, make a delicious Avgolemono pasta sauce. You can add your favorite vegetables to the soup or pasta sauce. Or pour the sauce over cooked or fried vegetables. A good fit is, for instance, asparagus, turnip, rutabaga, pumpkin, zucchini, and carrot.
 
Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Greek
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1 lb chicken pieces with skin*)

Produce

  • 1 each celery, carrot, onion roughly cut
  • 2 - 4 lemons for juice

Dairy

  • 2 eggs

Option 1: Avgolemono Soup

  • 1/4 cup orzo or any small noodles

Option 2: Avgolemono Pasta

  • 12-16 oz fettuccini or other pasta cooked
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • olive oil

Avgolemono Culinary Spice Kit

  • Pink pepperberries, chives, lemon thyme, savory, green peppercorns, lemon crystals 

Optional

  • Add 1-2 cups of your favorite vegetables cut into bite-size pieces (see suggestions above).
  • fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

Prepare Chicken

  • In a POT, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
  • Add chicken, vegetables, and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Cook for 20 to 30 minutes until the chicken falls apart.
  • Take the chicken out and reserve the broth for later.
  • Remove the skin from the chicken and shred it with 2 forks.

Prepare Base

  • In a BOWL, add eggs and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Whisk.
  • Slowly stir in hot broth, 1 tbsp at a time, until the mixture reaches the temperature of the broth.

Option 1: Avgolemono Soup

  • To the POT, add orzo, 1 cup shredded chicken, additional vegetables (optional), hot Base, Avgolemono spices, and salt & lemon juice to taste.
  • Cook over medium heat for 6-10 minutes until the orzo is cooked ‘al dente’, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with fresh parsley (optional). Enjoy!

Option 2: Avgolemono Pasta

  • In a PAN, fry onions in 2 tbsp of oil over medium heat until translucent.
  • Optionally, fry vegetables until cooked.
  • Add 2 cups of the chicken broth, 1 cup shredded chicken, hot Base, Avgolemono spices, and salt & lemon juice to taste.
  • Cook low for 5 minutes.
  • Serve sauce with cooked pasta. Enjoy!

Notes

*) Optional, buy broth and use cooked chicken or substitute the chicken with 1 lb vegetables, and skip step 'prepare chicken'.
  • Substitute orzo with 1 cup of cooked rice. 
  • Substitute chicken with veal or pork and cook longer.
  • Add 1-2 tbsp white wine and/or olive oil to the eggs.
  • For a thicker soup, dissolve 1-2 tsp cornstarch in 2 tbsp cold water. Add it to the eggs.
Lebanese Pumpkin Kibbeh

Lebanese Pumpkin Kibbeh

Lebanese Pumpkin Kibbeh

Lebanese Pumpkin Kibbeh

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Kibbeh is a very popular dish in most Middle Eastern countries that often has the form of a small football. Baked Kibbeh is a kind of pie. For the crust mix bulgur (cracked wheat) with pumpkin. The filling combines meat, spinach, and optional nuts with a baharat spice blend. Or substitute garbanzo beans for meat.
 
Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Lebanese
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1 lb ground beef

Fresh Produce

  • 10 oz baby spinach washed
  • 1/2 lb pumpkin peeled, deseeded, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 lemon for juice

Dairy

  • 1 cup yogurt plain
  • butter

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 1 cup bulgur number 1 fine
  • salt

Optional

  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • salad of your choice

Kibbeh Culinary Spice Kit

  • [1] Chili, black pepper, cumin, coriander, cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves
  • [2] Nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, fenugreek, allspice, ginger

Instructions
 

Filling

  • In a PAN, heat 1 tbsp butter over medium heat.
  • Cook onion slices for 5 minutes.
  • Add meat, Kibbeh [1] spices, salt to taste, and nuts (optional).
  • Cook until meat is cooked through. Stir frequently to break the meat up.
  • Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Kibbeh

  • Cook pumpkin in salted water until soft. Take it out.
  • Use the cooking water to prepare bulgur according to package instructions.
  • Mash pumpkin and mix with chopped onions.
  • Gradually stir in bulgur to receive a moist mixture.
  • Add Kibbeh [2] spices and salt to taste.

Bake

  • Preheat OVEN to 375°F.
  • Grease a 2 qt. BAKING DISH.
  • Add 3 layers:
  • half of the Kibbeh, the filling, then the rest of the Kibbeh.
  • Press and flatten the surface.
  • Create a nice pattern with a fork.
  • Spread 1 tbsp melted butter on top.
  • Bake in the OVEN 30 – 45 minutes until the surface begins to brown.

Serve

  • Serve with yogurt mixed with lemon juice to taste as dressing and salad as a side (optional).
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Substitute beef with lamb, chicken, or 1 can garbanzo beans (15 oz).
  • Substitute pumpkin with zucchini or potatoes.
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2022-12-14
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Indian Mulligatawny

Indian Mulligatawny

Indian
Mulligatawny

British-Indian Pepper Soup
Originally, Mulligatawny was a hot pepper sauce served with rice. It became very popular as a soup during the British colonial era in India.

Today it is the national soup of India, and still very popular in England. There are many different versions.

Try this one with tamarind as a main ingredient of the spice blend and add as much pepper as you like.
Mulligatawny Spice Blend
Pouch [1] Tamarind, coriander, cumin, yellow mustard, fenugreek, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, chili

Pouch [2] Black pepper
Indian Mulligatawny

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Indian Mulligatawny

Indian Mulligatawny

SpiceBreeze
Originally, Mulligatawny was a hot pepper sauce served with rice. It became very popular as a soup during the British colonial era in India. Today it is the national soup of India, and still very popular in England. There are many different versions. Try this one with tamarind as a main ingredient of the spice blend and add as much pepper as you like.
 
Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 chicken breast about 0.5 lb, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 cup red lentils well rinsed
  • 1 cup carrots + celery mixed, diced
  • 1 can coconut milk 13.5 oz
  • 2 cups cooked rice basmati recommended
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • inch ginger grated
  • oil coconut, ghee, or vegetable
  • salt

Mulligatawny Culinary Spice Kit

  • Pouch [1] Tamarind, coriander, cumin, yellow mustard, fenugreek, cardamom, cinnamon, turmeric, chili
  • Pouch [2] Black pepper

Optional for Garnish

  • fresh cilantro or parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a large POT, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  • Add onions, garlic, and ginger.
  • Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add Mulligatawny [1] spices, vegetables, and Mulligatawny [2] spices to taste.
  • Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add lentils, coconut milk, 2 cups of water, chicken, and salt to taste.
  • Cover. Bring to a boil.
  • Turn heat to medium-low.
  • Cook 15 - 20 minutes until lentils are soft and chicken is cooked, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the chicken. Shred-it with two forks and return it to the POT.
  • Cook shortly to reheat the chicken.
  • Optionally, add more Mulligatawny [2] spices to taste.
  • Serve soup over rice.
  • Optionally, garnish with cilantro or parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

â–ª Omit the chicken and skip the shredding and reheating of the chicken in the cooking instructions.
â–ª Substitute carrots and/ or celery with other vegetables, for instance: parsnip, rutabaga, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, or leek.
Italian Lasagne in Padella

Italian Lasagne in Padella

Italian Lasagne in Padella

Italian Lasagne in Padella

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The name Lasagna, or Italian Lasagne, is derived from the Ancient Greek word ‘Laganon’ which refers to a flat dough. Lasagna is #11 on the world's best food list voted by CNN readers. Make the tomato sauce ahead of time and cook this delicious comfort food with layers of ricotta, kale, and mozzarella on any weeknight quick and easy in a pan ("in padella").
 
Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz lasagna*
  • 1/2 lb ground meat e.g. beef, pork
  • 2 cups tomato puree
  • 8 oz ricotta
  • 1 bunch lacinato kale chopped
  • 8 oz mozzarella thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup parmesan grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • olive oil
  • salt

Lasagne Culinary Spice Kit

  • Onion, oregano, basil, marjoram, sage, garlic, chile, celery 

Instructions
 

Sauce**

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil.
  • Careful of splatters, add tomato puree, ground meat, salt to taste, and Lasagne spices.
  • Cook over medium-low heat for 30 to 90 minutes.

Ricotta

  • In a BOWL, mix ricotta with 4 tbsp of the sauce.

Lasagne

  • In a large PAN, spread one ladle of the sauce on the bottom.
  • Create a layer of pasta, crossing the sheets slightly between them.
  • Add the following layers in this order:
  • sauce, ricotta, kale, mozzarella.
  • Make sure all layers are thin.
  • Repeat the layers until the pasta is used up.
  • Finish with a layer of parmesan and basil.
  • Cover with a LID and cook the lasagne in the PAN for about 15 minutes over medium-low heat until the pasta is cooked.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use pasta that doesn't require precooking.
** The sauce is best when made 1-3 days ahead.
â–ª Substitute kale with spinach.
â–ª Use one layer of ham instead of the ground meat.
â–ª Omit the meat for a vegetarian version.
▪ Substitute ricotta and mozzarella with your favorite sliced cheese or with a béchamel sauce.
Marceline Reid-Jaques
Marceline Reid-Jaques
2022-12-14
Karen Jones
Karen Jones
2022-12-05
Wonderful, flavorful meals using readily available ingredients!
ann davis
ann davis
2022-11-29
My daughter gave me a subscription as a Christmas present while our families were quarantining together. It was so much fun! It introduced us to several cuisines that were totally new to us. The recipes were easy to follow and the spices were transformative - fresh and pungent and delicious.
Jessica Brown
Jessica Brown
2022-05-22
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French Ratatouille

French Ratatouille

French Ratatouille

French Ratatouille

Classic French vegetable stew seasoned with Herbes de Provence.

Ratatouille Culinary Spice Blend:
European Hyssop, thyme, rosemary, savory, oregano, sage, marjoram
Indispensable Ingredients

1 large eggplant

1 large zucchini

2 bell peppers (any colors)

2 large onions

3 cloves garlic

1 cup tomato puree or 2 tomatoes

2 cups vegetable broth

Optional Protein
  • any type of protein, mild seasoned, from fish to poultry or beef
    (see recommendations in recipe notes)
Suggested Sides
  • bread slices (fresh French baguette or any bread you like)
  • cooked or steamed rice
  • boiled potatoes

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FAQ

  • Our Herbes de Provence blend which includes an uncommon herb: European hyssop. This ‘holy herb’ has a minty, slightly bitter, but pleasurable taste, different from North American anise hyssop.
  • Plenty of fresh vegetables are fried before they are cooked in a tomato-broth.
  • Make it a stew or soup (all versions recipe).

The cooking steps are  minimal and quick. Here are some extra tips for time efficiency:

  • Make the dish the day before.
  • Make it a side dish to leftover rice or potatoes, or use up some bread.
The preparation of this dish is quiet easy:
  • Cut vegetables.
  • Fry vegetables.
  • Cook vegetables.

The Breeze Way recipe is the stew version with optional sides.

  • The challenge here is not to burn the vegetables in the first frying step. Please stay close to the pot during these 10 minutes. If some of the vegetables are burnt, take them out and cut the burnt parts off.
  • During the cooking step, please make sure to check the softness of the vegetables, so you get the result that you prefer.

 

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Aussie Burger

Aussie Burger

pineapple

A Lot on Your Aussie Burger

Pineapple and beetroot? Serious? Yes! Who dares wins!

But this is not all. The Aussie Burger is also called “Burger with a lot” due to its many layers. Beetroot and pineapple are characteristic ingredients, and so is a sunny side up egg. Add your onions, bacon, or cheese, just as you like your favorite burger anyway.

Tasmanian Tomato Salad Side

Add a fruity tomato side salad with a kick from precious Tasmanian pepperberries, also called Mountain Pepper. Notice the slightly purple color that the berries develop in the vinaigrette.

Variations
  • Substitute beef with other meat, or with large portabello mushrooms.
beetroot
The Aussie Burger Culinary Spice Kit includes the following spices:

Tasmanian pepperberries

Aussie Burger

Tasmanian Aussie Burger

SpiceBreeze
The Aussie Burger is also called "Burger with a lot" due to its many layers. Characteristic ingredients are beetroot,  pineapple, and a sunny side up egg. Add a fruity tomato side salad with a kick from precious Tasmanian pepperberries, also called Mountain Pepper. Notice the slightly purple color that the berries develop in the vinaigrette.
hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Australian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Shopping list

  • 4 beef patties
  • 1 jar pickled beetroots sliced
  • 1 can pineapple rings
  • 8 large lettuce leaves
  • 4 large tomato/es chopped
  • 2-3 kiwi (golden) chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper
  • mayonnaise and/ or your favorite ketchup or BBQ sauce

Optional layers

  • slices cheese
  • onion rings grilled or raw
  • bacon grilled

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Tasmanian pepperberries

Instructions
 

Side salad

  • Chop Aussie Spices with a sharp knife.
  • Be careful not to shoot the spices across the kitchen.
  • In a BOWL, mix lemon juice with Aussie Spices, salt to taste, and 1 tbsp oil.
  • Mix with tomatoes and kiwi. Set aside.

Burger

  • In a PAN, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  • Fry patties until cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Transfer patties to a plate and cover.
  • Shortly, fry the cutting sides of the buns.

At the same time

  • In a second PAN, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  • Fry eggs to your liking.
  • Season with salt & pepper.
  • Transfer to a plate and cover.
  • Fry pineapple on each side until golden and caramelized.

Serve

  • Serve all ingredients on separate plates.
  • Everyone can assemble the Burger with a lot to its liking.
  • Enjoy!