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Oct, 2021

Persian Khoresh Gheimeh

Persian Khoresh Gheimeh

Persian Khoresh Gheimeh

Persian Khoresh Gheimeh

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Khoresh Gheimeh is a traditional Persian dish, a unique combination of fries over a lentil stew. The key flavor ingredient is dried Omani, or black lime, with its distinct flavor paired with holiday spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. Omani limes are usually added in whole and cooked for hours. This spice blend includes ground Omani limes for a delicious weeknight dinner.

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hands-on time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Persian

Servings

Ingredients

Protein

1/2 lb lamb or beef stew
1 cup red lentils

Fresh Produce

1 lb potatoes cut into fries
2 onions chopped
4 cloves garlic grated

Packaged Goods/Staples

5 cups broth
1 cup tomato puree not flavored
3 cups boiled or steamed rice
oil
salt & pepper

Gheimeh Culinary Spice Kit

Omani limes, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, cardamom, white pepper, nutmeg

Instructions

Fries

Preheat OVEN to 400°F.
In a BOWL, mix potatoes with 2 tbsp oil and salt to taste.
Place potatoes in one layer on a non-stick BAKING SHEET.
Bake in OVEN for 20-30 minutes until they become crisp and golden. Turn midway.

Lentils

In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil.
Fry onions over medium heat until they turn golden. Add garlic. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
Add meat. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes.
Add broth, tomato puree, Gheimeh spices, and salt & pepper to taste. Cover.
Bring to a boil. Cook over low heat until the meat is almost tender.
Add lentils and adjust salt.
Cook for about 20 minutes until all ingredients are tender.

Serve

Serve lentils over rice and top with fries.
Enjoy!

Notes

Omit the meat and cook the broth for 15 minutes before adding the lentils.
Substitute lentils with yellow split peas. Soak them in water overnight and add about 10 minutes to the cooking time.
Substitute potatoes with frozen fries.

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2022-12-14

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2022-12-05

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31

Oct, 2021

Cambodian Samlar machu

Cambodian Samlar Machu

Cambodian Samlar machu

Cambodian Samlar Machu

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Samlar Machu is a popular Cambodian dish, both as a stew and a soup. The flavor base is the traditional Cambodian kroeung spice blend that includes lemongrass, galangal, and makrut lime leaves. The combination of tamarind, lime, and fish sauce creates a slightly sour-salty note. Adapt the recipe to your taste with chicken, fish, or tofu, and vegetables of your choice.

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hands-on time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Cambodian

Servings

Ingredients

Protein

1 lbs chicken breast or thighs cut into 1/2-inch pieces (see notes)

Fresh Produce

4 cups chopped vegetables Bok choy, mushrooms, eggplant, bamboo shoots, baby kale, and/ or bell peppers
2 shallots finely chopped
4 cloves garlic finely chopped or grated
1 lime or lemon for juice

Packaged Goods/Staples

2-4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
oil
salt & pepper

Samlar Machu Culinary Spice Kit

Lemongrass, tamarind, galangal, turmeric, chili, makrut lime

Optional

fish sauce or anchovy paste to taste
fresh chili pepper thinly sliced

Suggested Sides

3 cups steamed or boiled rice

Instructions

In a POT, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
Stir fry shallots until translucent.
Add garlic, chicken, and Samlar Machu spices. Stir for about 3 minutes.
Add 2 cups of broth, soy sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.
If you prefer a soup, add the remaining broth as well.
Optionally, add fresh chili, and fish sauce or anchovy paste.
Bring to a boil.
Turn heat to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes.
Add vegetables.
Continue to cook for about 10 minutes until all ingredients are tender.
Adjust seasoning to taste with lime juice and salt and pepper.
Serve soup and rice in separate bowls.
Enjoy!

Notes

Instead of chicken, add cubed firm tofu or fish fillets (e. g. snapper, cod, or tilapia, cut into 1-inch strips) together with the vegetables.

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2022-12-14

Karen Jones

2022-12-05

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2022-11-29

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2022-05-22

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30

Jun, 2021

Chilaquiles

Mexican Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles

Mexican Chilaquiles

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Chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican dish dating back to the Aztecs. It's popular throughout Mexico in several variations. Indulge in crunchy, deep fried tortilla chips covered with a scrumptious tomato sauce. Your spice kit includes fruity and mild ancho peppers for a little kick.

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hands-on time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast shredded*
1 cup frozen corn kernels optional
12 tortillas cut into strips or triangles
2 cups tomato puree not seasoned
1/2 cup broth vegetable or chicken
oil
salt & pepper

Suggested Toppings

1 onion sliced
1 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
1 cup shredded cheese or Mexican queso fresco
1 avocado sliced
4 lettuce leaves thinly sliced

Chilaquiles Culinary Spice Kit

Ancho chili, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, cloves

Instructions

Chilaquiles Sauce

In a POT, add 2 tbsp oil, tomato puree, broth, Chilaquiles spices, and salt & pepper to taste.
Cover. Bring to a boil. Turn heat to low.
Cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
Add chicken and optionally corn.
Cook for another 5 minutes.
Turn off and let it rest for 15 minutes.

Tortilla Chips

In a PAN, fry tortillas in plenty of oil over medium-low heat until they turn slightly brown.
Pay close attention. They can burn easily.
Transfer each batch of tortilla chips to a PLATE lined with a paper towel.

Finish

In a large PAN, reheat the sauce over medium heat.
Carefully, stir in the tortilla chips. Cook for about 3 minutes.

Serve

Serve chilaquiles with your preferred toppings.
Enjoy!

Notes

* Cook the chicken the day before in salted water for about 20 minutes. Shred it with two forks.

Substitute chicken with beef or pinto beans.
Omit chicken and place sunny-side-up eggs on top.

Marceline Reid-Jaques

2022-12-14

Karen Jones

2022-12-05

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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

2022-05-22

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3

May, 2021

Austrian Potato Rutabaga Salad

Austrian Potato Rutabaga Salad

Austrian Potato Rutabaga Salad

Austrian Potato Rutabaga Salad

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hands-on time 30

Course Salad

Cuisine Austrian

Servings

Ingredients

1 lb potatoes boiled, cut into 0.25 inch slices
0.5 lbs rutabaga or turnip cut into 0.25 inch slices
2 shallots finely chopped
0.5 bunch fresh parsley or dill chopped
0.5 cup broth poultry or vegetable
4 tbsp white vinegar wine or apple cider
3-4 tbsp oil
1 tbsp sugar
salt & pepper

Instructions

In a large BOWL, mix 2 tbsp vinegar, 3 tbsp broth, oil, and salt & pepper to taste.
Add shallots and potatoes and let marinate for 30 minutes.
In a PAN, heat the sugar over low heat until light brown.
Add the rutabaga or turnips and mix well.
Add the remaining vinegar and broth.
Season with salt & pepper to taste.
Cover and cook over medium-low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain and add to the potato salad. Mix well.
Let rest for 30 - 60 minutes.
Add fresh herbs. Mix well.
Serve with Kräuterbackhendl (see notes).
Enjoy!

Notes

Austrian Kräuterbackhendl recipe

14

Apr, 2021

Belgian Endive Salad

Belgian Endive Apple Salad

Belgian Endive Apple Salad

Enjoy this extraordinary endive apple salad as a light weekday lunch or elegant side for a Sunday dinner with Belgian Carbonnade à la Flamande.

Ingredients

2-3 Belgian endives
1-2 sweet apples
1 tbsp (apple cider) vinegar
1 tbsp (vegetable) oil
salt & pepper
Optionally:
crushed walnuts
fresh parsley, chopped
crumbled blue cheese or feta.

Instructions

Slice endives into 1/4 inch wide strips.

Cut apples into 8 wedges. Slice wedges crosswise 1/4 inch wide.

Season to taste with salt & pepper.

Finish with vinegar and oil.

Optionally, top with crushed walnuts, parsley, and/or crumbled blue cheese or feta.

Marceline Reid-Jaques

2022-12-14

Karen Jones

2022-12-05

Wonderful, flavorful meals using readily available ingredients!

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

2022-05-22

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3

Feb, 2021

German Currywurst

German Currywurst

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

German Currywurst

German Currywurst

SpiceBreeze

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

Course Main Course

Cuisine German

Servings

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.