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27

Nov, 2021

Aruban Keshi Yena

Aruban Keshi Yena

Aruban Keshi Yena

Aruban Keshi Yena

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Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao, also known as the ABC islands, are Dutch isles in in the Caribbean Sea. Keshi Yena is very popular in Aruba and Curaçao. It is said that slaves invented this dish. They filled the shell of a large Edam or Gouda cheese with whatever leftovers they could find.

If you are not a fan of cheese, you can use less or no cheese. The filling is also delicious as a sauce with or without tomatoes for pasta or pizza.

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Hands-on Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Caribbean

Servings

Ingredients

1 lb ground meat*)
2 cups diced tomatoes from a can
1 green bell pepper chopped
18-24 oz cheese**) sliced
4-6 cups cooked rice
2 onions chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
2 eggs
oil butter, salt

Keshi Yena Culinary Spice Kit

Black peppercorn, garlic, onion, chili pepper, oregano, sage

Recommended

1 tsp capers
1/4 cup green olives sliced
1/4 cup raisins
1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

(1) In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp of oil over medium heat.
Add onions, garlic, bell pepper, meat, Keshi Yena spices, and salt to taste.
Stir-fry until the meat is crumbled and cooked.
(2) Add tomatoes and your choice of the recommended ingredients.
Add salt to taste. Mix well.
Cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
Stir occasionally. Set aside.
(3) Preheat the OVEN to 350°F.
(4) Grease a non-sticking BAKING DISH or 3-4 BAKING BOWLS with butter.
Line the bottom and sides of the BAKING DISH completely with overlapping cheese slices.
(5) In a BOWL, whisk the eggs.
Stir them into the sauce and pour all into the BAKING DISH.
Cover completely with cheese slices.
(6) Bake in the OVEN until the cheese is soft and golden brown.
Serve keshi yena with rice.
Optionally, add a fresh salad.
Enjoy!

Notes

Substitute ground meat with shredded or chopped cooked meat, or (partly) with vegetables, for instance, mushrooms, green beans, or eggplants.

*) Chicken and beef are popular. Veal or pork work as well.
**) Edam, Gouda, Cheddar, or your preferred cheese.

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2022-12-14

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2022-11-29

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25

Nov, 2021

European Holiday Feast

European Holiday Feast

Holiday Feast

European Holiday Feast

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Roasted goose with potato dumplings and holiday spiced red cabbage is one of the traditional holiday feasts in Northern Europe. The preparation is faster and easier with gnocchi and chicken or turkey. You can save even more time without gravy. The juicy sauce out of the oven is scrumptious by itself. The key ingredient is the herb mugwort. It's also beneficial for the digestion.

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Cuisine Austrian, German, Polish

Servings

Ingredients

4 lbs chicken legs and breast with bones and skin
1 lb red cabbage finely sliced
1 orange peeled and quartered
1 sour apple quartered
1 sour apple chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 lb gnocchi
1 large onion sliced
1 tbsp flour
2 tbsp vinegar
0.5 cup red wine
2 tbsp butter
oil
salt & pepper

Culinary Spice Kit

[1] Mugwort Do not use during pregnancy
[2] Juniper berries, cloves, bay leaf

Instructions

Chicken

Preheat OVEN to 350°F.
Rub chicken on all sides with salt & pepper.
In a large OVEN DISH, spread 2 tbsp oil and add chicken pieces skin-side down.
Distribute Holiday Feast [1] spices, orange, apple quarters, onions, and 1 cup of water around the chicken.
Cover*) and bake in the OVEN for 45-60 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Every 15 minutes, stir the liquid and spoon it over the chicken.
After 30 minutes take off the cover and turn the chicken.

Gnocchi

Prepare gnocchi according to package instructions.

Gravy

In a POT, strain liquid from the OVEN DISH.
In a small CUP, dissolve flour in 1/8 cup water.
Add flour-water to the POT. Bring to a boil, reduce to medium.
Simmer for 2-5 minutes until it thickens. Add salt & pepper to taste.

Cabbage

In a POT, melt butter.
Add cabbage and vinegar. Sauté for 5 minutes.
Add chopped apple, wine, Holiday Feast [2] spices, salt to taste, and a dash of sugar.
Mix well, cover, and cook over low heat for 45-60 minutes until the cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally. Enjoy!

Notes

Notes & Variations

▪ Substitute chicken with turkey, goose, duck, or pork tenderloin. Adjust cooking time.

▪ Substitute gnocchi with mash potatoes.

▪ Substitute orange with 1 cup of cranberries.

*) Use aluminum foil to cover the chicken.

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2022-12-14

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2022-12-05

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2022-11-29

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2022-05-22

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3

Nov, 2021

Egyptian Dukkah

Egyptian Dukkah

Egyptian Dukkah

Egyptian Dukkah

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Dukkah is an Egyptian mixture of spices and nuts. Sesame and hazelnuts are most common. Pistachios or almonds are great alternatives. The ingredients are toasted to develop a more intensive flavor. Optionally, add rosemary or oregano.

"Delicious brilliant idea

What can say? What a creative idea for 1, and a delicious meal each time for 2. I recieved 2 Meal spice kits (these include the spices for the entire meal & a recipe card with what to get or add to your shopping list).

1st meal: Dukkah Lamb - This was fantastic. Definitely follow cooking instructions from Spice breeze cards -- I finished slightly faster in oven for a more rare chop- to die for! (...)" Serena Ricker (Trustpilot Review)

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hands-on time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Egyptian

Servings

Ingredients

Protein

9 small lamb chops trimmed

Fresh Produce

1 lb sweet potatoes cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 lb Brussels sprouts trimmed and halved lengthwise
2 cloves garlic crushed

Packaged Goods/Staples

1/4 cup ground hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, or pistachios
oil
salt & pepper

Dukkah Culinary Spice Kit

pouch [1] coriander and cumin toasted
pouch [2] sesame seeds roasted

Instructions

Preheat the OVEN to 400°F.

In a BOWL, mix sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts with 2 tbsp oil, and salt & pepper to taste.
Place all in one layer on a non-sticking BAKING SHEET.
Cook vegetables in the OVEN for 30-40 minutes, turning midway.

Shortly before vegetables are done:

Season chops with salt & pepper to taste, and Dukkah [1] spices.
In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil and fry garlic for 30 seconds over medium-low heat.
Add chops and fry them over medium heat until your desired doneness.

Serve

In a small BOWL, mix nuts with Dukkah [2] spices. Sprinkle over plated chops.
Enjoy!

Notes

Substitute lamb with 1.25 lb chicken breast strips, filet mignon, pork chops, fish (salmon, halibut, cod), eggplant slices (1/2 inch), or seitan.
Substitute vegetables with potatoes and/or carrots.
Optional, drizzle meal with pomegranate molasses, and/or serve with hummus sprinkled with lemon.

Alternative - Quick Recipe:
Mix Dukkah spices with nuts, 2-4 tbsp olive oil, and salt to taste.
Enjoy as a dip with fresh baguette, mix it with cooked pasta, or drizzle it over baked vegetables.

Marceline Reid-Jaques

2022-12-14

Karen Jones

2022-12-05

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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.

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31

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.

Marceline Reid-Jaques

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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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.

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

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