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30
Dec, 2023
North African Ras El Hanout

North African Ras El Hanout

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North African Ras El Hanout

North African Ras El Hanout

SpiceBreeze
When a spice shop owner in North Africa uses its magic to create an extraordinary spice blend, it is called Ras El Hanout, "head of the shop". The quantity and quality of the selected spices depend on the wealth of the customer. This recipe includes a blend of 23 ingredients, including precious long pepper, grains of paradise, rosebud, and mace. You will love it!
 
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Algerian, Egyptian, Moroccan, Tunisian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 lb chicken breast or thighs cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 1 lb white carrots roughly cut
  • 1/2 lb turnips roughly cut
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Ras El Hanout Culinary Spice Kit

  • Cumin, coriander, paprika, black pepper, nutmeg, allspice, grains of paradise, ginger, nigella, caraway, cinnamon, rosebud, mace, anise, brown mustard, turmeric, chamomile, long pepper, cardamom, fenugreek, cloves, chili, lavender

Suggested Sides

  • couscous
  • rice
  • boiled potatoes

Instructions
 

Vegetables

  • In a POT, steam carrots and turnips or cook them over low heat in a little bit of water with salt to taste.
  • Use only as much water as needed to prevent the vegetables from burning.
  • Once the vegetables are tender, mash them with a fork or potato masher. Add salt & pepper to taste.

Chicken

  • In a large PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken, Ras El Hanout spices, and salt to taste. Mix well.
  • Fry the chicken until it is cooked through and turned brown on all sides.

Serve

  • Serve the chicken on a bed of vegetable mash with your preferred sides.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Substitute the chicken with turkey, lamb or pork tenderloin, sirloin beef, or your preferred steak. For lamb or beef, fry it to your desired doneness.
  • If you really want to miss out on the turnips, substitute them with potatoes.
  • Substitute white carrots with colored carrots.
Alternatively, use the Ras El Hanout spices for one of the following recipes:

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2
Nov, 2022
Georgian Chakhokhbili

Georgian Chakhokhbili

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Georgian Chakhokhbili

Georgian Chakhokhbili

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Chakhokhbili is a classic Georgian one-pot stew featuring chicken, onions, and tomatoes. Traditionally prepared with pheasant (“khokhobi”), this flavorful dish is seasoned with the renowned khemli suneli spice blend, a fragrant mix of coriander, mint, turmeric, savory, and fenugreek seeds and leaves (methi). For an authentic touch, we highly recommend pairing it with Georgian cheese bread, khachapuri.
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Georgian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 2 lb chicken [1] thighs or legs bone-in

Fresh Produce

  • 2 medium onions  chopped
  • 1-2 red bell peppers diced (optional)
  • 1 lb tomatoes chopped [2]
  • 2-4 tbsp chopped fresh herbs [3]
  • 1-3 cloves garlic pressed or grated (optional)
  • 1-2 fresh chilies finely chopped (optional)

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Chakhokhbili Culinary Spice Kit

  • coriander, fenugreek, mint, paprika, black pepper, turmeric, methi, savory, basil, cinnamon, cloves

Suggested Sides

  • any flat bread or Georgian khachapuri [4]
  • cooked or steamed rice

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken with salt & pepper to taste.

Cook

  • In a large POT, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  • Add chicken and fry until it turns brown on all sides. Scoop it out and set aside.
  • In the same POT, add onions and optionally bell pepper.
  • Fry over medium heat until the onions turn golden.
  • Add tomatoes and Chakhokhbili spices. Mix well.
  • Season with salt & pepper to taste. Return chicken. Mix well. Cover.
  • Bring to a boil. Cook over medium heat for 30-60 minutes until the chicken falls apart. Stir occasionally.

Add to taste:

  • fresh herbs, and
  • optionally garlic and/or fresh chilies.
  • Cook for another 5 minutes.

Notes

[1] Substitute: lamb chops or loin. Cook 90-120 minutes.
[2] Substitute: 2 cups tomatoes (whole, chopped, or puree), unseasoned.
[3] Your choice of: parsley, mint, basil, or cilantro.
[4] Khachapuri recipe.
 

Georgian Dishes

Georgian chakhokhbili
Georgian lobio
Georgian chashushuli
Georgian ajapsandali

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2
Nov, 2022
European Schupfnudeln

German-Austrian Schupfnudeln Variations

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European Schupfnudeln

German-Austrian Schupfnudeln

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Around 1630, German soldiers rolled finger-sized noodles from their ration of flour and water. Today, Swabians usually fry Schupfnudeln with sauerkraut and bacon, served at every festival and market. Austrians love the Schupfnudeln with poppy seeds and sweet fruits. Italian gnocchi are identical to Schupfnudeln, just in a different shape. Our recipe gives you all the options, including substitute vegetables for sauerkraut.
 
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Austrian, German
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 4 oz bacon [1] cut into 1/2 inch strips

Fresh Produce

  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 8 oz green cabbage or baby broccoli [2] cooked

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 12 oz gnocchi [3]
  • 12 oz dried prunes [4] pitted
  • sugar or other sweetener
  • salt & pepper

Alternative: Mohnbutter

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1-3 oz ground poppy seeds
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar optionally

Instructions
 

  • In a PAN, fry bacon strips over medium heat until crisp. Scoop them out. Set aside.
  • Add onions. Fry 5 minutes.
  • Add gnocchi. Fry 5 minutes.
  • Add vegetables and return bacon.
  • Heat until all ingredients are hot.
  • Season with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Serve the compote (see below) for dessert.

Alternative: Mohnbutter

  • Cook gnocchi according to package directions.
  • In a PAN, melt 4 tbsp butter. Lightly roast poppy seeds and optionally Mohnbutter spices. Add gnocchi and toss to reheat.
  • Serve with a side of prunes compote.
  • Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Compote

  • In a POT, add prunes and 2 cups of water.
  • Add sweetener and Schupfnudeln spices to taste. Cover and cook over low heat for about 30 to 60 minutes until the prunes softened to your taste and the sauce thickened. Add water if necessary. Enjoy!

Notes

[1] Substitute bacon with small diced pancetta.
[2] Substitute vegetables with 12 oz sauerkraut.
[3] Substitute gnocchi with homemade Schupfnudeln (recipe) or cooked thick pasta (recipe & tips online).
[4] Substitute dried prunes with fresh plums or apples: reduce the water to 1/8 cup.

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16
Oct, 2022
Georgian Lobio

Georgian Lobio – The Breeze Way

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Georgian Lobio

Georgian Lobio

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Lobio is a very popular dish in Georgia, Europe. It's served as a hot stew in the winter or a cold dip in the summer. There exist many variations for the ingredients. Please select your favorite from our suggestions. You might want to serve it with pomegranate and cornbread for an extraordinarily complex flavor experience. Pickled vegetables are another good addition. The spice blend is the famous Khemli Suneli.
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Cuisine Georgian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 2 cans kidney beans drained and rinsed, 15 oz each (see notes for substitutes)

Fresh Produce

  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped (see notes for substitutes)

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 1.5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup walnuts ground (see notes for substitutes)
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Lobio Culinary Spice Kit

  • Coriander, fenugreek, mint, paprika, black pepper, turmeric, methi, savory, basil, cinnamon, cloves

Optional

  • Pomegranate molasses or fresh seeds (see notes for molasses recipe)
  • Cornbread or flatbread

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Beans

  • In a BOWL, mash about 2/3 of the beans with a potato masher.

Step 2: Fry

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
  • Fry the onions until soft, stirring frequently.

COOK

    Step 3

    • In a POT, add all beans and broth. Mix well. 

    Step 4

    • Add:
    • the fried onions with the oil,
    • cilantro,
    • ground walnuts,
    • salt & pepper to taste,
    • and Lobio spices.

    Step 5

    • Bring to a boil.
    • Reduce the heat to medium-low.
    • Cook for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

    Optionally

    • For a sweet-sour note, add pomegranate molasses or pomegranate seeds to taste to the finished dish or over the plated meal.
    • Serve with cornbread.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    Beans
    ▪ Substitute beans with navy or cranberry beans.
    ▪ Substitute half of the beans with 1/2 lb ground meat.
    Herbs
    ▪ Substitute cilantro with mint or parsley.
    Nuts
    ▪ Substitute walnuts with almonds or hazelnuts or 1 tbsp flour in step 4.
    Pomegranate
    Recipe for pomegranate molasses
    Variations
    ▪ If you love garlic: Add 2 cloves grated garlic in step 2.
    ▪ If you prefer to add veggies: Add 8 oz green beans and 0.5 cup more broth in step 3.
    ▪ If you love nuts: Add 0.25 cup chopped walnuts in step 4.
     
     
    Georgian Bread: Khachapuri recipe.

    Georgian Dishes

    Georgian chakhokhbili
    Georgian lobio
    Georgian chashushuli
    Georgian ajapsandali

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    Georgian Lobio

    Georgian Lobio - The Breeze Way

    Lobio is a very popular dish in Georgia, Europe. It’s served as a hot stew in the winter or a cold dip in the summer. There exist many variations for the ingredients. Please select your favorite from our suggestions. You might want to serve it with pomegranate and cornbread for an extraordinarily complex flavor experience. Pickled vegetables are another good addition. The spice blend is the famous Khemli Suneli.

    Protein

    • 2 cans kidney beans (drained and rinsed, 15 oz each (see notes for substitutes))

    Fresh Produce

    • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
    • 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped (see notes for substitutes))

    Packaged Goods/Staples

    • 1.5 cups vegetable broth
    • 1/4 cup walnuts (ground (see notes for substitutes))
    • olive oil
    • salt & pepper

    Lobio Culinary Spice Kit

    • Coriander, fenugreek, mint, paprika, black pepper, turmeric, methi, savory, basil, cinnamon, cloves

    Optional

    • Pomegranate molasses or fresh seeds ((see notes for molasses recipe))
    • Cornbread or flatbread

    Step 1: Prepare Beans

    1. In a BOWL, mash about 2/3 of the beans with a potato masher.

    Step 2: Fry

    1. In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.

    2. Fry the onions until soft, stirring frequently.

    COOK

    Step 3

    1. In a POT, add all beans and broth. Mix well. 

    Step 4

    1. Add:

    2. the fried onions with the oil,

    3. cilantro,

    4. ground walnuts,

    5. salt & pepper to taste,

    6. and Lobio spices.

    Step 5

    1. Bring to a boil.

    2. Reduce the heat to medium-low.

    3. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring frequently.

    Optionally

    1. For a sweet-sour note, add pomegranate molasses or pomegranate seeds to taste to the finished dish or over the plated meal.

    2. Serve with cornbread.

    3. Enjoy!
    Beans

    ▪ Substitute beans with navy or cranberry beans.

    ▪ Substitute half of the beans with 1/2 lb ground meat.

    Herbs

    ▪ Substitute cilantro with mint or parsley.

    Nuts

    ▪ Substitute walnuts with almonds or hazelnuts or 1 tbsp flour in step 4.

    Pomegranate

    Recipe for pomegranate molasses

    Variations

    ▪ If you love garlic: Add 2 cloves grated garlic in step 2.

    ▪ If you prefer to add veggies: Add 8 oz green beans and 0.5 cup more broth in step 3.

    ▪ If you love nuts: Add 0.25 cup chopped walnuts in step 4.

     

     

    Georgian Bread: Khachapuri recipe.

    Georgian Dishes

    Georgian chakhokhbili

    Georgian lobio

    Georgian chashushuli

    Georgian ajapsandali

    Georgian
    coriander, fenugreek, methi, mint, savory
    2
    Oct, 2022
    Malaysian Char Kway Teow

    Malaysian Char Kway Teow

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    Malaysian Char Kway Teow

    Malaysian Char Kway Teow

    SpiceBreeze
    Char Kway Teow is a beloved stir-fried street food from Malaysia, enjoyed across many Asian countries. Traditionally made with wide noodles, it’s just as delicious with other types—or even served over rice. With our spice blend, there’s no need for oyster sauce, and you can customize it by adding your favorite protein. We’ve also included extra vegetables with plenty of options to suit your taste. Adjust the saltiness and heat to create your perfect dish!
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    hands-on time 30 minutes
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Malaysian
    Servings 3

    Ingredients
      

    Protein

    • 8 oz medium fresh shrimp (*1) or thinly cut chicken breast or sirloin beef
    • 2 eggs whisked

    Fresh Produce

    • 1 large leek (*2) (halved lengthwise), cut into 2 inch long pieces
    • 3 green onions cut into 1/2 inch long slices

    Packaged Goods/Staples

    • 8 oz long noodles (*3)
    • 1/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth
    • 2-3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (*4)
    • 2 tsp (brown) sugar or syrup
    • (vegetable) oil

    Culinary Spice Kit

    • Shiitake mushrooms, garlic, onions, arrowroot, white pepper

    Optional

    • 1-2 slices bacon cut into 1/2 inch thin strips
    • 4 oz mung bean sprouts
    • fish sauce or anchovy paste to taste
    • fresh chili finely sliced, to taste
    • 1 lemon for juice

    Instructions
     

    Prepare

    • Prepare the noodles according to package instructions. Keep them warm.
    • In a CUP, mix 1/4 cup broth, 2 tbsp soy sauce (*4), 2 tsp sugar, and the Char Kway Teow spices.

    Fry Vegetables

    • In a LARGE PAN (*5), heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
    • Add the leek. Fry until just soft.

    Stir-Fry All Ingredients

    • Turn heat to high.
    • Add fresh shrimp (*1), chicken, or beef, and bacon (opt.).
    • Stir-fry for 1 minute.
    • Push the ingredients to the side.
    • Add the eggs to emptied PAN surface.
    • Gently push cooked parts from edges so that uncooked eggs can reach the hot PAN surface.
    • Add the noodles, green onions, and sprouts (opt.).
    • Toss gently until all ingredients are well mixed.

    Add Sauce

    • Give the prepared sauce a quick stir and add it to the PAN.
    • Toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
    • Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce soaks in.
    • If the dish appears dry, add 1 tbsp of water or soy sauce to taste, depending on your desired salt level.

    Serve immediately.

    • Optionally, sprinkle to taste with fish sauce, fresh chilies, and/or lemon juice.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    (1) Shelled and deveined.
    Optionally, substitute half of the shrimp with 4 oz fish cake, sliced.
    If using cooked shrimp, add them before the noodles and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
    Alternatively, add warm baked tofu cubes on the plated dish.
    QUICK TOFU CUBES RECIPE:
    Drain 1 lb firm tofu and cut it into 1/2 cubes.
    Season with 1.5 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oil, and 1 tsp starch.
    Bake at 350° F for 30 minutes on greased parchment paper, flipping halfway.
     
    (2) Substitute the leek with 6 oz green asparagus or (precooked) baby broccoli or zucchini, cut into 2 inches long thin pieces.
    (3) Recommended: flat rice noodles or other wide noodles, about 0.25-0.5 inch width.
    Alternatively, skip the noodles and serve the sauce over cooked rice.
    (4) Optionally, add up to 1 tbsp more and/or substitute 1/2-1 tbsp with dark soy sauce.
    For soy sauce substitutes click here.
    (5) Alternatively, divide the ingredients in half and cook in two batches.
    If you like, use a large wok instead of the pan.

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    Sep, 2022
    Ethiopian Tibs

    Ethiopian Tibs

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    Ethiopian Tibs

    Ethiopian Tibs

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    Most of the Ethiopian meals require endless hours of cooking. Tibs is a convenient exception. Meat and vegetables are quickly fried with the indispensable berbere spice blend. Authentic berbere is very hot. We created a mild version with the same rich flavor. Optionally, add chilies for some heat.
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    hands-on time 30 minutes
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Ethiopian
    Servings 3

    Ingredients
      

    Protein

    • 1 lb lamb, sirloin beef, or chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1/4 inch thin strips, about 1/2-1 inch long

    Fresh Produce

    • 2 cloves garlic grated or pressed
    • 1 large onion halved and sliced
    • 1 bell pepper yellow or red or mixed, cut into 1/4 inch thin strips

    Packaged Goods/Staples

    • 2 tbsp red wine
    • vegetable oil *
    • salt & pepper

    Berbere Culinary Spice Kit

    • Paprika, mild chilies, coriander, ginger, basil, ajwain, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, fenugreek

    Optional

    • 1-4 fresh jalapeño and/or red chilies finely sliced

    Suggested Sides

    • flat bread Ethiop. injera ** recommended
    • rice cooked or steamed
    • tomato cucumber salad with light dressing

    Instructions
     

    Prepare

    • In a BOWL, mix wine, garlic, and Berbere spices. Set aside.

    Tibs

    • In a large PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add onions and 1/2 tsp salt.
    • Stir-fry 5-10 minutes over medium heat, until the onions turn translucent.
    • Add the mixture from the BOWL and bell peppers.
    • Cover and cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If necessary, add 1-2 tbsp of water.
    • Add meat and stir-fry quickly over high heat for about 2 minutes, until the meat is just cooked. Add salt to taste.

    Serve

    • Serve tibs with your preferred sides.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    * Ethiopian seasoned oil recommended.
    ** From an Ethiopian store, if available, or try our shortcut recipe.
    Ethiopian Injera

    Ethiopian Injera - Shortcut Version

    Injera is best made with teff flour. This gluten-free grain is increasingly available in grocery stores with a wide product selection. Of course, Amazon has it too.

    Authentic Ethiopian injera requires a long preparation time and many steps spread over several days. The baking requires a special pan dedicated only for injera and years of experience. Our shortcut recipe skips the long preparation and can be made on a regular pan. Though the spongy texture can't be reached, the use of teff flour creates an authentic flavor and is fun to eat.

    Ingredients

    • 3/4 cup teff flour
    • salt
    • baking soda
    • 2 tbsp yogurt, plain

    Instructions

    Batter

    In a BOWL, mix teff with a dash of salt and baking soda.

    Add 3/4 cup of water and the yogurt.

    Bake

    Heat a dry PAN over medium heat.

    Add 1/4 cup of the batter in the center of the PAN.

    Tilt the PAN with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.

    Cover and cook until the batter is dried, about 2 to 5 minutes. Don't turn it.

    © Recipe: SpiceBreeze
    Cuisine: Ethiopian
    Ethiopian Tibs
     

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