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29
Oct, 2018
‎Zimbabwean Pumpkin Soup

Oriental Pumpkin Pie Spice

Oriental Pumpkin Pie Spice

Make your own Pumpkin Spice Latte or get inspired by the following recipes for an African pumpkin soup or a quick holiday movie snack! All you need is our freshly ground pumpkin pie spice blend with a hint of oriental cardamom. 


SpiceBreeze Oriental Pumpkin Pie Spices:

Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, cardamom

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‎Zimbabwean Pumpkin Soup

Nhopi - Zimbabwean Pumpkin Soup

In a POT,

  • cook 1.5 lb pumpkin cubes
  • in 1 cup salted water.
  • When the pumpkin cubes are soft, mash them.
  • Add 1-2 tbsp peanut butter,
  • 1-2 tsp Oriental Pumpkin Pie Spices,
  • and salt to taste.
  • Mix well. Simmer for 5 minutes. 

Optionally, add hot chili powder to taste and top with milk** or heavy cream.

Pumpkin Spice Latte

In a MUG, add:

  • 1/8 cup of strong coffee (One espresso shot brings the best result.)
  • 1/2-2 tsp Oriental Pumpkin Pie Spices
  • 2-4 tbsp syrup or honey
  • Fill the MUG with hot milk*. Mix well.

Optionally, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with Oriental Pumpkin Pie Spices.

Variation with Figs

Transfer the latte into a nice tall glass in layers in the following order:

2/3 latte, 1/2 inch whipped cream, 2 halved figs,

1/3 latte, 1/2 inch whipped cream, 2 halved figs.

Oriental Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin spiced baked apples

Pumpkin Spiced Baked Apples

The perfect combination of tart, sweet, and spicy: pumpkin spice baked apples deconstruct the apple pie in a forgiving way and goes with anything. Create your own simple snack with our Pumpkin Spice blend!

Mexican Hot Chocolate

In a MUG, 

  • dissolve 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 
  • in 2 tbsp milk*. 
  • Stir in 1-2 tsp Oriental Pumpkin Pie Spices, 
  • and 2-4 tbsp agave syrup or honey. 
  • Fill the MUG with hot milk*. Mix well. 

Optionally, add hot chili powder to taste and top with whipped cream and sprinkle with Oriental Pumpkin Pie Spices.

Pumpkin Spice Nuts​

Preheat OVEN to 350°F. 

In a BOWL,

  • add 2 tbsp agave syrup or honey,
  • 1-2 tsp Oriental Pumpkin Pie Spices,
  • and salt to taste. Mix well.
  • Add 2 cups chopped nuts and mix well.

In a BAKING DISH lined with PARCHMENT PAPER, spread nut mixture evenly. 

Bake nuts for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Let them cool.

Pumpkin spiced holiday nuts

Notes/ Variations: Mexican Hot Chocolate works just as well with only cinnamon and chili. Try Nhopi without spices.

Recommendations: * Whole milk or almond or soy milk. ** Coconut milk.

29
Oct, 2018
Couscous aux Sept Légumes

Moroccan Couscous aux Sept Légumes

Couscous aux Sept Légumes

Couscous aux Sept Légumes

‘Couscous with seven vegetables’ is a traditional dish in North African countries and much loved by its visitors. Saffron supports the rich flavor of plenty of fresh vegetables. Don’t worry about the chopping! Luckily, the vegetables are used in a larger size for this dish. Couscous is also cooked with lamb or sheep. 

Tfaya like Caramel

A typical topping is Tfaya, caramelized onions, raisins, and cinnamon. With Tfaya, arrange for a longer cooking time.

Variations
  • If you use chicken breast, cut it in three even parts.
  • Optitional vegetables: tomatoes, zucchini, green beans.
  • Without meat, substitute water with vegetable broth.
  • Substitute couscous with cooked potatoes.
  • Add caramelized onions with raisins (Tfaya).
The Couscous Culinary Spice Kit includes the following spices:

[1]    paprika, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, saffron

[2]    cinnamon, cardamom

Couscous
Couscous aux Sept Légumes

Moroccan Couscous aux Sept Légumes

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Couscous with Seven Vegetables is a beloved traditional dish across North Africa—and a favorite among travelers. It features a generous medley of fresh vegetables, gently simmered with warm spices and a hint of saffron for depth and richness. The best part? There’s no need for fine chopping—the vegetables are traditionally cut into larger pieces, making prep easy and rustic. This comforting dish is often enjoyed on its own or paired with tender lamb or mutton for a heartier meal. A typical topping is Tfaya, caramelized onions, raisins, and cinnamon.  
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Moroccan
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein - Optional

  • 1 lb chicken pieces with skin or lamb or beef
  • 1 cup garbanzo or fava beans (from a can, rinsed)

Fresh Produce

  • 1/2 small white cabbage quartered
  • 0.5 lb pumpkin cut in 2-inch thick pieces
  • 0.5 lb carrots cut in half
  • 0.5 lb turnips or daikon cut in 8 pieces
  • 1/2 bunch parsley or cilantro or mixed finely chopped

Packaged Goods

  • 10 oz couscous
  • 3/4 cup raisins optional

You might have

  • 1 medium onion halved and sliced
  • olive oil
  • salt

Optional vegetables as (partly) substitutes

  • 1 large zucchini halved and cut lengthwise
  • 2 tomato/es quartered
  • 1 cup green beans

Tfaya

  • 4 medium onions halved and sliced
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1-2 tbsp sugar

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Pouch [1] paprika, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, saffron see notes [1]
  • Pouch [2] cinnamon, cardamom

Instructions
 

Tfaya (optional)

  • In a POT, melt butter.
  • Add sliced onions, salt & Couscous [2] spices to taste.
  • Cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to detach the onions.
  • Add 2 tbsp of water.
  • Cover and cook for about 30 minutes until the onions are soft. Stir occasionally.
  • Add raisins and sugar.
  • Cover and cook for about 30 minutes until the onions are caramelized. Stir occasionally.

Stew

  • In a large POT, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat.
  • Fry meat and onions until the meat turns slightly brown on all sides.
  • Add vegetables, salt to taste, and Couscous [1] spices.
  • If you use zucchini, add them after 10 minutes.
  • If you use lamb or beef, cook meat in water and spices until it's almost tender, before you add the vegetables.
  • Add 2.5 cups of water.
  • Cover POT and bring to boil.
  • Cook over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Add the herbs and optionally garbanzo beans and/or raisins and Couscous Spices [2] to taste. Mix well.
  • Continue to cook for about 5-10 minutes until all ingredients are soft but not mashed.

Couscous

  • Prepare couscous according to package instructions. [2]

Serve

  • On a large plate, serve stew over couscous.
  • Optionally, top with Tfaya.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

[1] or 2 tsp Scheherazade spice blend or more to taste
[2] Cooking recipe for 1/4 cup of couscous:
  • 3/8 cup water or broth
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
 
  • In a POT, combine water and olive oil.
  • Cover. Bring to a boil. Add couscous. Stir.
  • Remove the pot from the heat.
  • Let it stand for about 5 minutes or until all of the liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff with a fork. Serve. Enjoy!
29
Oct, 2018
Indian Saag Paneer

Indian Saag Paneer

Saag Paneer

Indian Saag Paneer

This dish became popular in the United States as Palak (spinach) Paneer. Saag Paneer is more flexible as you can use and combine any green leaves you like. 

Paneer is an Indian fresh cheese similar to unsalted cottage cheese. It melts not easily. We included in this recipe plenty of options for an even delicious dish if you can’t find paneer.

Variations
  • Substitute paneer with tofu, feta, garbanzo beans (drained can), or cottage cheese, and/or serve it over boiled potatoes.
  • If you don’t have a food processor, chopped the leaves finely. Or use baby leaves and use them whole for more texture.
The Saag Paneer Culinary Spice Kit includes the following spices:

Cumin, coriander, garlic, turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, white pepper

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Indian Saag Paneer
Saag Paneer

Indian Saag Paneer

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This dish became popular in the United States as Palak (spinach) Paneer. Saag Paneer is more flexible. You can use and combine any green leaves you like. Paneer is an Indian fresh cheese that doesn’t melt easily. Its taste is similar to unsalted cottage cheese. We included in this recipe plenty of options to substitute paneer for an even delicious dish. 
 
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 18 oz baby leaves from kale, spinach, chard, and/ or collard greens*
  • 12 oz paneer or halloumi cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 onion finely chopped or grated
  • butter or vegetable oil or ghee
  • salt & pepper

Saag Paneer Culinary Spice Kit

  • Cumin, coriander, garlic, turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, white pepper

Optional

  • 1-2 green chilies chopped
  • additional garlic to taste grated
  • 1-2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1-4 tbsp heavy cream or yogurt

Suggested Sides

  • naan or other fresh flatbread
  • cooked Basmati rice
  • boiled potatoes

Instructions
 

Prepare

  • In a large POT, bring 4 quarts of water to boil.
  • Add leaves and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Drain and let cool.
  • In a FOOD PROCESSOR, grind leaves with a cup of water into a smooth puree.
  • Optionally, add green chilies.

Cook

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp butter over medium-low heat.
  • Fry onions with a dash of salt until they turn translucent.
  • Stir in Saag Paneer spices.
  • Optionally, add garlic to taste.
  • Add leaves puree and salt & pepper to taste.
  • If using tofu, chicken, or garbanzo beans, add them now.
  • Add some water if you like the dish more liquid. Mix well.
  • Cook 5 minutes over medium-low heat.
  • Add paneer cubes. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes.

Optional

  • Optionally, finish the dish to taste with lemon juice, and/ or heavy cream or yogurt.

Serve

  • Serve with bread, rice, or over potatoes.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

* Alternatively, use 3 bunch of green leaves, chopped.
Tip
â–ª Fry paneer shortly before adding it to the dish.
Variations
▪ Substitute paneer with feta or cottage cheese. Don’t cook it. Add it to the plated dish.
â–ª Substitute paneer with 1 lb cubed chicken or tofu, or 1 can garbanzo beans. Season & fry them shortly before adding them to the dish.
 
2
Oct, 2018
Tunesian Qalat Daqqa

Tunisian Qalat Daqqa

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Tunesian Qalat Daqqa

Tunisian Qalat Daqqa

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Qalat Daqqa is a Tunisian five-spice blend. Our version adds exotic rosebuds. The most significant part of Qalat Daqqa is a rare spice from West Africa ‘grains of paradise’, also known as malagueta or Guinea pepper. This seasoning staple is versatile and great on meat or vegetables for grilling or in hearty soups and stews.
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Tunisian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1 lb ground meat [1] beef or lamb
  • 1 cup garbanzo beans from a can

Produce

  • 2 large tomatoes quartered
  • 8 oz baby carrots or pumpkin cut into 1-inch cubes

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • salt
  • 3 cups couscous [2] plain

Qalat Daqqa Culinary Spice Kit

  • Black pepper, nutmeg, cloves, grains of paradise, cinnamon, rosebuds

Instructions
 

  • In a POT, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  • Fry onions until translucent.
  • Add meat and stir-fry for a couple of minutes.
  • Add 1 cup of water, garbanzo beans, vegetables, Qalat Daqqa spices and salt to taste.
  • Mix well. Cover. Cook over low heat for 30 minutes. Occasionally, stir and check for water.
  • Prepare couscous according to package instructions.
  • Serve stew over couscous.
  • Optionally, serve with mint tea.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

[1] Options to substitute the ground meat:
  • stew meat, and cook for about 2 hours.
  • chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes.
  • zucchini, squash, mushrooms, and/or eggplant.
[2] Substitute couscous with orzo pasta, buckwheat, bulgur, pearl couscous, or quinoa.

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Tunesian Qalat Daqqa

Tunisian Qalat Daqqa

Qalat Daqqa is a Tunisian five-spice blend. Our version adds exotic rosebuds. The most significant part of Qalat Daqqa is a rare spice from West Africa ‘grains of paradise’, also known as malagueta or Guinea pepper. This seasoning staple is versatile and great on meat or vegetables for grilling or in hearty soups and stews.

Protein

  • 1 lb ground meat (beef or lamb)
  • 1 cup garbanzo beans (from a can)

Produce

  • 2 large tomatoes (quartered)
  • 8 oz baby carrots or pumpkin (cut into 1-inch cubes)

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • olive oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • salt
  • 3 cups couscous (plain)

Qalat Daqqa Culinary Spice Kit

  • Black pepper, nutmeg, cloves, grains of paradise, cinnamon, rosebuds

  1. In a POT, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.

  2. Fry onions until translucent.
  3. Add meat and stir-fry for a couple of minutes.

  4. Add 1 cup of water, garbanzo beans, vegetables, Qalat Daqqa spices and salt to taste.

  5. Mix well. Cover.
  6. Cook over low heat for 30 minutes.
  7. Occasionally, stir and check for water.

  8. Prepare couscous according to package instructions.

  9. Serve stew over couscous

  10. Optionally, serve with mint tea.
  11. Enjoy!

Substitute ground meat with stew meat, and cook for about 2 hours.
Substitute ground meat with chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes.
Substitute meat with zucchini, squash, mushrooms, and/or eggplant.
Substitute couscous with orzo pasta, buckwheat, bulgur, pearl couscous, or quinoa.

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grains of paradise, nutmeg, rosebud
19
Sep, 2018
Asian Buddha Bowl

Asian Buddha Bowl

Buddha Bowl

Buddha Bowl

The ‘Buddha Bowl’ is a contemporary trend of colorful vegetarian one-bowl meals. Crisp quinoa balls with nigella seeds are the stars of our vegetable bowl finished with an orange ginger dressing. 

Nigella and Quinoa for Your Health

Healthy nigella in protein-rich quinoa balls fit just right. If you are new to quinoa or short in time, you can simply add quinoa to your bowl and sprinkle the spice blend on top. For your convenience, find the recipe for a version with meatballs at the end of this page.

Your Selection of Vegetables

What kind of vegetables are best for your Buddha Bowl? It really depends on which vegetables you have available and what you prefer. Get inspired by the following recommendations:

Classic: Lettuce leaves, sliced red radish, sliced cucumber, tomato slices, and bell pepper strips.

Healthy XXL: kale chopped, baby spinach, radicchio sliced, endives sliced, and edamame.

Latino vibe: black beans, fresh corn, cilantro, tomato cubes, cucumber cubes, grilled sweet potato cubes.

The Buddha Bowl Culinary Spice Kit includes the following spices:

Coarse brown mustard, nigella seeds

nigella seeds
Nigella

Buddha Bowl with Meatballs

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Cuisine Asian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Shopping list

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/8 cup chives finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup panko or any fine breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup orange jam
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic grated or chopped
  • 1 inch ginger grated or chopped
  • vegetable oil
  • salt & pepper
  • Your selection of vegetables for the salad

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Coarse brown mustard, nigella seeds

Instructions
 

Salad dressing

  • In a small POT, heat orange jam with 1/2 cup of water, half of the ginger, and salt to taste.
  • Cook over slow heat for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2-1 tsp lemon juice. Set aside to cool.

Prepare

  • In a BOWL, combine egg yolk, onions, garlic, chives, tbsp panko, and Buddha Spices.
  • Add ground meat, salt & pepper to taste. Knead well.
  • Add more panko as needed to absorb most of the liquid.
  • Form little balls in the size of 0.5-inch diameter.
  • On a PLATE, roll the balls in the remaining panko until they are coated on all sides.

Fry

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  • Add balls and fry them on all sides until they turn brown and are cooked through.

Serve

  • Distribute salad in bowls.
  • Add meatballs and pour the dressing on top.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Variations
  • Use a different ground meat: chicken, pork, or veal.
  • For the coating, substitute 2 tbsp white sesame seeds for the panko.
  • Substitute chives with parsley or cilantro.
7
Sep, 2018
Georgian Ajapsandali

Georgian Ajapsandali

Ajapsandali

Ajapsandal-i

Caucasian Ajapsandal or Georgian Ajapsandali is a perfect summer dish since this eggplant stew with fresh herbs tastes best cold. While cooling, the vegetables can absorb the complex combination of typical Georgian spices. 

Meat is Optional

Lamb or beef can be added to this dish rich of vegetables with the additional instructions at the end of the recipe. Though, prepare for about 2 hours more to cook the meat tender. Faster is to serve Ajapsandali as a side to grilled meat.

 

Variations
  • Traditionally, it has a little heat from a fresh chili pepper, but this is up to you.
  • Substitute eggplant with zucchini for a change or if you prefer so.
The Ajapsandali Culinary Spice Kit includes the following spices:

Coriander, marigold, garlic, methi, paprika, caraway, black pepper, fenugreek, hyssop, mint, savory, chili

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Eggplant
Georgian Ajapsandali

Georgian Ajapsandali

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Caucasian Ajapsandal or Ajapsandali is a perfect summer dish since this eggplant stew with fresh herbs tastes best cold. Lamb or beef can be added. Traditionally, it has a little heat from a fresh chili pepper. The spice blend includes marigold which is also called Georgian saffron.
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Cuisine Georgian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb eggplants or zucchini or half-half
  • 1.5 lb tomatoes
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup cilantro and/or parsley finely chopped
  • 8 slices dark bread
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • vegetable oil
  • salt & pepper

Ajapsandali Culinary Spice Kit

  • Coriander, marigold, garlic, methi, paprika, caraway, black pepper, fenugreek, hyssop, mint, savory, chili

Optional

  • fresh chili pepper finely chopped
  • 1 carrot diced
  • grilled meat

Instructions
 

Prepare

  • Cut all vegetables into 1-inch pieces.
  • In a BOWL, add eggplants and 2 tsp salt.
  • Mix well. Let rest for 30 minutes.
  • Rinse eggplants and squeeze all liquid out.

Fry

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over high heat.
  • Careful of splatters, add eggplants and fry until they turn brown.
  • Add oil as necessary.

Cook

  • In a POT, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  • Fry onions for 5 minutes. Add fried eggplants, garlic, and Ajapsandali spices.
  • Mix well and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, bell peppers, optional chili and/or carrots, and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Mix well. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in cilantro or parsley.

Serve

  • Serve hot or cold with dark bread and optional grilled meat.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Additional instructions for Ajapsandali with beef or lamb:
You need
  • 1 lb stew beef or lamb, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 cups tomato puree
Prepare
  1. Season meat with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge meat in 2 tbsp flour.
Cook
  1. Before frying the onions, add the meat, and cook about 5 minutes until it's browned all over.
  2. Take meat out and set aside.
  3. Fry onions for 5 minutes.
  4. Add meat, tomato puree, garlic, Ajapsandal Spices. and salt to taste. Mix well.
  5. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 1.5 - 2.5 hours until the meat is almost tender. Add a bit water or tomato puree if necessary.
  6. Add fried eggplants.
  7. Continue with the cooking step 4 in the main recipe above.
Georgian Bread: Khachapuri recipe.

Georgian Dishes

Georgian chakhokhbili
Georgian lobio
Georgian chashushuli
Georgian ajapsandali

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