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2
Jan, 2021
South American Pink Pepperberries

South American Pink Peppercorns

South American Pink Peppercorns

Pink Peppercorns

Pink peppercorns are similar to peppercorns in appearance and taste. However, they are actually not peppers. They are mild and more like berries, and grow on a South American tree. 

Notice the distinct fruity flavor when they melt on your tongue. Pink peppercorns are best when not cooked or added at the end of cooking.

Try one of our recipe inspirations as a starting point for your own creativity.

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Healthy Breakfast for Valentine's Day

Color a chia pudding with red berry puree or juice. Top with a pink peppercorns in the shape of heart.

Coconut Panna Cotta

Dissolve 1 tsp agar-agar in 1.5 cups coconut milk. Boil 5 minutes over low heat. Mix in 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp agave syrup or honey, and 0.5 cup heavy cream. Season with salt and vanilla to taste. Boil 5 minutes over low heat. Fill in glasses. Keep them 2 hours in the fridge. To serve, top with mango-purée and pink peppercorns.

Caprese with Pears

Cut 16 oz mozzarella, 3 tomatoes, and 2 pears in 1/2 inch cubes. In a small bowl, mix 1 tbsp aceto balsamico, 1 tbsp olive oil, and 2-3 tsp pink peppercorns. Toss sauce over cubes. Season with salt and chili powder to taste. Let rest 10 minutes

South American Pink Peppercorns
4
Aug, 2020
Peruvian Anticuchos

Peruvian Anticuchos

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Peruvian Anticuchos

Peruvian Anticuchos

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“Anti-cucho” translates most likely to 'cuts from the Andes region'. Anticuchos have a long history dating back to the pre-Columbian era of the Incas. Initially, they were made with llama meat. The Spaniards changed the meat, added new spices, and put the meat on skewers. Today, anticuchos are preferably made of beef heart, chicken, or steak and most popular during National Holidays and at summer barbecues.
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Hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Peruvian
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb beef tenderloin or sirloin cut into thin 1-inch squares
  • 1 lb potatoes cooked or baked
  • 2-4 corn ears
  • 12 skewers*)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1 small onion
  • 1/2 cup parsley and/ or cilantro packed
  • 2 cloves garlic smashed
  • vinegar
  • oil
  • salt & pepper
  • !Culinary Spice Kit
  • Roasted garlic, Peruvian aji amarillo pepper, salt, cumin, black pepper, annatto

Notes

▪ Substitute beef with chicken breast or boneless pork chops, or with beef heart, the most popular version.
▪ Add to or substitute corn with onions, mushrooms, green asparagus, or bell peppers.
▪ Substitute corn ears with 3 cups frozen corn kernels and quickly fry them with the garlic in the PAN after the skewers are done.
▪ Add some fresh mint to the sauce.
*) Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes in water before using them.

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Peruvian Anticuchos

“Anti-cucho” translates most likely to 'cuts from the Andes region'. Anticuchos have a long history dating back to the pre-Columbian era of the Incas. Initially, they were made with llama meat. The Spaniards changed the meat, added new spices, and put the meat on skewers. Today, anticuchos are preferably made of beef heart, chicken, or steak and most popular during National Holidays and at summer barbecues.

  • 1 lb beef tenderloin or sirloin (cut into thin 1-inch squares)
  • 1 lb potatoes (cooked or baked)
  • 2-4 corn ears
  • 12 skewers*)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper
  • 1 small onion
  • 1/2 cup parsley and/ or cilantro (packed)
  • 2 cloves garlic (smashed)
  • vinegar
  • oil
  • salt & pepper
  • !Culinary Spice Kit
  • Roasted garlic, Peruvian aji amarillo pepper, salt, cumin, black pepper, annatto

▪ Substitute beef with chicken breast or boneless pork chops, or with beef heart, the most popular version.
▪ Add to or substitute corn with onions, mushrooms, green asparagus, or bell peppers.
▪ Substitute corn ears with 3 cups frozen corn kernels and quickly fry them with the garlic in the PAN after the skewers are done.
▪ Add some fresh mint to the sauce.
*) Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes in water before using them.

23
Apr, 2020
Mexican Fajitas

Mexican Fajitas

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Mexican Fajitas

Mexican Fajitas

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Mexican cowboys in Texas made the first Fajitas from skirt steak, probably without any seasoning other than the smoke from the grill. A German chef in Texas brought sirloin beef Fajitas on his menu where it became widely popular. Today, most Fajitas seasonings include artificial flavors. Dig into the deep flavor of Fajitas made with our pure and fresh spices.
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb flank skirt, or sirloin steak cut into 0.25-inch strips
  • 2 green bell peppers: halved & sliced
  • 2 red bell peppers halved & sliced
  • 2 large onions halved & sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2-3 limes or lemons
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Suggested Side

  • 12 tortillas

Culinary Spice Kit (see notes for a homemade spice blend)

  • Pouch [1] Smoked paprika, cumin, white pepper, oregano
  • Pouch [2] Jalapeño pepper

Instructions
 

Marinade

  • In a BOWL, mix meat, garlic, Fajitas [1] spices, 1 tbsp lime juice, Fajitas [2] spices to taste, and 1 tbsp oil.
  • Cover and let marinate for 2-24 hours in the fridge.

Fry

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat.
  • Fry bell peppers and onions for a few minutes until they turn slightly brown, but are not soft.
  • Transfer them to a BOWL and set aside.

Fry Meat

  • In the same PAN, fry the meat strips for a few minutes until they turn brown on all sides. Check for your desired doneness.

Serve

  • Serve meat in tortillas, topped with bell peppers and onions, and with some lime wedges to squeeze over the Fajitas.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

▪ Substitute beef with chicken breast, shrimps, or boneless pork cutlets or tenderloin.
▪ Substitute meat with zucchini or eggplant.
▪ Substitute the SpiceBreeze spice pouch [1] with the following spice blend: 1.5 tsp smoked paprika, and each 1 tsp cumin, white pepper, and oregano.
Tip: Quickly reheat the tortillas in a PAN without oil.
 

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7
Feb, 2020
Encebollado

Ecuadorian Encebollado

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Encebollado

Ecuadorian Encebollado

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Encebollado is a soup topped with thin onion slices pickled in lemon juice. It's claimed that the soup cures a hangover. The fish version is very popular in the coastal region of Ecuador. Don't worry about the little heat in the soup. It finds a perfect balance with the other ingredients once you stuck up your plate. If you are lucky to find cassava aka yuca roots in your grocery store, we recommend to give it a try. Cut off the firm skin. Then cook it the same way as potatoes.
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Cuisine Ecuadorian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Shopping List

  • 1 lb tuna steak or fillet or chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 lb potatoes quartered
  • 2 medium tomato/es quartered
  • 2 medium tomato/es thinly sliced
  • 2 medium onions quartered
  • 2 medium red onions thinly sliced
  • 3-6 cloves garlic
  • 3-6 limes or lemons for juice
  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Optional Sides

  • plantain chips, tortilla chips, bread, and/or rice
  • avocado slices as a topping

Culinary Spice Kit

  • Aji panca, cumin, cilantro

Instructions
 

Salad

  • In a BOWL, mix red onions, sliced tomatoes, half of the cilantro, and 1 tbsp oil.
  • Season to taste with lemon juice and salt & pepper.
  • Let it marinate for 1 hour.

Soup

  • In POT #1, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
  • Add quartered tomatoes and onions, half of the cilantro, garlic, the fish, Encebollado spices, and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes.
  • Scoop vegetables out and blend them in a FOOD PROCESSOR with 1 cup of the soup.
  • Strain the liquid and add it to the POT.

Fish

  • Transfer the fish to a PLATE.
  • When cooled, break it into small pieces. Set aside.

Potatoes

  • In POT #2, cook potatoes in water with salt to taste until tender.
  • Drain.
  • In a FOOD PROCESSOR, blend 1 cup of potatoes with 1 cup of the soup.
  • Pour this liquid into POT #1. Mix well.

Serve

  • Serve separately and assemble your plate in piling up the following layers: potatoes, fish, soup, salad.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

▪ Substitute tuna with another fish and adjust the cooking time if needed.
▪ Substitute potatoes with cassava (aka yuca root).
▪ Substitute cilantro with parsley.
▪ Substitute quartered tomatoes with 1 cup puree.
 

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7
Feb, 2020
Brazilian Vatapá

Brazilian Vatapá

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Brazilian Vatapá

Brazilian Vatapá

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Get right into the center of the Brazilian carnival with this popular street food, Vatapá. Original from Africa, it is known as a specialty from the region of Bahia and spread throughout Brazil. This recipe with a modern twist comes directly from Brazil. Ground annatto seeds add a warm, earthy flavor and natural red color. Though shrimp is a typical ingredient, Vatapá is just as popular without it.
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Hands-on Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Brazilian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb raw shrimp cleaned
  • 1 cup coconut milk shake can well
  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • up to 1 cup broth fish recommended
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 2 slices sandwich bread crust removed
  • salt
  • oil

Vatapá Culinary Spice Kit

  • Annatto, turmeric, ginger, cumin, white pepper, bay leaves

Optional

  • 1-2 tbsp peanuts ground
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime for juice
  • 8 oz watercress

Instructions
 

Prepare

  • Cut the bread into small pieces.
  • In a BOWL, add the bread and the coconut milk.
  • Let it soak for 15 minutes.
  • Mash it with a fork.

Cook

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over high heat.
  • Fry the shrimp until brown on all sides.
  • Take them out and set them aside.
  • Fry the onions over medium heat until translucent.
  • Add garlic, tomatoes, and Vatapá spices.
  • Stir fry for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the coconut milk with the bread, salt to taste, and optionally peanuts.
  • Cook about 15 minutes over medium-low heat to get a thick creamy sauce. Add some broth if necessary.
  • Return the shrimp to reheat.
  • Optionally, add cilantro and lime juice to taste.

Serve

  • Serve with rice and optionally watercress or a fresh salad of your choice.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Substitute the shrimp with fish filet (e.g. cod or snapper), cut into 1-inch pieces, or chicken breast or thighs, cut into 1/2-inch strips. Return them with the coconut milk.
  • Omit or substitute the shrimp with garbanzo beans.
  • Add 1-2 jalapeno pepper and/or 4 small sweet peppers to the onions, cut into thin slices.

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25
Sep, 2019
Martinican Colombo de Poulet

Martinican Colombo de Poulet

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Martinican Colombo de Poulet

Martinican Colombo de Poulet

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Colombo de Poulet is a popular dish in the eastern Caribbean Sea. The key ingredient is the spice bend Colombo powder (Poudre de Colombo) with brown mustard and white rice. You can find the seasoning at any market on the islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe. It's named after the capital of its origin, Sri Lanka.
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Martinican
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.5 lbs chicken legs

Fresh Produce

  • 1 acorn squash
  • 1 sweet potato
  • 1 lemon for juice
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 inch ginger grated

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • salt & pepper
  • oil
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp starch corn or potato

Colombo Culinary Spice Kit

  • Pouch [1] Anise seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, brown mustard seeds
  • Pouch [2] Turmeric, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, brown mustard, black pepper, cloves, white rice

Optional

  • chili peppers sliced

Suggested Sides

  • cooked rice
  • plantain sliced, fried
  • cooked kidney beans
  • Caribbean rice & beans recipe

Instructions
 

Prepare

  • Cut vegetables into bite-size pieces.

Marinate

  • Season the chicken legs with salt & pepper to taste, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp oil.
  • Let them rest for 30 minutes.

Fry

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over low-medium heat.
  • Fry Colombo [1] spices about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Scoop the spices out. Set them aside.
  • Fry the onions until they turn translucent.
  • Add the ginger and chicken legs. Reserve the remaining marinade for later.
  • Fry the chicken legs on all sides until they turn light brown, turning frequently.

Cook

  • Add the chicken broth, the remaining marinade, Colombo [2] spices, and salt to taste.
  • Return the fried spices.
  • Optionally, add chili peppers.
  • Cover, bring to a boil, and let cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes.
  • Add the vegetables and continue to cook for approximately 10 minutes until all ingredients are cooked.
  • In a CUP, dissolve 1 tbsp starch in 2 tbsp cold water.
  • Stir the slurry into the sauce until the sauce thickens.

Serve

  • Serve the chicken with sauce and rice.
  • Optionally, add beans and fried plantain.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Substitute the chicken with fish fillets (e.g. cod, halibut, haddock, pollack, bass) or shrimp and adjust the cooking time.
  • Substitute the vegetables with zucchini, potatoes, eggplant, or any pumpkin. Make sure to have two different kinds.
  • Add Caribbean Rice and Beans as a side.

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