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2
Aug, 2022
Indian Tandoori

Indian Tandoori

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Indian Tandoori

Indian Tandoori

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Well-known Tandoori BBQ develops its flavor in a fragrant yogurt-marinade. The spice blend includes ajowan, an extraordinary aromatic Indian spice. Ajowan has a thyme-anise-like taste, slightly bitter and nutty. Dip the grilled goodness into a mint chutney from fresh herbs.
 
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.25 lb chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces

Fresh Produce

  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 1.5 inch ginger grated
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 lemon for juice

Dairy

  • 2/3 cup yogurt plain

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 12 skewers *)
  • salt
  • oil

Tandoori Culinary Spice Kit

  • [1] Paprika, cinnamon, cardamom, ajowan, turmeric, cloves, cumin, white pepper, coriander
  • [2] Chili flakes

Suggested Sides

  • 2 cups basmati rice cooked or steamed

Instructions
 

Marinade

  • In a BOWL, add yogurt, Tandoori [1] spices, 2/3 of the garlic and ginger, salt and Tandoori [2] spices to taste. Mix well.
  • Coat chicken with the marinade.
  • Cover and let marinate in the fridge for 2 to 24 hours.

Mint chutney

  • In a FOOD PROCESSOR, blend mint, cilantro, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/3 of the garlic and ginger, salt and Tandoori [2] spices to taste.
  • Add water as needed to create a thick sauce.
  • Cover and keep cool until serving.

Bake

  • Preheat OVEN to 425°F.
  • Thread chicken onto skewers.
  • Place skewers in a BAKING DISH lined with aluminum foil.
  • Roast in the OVEN for 20 to 30 minutes, until cooked through, turning midway.

Serve

  • Serve tandoori with rice or bread, the mint chutney, and optionally a fresh salad.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*) If using wooden skewers, soak them first for 30 minutes in water.
▪ Substitute chicken with lamb loin, sirloin beef, veal, mushrooms, potatoes, and/ or boiled paneer or tofu.
â–ª Substitute cilantro with parsley.
â–ª Substitute rice with naan or chapati bread.
 

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2
Aug, 2022
Maghrebi Chermoula Tagine

Maghrebi Chermoula Tagine

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Maghrebi Chermoula Tagine

Maghrebi Chermoula Tagine

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Chermoula is a fragrant marinade hailing from North Africa, particularly popular across the Maghreb, from Tunisia to Morocco. With a base of fresh herbs, it shares similarities with South American chimichurri. Traditionally, it's used in slow-cooked tagines with fish or chicken, but it also makes a fantastic seasoning for grilled meats, fish, or vegetables.
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Algerian, Libyan, Moroccan, Tunisian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.5 lbs fish filet * for instance: salmon, halibut, sea bass, or red snapper

Fresh Produce

  • 6 tbsp finely chopped herbs: cilantro and parsley 50:50 **
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Chermoula Culinary Spice Kit

  • Paprika, cumin, garlic, tangerine peel

Optional

  • harissa chili paste or fresh chopped chilies

Suggested Sides

  • fresh bread
  • finely chopped tomatoes + cucumbers
  • carrot, potato, or couscous salad ****

Instructions
 

Prepare chermoula

  • Mix herbs, garlic, lemon juice, 3 tbsp oil, and Chermoula spices.
  • Optionally, add chilies to taste.

Marinate

  • Spread a thin layer of oil on the bottom of a BAKING DISH.
  • Place the fish * (skin-side down) in the BAKING DISH.
  • Season it with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Coat it evenly with chermoula.
  • Cover it with aluminum foil.
  • Let it marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 2 hours.

Bake

  • Preheat the OVEN to 300°F. ***
  • Bake the fish for 15-20 minutes (for the meat: 1-2 hours), until it's cooked through.

Easier alternative (instead of marinate and bake):

  • Season chermoula with salt & pepper to taste.
  • Spread it over grilled fish, meat, or vegetables.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

* Substitute with 2 lbs chicken legs or lamb chops.
** If necessary, substitute cilantro with parsley.
*** Optionally, add carrots and/or bell pepper slices on top of the fish or chicken.
**** Couscous salad

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2
Dec, 2021
Georgian Chashushuli

Georgian Chashushuli

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Georgian Chashushuli

Georgian Chashushuli

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Chashushuli, or ‘stewed’ in Georgian, is a satisfyingly rich meat and tomato stew resembling European goulash. Combining veal, beef, chicken, or pork with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a generous seasoning of herbs and spices to simmer in broth or water renders an intense, flavorful, and aromatic dish – ideal for chilly evenings. It is important to first fry the meat before adding to and stewing with the other ingredients; alternatively, substitute meat for mushrooms for a vegetarian version. Soak up the stew with a side of fresh-baked bread of your choice!
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Georgian
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.25 lbs veal, beef, or lamb stew

Fresh Produce

  • 2 medium onions finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro and/or parsley

Diary

  • butter

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 1 cup broth
  • salt

Chashushuli Culinary Spice Kit

  • Garlic, coriander, methi, paprika, caraway, chili, black pepper, summer savory

Suggested Sides

  • fresh bread or Georgian khachapuri [see notes]
  • cucumber salad
  • coleslaw with grilled corn kernels and sliced radishes with a dressing to taste*)
  • roasted eggplant cubes with farro or quinoa

Instructions
 

  • In a large POT, or SAUTE PAN, heat 2 tbsp butter over high heat, careful not to burn it.
  • Add meat in one layer. If necessary, work in two batches for this first step.
  • Fry the meat until all sides have turned brown. Stir frequently.
  • Add onions, tomatoes, 1/2 cup broth, garlic, Chashushuli spices, 3/4 cup of fresh herbs, and salt to taste.
  • Cover and cook over low-medium heat until the meat is tender. Stir occasionally. Add more broth if necessary.

Serve

  • Garnish with remaining herbs.
  • Serve with fresh bread and your preferred sides.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Substitute meat with chicken thighs or tenders, cut into bite size pieces, or with quartered button mushrooms.
*) Dressing: start with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp mustard, and 1 tbsp olive oil
 
Bread option: Khachapuri recipe.

Georgian Dishes

Georgian chakhokhbili
Georgian lobio
Georgian chashushuli
Georgian ajapsandali

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30
Nov, 2021
Polish Barszcz Wigilijny

Polish Barszcz Wigilijny

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Polish Barszcz Wigilijny

Polish Barszcz Wigilijny

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This Christmas Eve, you are invited to the first course of a traditional Polish supper with this clear borscht soup. The soup is made from beetroots and mushrooms. Traditionally, it is poured over homemade mushroom dumplings, but you can choose your favorite tortellini instead. If you prefer a complete dinner meal, keep the vegetables in the soup. To make the flavor experience complete, serve the soup with fresh herbs, a dollop of sour cream, and a slice of dark rye bread.
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hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Polish
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 9 oz tortellini mushroom or meat

Fresh Produce

  • 1 lemon
  • fresh chives dill, or sprouts (optional for garnish)

Dairy

  • sour cream optional

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 1 jar pickled beetroots 16 oz, sliced
  • 32 oz vegetable broth
  • 0.5 oz dried mushrooms sliced
  • 0.25 cup vinegar apple cider or wine
  • salt

Barszcz Culinary Spice Kit

  • Allspice, garlic, black pepper, marjoram, cinnamon, star anise, cloves

Suggested Sides

  • dark rye bread or baguette

Instructions
 

Prepare

  • In a BOWL, strain the liquid from the beetroot jar. Set aside for later.

Soup

  • In a large POT, bring broth to a boil.
  • Turn heat off. Stir in mushrooms.
  • Let mushrooms rest for 30 minutes.
  • Bring broth to a boil again.
  • Add the beetroots, Barszcz spices, and salt to taste. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the reserved beetroot liquid.
  • Add up to 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1/8 cup vinegar to taste.
  • Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Drain soup through a fine-mesh SIEVE.

Tortellini

  • Cook tortellini according to package instructions.

Serve

  • Place tortellini on soup plates and then fill plates with the soup.
  • Optionally, add a dollop of sour cream. Serve with bread and garnish with fresh herbs or sprouts.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • Substitute dried mushrooms with 3 oz fresh mushrooms. Skip steps 2-4 and add fresh mushrooms with the beetroots in step 5.
Variant 1
Skip step 9 and leave the vegetables in the soup.
Variant 2
Skip step 9 and puree the vegetables in the soup with a hand blender.

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Polish Barszcz Wigilijny

Polish Barszcz Wigilijny

This Christmas Eve, you are invited to the first course of a traditional Polish supper with this clear borscht soup. The soup is made from beetroots and mushrooms. Traditionally, it is poured over homemade mushroom dumplings, but you can choose your favorite tortellini instead. If you prefer a complete dinner meal, keep the vegetables in the soup. To make the flavor experience complete, serve the soup with fresh herbs, a dollop of sour cream, and a slice of dark rye bread.

Protein

  • 9 oz tortellini (mushroom or meat)

Fresh Produce

  • 1 lemon
  • fresh chives (dill, or sprouts (optional for garnish))

Dairy

  • sour cream (optional)

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 1 jar pickled beetroots (16 oz, sliced)
  • 32 oz vegetable broth
  • 0.5 oz dried mushrooms (sliced)
  • 0.25 cup vinegar (apple cider or wine)
  • salt

Barszcz Culinary Spice Kit

  • Allspice (garlic, black pepper, marjoram, cinnamon, star anise, cloves)

Suggested Sides

  • dark rye bread or baguette

Prepare

  1. In a BOWL, strain the liquid from the beetroot jar. Set aside for later.

Soup

  1. In a large POT, bring broth to a boil.
  2. Turn heat off. Stir in mushrooms.
  3. Let mushrooms rest for 30 minutes.
  4. Bring broth to a boil again.
  5. Add the beetroots, Barszcz spices, and salt to taste. Cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Add the reserved beetroot liquid.
  7. Add up to 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1/8 cup vinegar to taste.
  8. Cook for 5 minutes.
  9. Drain soup through a fine-mesh SIEVE.

Tortellini

  1. Cook tortellini according to package instructions.

Serve

  1. Place tortellini on soup plates and then fill plates with the soup.
  2. Optionally, add a dollop of sour cream. Serve with bread and garnish with fresh herbs or sprouts.
  3. Enjoy!
  • Substitute dried mushrooms with 3 oz fresh mushrooms. Skip steps 2-4 and add fresh mushrooms with the beetroots in step 5.

Variant 1

Skip step 9 and leave the vegetables in the soup.

Variant 2

Skip step 9 and puree the vegetables in the soup with a hand blender.

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Polish
allspice, cinnamon, cloves, marjoram, star anise
31
Oct, 2021
Persian Khoresh Gheimeh

Persian Khoresh Gheimeh

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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 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Persian
Servings 3

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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31
Oct, 2021
Cambodian Samlar machu

Cambodian Samlar Machu

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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 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cambodian
Servings 3

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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