Maghrebi Chermoula Tagine

Maghrebi Chermoula Tagine

Maghrebi Chermoula Tagine

Maghrebi Chermoula Tagine

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Chermoula is an aromatic marinade from North Africa. It's popular in the Maghrebi countries from Tunisia to Morocco. With its base of fresh herbs it's similar to South American chimichurri. It's mainly used in slow cooked tagines with fish or chicken. Alternatively, try it as a seasoning on grilled meat, fish, or vegetables.
 
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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Patatas Bravas con Chorizo

Spanish Patatas Bravas with Chorizo

Patatas Bravas con Chorizo

Spanish Patatas Bravas with Chorizo

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Originally, tapas are meant as snacks in between drinks. The hot summer in Spain calls for light meals. Sharing a variety of fresh homemade tapas with friends for dinner leaves nobody hungry. Baked potato cubes with a spicy sauce or homemade mayonnaise are a standard item. Since access to Spanish sausages is rare in the US, try our spicy chorizo sauce instead.
hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 10 oz sausages * (optional) cut into bite-size slices

Fresh Produce

  • 4 medium potatoes cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 cup tomato sauce unflavored
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Dairy

  • 1 egg room temperature

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Chorizo Culinary Spice Kit

  • Ancho chili peppers, cumin, garlic, coriander, salt, black peppercorn, oregano, thyme, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves

Suggested Sides

  • Gazpacho cold vegetable soup
  • Pa amb tomàquet tomato bread
  • Escalivada grilled vegetable salad

Instructions
 

Patatas

  • Preheat OVEN to 400°F.
  • In a BOWL, mix potato cubes with 2 tbsp oil and salt to taste.
  • Spread potato cubes onto a non-sticking BAKING SHEET.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until they are crisp and golden outside. Turn halfway.

Chorizo Sauce

  • In a POT, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  • Add tomato sauce.
  • Season with salt and Chorizo spices to taste. Mix well.
  • Cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour.

Alioli

  • In a tall BEAKER, add 1 cup of oil, egg, garlic, lemon juice, and salt to taste.
  • Place an IMMERSION HAND BLENDER on the ground of the beaker.
  • Run the blender on medium speed (without moving the blender) until the oil transformed into a mayonnaise.

Serve

  • Serve potatoes, chorizo sauce, alioli, sausages and your preferred sides on separate plates.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

* For instance: beef, pork, chicken, or vegetarian.
 
 
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Patatas Bravas with Chorizo

Spanish Patatas Bravas with Chorizo

Originally, tapas are meant as snacks in between drinks. The hot summer in Spain calls for light meals. Sharing a variety of fresh homemade tapas with friends for dinner leaves nobody hungry. Baked potato cubes with a spicy sauce or homemade mayonnaise are a standard item. Since access to Spanish sausages is rare in the US, try our spicy chorizo sauce instead.

Protein

  • 10 oz sausages * (optional) (cut into bite-size slices)

Fresh Produce

  • 4 medium potatoes (cut into bite-sized cubes)
  • 1 cup tomato sauce (unflavored)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Dairy

  • 1 egg (room temperature)

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Chorizo Culinary Spice Kit

  • Ancho chili peppers, cumin, garlic, coriander, salt, black peppercorn, oregano, thyme, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves

Suggested Sides

  • Gazpacho (cold vegetable soup)
  • Pa amb tomàquet (tomato bread)
  • Escalivada (grilled vegetable salad)

Patatas

  1. Preheat OVEN to 400°F.
  2. In a BOWL, mix potato cubes with 2 tbsp oil and salt to taste.
  3. Spread potato cubes onto a non-sticking BAKING SHEET.
  4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until they are crisp and golden outside. Turn halfway.

Chorizo Sauce

  1. In a POT, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium heat.
  2. Add tomato sauce.
  3. Season with salt and Chorizo spices to taste. Mix well.
  4. Cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour.

Alioli

  1. In a tall BEAKER, add 1 cup of oil, egg, garlic, lemon juice, and salt to taste.
  2. Place an IMMERSION HAND BLENDER on the ground of the beaker.
  3. Run the blender on medium speed (without moving the blender) until the oil transformed into a mayonnaise.

Serve

  1. Serve potatoes, chorizo sauce, alioli, sausages and your preferred sides on separate plates.
  2. Enjoy!

* For instance: beef, pork, chicken, or vegetarian.

 

 

Main Course
Spanish
ancho, bay leaves, thyme
Thai Gai Yang

Thai Gai Yang

Thai Gai Yang

Thai Gai Yang

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Gai yang translates to grilled chicken. It is a very popular dish on the streets of Laos and Thailand. Gai yang is not spicy but rather salty. The addition of unseasoned fresh vegetables balances the flavor. Fresh chilies or a Thai dipping sauce add heat if desired.
hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.25 lb chicken breast or thighs *

Fresh Produce

  • 2 carrots
  • 1 lemon for juice
  • 1 butter lettuce
  • 6 green onions thinly sliced
  • 2 fresh chilies (optional) thinly sliced

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce **
  • 1 tbsp sugar best: brown sugar or palm sugar
  • oil
  • salt & pepper

Gai Yang Culinary Spice Kit

  • Lemongrass, galangal, ginger, black pepper, chili, coriander, garlic, lemon peel, ginger, star anise, cilantro, onion, basil, cumin, white pepper, cinnamon, lemon oil

Suggested Sides

  • Jasmine rice ***
  • Rice noodles or hearts of palm noodles

Instructions
 

Prepare

  • Cut chicken lengthwise in half, then into 1/4 inch thin slices.
  • On a GRATER, shred carrots with the largest shred size.
  • Drizzle carrots with 1 tsp lemon juice.

Marinade

  • In a CONTAINER, mix soy sauce, sugar, Gai Yang spices, and 1 tbsp oil.
  • Add the chicken slices and mix well.
  • Cover and let it marinate in the fridge 2 - 24 hours.

Fry

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over high heat.
  • Fry chicken slices until golden on all sides, turning frequently.

Serve

  • Place the chicken slices on lettuce leaves.
  • Top with shredded carrots and green onions.
  • Drizzle with lemon juice.
  • Optionally, add fresh chili slices.
  • Serve with your preferred side.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

* Substitute with shrimp, sirloin beef, or tempeh.
** Substitute soy sauce with 1 tbsp fish sauce. Find more substitutes here.
*** Optionally substitute part of the cooking water with 1 can of pure coconut milk and add 2 tsp sugar per 2 cups of rice.
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Thai Gai Yang

Thai Gai Yang

Gai yang translates to grilled chicken. It is a very popular dish on the streets of Laos and Thailand. Gai yang is not spicy but rather salty. The addition of unseasoned fresh vegetables balances the flavor. Fresh chilies or a Thai dipping sauce add heat if desired.

Protein

  • 1.25 lb chicken breast or thighs *

Fresh Produce

  • 2 carrots
  • 1 lemon for juice
  • 1 butter lettuce
  • 6 green onions (thinly sliced)
  • 2 fresh chilies (optional) (thinly sliced )

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce **
  • 1 tbsp sugar (best: brown sugar or palm sugar)
  • oil
  • salt & pepper

Gai Yang Culinary Spice Kit

  • Lemongrass, galangal, ginger, black pepper, chili, coriander, garlic, lemon peel, ginger, star anise, cilantro, onion, basil, cumin, white pepper, cinnamon, lemon oil

Suggested Sides

  • Jasmine rice ***
  • Rice noodles or hearts of palm noodles

Prepare

  1. Cut chicken lengthwise in half, then into 1/4 inch thin slices.
  2. On a GRATER, shred carrots with the largest shred size.
  3. Drizzle carrots with 1 tsp lemon juice.

Marinade

  1. In a CONTAINER, mix soy sauce, sugar, Gai Yang spices, and 1 tbsp oil.
  2. Add the chicken slices and mix well.
  3. Cover and let it marinate in the fridge 2 – 24 hours.

Fry

  1. In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over high heat.
  2. Fry chicken slices until golden on all sides, turning frequently.

Serve

  1. Place the chicken slices on lettuce leaves.
  2. Top with shredded carrots and green onions.
  3. Drizzle with lemon juice.
  4. Optionally, add fresh chili slices.
  5. Serve with your preferred side.
  6. Enjoy!
* Substitute with shrimp, sirloin beef, or tempeh.
** Substitute soy sauce with 1 tbsp fish sauce. Find more substitutes here.
*** Optionally substitute part of the cooking water with 1 can of pure coconut milk and add 2 tsp sugar per 2 cups of rice.
Main Course
Thai
galangal, ginger, lemongrass, star anise
Spanish Pinchitos

Spanish Pinchitos

Spanish Pinchitos

Spanish Pinchitos

SpiceBreeze
Pinchitos is a popular tapas dish. Tapas are the Spanish interpretation of appetizers, often accompanied by an alcoholic drink, such as beer, wine, or cider. Add baked cubed potatoes, with an optional typical Spanish lemon-garlic-mayonnaise or spicy tomato sauce. Pickled onions or other vegetables complete the perfect blend of delightful flavors.
hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Fresh Produce

  • 3 cloves garlic grated or pressed
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 12 green onions cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 medium potatoes cut into bite-sized cubes

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 12 skewers**
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Pinchitos Culinary Spice Kit

  • Paprika, mild chilies, cumin, coriander, turmeric, smoked paprika, fenugreek

Suggested Sides

  • pickles of your choice
  • Spanish homemade mayonnaise Spanish: aioli
  • Spanish salad consisting of grilled bell peppers and eggplants Spanish: escalivada

Instructions
 

Marinade

  • In a CONTAINER, mix garlic, lemon juice, 3 tbsp oil, Pinchitos spices, and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Add chicken strips. Mix well.
  • Let it marinate in the fridge overnight.

Potatoes

  • Preheat OVEN to 425°F.
  • Mix potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Spread them onto a greased BAKING SHEET.
  • Bake them for about 15 minutes until golden and crisp, turning halfway.

Fry or Grill the Skewers

  • Thread chicken strips onto skewers in a zigzag shape, alternating with green onion pieces.
  • Fry or grill skewers over high heat for a few minutes until they are browned and cooked through.

Serve

  • Serve skewers and potatoes with your choice of pickles and sauces.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

* Substitute chicken with beef sirloin or lamb.
** Soak wooden skewers 30-60 minutes in water.
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Spanish Pinchitos

Spanish Pinchitos

Pinchitos is a popular tapas dish. Tapas are the Spanish interpretation of appetizers, often accompanied by an alcoholic drink, such as beer, wine, or cider. Add baked cubed potatoes, with an optional typical Spanish lemon-garlic-mayonnaise or spicy tomato sauce. Pickled onions or other vegetables complete the perfect blend of delightful flavors.

Fresh Produce

  • 3 cloves garlic (grated or pressed)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 12 green onions (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 3 medium potatoes (cut into bite-sized cubes)

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 12 skewers**
  • olive oil
  • salt & pepper

Pinchitos Culinary Spice Kit

  • Paprika, mild chilies, cumin, coriander, turmeric, smoked paprika, fenugreek

Suggested Sides

  • pickles of your choice
  • Spanish homemade mayonnaise (Spanish: aioli)
  • Spanish salad consisting of grilled bell peppers and eggplants (Spanish: escalivada)

Marinade

  1. In a CONTAINER, mix garlic, lemon juice, 3 tbsp oil, Pinchitos spices, and salt & pepper to taste.

  2. Add chicken strips. Mix well.

  3. Let it marinate in the fridge overnight.

Potatoes

  1. Preheat OVEN to 425°F.

  2. Mix potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil and salt & pepper to taste.

  3. Spread them onto a greased BAKING SHEET.

  4. Bake them for about 15 minutes until golden and crisp, turning halfway.

Fry or Grill the Skewers

  1. Thread chicken strips onto skewers in a zigzag shape, alternating with green onion pieces.
  2. Fry or grill skewers over high heat for a few minutes until they are browned and cooked through.

Serve

  1. Serve skewers and potatoes with your choice of pickles and sauces.
  2. Enjoy!

* Substitute chicken with beef sirloin or lamb.
** Soak wooden skewers 30-60 minutes in water.

Main Course
Spanish
fenugreek, paprika
Korean Bugogi

Korean Bulgogi

Korean Bugogi

Korean Bulgogi Recipe

SpiceBreeze
The aroma of Korean BBQ is mouthwatering. This seasoning includes shitake mushroom powder. Shitake is full of natural umami. Umami is the fifth taste, joining sweet, sour, salty and bitter. Korean chili pepper differs from the conventional chili pepper. It has a complex flavor and natural sweetness. We selected a milder version. The optional Kimchi adds additional heat.
 
hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1 lb beef* sirloin thinly sliced against the grain

Fresh Produce

  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1 pear grated**
  • 2 shallots grated

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp sugar optional
  • oil***

Bulgogi Culinary Spice Kit

  • [1] Shitake mushroom, black pepper
  • [2] Korean chili flakes, salt

Suggested Sides & Toppings

  • ▪ cooked jasmine rice or glass noodles
  • ▪ kimchi or pickles of your choice sliced
  • ▪ lettuce leaves of your choice
  • ▪ carrots, cucumber, daikon, radish, or cabbage (all thinly cut); mung bean sprouts
  • ▪ shallots or leek thinly sliced

Instructions
 

Marinade

  • In a CONTAINER, mix garlic, ginger, pear, shallots, Bulgogi [1] spices, soy sauce, 1 tbsp oil, sugar (opt.) and Bulgogi [2] spices to taste.
  • Add meat slices. Mix well. Cover.
  • Let it marinate in the fridge for 1 to 24 hours.
  • Take the beef out 30 minutes before frying.

Fry

  • Heat a PAN over high heat.
  • Add meat slices and stir fry for a couple of minutes until the meat is just cooked.

Serve Option 1

  • Place bulgogi, lettuce leaves, and your preferred sides on separate plates in the middle of the table.
  • Fill a large lettuce leaf with meat and your selected sides & toppings. Close it to form a bite-sized wrap. Enjoy!

Serve Option 2

  • Mix bulgogi and 1 cup vegetables of your choice.
  • Serve it with your selected sides. Enjoy!

Notes

* Substitute beef with pork, chicken, or tofu.
** An Asian pear is best if available.
*** Sesame oil is recommended but not required.
 
 
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Armenian Basturma

Armenian Basturma

Armenian Basturma

Armenian Basturma

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Basturma is a pastrami style beef with a fenugreek based seasoning. Our spice kit includes mild Aleppo pepper. Experience the intensive flavor in this adaption for marinated grill meat. Or use the spice blend in a bell pepper dip. Add a cold fresh cucumber summer salad with dill. Armenians like the salad more liquidy close to a soup.
hands-on time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Armenian
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.5 lbs chicken

Fresh Produce

  • 3 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 English cucumber finely diced

Dairy

  • 1 cup yogurt plain

Packaged Goods/Staples

  • oil
  • salt & pepper

Basturma Culinary Spice Kit

  • [1] Fenugreek, cumin, allspice, black pepper, smoked paprika
  • [2] Aleppo pepper
  • [3] Dill

Suggested Sides

  • cooked bulgur rice, or couscous
  • Armenian Lavash bread

Instructions
 

Basturma Marinade

  • In a BOWL, mix 2 tbsp oil, 2/3 of the garlic, and Basturma [1] spices.
  • Add salt and Basturma [2] spices to taste.
  • In a CONTAINER, pour the marinade over the meat slices and mix well.
  • Let it marinate in the fridge for 24 hours.

Jajuk Salad

  • In a BOWL, mix yogurt with 1/2 cup of water.
  • Add Basturma [3] spices and 1/3 of the garlic.
  • Mix with cucumber and salt & pepper to taste.
  • Let it cool in the fridge for 1 hour.

Grill

  • In a PAN, heat 2 tbsp oil over high heat.
  • Add meat slices and fry quickly until the meat is just cooked. Turn frequently.

Serve

  • Serve basturma with jajuk and your preferred side(s).
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Alternative Vegetarian Spread or Dip

4 red bell peppers, halved
1 clove garlic
1-4 tbsp nuts (choose your favorite)
 
Roast bell pepper skin side up in the OVEN at 350°F about 20 min until the skin comes off. Let it cool. Peel. Blend the flesh in a food processor with 1 tbsp oil, 1 clove garlic, and optionally nuts. Add water as needed to get a smooth paste.
Add to taste: salt, Basturma [1] + [2] spices
Marceline Reid-Jaques
Marceline Reid-Jaques
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Karen Jones
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2022-12-05
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ann davis
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2022-11-29
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