85 aspic recipes

Tex-Mex skillet cornbread with a spiced black bean, pepper, and tomato filling topped with homemade cornbread batter baked golden in a cast iron skillet. A one-pan vegetarian dinner.

Moghlai chicken braised with whole cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaves in a spiced yogurt sauce with toasted almonds and raisins. A rich Mughal-style curry.

Crispy Indian vegetable fritters (pakora) made with a spiced chickpea flour batter with cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne. Dip potatoes, cauliflower, and peppers, then fry until golden.

Yogurt chicken marinated 24 hours in a spiced yogurt blend of turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, garlic, and lemon juice, then baked golden. Deeply flavored and incredibly tender.

Jellied fruit soup combines orange and pineapple juice with lemon gelatin, chilled and cubed. Vintage 1950s aspic-style cold soup served in bouillon cups for elegant lunches.

Strawberry ice cream pie with a spiced shortbread crust and a swirl of warm fudge topping. Make-ahead frozen dessert that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Homemade Indian spice blend with coriander, cumin, black peppercorns, turmeric, dried chili, cloves, ginger, and allspice. A versatile hot and spicy seasoning mix ground fresh in a spice mill.

Cajun chicken nuggets pan-fried in a spiced breadcrumb and onion soup mix coating with chili powder, cumin, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Kid-pleasing appetizer with grown-up Southern heat.

Indian-style beef kofta steamed until tender, then baked in a spiced cream sauce with garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and mango powder. Includes a lighter spinach sauce variation.

Whole cold glazed salmon baked in wine with fresh herbs, chilled overnight and finished with fish aspic and turnip flower decorations. A stunning centerpiece for buffets and celebrations.

A retro Southern appetizer of boiled shrimp suspended in seasoned consommé aspic with lemon, green onion, and a kick of hot sauce. Unmold onto crackers for a showstopping starter.

Savory curry crepe batter made with chicken broth, curry powder, and butter in a blender. A spiced twist on French crepes that pairs with chicken, vegetables, or chutney fillings.

Thin-pounded pork steaks coated in a spiced cornmeal and whole wheat crust, pan-fried crisp alongside red and green pepper strips. A 30-minute skillet dinner for 4.

Slow cooker pot roast in a spiced red wine and tomato sauce with mustard, Worcestershire, and garlic. Set it and forget it for 10 hours of hands-off braising.

Indian gobhi samosas stuffed with grated cauliflower, peas, cumin seed, garam masala, amchoor, and asafetida, then deep-fried until golden and crisp. A spiced vegetarian snack perfect with chutney.

Russian-style boiled beef simmered low and slow with marrow bones, root vegetables, dill, and a spice bag. Fork-tender rump roast in a rich, fragrant broth that serves 10.