Authentic Indian garam masala blends black pepper, caraway, cinnamon, coriander, cloves, and cardamom into a robust, fragrant spice mix for curries, braises, and finishing dishes.
South Indian coconut chutney with chickpeas, green chilies, and a sizzling mustard seed tadka. Serve alongside dosas or idlis, and freeze extra portions for easy meal prep.
Rack of lamb marinated in red wine vinegar and coriander, roasted at high heat, then finished with a warm bacon and Dijon mustard vinaigrette built from the pan drippings.
Braised lettuces with escarole, Belgian endive, and Boston lettuce seared golden then oven-braised with garlic, herbs, and white wine vinegar. Finished with a cream reduction sauce.
Chicken tandoori marinated in yogurt, lemon, garam masala, coriander, and cumin, then grilled hot and dry to mimic a real tandoor oven. Serve with naan, rice, and cool cucumber.
Saffron-braised lamb shoulder served over herb couscous with cucumber, red pepper, and fresh mint. A North African-inspired one-pot meal with bright, herby accompaniments.
Lemon poppy seed cookies with fresh lemon zest, ground coriander, and lemon extract baked low and slow at 300F. Tender, citrusy drop cookies with a subtle crunch from poppy seeds.
Red wine-marinated grilled flank steak with a pecan-serrano chile compound butter and a red wine black bean butter sauce. A Southwestern showstopper served with warm tortillas.
Panforte is the dense, chewy Sienese Christmas cake packed with toasted hazelnuts and almonds, dates, cherries, cocoa, and warm spices, bound by hot honey caramel. A traditional Italian holiday confection.
Chicken tequila pasta with lime, cumin, and a smoky tomato sauce simmered with real tequila. Tender poached chicken tossed with noodles for a bold Southwestern-inspired dinner.
Old English yeasted Christmas cake spiced with cinnamon, coriander, nutmeg, and caraway seeds. A buttery yeast-risen holiday loaf, closer to brioche than to fruitcake.
Vietnamese-style beef soup with lemongrass, garlic, and fish sauce: a fragrant, quick broth with tender beef chuck and fresh cilantro. Light, bright, ready in 30 minutes.
Grilled chicken breasts topped with a fresh gazpacho salsa of tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and cumin. A light, no-cook Spanish-inspired summer dinner.
Indian-style green beans with ginger-garlic paste, cumin seeds, dried red chili, coriander, and tomato. Vegan, gluten-free, and brimming with warm spice. Goes with everything.
Indian-style barbecued fish skewers marinated in a spiced yogurt paste with garam masala, coriander, ginger, garlic, and cayenne. A tandoori-inspired grilled fish kebab.
A hearty and savory chili that tastes wonderful with a crusty bread or those old-fashioned bread bowls.