Moroccan spiced olives marinated in toasted cumin, fennel, coriander, cardamom, citrus, and garlic. Five-minute appetizer that improves for weeks in the fridge.
Scandinavian-style grilled hamburgers with dill vinegar marinade, marinated onions, and celery seed on warm rye bread. Double-stacked thin patties for a Nordic twist on burgers.
Bhindi curry with okra simmered in a fragrant spice blend of mustard seeds, fenugreek, cumin, and turmeric fried in mustard oil. An authentic Indian okra dish.
Indian hot spice mix dry-roasted with cumin, dried chiles, peppercorns, cardamom, cinnamon, mustard seeds, and fenugreek. A homemade garam masala with serious heat.
Homemade curry powder blends cumin, coriander, fenugreek, mustard, turmeric, and ginger into a fresh, fragrant spice mix. Five-minute blender recipe that keeps for three months.
Red cabbage slow-braised with toasted caraway seeds, currants, red wine, and vinegar until sweet and tangy. A vegetarian Northern European side that tastes even better the next day.
Toor dal with tadka: split pigeon peas boiled with turmeric, finished with a sizzling oil tempering of popped mustard seeds, cumin, onion, garlic, and chili. A quintessential South Indian vegan comfort dish over rice.
Indian spicy curry powder: a 12-spice homemade curry blend with toasted cumin, coriander, mustard, fennel, cardamom, cloves, mace, and chilies. Big-batch pantry essential for authentic Indian cooking.
Homemade curry powder toasted in the oven and ground fresh with coriander, mustard seed, fennel, mace, turmeric, and dried ginger. Keeps six months and beats store-bought every time.
French braised red cabbage with toasted caraway seeds, currants, red wine, and vinegar. A vegetarian side dish baked until sweet, tangy, and meltingly tender. Served warm or at room temperature.
Thai red or green curry paste: a homemade aromatic blend of chilies, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, shrimp paste, ginger, and coriander. The from-scratch base for authentic Thai curries.
Homemade pickling spice blend with mustard seeds, allspice, coriander, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon. Mix once and use all canning season for pickles, relishes, and brines.
Another tasty pickling recipe that you can pass on to your sweet Grandmother.
German red cabbage salad with a warm bacon fat, vinegar, and wine dressing poured over shredded cabbage with caraway seeds and crumbled bacon. A tangy, smoky side dish served at room temperature.
Killer shrimp: fiery herb-and-garlic broth with rosemary, thyme, fennel, and red pepper, simmered long then poached shrimp added at the end. Eaten with your fingers and plenty of bread.
Selyodka pod ukropnym sousom is a Russian herring appetizer marinated in red wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and dill. A classic cold zakuska that chills for hours before serving.
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