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Green Pea Hummus Crostini with Everything Rainbow
Makes about 3 cups of hummus. Serves a crowd. Simplicity itself to make, this pea hummus is a gorgeous color with a fresh, clean taste. It’s seasoned with our Kampot & Salt, which includes black pepper, lime, and tarragon— all wonderful flavors paired with peas. Here, we mound it on...
Málà Pork Wontons with Orange Chile Oil
Makes 30 wontons, serves 3–4. Inspired by recipes from Fuchsia Dunlop and Maggie Zhu of The Omnivore’s Cookbook.Wontons are a beloved street food in the Sichuan province of China where they are slurped out of steaming bowls swimming with sweet and sour soy sauce and bright red, ‘numbingly hot,’ málà...
Preserved Lemon Hummus with Baharat Spiced Lamb & Radish Salad
Serves 4 as a main, 6 as an appetizer. Add this composed platter of creamy hummus topped with spice lamb and a bright, crunchy radish salad to your next buffet. Or, do as we do and pair it with a leafy green or rice salad and call it a meal. You’ll...
Kandy Spiced Haroset
Makes about 3 cups. Recipe from Leslie Goldenberg. Leslie is an adventuresome home cook, expert knitter, and good friend to Curio Spice. May this haroset remind you that even bitter experience can offer unexpected moments of sweetness!½ cup walnuts½ cup whole or sliced almonds⅓ cup hazelnuts (preferably with skin removed)2–3 tablespoons...
Yemenite Haroset
Makes 2½ cups, enough for a big seder! Recipe from Betsy Rudnick. Betsy is a good friend to Curio. We love when she stops in, especially with her sweet dog, Zoe. She’s generously shared this recipe from her husband’s family. Haroset is always sweet, but the ingredients and flavors vary depending...
Smoked Trout Pâté
Serves 4–6.This pâté is an easy-but-elegant addition to your appetizer repertoire. Serve on toasted baguette slices or with seedy crackers.4 ounces cream cheese, softened5 ounces smoked trout fillets2 tablespoons white wine vinegar½ teaspoon grated garlic¼ teaspoon Piment d’Ville Basque Chile, plus more for garnish¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or freshly...
Chili Today Peach Salsa
Makes about 2 cups. This fruity salsa is sweet and tart and only mildly hot. It’s equally good with tortilla chips, grilled fish, or pork chops. Try it spooned over thick slices of watermelon for a cooling appetizer or picnic side. Use either white or yellow peaches (or mango when...
Rose Harissa Deviled Eggs
Makes 24.A delightfully spiced appetizer with just enough heat — perfect with cocktails. The cilantro garnish is optional but don’t miss the Magic Salt! For the eggs:12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled¾ cup full-fat Greek yogurt or crème fraîche3 tablespoons Rose Harissa paste (recipe at here)1–2 tablespoons white wine vinegarSea salt, to tasteFor...
Baharat Carrot Mezze
Makes about 3 cups.The joyful flavors of Bazaar Baharat, ginger and hot chilies complement the mild sweetness of the cooked carrots in this dish — and a crunchy sesame-almond topping adds contrasting texture. Make the salad a few hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with crackers...
Aegean Salted Dates
Serves as many as you like; plan on 4–5 dates per person. Adapted from Renee Erickson’s Sautéed Dates recipe on Food.52. Our Aegean Salt contains a rare spice called ‘mastic,’ a tree resin that’s harvested on the island Chios. Mastic is beloved in Greece and has a piney aroma. In Aegean...
Black-Garlic Carrot Hummus
Makes about 2½ cups.A seasonal take on a lunch- and snack-time favorite. Cooking the carrots until they’re lightly caramelized intensifies their flavor. Still, use locally farmed carrots, if possible — the more flavorful the carrots, the better! 1¾ cups carrot “coins” (cut about 8-inch thick, from about ½ pound carrots)...
Ferla & Pine Nut Crisps
Makes about 20 crisps. It's easy to make these beautiful crackers and their aroma will delight. (They make a lovely hostess gift.) Serve with soft cheese and a dry white wine. ½ cup whole wheat flour ½ cup all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons brown sugar¾ teaspoon sea salt1 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons...
Supeq Rice Bowls
Serves 4.This savory, filling, umami-ful rice is ideal for topping with anything from avocado and radish slices, to kimchee and toasted sesame seeds, or grilled tofu with cucumber ribbons and kale chips. The (flavor) world is your oyster! 1 cup of medium-grain white or sushi rice3 tablespoons of olive or walnut...
Ferla Spice Grilled Shrimp & Tomato
Serves 4 as an appetizer, 2 as a main. The sun-kissed flavors of Ferla Spice are perfect for making this fresh-tasting and easy appetizer. 3 bamboo skewers (10-inch)9 shrimp (large, 8–10 count) 9 cherry tomatoes1 tablespoon olive oil2 tablespoons Ferla SpiceSea salt and black pepperJuice from half a lemon Soak the...
Ferla Spice Dipping Oil
Serves 4.Use sheep’s milk pecorino and a peppery olive oil for irresistible results. 1 teaspoon Ferla Spice 1/4 cup finely grated pecorino cheeseZest from 1/2 a lemon1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegarPut all the ingredients into a small bowl and mix with a fork. Serve with rustic...
Kampot & Salt Quick Pickles
Depart from ye olde dill and enjoy the delicious Cambodian flavor with these super quick and tasty pickles. They'll keep in the fridge for 3 weeks! Makes 3 pint jars. Ingredients:1 1/2 lbs cucumbers such as Kirby pickling cukes2 cups rice vinegar2 cups water1/4 cup sugar2 TB Curio Spice Kampot &...
Vadouvan-Scented Carrot Raita
Makes about 2 cups.Savory Vadouvan balances & enlivens sweet carrots in this yogurt-based dip. Serve it with cooked vegetables, crudités, flatbreads, or hearty crackers.2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon olive oil4 medium carrots, peeled (about 8 ounces), sliced in 1/8-inch-thick “coins”4 teaspoons Vadouvan1 tablespoon chopped garlic1 lemonSalt & black pepper1 cup...
Vadouvan-Scented Carrot Raita
Makes about 2 cups.Savory Vadouvan balances & enlivens sweet carrots in this yogurt-based dip. Serve it with cooked vegetables, crudités, flatbreads, or hearty crackers.2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon olive oil4 medium carrots, peeled (about 8 ounces), sliced in 1/8-inch-thick “coins”4 teaspoons Vadouvan1 tablespoon chopped garlic1 lemonSalt & black pepper1 cup...
Edo Spiced Pecans
Makes about 4 cups.Spiced nuts are a smart addition to any menu — they’re easy to make, delicious, and great with cocktails. We also like to serve them with cheese or break them into salads.1 egg white10 ounces raw pecan halves6 tablespoons sugar½ teaspoon fine sea salt2 tablespoons Edo Spice...
Edo Spiced Pecans
Makes about 4 cups.Spiced nuts are a smart addition to any menu — they’re easy to make, delicious, and great with cocktails. We also like to serve them with cheese or break them into salads.1 egg white10 ounces raw pecan halves6 tablespoons sugar½ teaspoon fine sea salt2 tablespoons Edo Spice...
