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Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Sēti Berbere
Serves 4. Ribbons of fresh zucchini provide a tender, beautifully neutral palette for a flavorful Sēti Berbere spiced dressing. For the dressing, we simmer garlic in olive oil, which mellows the garlic and perfumes the oil. We add the spices to the still warm oil to bloom and release their...
Ferla-Spiced Kohlrabi Fritters
Makes 6–8 fritters (3-inch diameter). Quickly made, pan-fried fritters are a useful addition to your culinary repertoire and a nice way to add an extra vegetable to your menu. These are made with kohlrabi (cauliflower’s alien-looking cousin). When raw, kohlrabi is crunchy and mildly cabbage-y tasting — cooked its surprisingly sweet side...
Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potatoes with Pistachio Dukkah & Dates
Serves 6.This is a sweet potato side for grown-up tastes (and an alternative to the over-sweet, marshmallow-topped variety). We use Cinnamon Maple Sugar to complement the flavor of the potatoes and top them with crunchy dukkah and sticky dates. Dukkah is a nut-seed-spice condiment found on many Egyptian tables. We combined...
Ferla Spice, Sage & Potato Dressing
Serves 4– 6.Dressing is simply stuffing that’s baked on its own instead of filling a roasted bird. With this year’s smaller holiday gatherings, dressing is an especially appealing option. We make dressing in individual portions — small mounds baked on a sheet. That way, every serving includes both the soft,...
Mazeh Spice & Black Lime Lentils
Serves 4.Lentils pair beautifully with the citrus spark of dried lime and the Persian earthy-yet-floral aromas of Mazeh Spice. Serve these lentils with basmati rice (infused with a pinch of saffron, if you're feeling fancy).1½ cup lentils Puy / French green lentils6 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onion, chopped small1 teaspoon...
Harissa & Saffron Jeweled Cauliflower
Serves 4–6. 2 tablespoons Rose Harissa paste*2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil1 head cauliflower, cut/broken into small floretsLarge pinch (about 20 threads) of saffron, crushed2 carrots, cut into thin matchsticks½ medium onion, cut into thin crescents½ cup barberries, rinsed1 tablespoon butter ½ cup roasted, salted pistachios, choppedA few cilantro leaves to...
Rose Harissa-Glazed Eggplant
Serves 4.Big flavor belies how easy it is to make this dish. It’s makes a terrific side and is good served hot or at room temperature — and leftovers will spark up tomorrow’s lunchtime sandwich.Steaming (or boiling) eggplant is cooking method familiar to Asian and the Middle Eastern cooks and...
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)...
Ras el Hanout Chicken Salad
Serves 4–6.Here's a salad that captures the flavors of a Moroccan tagine but is made from staples that you probably have in your pantry. The secret ingredient is our dreamy Ras el Hanout ! For the salad:3 cups shredded, cooked chicken* 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted2 tablespoons sesame seeds, lightly toasted8 dried...
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...
La Pluie Roasted Cauliflower with Coconut Chutney
Serves 4 as a side. Recipe courtesy of chef Joshua Lewin of Juliet Restaurant Make this cauliflower on its own as an easy, weeknight side or make with the chutney (recipe follows) for an elevated dish! 1 head cauliflower2 tablespoons olive oil2 teaspoons La Pluie1 teapsoon kosher salt1 teaspoon black...
Greek Farro Salad with Kozani Spiced Feta
Serves 4 as a main, 6 as a starter. Here’s a cold weather version of the popular Greek salad with farro (an ancient grain) plus tomatoes roasted with oregano. It’s filling and hearty — and the Kozani Spice marinated feta makes it dinner party worthy! 2½ cups cooked farro (kept...
Roasted Tomatoes with Kandy Spice and Honey
Serves 4-6 as a side, more as an appetizer.Roasting brings out the deep richness of tomatoes and onions, complemented here with a drizzle of honey and the sweet aroma of our Kandy Spice. This dish is tasty with cheese, roast chicken, pork chops or poached fish.3 cups cherry tomatoes, cut...
Roasted Tomatoes with Kandy Spice and Honey
Serves 4-6 as a side, more as an appetizer.Roasting brings out the deep richness of tomatoes and onions, complemented here with a drizzle of honey and the sweet aroma of our Kandy Spice. This dish is tasty with cheese, roast chicken, pork chops or poached fish.3 cups cherry tomatoes, cut...
Da Lat Roasted Delicata Squash
Serves 4 as a side.This makes a lovely side dish for meat or poultry. Alternately, serve it at room temperature atop lightly dressed salad greens. For either preparation, a garnish of fresh herbs adds sparkle — try chopped cilantro and mint.1 large or 2 small Delicata squash, washed1 cup very...
Da Lat Roasted Delicata Squash
Serves 4 as a side.This makes a lovely side dish for meat or poultry. Alternately, serve it at room temperature atop lightly dressed salad greens. For either preparation, a garnish of fresh herbs adds sparkle — try chopped cilantro and mint.1 large or 2 small Delicata squash, washed1 cup very...
Curried Egg Salad
Makes a generous 2 cups, enough for 3–4 sandwiches.We think that egg salad is somehow both luxurious and comforting. Our Comfort Curry makes this version scrumptious, too. For a satisfying lunch, toast some seedy, rustic bread. Top the toast with egg salad and sliced avocado. (Adding few roughly chopped cilantro...
Brussels Sprouts Bravas with Pine Nuts
Serves 4 as a side.Brussels sprouts are bold enough to pair nicely with the assertive flavor of a not-too-spicy bravas-style sauce. 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed1/2 cup finely diced onion 2 tablespoons + 1/4 cup olive oil2 teaspoons Chili Today!2 teaspoon smoked paprika, divided1 tablespoon finely minced garlic1 cup diced...
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