Recipe Library
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...
Vadouvan Scrambled Eggs with Magic Salt
Serves 1, but easily multiplied to feed many.Vadouvan is a French colonial curry powder that includes shallot and garlic — our version includes Indian aromatics like curry leaf and fenugreek that lend their woodsy aromas to this complex blend.Paired with soup, these creamy, curried eggs make a satisfying meal (breakfast,...
Chocolate-Pistachio Bark with Aegean Salt
Here's an easy treat to make for the holidays - or any time of year! It keeps well in the fridge and is also a lovely gift for a party or festive occasion. The thyme in the AEGEAN SALT pairs well with earthy richness of pistachios. And who doesn't love...
Kandy Spiced Pumpkin Cake
Also see the blog entry "From Scratch: Pumpkin Cake & Silk Gowns" on AROMATUM.INGREDIENTS:1 can pumpkin (14-15 ounces)2 cups sugar2 cups flour4 eggs1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 cup apple sauce2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt2 tsp vanilla1 TB + 1 tsp KANDY SPICE12 oz. bag of chocolate chipsDIRECTIONS:Mix it all together...
Chili Today! Honey-Toasted Pepitas & Almonds
Makes 2 cups.Salty, spicy, sweet, and crunchy — here’s a snack that hits every delightful note. It’s super easy to make (a godsend for entertaining unexpected guests). Serve with beer or champagne, cheese or ice cream.1 cup raw pepitas / pumpkin seeds1 cup sliced almonds2 tablespoons honey1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons Chili Today!...
Ooh-La-La Herbed Cheese Spread
Makes about 1 1/4 cup. Remember Boursin cheese? It was very popular back in the 1970s – 80s and because it came from France it seemed very sophisticated. We think it’s due for a revival and suggest that you make your own with our Herbes de Romance. Serve it with...
Corn Flapjacks with Flame-Spiced Maple Syrup
Makes 12 flapjacks (about 5-inch diameter).Hearty corn flapjacks are a delicious option for brunch (or even dinner!) — they’re a perfect match to a bold maple syrup that’s infused with our Flame mulling spice.This batter is thicker than many pancake batters, so the top side won’t get as many tiny...
Fleur Spiced Shortbread Cookies
Makes about 30 cookies. Adapted from Smitten Kitchen.Tart and floral Fleur Spice lifts and complements the richness of these all-butter cookies.2 sticks (8 ounces) salted butter, cold1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 cups all-purpose flour¾ cup granulated sugar¼ cup powdered sugar2 teaspoons baking powder2 teaspoons Fleur SpiceFor decorating:1 batch 'sweetheart' glaze...
Yuzu Poppyseed Cake
Yields 1 loaf. Adapted from a Melissa Clark recipe published in the New York Times.Yuzu is a rare citrus from Japan, related to the pomelo. It has a deeply aromatic flavor with a wonderful lemony-floral perfume. You’ll love it in this poppyseed cake! To crush your yuzu peel pieces to...
Enchanted Forest Cocktail
Makes one cocktail plus extra syrup.Our wild Balsam Sugar is made from balsam fir tips harvested from mid-coast Maine in spring. The tips are bright green and tender at this stage, with incredible citrus flavor. This drink is as festive as it gets, so enjoy its ephemeral beauty and savor...
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,...
Everything Croutons
Homemade croutons are a great way to use up bread that’s getting stale — plus they’re a cinch to make and taste a million times better than store-bought. Use these in salads or atop steaming bowls of soup.Our retail manager, Maité, came up with this version that layers crunch on...
Potato-Leek Potage with Sage
Makes about 10 cups, serves 6-8.The warm aroma of sage with its peppery hint of mint and camphor balances rich foods and enlivens humble ones. Ours comes directly from Sicily where the climate and soil conspire to produce exceptionally fragrant herbs, cultivated with care by siblings Maurizio and Katia on...
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...
Salted Honey Caramel Sauce with Sansho
Makes about 1¾ cups.The richness of caramel, cream, and butter complement sansho’s bright flavor in this surprising sauce. It’s great on buckwheat pancakes instead of maple syrup or on vanilla ice cream topped with toasted pecans.¾ cup sugar¼ cup honey¼ cup water½ teaspoon fine sea salt1 cup heavy cream2 teaspoons...
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...
Kandy Spice Fish Curry
Serves 4. Sri Lanka is famous for its fish curries, and this Kandy Spice version is delicious and comforting. For an authentic meal you ought to eat it for breakfast, otherwise it makes a quick and satisfying weeknight meal. Serve over plain basmati rice. 1½ pounds firm white fish, such as swordfish...
Curio’s Elderflower White Sangria
Serves 8-10.Our floral and spice sangria is a summer favorite! This kit allows you to make a party beverage with amazing flavor — the spices add sparkle to create a memorable sangria. We suggest using Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.Infuse the wine Combine the entire bag of Elderflower Sangria Spice,...
Curio’s Summer Spiced Sangria
Serves 8-10. Our spiced sangria is a summer favorite! This kit allows you to make a party beverage with amazing flavor — the spices add sparkle and depth to create a memorable sangria. We suggest using Rioja or Pinot Noir. Make the spiced concentrate Put the entire bag of Summer...
