Berbere is a hot spice blend that is an integral ingredient in Ethiopian cuisine. Both full of flavor and heat, this spice is not for the faint of heart - or taste buds. Every Ethiopian cook has their own version of this blend. Some versions include lesser known spices … Continue reading →
Baharat (Middle Eastern Spice Blend)
Baharat, Arabic for “spice”, is a special an all-purpose spice blend widely used in Middle Eastern cuisine. Just a pinch of it adds depth and flavor to sauces, soups, grains, vegetables, stews and meat. Middle Eastern food is phenomenal. Those of you who have taken the … Continue reading →
Creole Seasoning
Yes, I know. This looks suspiciously similar to my Greek Seasoning because it's in the same bowl with some of the same spices on the same table and at the same angle...whew! But what you see in this bowl is in fact very different. It contains the ingredients for...Creole … Continue reading →
Chinese Honey-glazed Beef and Walnuts
Fengmi Niulijirou Hetaoren. Repeat 3 times in a row as fast as you can. That's Chinese for "Chinese honey-glazed beef and walnuts." Sweet and sticky beef with crunchy glazed walnuts - like eating candy. SO good. This dish comes from the Northern region of China. The … Continue reading →
Chinese Five Spice Powder
The exact origin of Chinese Five Spice Powder is unknown, but it is believed that it is the result of the Chinese attempting to produce the ultimate "wonder powder", incorporating all five taste elements: Sweet, sour, bitter, pungent, and salty. Whatever the exact origin, … Continue reading →
Best Homemade Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
Last week I posted my recipes for Greek Tzatziki Sauce and Greek Seasoning Blend. Now it's time to combine those two recipes to make a third one! One that you're going to fall in l.o.v.e. with! Growing up in Germany, there were Gyros and Döner Kebab shops and stands … Continue reading →
All-Purpose Greek Seasoning
Several years ago I spent some time trying to develop the perfect all-purpose Greek seasoning, experimenting with ingredients and ratios. I finally cracked it at that time. And now I'm going to unleash that secret and share it with you! This is an excellent blend to use … Continue reading →
Panch Phoron Roasted Potatoes
I introduced Panch Phoron in my previous post. A delicious five spice Indian seasoning blend, it is delicious in a variety of dishes, including added to curries, rubbed on meats, sprinkled on vegetables before roasting, baked in bread, or used in this dish, Panch Phoron … Continue reading →
Panch Phoron (Indian Five Spice Blend)
Panch Phoron (also called panch phoran or paanch phoron) literally means "five spices." It is a spice blend commonly used in Eastern India and Bangladesh and consists of the following seeds: Cumin, Brown Mustard, Fenugreek, Nigella and Fennel. The spices are left whole … Continue reading →
