Cooking with our Spices
Lynley Jones
Here are all our recipes for cooking with our spices and spice blends, all in one place.
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A little bit pesto, a little bit chimichurri, and lots of flavor! Spoon it over grilled meats or veggies, toss it with pasta, slather it over crostini or dribble it onto your pizza. Made with lots of fresh herbs, garlic and shallots, plus toasted pine nuts, mixed together in olive oil with a splash of lemon juice and a little Aleppo pepper.
A frothy cup-full of ancient ingredients and traditions, made “from scratch” in this recipe with easy-to-find ingredients from any grocery store.
Chicken thighs browned then simmered over rice perfumed with rosemary, garlic, cinnamon, white wine and herbs. Check out the Notes section at the bottom for detailed tips for success, ideas for leftovers and more.
A little bit pesto, a little bit chimichurri, and lots of flavor! Spoon it over grilled meats or veggies, toss it with pasta, slather it over crostini or dribble it onto your pizza. Made with lots of fresh herbs, garlic and shallots, plus toasted pine nuts, mixed together in olive oil with a splash of lemon juice and a little Aleppo pepper.
Roasty-toasty cauliflower with turmeric and other warming spices, tossed with parsley and basil.
Grilled peaches drizzled with a tequila-honey sauce infused with Aleppo pepper and a punch of lime. It’s like a party for your peaches! (And for you, of course.)
Super-refreshing, fizzy and fun lemonade cocktail infused with basil and sumac.
Indian chicken curry with coconut milk and spices, topped with curry leaves and red onions fried in coconut oil. This dish is a classic Sunday supper in the southern coastal province of Kerala, India.
Arugula and prosciutto pizza with cracked black pepper and sea salt, drizzled with garlic olive oil and spiked with Aleppo pepper.
A spicy Indian-style curry that uses the whole beet plant from root to leaf. Caramelized beet cubes sauteed along with their stems and leaves in a mixture of onions, garlic, ginger, chiles and Indian spices, and served over spiced yogurt.
Hot apple cider infused with hibiscus flowers and mulling spices. Serve as-is or take it up a notch with a splash of bourbon or brandy.
Hot chocolate sweetened with Mexican piloncillo sugar and spiked with Ceylon cinnamon to evoke Mexican champurado, the classic chocolate atole beverage. Add a splash of bourbon for a boozy version.
We are counting down 101 ways you can use our Sumac and Sage Seasoning Blend in your cooking. In this series, you’ll find ideas and inspiration to put this unique seasoning blend to work in your own culinary creations.
Asparagus poached in a Sumac and Sage-seasoned broth and tossed with spring ramps. You can follow 101 Ways to Use Sumac and Sage Seasoning for more ideas at adventurekitchen.com.
Grilled zucchini, eggplant, heirloom tomatoes and red peppers seasoned with Sumac and Sage seasoning, tossed with pasta and showered with grated pecorino-Romano and minced herbs. You can follow 101 Ways to Use Sumac and Sage Seasoning for more ideas at adventurekitchen.com.
Vegetarian kabobs made with Indian paneer cheese, which grills without melting! Macerate everything in a Sumac and Sage blend sauce with Aleppo pepper, then dollop more sauce on the finished kabobs before serving. You can follow 101 Ways to Use Sumac and Sage Seasoning for more ideas at adventurekitchen.com.
Fried latkes seasoned with our Sumac and Sage blend for your Hanukkah celebration. You can follow 101 Ways to Use Sumac and Sage Seasoning for more ideas at adventurekitchen.com.
Roasted pumpkin seeds tossed with Sumac and Sage seasoning. You can follow 101 Ways to Use Sumac and Sage Seasoning for more ideas at adventurekitchen.com.
Grilled corn on the cob dressed with Sumac and Sage seasoning and other spices, then topped with shredded parmesan and minced parsley. You can follow 101 Ways to Use Sumac and Sage Seasoning for more ideas at adventurekitchen.com.
Saute fresh tomatoes lightly in olive oil with Sumac and Sage seasoning and garlic, then spoon it over fried eggs on toast for a simple, tasty breakfast. You can follow 101 Ways to Use Sumac and Sage Seasoning for more ideas at adventurekitchen.com.
Sprinkle Sumac and Sage Seasoning over avocado toast! More ideas for avocado toast awesomeness inside. You can follow 101 Ways to Use Sumac and Sage Seasoning for more ideas at adventurekitchen.com.
Use Sumac and Sage as a dry brine seasoning for your turkey. Season generously, then lest it rest refrigerated for several hours (for turkey parts), or up to a couple of days for a whole turkey. You can follow 101 Ways to Use Sumac and Sage Seasoning for more ideas at adventurekitchen.com.
Make a simple Sumac and Sage butter sauce with baby kale leaves while the pasta cooks. Toss the whole thing together and sprinkle on some parsley. Shaved manchego dresses it up a bit at the end. You can follow 101 Ways to Use Sumac and Sage Seasoning for more ideas at adventurekitchen.com.
Rice bowls made with shredded Chicken Adobo and sauce on top of garlicky brown rice with spinach, spring onions, cilantro, Aleppo pepper and toasted almonds.
Champagne poured over hibiscus-allspice syrup and Calvados, and rimmed with Mexican brown sugar and cinnamon. Cheers!
Chicken breasts in cherry tomato sauce, infused with white wine, garlic, rosemary and cinnamon.
Collards simmered with butter, olive oil, garlic, ginger and spices, then finished with a bright squeeze of lemon juice. Addictively good, and guaranteed to make a collards-lover out of anyone.
Sweet frozen cucumber pops infused with sage and flecked with sumac.
Lemony-sweet basil frozen ice pops. Flecked with sumac, to bring nuance to the tartness and gorgeous pink color to your Spice Pop.
Frozen ice pops made from hibiscus-mint syrup blended with lime juice, frozen into a sweet summer treat.
Ice pops made with semisweet chocolate, Aleppo pepper, Mexican piloncillo sugar, cinnamon and cream. Chocolaty and slightly spicy, with a cinnamon twist.
Make your own soda, naturally carbonated and tinted red from hibiscus leaves steeped with lime.
Beer-simmered seasoned ground beef and refried beans rolled into a burrito with cheese and herbs. You can make it ahead and freeze it. Or heck, just eat it now.
This Moroccan poultry pie combines sweet and savory flavors in one amazing dish. Traditionally served as a starter at festive occasions such as weddings, it can also make for a really special main dish.
A savory bread pudding created to use up that stale baguette you have laying around, soaked in parmesan custard with Swiss chard.
Swiss chard sauteed with onions and garlic, a pinch of Aleppo pepper flakes and sumac.
Milk sweetened with a touch of honey and infused with cinnamon, warmed and frothed for a cup of soul-satisfying comfort on a cold day.
Shredded chicken, chiles and beans wrapped in a flour tortilla, then smothered with enchilada sauce.
We are counting down 101 ways you can use our Mexican Sweet Blend in your cooking. In this series, you’ll find ideas and inspiration to put this unique blend of Mexican piloncillo sugar and Ceylon cinnamon to work in your own culinary creations.
Chocolate pudding with a hint of chile and cinnamon for a delicious twist. Perfect for any Mexican celebration, or anytime you're in the mood to take chocolate in an interesting new direction.
A Sonoran-style all-guajillo chile sauce for enchiladas, seasoned with Mexican oregano.
The classic dessert, with warm caramelized bananas and vanilla ice cream, topped with rum flambe sauce.
My homemade eggnog recipe with fully cooked eggs! The perfect drink for Christmas Eve or Christmas morning. Very nice spiked with brandy, bourbon or rum, or just on its own. So good!
Festive latke topping made from sour cream and ricotta, with crushed pomegranate seeds, lemon juice, parsley and Ceylon cinnamon. An herby-sweet, chunky pink topping or dip. Also great with potato chips, pita chips or crackers.
I hear this is exactly the way they make it at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Like little pumpkin pies inside a pastry shell. Inspired by the Harry Potter book series, they're perfect for your Halloween or Potter-themed party, but also sophisticated enough for your Thanksgiving table.
Caramelized Brussels sprouts in a maple glaze spiked with a hint of Aleppo peppers.
Juicy tomatoes, grilled corn kernels, red onions and cilantro, with a squeeze of lime and just a hint of mild pepper. Simple to make and full of flavor (plan to lick the bowl).
Sweet, juicy peaches with basil and a hint of cinnamon, mounded onto mascarpone-slathered sourdough toast.
A simple ground beef and macaroni casserole Infused with the flavors of the Sonoran Desert, topped with melty cheese and the crunch of breadcrumbs.
Cool as a cucumber, with a hint of mint and the slightest tang of yogurt. Blessedly refreshing, with no cooking required. Perfect on a hot summer day.
Chicken thighs and potatoes, poached in a white wine herb broth with a hint of lemon.
Chicken poached in vinegar and soy sauce with garlic, bay leaves and black peppercorns, then broiled dark and crispy. A super-flavorful classic Filipino dish that’s simple to make. Plan ahead to make rice bowls with the leftovers…
Easy baked chicken with the sweet tang of apricot juice and Worcestershire umami. Super simple prep, then nearly all the cooking time is hands-off.
Addictively tasty Mexican dip for chips, or spread for veggie burgers or sandwiches.
Inspired by the Tale of Peter Rabbit, with blackberries, bread and milk combined into one amazing dish that tastes like love. Use fresh or frozen blackberries.
A South Indian approach combining thinly-sliced green beans with coconut, Indian spices and a hint of chile.
Rustic tarts filled with ripe peaches and mascarpone cheese, with a hint of basil and cinnamon. Simple to make, and gorgeous to look at.
Nubby steel-cut oats spiked with cinnamon, drizzled with maple syrup, and topped with fruit and nuts of your choice.
Super simple and tasty applesauce spiced with cinnamon. You don’t even need to peel the apples!
Quick, simple and delicious. These are muffins, not dessert masquerading as a breakfast food.
Step away from the can! A super-easy recipe that everyone will be talking about.
Salty brine with white wine, herbs and spices to add lots of flavor to your Thanksgiving turkey. Plan to brine your turkey overnight, for about 12-18 hours total.
Don't throw those giblets away! With just a bit of time and attention, they will make a delicious broth you can use in Thanksgiving Gravy, Herbed Bread Stuffing, or any dish where you would normally use chicken broth.
A great side dish to pay homage to the "first" Thanksgiving at your feast. Extremely simple to make, and all ingredients (except one) were available at the time. This was a very common Pilgrim dish, served nearly every day when pumpkins were in season.
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Chicken thighs browned then simmered over rice perfumed with rosemary, garlic, cinnamon, white wine and herbs. Check out the Notes section at the bottom for detailed tips for success, ideas for leftovers and more.