Recipes
One-Bowl Caribbean Spice Shrimp Salad
1 hr, 10 min
Experience a budget-friendly delight with our one-bowl Savory Caribbean Shrimp Salad. This recipe is made using pantry staples and Caribbean Spice. When baby shrimp are used, it requires minimal chopping. Simply fold in the cooked baby shrimp, refrigerate, and allow all the gorgeous flavors like Thyme, Ginger, and Paprika to meld together, creating extra yumminess. Indulge in this easy recipe that's perfect for a quick lunch, a BBQ side dish, or just about any occasion!
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Strawberry Fields Iced Tea
10 min
As June unfurls its warm embrace, strawberries reach their peak! To capture the sunshine in a glass, we have artfully paired these ripe berries with our spicy yet refreshing tea, Firefly Garden. This herbal infusion boasts a delightful kick from green peppercorns, perfectly balanced by the soothing notes of lemongrass and chrysanthemum flowers. Once chilled, this brew becomes the quintessential essence of summer, ready to be enjoyed at any time of day.
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Savory Baharat Baked Eggplant
1 hr, 10 min
This baked eggplant recipe is a winner—it's a dish that will impress even the most discerning foodies out there. It's an easy and flavorful way to prepare eggplant, using a spice blend that's synonymous with Middle Eastern cuisine—Baharat.The Baharat blend is a magical combination of allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, and peppercorns that will transport you straight to the heart of the Middle East. It's a symphony of flavors that will make your taste buds dance with joy.
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Spiced Kofte Beef Skewers
15 min
Enjoy the succulent, spiced beef Kofte skewers alongside the refreshing tang of the cucumber yogurt sauce. Perfect for grilling outdoors or on a stovetop grill pan, this Middle Eastern-inspired dish is savory and aromatic, and it is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Chrysanthemum Spa Tea
I absolutely love floral teas, and Chrysanthemum Flower is no exception. While in Singapore, I had the pleasure of trying it in various forms, but the spa version was simply divine. The aroma of the tea was like walking through a fresh garden, and the addition of lime gave it a delightful citrusy kick. The honey provided just the right amount of sweetness, and the tea was so refreshing on a hot sauna. It was the perfect way to unwind and relax after a long flight.
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Easy El Greco Spaghetti
5 min
This is a gloriously simple pasta dish that's a true testament to the fact that delicious meals need not be complicated or time-consuming. It's a dish that's sure to transport you straight to the heart of the Mediterranean, with its simple yet sublime flavors. To begin with, we start by coating our pasta with a luscious layer of oil, which serves as the perfect canvas for our Mediterranean-inspired ingredients. We add some plump cherry tomatoes to the mix, and then we turn to our secret weapon – the El Greco spice blend. It's a fusion of earthy Turkish Oregano, citrusy Sumac, and floral Basil, just to name a few of its star players. It's this blend that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to your plate, infusing our pasta dish with a subtle yet complex herbiness that will have you begging for more, and makes this meal an absolute crowd-pleaser.Add a little grated parmesan to complete the meal, and add your favorite protein if you'd prefer a meatier dish.
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Kodiak Cakes Advieh Apple Muffins
10 min
Muffins are the savior of the busy household. But let's be honest, some of these bad boys are about as healthy as a bacon-wrapped cheeseburger. Fear not, for I have found a solution—Kodiak Cakes! This protein-packed muffin mix is not only a cinch to whip up, but it's also a blank canvas for all your creative breakfast endeavors. The best part? You can customize it to your heart's content with fruit and spice. Now, I couldn't resist putting my own spin on it. I reached for the traditional Middle Eastern blend, Advieh, that boasts warm, inviting flavors like sweet cinnamon, cardamom seed, and roses. And to balance out those aromatic spices, I added the zing of green apples. This is not your average muffin.
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Onyx Rose Granita
This Persian-inspired granita is a triumph of flavors. The base, infused with our luxurious Onyx Rose tea, offers up a delicate and refreshing taste that will send your taste buds into a frenzy with a malty and aromatic punch, rounded out with subtle notes of rose and citrus. But what's truly remarkable about this slushy-like treat is its simplicity. With only four ingredients—tea, honey, clementine juice, and water—it's an easy and elegant beverage that will impress even the most discerning guests. Adding a splash of whiskey is the perfect way to turn it into a nightcap, adding a little spice to your evening and ensuring a restful night's sleep. This granita is a game-changer.
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Everything Bagel Oven Eggs
Ah, this toast—a flavor symphony that will make your taste buds sing. Smoky, delicate salmon, paired with the bitter bite of greens and the velvety richness of creamy cheese, all perched atop crispy, crunchy bread. To really amp up the decadence, you'll want to layer the ingredients generously, pushing down with a ramekin or using your fingers to ensure every inch of bread is covered in savory goodness. And here's where it gets really indulgent - two golden egg yolks, perfectly nestled on top to act as a built-in sauce that will ooze and meld with the other ingredients as it bakes. And the finishing touch? The crowning glory? A generous sprinkle of Everything Bagel Spice, lending a bright, savory depth to this already complex and delightful dish. Pop it all in the oven and wait for the magic to happen—those yolks will blister and bubble, creating a mouth-watering texture that perfectly complements the flavors below. One bite of this toast, and you'll feel like you're sitting in a cozy Parisian café, savoring every morsel of this decadent treat.
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