Turkish Baharat Lentils with Mushrooms

Ingredients LENTILS AND AROMATICS: 1 cup green lentils 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped 1 medium carrot, peeled, 1/8-inch diced (~¾ cup) ½ red bell pepper, 1/8-inch diced 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1½T Local Spicery Turkish Baharat 3T+ Local Spicery Bada Bing Bouillon 3 cups water MUSHROOMS: 1 lb cremini mushrooms, ¼” sliced 3...
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Fattoush Salad

Ingredients: Salad Romaine lettuce, small head, 1” diced 2 tomatoes, medium cut in ¾” chunks ½ C red onion, coarsely chopped 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, sliced into ¼” moons 1/3 C fresh mint leaves, torn ¼ C fresh parsley, coarsely chopped Dressing 1/3 C lemon juice (~2 medium lemons, juiced) 3 cloves garlic, fine minced...
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Tkemali (Georgian Plum Sauce)

Perfect for vegetables, grilled proteins and salad dressings ~ fruity, sour, aromatic and flavorful. Khmeli Suneli is the star of this recipe! Ingredients 2.2 lbs ripe red plums ½C water 3-4 large cloves garlic, minced 1 small chile pepper, minced 5T chopped fresh cilantro 3t dill 1T tarragon (or Fines Herbes) 2t chopped fresh mint...
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Greek Gigante Bean Recipe

Prep Time: overnight plus about 1 hour Cooking Time: about 30 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb Dried Greek Gigante Beans 2-3 6-inch sheets, Dashi Kombu 1 lge Onion, chopped 3 Garlic Cloves, smashed 28 oz Salt-free Tomatoes, canned 1T Salt-free Tomato Paste 1 cup Hot water 1T Local Spicery Bada Bing Bouillon Oooh Mommy Umami (powdered...
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Quick Vegan Ramen

Ingredients: 1 Ramen Brick, Single Serving (Try brown rice ramen with no salt or oil.) 2 cups Hot water 1T+1tsp Local Spicery Bada Bing Bouillon Oooh Mommy Umami (powdered veggie broth) 2tsp Local Spicery Jin Yong Cantonese Blend ~5 Button Mushrooms, thickly sliced ½ can Water Chestnuts, sliced 3/4 tsp Jalapeño, deseeded and minced 8-10...
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La Kama Moroccan Lamb Soup

Ingredients 2 T Olive Oil ¼ lb Lean Ground Lamb (or beef) 1 Small Red Onion, Grated 1½ t La Kama Spice Blend 1/8 t Cayenne Pepper ½ t Caraway Seed, Ground 2 T Tomato Paste 2 Roma Tomatoes, grated (½C; no seeds or skins) 3 C Water ½ C Orzo ½ C Chickpeas (no-salt,...
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Moroccan Chickpea Stew

Chickpeas and vegetables swim in a floral-spiced broth with golden raisins and intense granny smith apple spice bombs. Incredibly easy, and satisfying for our SOS-free plant based friends and omnivores alike. It’s all in the spices. When Chef AJ asked me to do a cooking demonstration on her Youtube channel, I knew I had to...
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Misir Wot

Spicy Ethiopian Lentil Stew Ingredients 1 Medium Onion, chopped 3-4 cloves, garlic, minced 2 TBSP fresh ginger, grated 2 TBSP Local Spicery Berbere Blend 4 cups vegan broth or water* 1½ cups, red lentils 14z can salt-free organic tomatoes, diced 3 carrots, sliced ¼” on the bias 3 TBSP, salt-free tomato paste * Try adding...
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Cinnamon-Rose Snickerdoodles

A classic staple of American cookies, Snickerdoodles are one of the best forms of stress-baking:  simple, tasty, and quick, with ingredients you probably already have in the pantry!  Our recipe uses Local Spicery’s signature blend Anne Davis, rather than pure cinnamon.  I liked the soft hint of the milled rose; you could even add a...
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Montreal Steak Sandwich

Schwartz’s Deli, one of the oldest in Quebec Provence, is said to have developed the original Montreal seasoning in the 1900s, which many Canadian delis have since copied for their own sandwiches.  Our take on the popular seasoning surprises with dill and adds a sizzle with Calabrian chiles. To create your own Montreal Steak Sandwich:...
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Cinnamon Rose Latte

Our Anne Davis blend makes the perfect complement to coffee or any style of tea.  Cassia and rose together add spice and floral notes without overpowering the base beverage, creating a delicious cinnamon rose latte. As with any spiced creamer or latte foam, strain through a fine mesh tea strainer to keep your cup from...
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Berbere Doro Wat

A spicy Ethiopian stew, perfect for winter days where the weather keeps you indoors.  The flavor is driven by the sweet and spicy Berbere, so be sure to taste and adjust when you add the tomatoes!   Ingredients 4 T Unsalted Butter 2-in Piece of Ginger, finely minced 3 Large red onions, finely minced 5...
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