West African Peanut Stew (WFPB)

1 Large Yellow Onion, diced 6 Garlic Cloves, chopped Large “thumb” of fresh Ginger, minced 2 Jalapenos, destemmed, deseeded, finely minced 2 TBSP Tomato Paste 2 tsp Ground Cumin 2 tsp Ground Coriander ½ tsp Ceylon Cinnamon ½ tsp Ground Cloves 1 tsp Dried Thyme 1 TBSP Local Spicery Sel-acious 1 tsp Ground Grains of...
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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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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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Chermoula Fish (or Chicken)

Our Chermoula spice blend is a lovely shortcut to a traditional Moroccan marinade.  Here, we’ve written out our favorite way to bring all of the flavors together into a light main course.   Ingredients: 1lb     Medium red potatoes 2T      Olive oil 2       Green or yellow bell peppers, ¼-inch strips 2       Medium tomatoes cut into ¼-inch slices 3lb     Haddock, Cod...
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Berbere Sweet Potato Curry

This dish is a perfect side for a Middle Eastern or African style spread.  Make sure to have a loaf of bread on hand- you’ll definitely want to finish off even the last drip of sauce! Note: to decrease level of heat, you can use less Berbere than called for; it’s strong enough to stand...
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