Appetizer Recipes

The perfect appetizer can set the tone for your entire meal. Whether you're making a fancy amuse-bouche to impress your guests or a light snack to keep your kids off your back, you can find inspiration here.

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Crab Imperial
Growing up on the East Coast, we'd go crabbing several times a Summer. Of course, we'd have feasts of boiled blue crabs, but some…
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- Paprika, Hungarian Sweet ,
- Mustard Powder, Regular,
- Chesapeake Bay Seasoning
Portabello Mushroom Caps with Garlic-Spinach and Asiago
This is a "what I had in the fridge" recipe, concocted while prepping for Thanksgiving dinner, and because I was hungry for a litt…
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- Paprika, Smoked Sweet,
- Nutmeg,
- Salt, Kosher
Pumpkin & Walnut Loaves
This fall-inspired, home-kitchen-friendly amuse-bouche comes from Chef Jean-François Martin, who hosts cooking vacations in south…
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- French Four & More
Tweetie's Italian Mozzarella Sticks
Who doesn't like a Fried Mozzarella Stick. This is a kicked up version.
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- Paprika, Smoked Hot,
- Garlic Powder,
- Basil, California Sweet
Garlic-Maple Crackers with Black Mustard Seeds
These crackers are made with gluten-free chickpea flour, as well as being dairy and nut free. They're a great snack for people wit…
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- Gateway To The North Maple Garlic Seasoning,
- Mustard Seed, Black,
- Sea Salt, La Baleine
English Prime Rib Rub Slider
Worcestershire powder is available at the Milwaukee Public Market location.
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- English Prime Rib Rub
Chinese Five Spice Slider
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- Garlic Powder,
- Chinese Five Spice
Asian Guacamole
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- Sesame Seeds,
- Wasabi
Pizzazz Spread
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- Chicago Deep Dish Pizza,
- Taylor St Cheese Sprinkle
Orange and Black Pepper Crab Cakes
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- Bicentennial Seasoning
Black Garlic Dip
Add a dash of the Vulcan's Fire salt to give it a great kick!
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- Chives,
- Black Garlic,
- Horseradish Powder
Maple Glazed Chicken Wings
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- Gateway To The North Maple Garlic Seasoning
Garlic Galore Cheese Spread
This was the first thing I ever made with Spice House seasonings. I used a simple cheese spread recipe and substituted Spice Hous…
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Spices Featured:
- Ukrainian Village Spice,
- Lake Shore Drive
Grilled Peach and Lingonberry Salsa
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- Ginger, Crystallized,
- Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
Grilled Watermelon Salad
This recipe comes from the wonderful Chicago-based food blog Eat A Duck I Must .
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- Calcium Salt,
- Algin
Grilled Artichokes with Porcini Mayo
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- Truffle Oil,
- Mushrooms, Porcini,
- Pepper, Ground,
- Sea Salt, La Baleine
Creamy Peppercorn Dressing Chevre Appetizer
Could not get easier than this.
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- Creamy Peppercorn Mix
Deviled Crab Cakes
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- Mustard Powder, Regular,
- King Creole Seasoning
Cold Wings Appetizers
I was looking for a way to make wings ahead of time so they could be served cold. Steaming and chilling works much better than fry…
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Proceed-at-your-own-risk wings
I am often disappointed by restaurants that list their wings as "hot" or even "suicidal" and have never found a wing dish that liv…
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- Crushed Red Pepper
Taco Nacho Layered Dip
I decided to try making this and it was a huge hit. My son takes it to gatherings of boys and it never even makes it into the mee…
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- Taco Nacho Salad Blend
Eggplant & Mushroom bruschetta
The beef bullion and spices lend this a great flavor... if you're not a fan of eggplant or mushrooms, this dish will change your m…
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- Sunny Spain Seasoning
Cajun Pecans
I created this recipe to use a wonderful hot blend in a new way.
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- Cajun Seasonings
Salt and Pepper Almond Pick Up Sticks
Milwaukee store manager Kate wants to do a class in just salt and pepper and so I developed this recipe to use in her class.…
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- Pepper, Ground,
- Salt, Kosher
Vulcan’s Fire Walnuts
I created this recipe to use our hottest blend in a new and fun way.
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- Vulcan's Fire Salt
Marilyn's Marinated Tomato Salad
This has been our family's favorite salad for years. It is also one of the most requested dishes when I cook for friends. One fr…
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Spices Featured:
- Mustard Powder, Regular,
- Pepper, Ground
Spring Rolls
This dish can be just about anything. Use whatever vegetables you like. Use ground meat, tofu, shrimp, or keep it all vegetables…
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- Argyle Street Asian Blend
Chinese Five Spice Dipping Sauce
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- Chinese Five Spice
Cheese Fondue
This recipe by Wave at The W Hotel executive chef Kristine Subido was used for the first Spice House/Wave cooking class.…
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Spices Featured:
- Cayenne Pepper,
- Nutmeg,
- Pepper, Ground
Bagna Cauda - Anchovy and Garlic Dip
This recipe by Wave chef Kristine Subido was used for the first Spice House/Wave cooking class.
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- Chile de Arbol Peppers,
- Pepper, Ground
Hot Pot with Three Sauces
This recipe by Wave chef Kristine Subido was used for the first Spice House/Wave cooking class. The three sauces of the title are…
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- Crushed Red Pepper,
- Sesame Seeds,
- Cinnamon, Ceylon,
- Star Anise, Hand-Select
Spiced Orange Wings
I threw this together with ingredients I had handy, and it turned out really well.
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- Vulcan's Fire Salt
Tea-smoked Steak
This was borne out of experimentation and improvisation. I wanted to make tea-smoked duck but didn't have all the ingredients, so …
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Spices Featured:
- Pumpkin Pie Spice,
- Chinese Five Spice,
- Vulcan's Fire Salt
Insane Hot Wings
I tolerate very, very hot, and I'm a sucker for wings, but I have a hard time finding really good hot wings. Either they're not as…
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- Cayenne Pepper,
- Paprika, California,
- Crushed Red Pepper,
- Ukrainian Village Spice
Surprising Salsa
When I served this, someone complained it wasn't hot enough. The heat hit her a couple of seconds later and she gasped for air. He…
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- Cayenne Pepper
Savory Provencal Vegetable Tart
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- Basil, California Sweet,
- Italian Herbs,
- Ratatouille Seasoning,
- Aleppo Pepper,
- Sea Salt, La Baleine
Fresh Asian Salad
Very fresh tasting salad. Delicious with grilled meats
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- Crushed Red Pepper,
- Argyle Street Asian Blend
Za'atar Flatbread
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- Za'atar
Chinese Five Spice Chicken Wings
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Spices Featured:
- Cayenne Pepper,
- Garlic Powder,
- Chinese Five Spice
Five Spice Braised Pork Belly
This recipe was made by Spice House staffers Adam Schwartz and Tracy Turoczy for an event at the Evanston Women's Club.…
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- Sichuan Pepper,
- Chinese Five Spice
Cheddar Bleu Garlic Bread Bites
There used to be a restaurant in Beaumont, CA called the Rusty Lantern. They served a garlic cheese toast with the salad course th…
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- Paprika, California,
- Cheese Powder, Blue,
- Cheese Powder, Cheddar,
- Onion Powder,
- Garlic Powder
Confetti Dip
It is really fun to watch the vegetables hydrate. This is tasty and pretty to serve.
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- Lake Shore Drive
Moroccan Fruit salad with orange blossom water
I grew with this recipe as you can change it depending on what fruit is in season
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- Orange Flower Water
Northern Nuts
I purchased the Gateway to the North spice blend & decided it would make an amazing sweet/savory nuts for my holiday gifts & part…
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- Gateway To The North Maple Garlic Seasoning
Crabcakes
I wanted to make a tasty seafood appetizer for Christmas Eve dinner, so I whipped this up on a whim using 2 of my newest Spice Ho…
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Spices Featured:
- Sunny Spain Seasoning,
- Argyle Street Asian Blend
Vulcan's Fire Dip
This dip is delicious right away, but better if you leave it in the fridge overnight to give the flavors time to blend.…
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- Vulcan's Fire Salt,
- Aleppo Pepper
milwaukee iron bbq meatballs
made it up from ingredients hanging around the house.
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Spices Featured:
- Pepper, Ground,
- Salt, Kosher,
- Milwaukee Iron Seasoning
Wasabi Wings
I keep trying to find new ways to use wasabi rather than just with sushi and tuna steak, so here it is.…
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- Wasabi,
- Mustard Powder, Regular
Quattro Seafood Salad
This colorful salad combines several of my favorite seafood appetizers into one beautifully presented salad reminiscent of a quatt…
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- Wasabi,
- Chesapeake Bay Seasoning,
- Paprika, Hungarian Sweet ,
- Bay Leaves, Turkish,
- Peppercorns, Tellicherry,
- Ukrainian Village Spice,
- Organic Sea Salt
Beef Skewers with Cooling Salad
This is rather like a fusion of Nepalese beef jerky and satay rolled into one. It's great for the barbecue. It can be prepared in …
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- Sea Salt, La Baleine,
- Turmeric,
- Crushed Red Pepper
Guacamole
I created this "enhanced" guacamole recipe a year ago. It's the best I've tasted.
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- California Pepper Blend,
- Pilsen Latino Seasoning,
- Salt, Kosher
Jamaican Jerk Marinade
This is a slightly tweaked version of The Spice House's traditional jerk marinade recipe, submitted by long-time crew member Jenni…
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- Jamaican Jerk Seasoning
Pork Satay
This recipe is courtesy of John Thorne and Matt Lewis, two people we have the utmost respect for. People serious about, and dedica…
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- Chinese Five Spice
Deviled Eggs
This is my own recipe, "fine-tuned" over the years. I added the chives and green onion flakes when I started buying my spices from…
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- Paprika, Half-Sharp,
- Pepper, Ground,
- Celery Flakes,
- Onion Powder,
- Green Onion Flakes,
- Chives,
- Horseradish Powder
Pickled Beets
My mom has always made these pickled beets every summer and I have carried on the tradition with my family. You can keep them in t…
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- Pickling Spices,
- Allspice,
- Cinnamon Sticks
Teriyaki Chicken Wings (in the slow cooker)
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- Ginger
Khao Neow Tad (Sticky Rice Squares)
This is a favorite dish my daughter and I brought back from Thailand. We were there on a food/cooking tour in March, 2006. They …
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Wasabi Tots
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- Wasabi
Toasted Brie Bread
I started serving this at brunches with the girls. It instantly turned into a hit. It makes a great appitizer, and compliments any…
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- Herbes De Provence
Chinese 5 Spice Marinated Pork Satay
This recipe was used by Chef Kevin Bozis and Chef Jennifer Statz for a "Stirring Things Up in Chicago" Event at the Old Town shop …
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Spices Featured:
- Crushed Red Pepper,
- Chinese Five Spice
Spicy Sichuan Shrimp
This is a personal favorite of mine. I discovered it while playing with many different recipes.
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- Chile Peppers, Tien Tsin,
- Sichuan Pepper
Five-Spice Chicken Salad in Won Ton Shells
This recipe comes to us courtesy of the Junior League of Chicago's cookbook: Celebrate Chicago! A Taste of Our Town.…
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- Chinese Five Spice
Billygoat Wings
I made chicken wings for Super Bowl XL and decided I needed a couple of recipes for people who do not like hot/spicy wings and cam…
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- Greektown Seasoning
Sesame Sumac Pesto
This Middle-Eastern version of pesto is quick to whip up.
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Spices Featured:
- Tahini,
- Pepper, Ground,
- Garlic Powder,
- Sesame Seeds,
- Oregano, Greek,
- Thyme, Mediterranean,
- Thyme, Lemon,
- Sumac
Argyle Street Seared Tuna
This recipe was prepared by Chef Kevin Bozis for our "Stir It Up in Chicago" event at Kendall College, entitled "A Spicy Asian Jou…
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- Argyle Street Asian Blend
Edamame with Spicy Peppercorn Salt
Edamame makes a healthy low-calorie snack that's filling and delicious. The buttery taste of edamame is decadent. It's low in fa…
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- Peppercorns, Pink,
- Sichuan Pepper,
- Sea Salt, La Baleine,
- Garlic Powder
Picco de Gallo
This recipe was submitted by an anonymous customer from Alabama. He said he'd originally gotten this recipe from a neighbor who i…
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Spices Featured:
- Adobo Seasoning,
- Pepper, Ground,
- Organic Sea Salt, Coarse,
- Chile Peppers, Habanero
Saffron Curry Marinade
This recipe was used by Chef Kevin Bozis and Chef Jennifer "JR" Statz for a Stirring Things Up in Chicago Event at the Old Town sh…
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- Saffron,
- Curry Powder, Sweet,
- Shallots
Burriquitas (Mini Burritos)
As you may know, "Burrito" means "Little Donkey". Since these are very small, or tiny burritos, I named them "Burriquitas". They…
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- Epazote,
- Cocoa,
- Taco Seasoning,
- Chile Peppers, Ancho
Simple Mango Salsa
This recipe comes from "A Cook's Guide to Chicago," by Marilyn Pocious. This salsa was served at her booksigning event in the Old…
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- Onion Pieces,
- Chile Peppers, Jalapeno
Za'atar Pita Chips and Hummus
Quick and Delicious Appetizer. Great for that last minute dish to take to a party, or when guests pop by. My first sampling of Spi…
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- Za'atar
Cheddar Cheese Popcorn
This recipe is courtesy of our customer Gale Gand, a very talented and famous pastry chef, here in Chicago.…
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- Cayenne Pepper,
- Mustard Powder, Regular,
- Cheese Powder, Cheddar
Baba Ghanoush
This smokey eggplant dip is a great appetizer for any type of Middle Eastern meal.
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- Aleppo Pepper,
- Paprika, Smoked Hot,
- Tahini
Toasted Pita Triangles
This recipe is so simple and tasty, you'll make it all the time! I do. It's much healthier than potato chips or tortilla chips, …
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- Pepper, Ground,
- Garlic Salt, Regular or Fancy
Hummus
This is a quick recipe that can be thrown together in minutes. I try to keep a couple cans of chickpeas (also called garbanzo bea…
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- Sumac,
- Cumin
Baked Brie with Apples & Cranberries
Helen McDonald, a regular customer, submitted this recipe in our Evanston store. This is one of her favorite appetizers. Thanks …
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- Cinnamon, Indonesian
Salsa Verde con Chiles de Arbol
My family knows these chiles as "chile de arbol." This is a fast, easy salsa to make and it's very authentic. It is always a crowd…
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- Chile de Arbol Peppers
Satay Pentul
David Burton writes: “In the kitchen of a family comopund in Bali, I watched the grandfather of the house spend two laborious ho…
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- Turmeric,
- Coriander,
- Tamarind Concentrate
Spiced Nuts
This recipe was given to us by one of our Milwaukee customers.
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Spices Featured:
- Cayenne Pepper,
- Mace,
- Coriander,
- Cinnamon, Vietnamese
Asian Hot Wings
Most people I know like hot wings. This is a slight variation, using Asian ingredients to marinade the wings and broiling them ins…
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- Chives
Potato Satay
This recipe is courtesy of John Thorne and Matt Lewis, two people we have the utmost respect for. People serious about, and dedica…
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Spices Featured:
- Curry Powder, Hot,
- Coriander,
- Peppercorns, Tellicherry
Seasoned Baked Sweet Potato Chips
My friends ask for this, and I supply them with Ukrainian Village Seasoning at Christmas time and birthdays.…
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- Ukrainian Village Spice
Shrimp Remoulade with Spanish Paprika and Avocado
The original recipe came from a fellow editor I worked with in the 1980s at Encyclopaedia Britannica, Mr. Frank Nipp. He always b…
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- Paprika, Smoked Sweet,
- Cayenne Pepper
Louisiana Style BBQ Shrimp
This is a favorite of ours from Louisiana. It's not a "BBQ" in the traditional sense, but herbed shrimp. It's best with shrimp wi…
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- Paprika, Hungarian Sweet ,
- Cayenne Pepper,
- Oregano, Greek,
- Basil, California Sweet,
- Rosemary,
- Bay Leaves, Turkish
Tuna Tartare
This recipe comes to us courtesy of Jill Norman's fabulous spice book, "Herbs and Spices: The Cook's Reference." It's the best b…
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- Wasabi
Pickled Cauliflower
Nepal is a landlocked country. Villagers frequently have no electricity or indoor plumbing, so they are very ingenious in devising…
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- Coriander,
- Cumin,
- Turmeric,
- Mustard Seed, Yellow
Dolmades (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Also known as Byzantine Dolmathes or Dolmadakia Yialantzi. The original recipe I had was in the 1980 National Lamb Promotion Cook…
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- Shallots,
- Pepper, Ground,
- Coriander
Pesto
This recipe comes from our good friends Judith Dunbar Hines and Rick Delby at World Kitchen, a culinary program that takes place a…
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Shrimp With Allspice
This recipe comes from our good friends Judith Dunbar Hines and Rick Denby at World Kitchen, a culinary program that takes place a…
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- Allspice
Sugar N' Spice Nuts
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- Coriander,
- Allspice,
- Ginger,
- Cinnamon, Vietnamese
Seasoned Tortilla Chips
Tortilla chips can be made easily at home. The benefits are piping hot chips and a wonderful kitchen aroma.…
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- Adobo Seasoning,
- Pilsen Latino Seasoning
Beef Satay
This recipe is courtesy of John Thorne and Matt Lewis, two people we have the utmost respect for. People serious about, and dedica…
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Spices Featured:
- Organic Lemon Grass,
- Coriander
I'm Not A Crab Spread
This recipe comes to us courtesy of the "Spice of Life Cookbook" by Treva Davis (no longer in print).…
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- Horseradish Powder
Barbeque Shrimp
About 20 years ago, my wife and myself were having dinner at the Hilton in New Orleans. Barbeque shrimp were on the menu. My wif…
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- Pepper, Ground,
- Barbeque Seasoning, West Indies
Friday Night Bacon
This is an appetizer that my children and grandchildren always request, especially on Friday nights when we get together for movie…
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- Cayenne Pepper,
- Mustard Powder, Mild
Nuts - Sweet & Spicy
Nuts are a great party snack, but many of the recipes for spiced nuts were either too hot or too pungent for the nuts own flavors.…
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- Cinnamon, Vietnamese
Spiced Walnuts
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- Cayenne Pepper,
- Turmeric,
- Cumin,
- Chili Powder
Spiced Lamb Kebabs
I, unknowingly, served this to a friend who doesn't like lamb, and she loved it. It is my favorite lamb recipe. Sometimes I just…
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- Cinnamon, Vietnamese,
- Ginger,
- Coriander
Roast Pork Loin with Prosciutto on Crostini
This recipe was adapted from "Culinary Artistry" by Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page. It was used as an appetizer during their bo…
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- Thyme, French,
- Allspice,
- Bay Leaves, Turkish
Pico De Gallo Salsa
This recipe comes to us courtesy of Jimmy Bannos and John DeMers from their book, "The Heaven on Seven cookbook. Where it's Marti…
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Miang Gai (Chicken Bundles)
This recipe was adapted from "The New American Chef" by Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page. It was used as an appetizer during thei…
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- Crushed Red Pepper
Jheenga Chat (Shrimp Madras-Style)
This recipe was adapted from "The New American Chef" by Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page. It was used as an appetizer during thei…
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- Curry Leaves,
- Garam Masala,
- Curry Powder, Sweet
Curry Leaf-Marinated Flank Steak with Ginger-Horseradish Raita
This recipe was adapted from "The New American Chef" by Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page. It was used as an appetizer during thei…
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Spices Featured:
- Chives,
- Chile Peppers, Ancho,
- Cumin,
- Pepper, Ground
Chicken Kababs
We make these year round. Great for barbecues or for mid-winter dinners. We have been making chicken kababs in yogurt-spice mari…
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- Baharat
Chicken Wings with Sweet Spice
This recipe was adapted from "The New American Chef" by Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page. It was used as an appetizer during thei…
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Spices Featured:
- Cinnamon Sticks,
- Cloves,
- Peppercorns, Tellicherry,
- Charnushka,
- Coriander

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