Recipes

11.20.2019

Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

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Thomas Jefferson was the first American to popularize vanilla ice cream in the United States. He fell in love with the dish (and the spice) after a visit to France....

11.19.2019

Charnuska-Sesame Seed Parker House Rolls

BakingNorth America

These deliciously fluffy dinner rolls are perfect for holiday dinners or even a summer potluck. The bitter and savory notes of the charnuksa seeds are an excellent accent for the...

11.15.2019

Parsnip Mashed Potatoes

North AmericaVegetables

Adding parsnips to the mash delivers a deliciously earthy and savory flavor. You can also try this recipe with celery root or turnips instead. Cooking the potatoes in the same...

11.14.2019

Afghan-Inspired Saffron Rice

Middle EastRiceVegetarian

This is a wholesome rice dish that maintains an exquisite level of delicacy. It is an excellent side for neutral grilled meats, like chicken or fish. The sweetness of the...

11.13.2019

Signature Bloody Mary

There are many variations of the classic Bloody Mary cocktail recipe. All of them are delicious and interesting, but after some research we concluded that this recipe is the baseline...

11.13.2019

Spiced Apple Cider

Beverage

When we originally made our mulling blend, we thought of the movie "It's a Wonderful Life." Jimmy Stewart's angel asked the bartender for a glass of mulled wine, "heavy...

11.07.2019

English-Style Scalloped Potatoes

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This is a modification of the standard Scalloped/AuGratin potatoes with sharper, British cheeses and four herbs that should be obvious to any Simon and Garfunkel fan! This recipe was...

11.07.2019

Cranberry Apple Stuffing

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I have never been fond of Thanksgiving stuffing. In my quest to find a stuffing free of organ meats and strong, I found one that used two harvest standards: cranberries...

11.06.2019

Curry Aloo (Potato Curry)

IndiaSauces & CurriesVegetables

'Aloo' is the Hindi word for potato. Par-boiled potatoes soak up all the flavor of the rich and piquant curry paste. This dish is filling enough to be a meal on...

11.06.2019

Curry Fried Chicken

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This recipe calls for sweet curry powder, but you can use any curry you like. Add some ground cayenne for more heat or add some Louisiana-style hot sauce to the...

11.05.2019

Pumpkin Bread

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This recipe comes to us courtesy of the "Spice of Life Cookbook" by Treva Davis (no longer in print). She writes, "I got this recipe several children ago from a...

11.04.2019

Old Fashioned Cheesecake

BakingDesserts

Deliciously simple cheesecake that can be a canvas for your creativity. Try topping this with crumbles of your favorite candy bar, or make it fancy with a sweet berry puree....

11.04.2019

Old-Fashioned Christmas Stollen

BakingBreakfastGermanyNorth AmericaNorth Europe

This is Grandma Erd's recipe that she made for as long as I can remember. The Erd Family would gather at Grandma's house on Tichigan Lake every Christmas Eve, where...

11.04.2019

Sloppy Joe

BeefNorth America

This Sloppy Joe recipe was given to us by a former employee (still current friend) Dan Gassert. This is the best Sloppy Joe I've ever tasted.

11.04.2019

Maple Garlic Stuffed Pork Loin

North AmericaPorkRubs & Marinades

Recipe submitted courtesy of Spice House Manager, Mike Kutka. Try pairing this pork loin with roasted potatoes and a sparkling fruit cider.