Recipes

09.12.2019

Cinnamon-Citrus Biscotti

Appetizers & SnacksBakingBreakfastDesserts

The spices in this recipe can be changed to meet your own tastes. Sometimes and ginger and chrystalized ginger with toasted almonds are used.

09.11.2019

Jamaican Jerk Marinade

This is a slightly tweaked version of The Spice House's traditional jerk sauce recipe, submitted by long-time crew member Jennifer "JR" Statz. Mix this Jamaican jerk marinade recipe up the...

09.11.2019

Classic Pumpkin Pie

This recipe makes two 9-inch deep dish pies. They're so delicious, you won't have to worry about what to do with the second pie.

09.10.2019

Cardamom-Ginger Martini

Beverage

Recipe courtesy of Chasity Marini, Evanston store manager. The rosemary in the shaker will bruise and release its flavor into the drink. Save a pretty one for garnish!

09.06.2019

Restaurant-Style Buffalo Wings and Sauce

Appetizers & SnacksNorth AmericaPoultrySauces & Curries

Every good restaurant that serves wings will make their own buffalo sauce in-house, and it's easy to make it in your house too. This is a traditional recipe, but feel...

09.06.2019

Black Garlic Vinaigrette

SaladsSauces & Curries

Every cook wants that ingredient that leaves dinner guests debating what it could possibly be! Black garlic purée is just that: a pure savory-sweetness that lends its magic to...

09.06.2019

Apple-Ginger Scones

BakingBreakfastDesserts

Soft inside, with a crisp outside. The sweet apples deliciously juxtaposed the spicy bits of spicy candied ginger. Recipe courtesy of La Matriz Bakery. Visit our blog to learn more....

09.05.2019

Garam Masala Poached Pears

DessertsFranceNorth Europe

Poached pears are a great seasonal dish, there’s something about them that makes people think you really know what you’re doing—especially if you refer to them as Poire à la...

09.04.2019

Creeping Reaper Hot Sauce

North AmericaSauces & CurriesVegetarian

This sauce has noticeable heat, but wont singe your tongue off like other Carolina Reaper sauces. This recipe uses Guajillo chiles as the base, giving it a bright and fruity...

09.02.2019

Chasity's Chicken Paprikash

Poultry

This is a dish that finally lets paprika take center stage. Recipe by Chasity Marini, General Manager at our Evanston shop.

08.29.2019

Basic Garam Masala

Rubs & MarinadesVegetarian

08.29.2019

Baked Ham

North AmericaPork

This is your classic glazed ham. This recipe will take about 4 hours, but the last hour is when all the spicy and flavorful magic happens.

08.29.2019

Cheddar Cheese Popcorn

Appetizers & SnacksNorth America

This cheddar cheese popcorn seasoning recipe is courtesy of our customer Gale Gand, a very talented and famous pastry chef, here in Chicago.

08.29.2019

Cardamom Ice Cream

DessertsNorth AmericaNorth Europe

This recipe comes from one of the best spice books we've ever found, Jill Norman's "Herbs & Spices: The Cook's Reference". Along with the beautiful photos and useful information, she...

08.29.2019

Porcini Mushrooms with Cream and Parmesan

Sauces & Curries

This elegant sauce showcases the earthy flavor of dried porcini muchrooms in the simplest manner possible. The reconstituted mushrooms and their soaking liquid are cooked down into a sauce that...