Advieh (Persian Spice Mix)
This spice mix is delicious, it’s fragrant and can be used to simply season meat before grilling, or add it to rice dishes. The rose petals can be hard to find, but I have the place. Click here to get some today! There are many variations made specifically for...
Baba Ganoush
This is a classic Middle Eastern Spread. Serve it with toasted pita or flat bread along with hummus, olives, fruit and cheese. Makes for great party food!...
Adas Polo Ba Morgh (Chicken Rice and Lentil Pilaf)
Serve this fancy chicken pilaf at your next dinner party when you want to give your guests or family an exotic experience. This fragrant dish is sure to please young and old. The coolest thing about this dish is, if you have a vegetarian among your guests, you can...
Hawaij, Savory and Sweet
Use Hawaij as you would apple pie spice or pumpkin spice. Add Sweet Hawaij to coffee, which is very traditional. Switch up your regular afternoon chai latte, add Hawaij! Add Savory Hawaij with the onions and celery when making chicken soup; sprinkle on carrots or sweet potatoes before roasting;...
Baharat
Make this spice mix to add depth to rice, soups, meat, fish and chicken dishes. It is especially good with lentils....
Za’atar
This is a great Make It YOUR Own spice mix. You can add more sumac if you like it a little more tangy, or more salt if you’re using it on meat. Switch up the herbs with some marjoram instead of thyme. Just brushing a pita bread with olive...
Spice Trade Chronicles 8 Zanzibar
Our next stop along the Ancient Spice Route will be Zanzibar. Zanzibar is an island located on the eastern edge of Africa in the Indian Ocean. It is situated on the Swahili Coast, adjacent to Tanganyika, or more widely known as mainland Tanzania. Zanzibar has a long history in...
Zanzibar Curry Powder Spice Mix
I researched this spice mix high and low, and I couldn’t find a “recipe” for this wonderful flavoring. So I took the ingredients I found which crossed over from other ready made mixes, and created my own. I must say, this is really good! We tried it on grilled...
Coconut Bean Soup
This is a very popular soup found all over the island. It is a mixture of coconut milk, kidney beans and spices. It’s creamy and decadent and sure to be a family favorite. This soup cooks very quickly, and is a great pantry meal when you find no time...
Fried Plantain, Ndizi Kaanga
Ndizi Kaanga is a popular meal in Zanzibar, usually consumed as a snack or side dish served along with a meal. It’s a nutritious snack and a favorite among locals. I actually like them along with pancakes for breakfast. The plantains used are the unripe ones, but green bananas...