Tag: spices

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;...

 Make this spice mix to add depth to rice, soups, meat, fish and chicken dishes. It is especially good with lentils....

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...

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...

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...

Spicy Zanzibar Pilau Rice This recipe is close to the authentically spicy Pilau Rice which is similar to a biryani, an Indian-inspired dish from Zanzibar. There are many similar dishes throughout Africa, but this one is different in that it is heavy on the cloves. After all, the island...

Lamb tagine can be made in a Dutch Oven if you don’t have a tagine. The tagine is great for presentation, but the stew cooks just the same in a Dutch Oven. This is one of Morocco’s famous dishes known throughout the world. It has the delicious aroma of...

The Netherlands, formerly known as Holland, has been a global leader in trade since the late 1500’s. Netherlands literally means ‘lower countries’ where 50% of the country is only 3 feet above sea level! The Netherlands is a very largely populated country and is today, one of the largest...

Taaitaai – These Dutch Holiday Cookies are chewy spicey cookies. Enjoy them with milk, tea, coffee or hot cocoa for a nice afternoon break during the hectic holiday season....

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