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After a long, lingering and enjoyable warm fall, Murphys finally turned winter-cold. The perfect setting for Jan and me to indulge in a cozy evening filled with comfort food and the crackles from our woodstove keeping us warm and comfy. Since we had a rare (for this time of year) day off, I decided braised short ribs slow-cooked was the perfect comfort food for this cold winter’s day. Braised short ribs are so easy to make and fill the kitchen with irresistible mouth-watering aromas while slowly cooking throughout the day. The seasoning blend is simple: 1 tablespoon of Smoked
This year for Thanksgiving, my family and I decided to try something different and spatchcocked our turkey. I will say you will not get the same presentation of the whole turkey for everyone to oooh and ahhhh over right before carving into the bird. However, you will have everyone ooohing and ahhhing as they take their first bite into the extra flavorful and most tender turkey. Of course, The Tin Turkey Rub was our seasoning of choice. And it contributed to a mouth-watering gravy. The next best part of cooking our Thanksgiving turkey with this technique was that it only
Back in January 2020, Jan and I took a trip to Palm Springs. We are a bit embarrassed to admit this was our very first stay in this unique part of California, other than the “drive-thrus” on other trips. We stayed at a mid-century modern boutique motel just blocks off the main street. In addition to the fine and fun dining, meandering and discovering the area, we were in town for the dates and not just the mandatory date shake. We tasted the first shake with a walking food tour. I was prepared to be underwhelmed since the hype seemed
This is an easy one pan dish that overflows with flavor and crunch. It can be served as a salad, side dish, or a main if you serve it over rice or add beans.
A sweet, tangy, crunchy and healthy take on beet salad. This can become a kaleidoscope of flavors and colors as you “play” with the ingredients.
Mediterranean Ricotta Spread The ricotta’s mild taste combined with the aromatic citrus flavoring from the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the mouthwatering herbaceous Greek Seasoning notes makes this gourmet spread a crowd-pleaser.
A stunning summer side! Stuffed zucchini with our favorite flavors from Italy. Add a zesty buttery flavor to your plate. A perfect side dish to pair your barbeque with a romantic pasta dinner. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Toasted onion dip can be whipped up in seconds thanks to our convenient Toasted Minced Onion.
An easy to prepare concentrate that allows for a variety of beverages. Hibiscus tea is great just as is. Its clean, tart profile is a perfect thirst quencher on hot summer days. Or add sweeteners (simple syrups, Stevia, honey, maple syrup), club soda, white wine, fruit to add complexity to the flavor. Ingredients: 2 oz dried hibiscus flowers 4 cups water Procedure: Bring water to boil. Turn off heat. Add hibiscus, pushing flowers into water. Let tea steep for 1 or more hour or refrigerate overnight. The longer it steeps, the more hibiscus flavor is infused into the liquid. To
The Spice Tin team member, Sue, is widely known for her deviled eggs. One popular variation that she makes uses French Mustard Herb Blend. Topping these picnic staples can be creative and delicious. Try Capers in Wine Vinegar and/or Sea Fennel, a tidal marsh succulent popular the Mediterranean favorite.. 6 large hard boiled eggs, peeled 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons French Mustard Herb Blend 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or juice from 1/2 lemon salt and pepper, to taste capers in wine vinegar or sea fennel for garnish. Slice in half lengthwise. Remove the yolk to a small bowl with a
What can be better than adding avocado and crisp, briny sea fennel to a caprese salad? Sea fennel, paccasassi, is an Italian seaside favorite. Prep Time: 20 mins Serves: 6 1/2 pound red cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved 1/2 pound yellow cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, halved 2 avocados , diced 1 cucumber , sliced 1/3 cup red onion , diced 8 ounces small fresh mozzarella cheese balls 1/4 cup Sea Fennel in Oil 2 cups chopped Romain Lettuce or salad greens of choice. Salad Dressing: 1/4 cup basil leaves 1.8 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice
This summer pasta dish has a hint of heat and fruit from Aleppo Chile. Parmesan cheese deepens the flavors while capers in wine vinegar adds a briny tang. Ingredients: ¼ cup olive oil 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 2 pounds assorted summer squashes and zucchini, quartered lengthwise, sliced Kosher salt 1+ teaspoon Aleppo Chile Flakes 12 ounces paccheri, ziti, or other large tube pasta 2 ounces Parmesan, grated (about ½ cup), plus more for serving 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice ½ cup basil leaves, divided 2 teaspoons Capers in Wine Vinegar Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Cook garlic, stirring occasionally, until very lightly browned
This recipe for Easy Pork Carnitas comes to us from our dear Amy in the shop. In her recipe, the slow cooker or Instant Pot does most of the work for you and the result is foolproof Mexican pulled pork that is juicy and flavorful—perfect for tacos, tostadas, gorditas, quesadillas, enchiladas, burritos, nachos, or rice bowls. This recipe is gluten free, paleo and low carb, and makes excellent use of your Spice Tin spice stash! Serves 10-12 Ingredients: 5 pounds pork shoulder (pork butt) skinless, bone-in or for a leaner dish, pork tri-tip or pork loin Juice from 2 oranges
YIELD: 1 CUP 15 to 20 saffron strands ½ cup (100 g) sugar 4 green cardamom pods, smashed 1 oz (1/4 c /30 g) ground sumac Chilled club soda or water PREPARATION Grind the saffron with 2 Tbsp. of sugar to a fine powder using a mortar and pestle. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine 1 cup (240 ml) water, sugar, cardamom, and powdered saffron mixture and bring to simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and stir in the sumac. Cover the saucepan with a lid and let it steep for 30 minutes, no
Spicy Brownies? Yes, especially for Valentine’s Day. February 14 and chocolate are a match made in heaven, just like you and your sweetie. At the Spice Tin, we occasionally like to heat things up a bit, especially when it comes to love. Mole Spice kicks this traditional brownie up a notch and Indonesian Cinnamon lends warm, fragrant spice. Topping the brownies with an ample sprinkling of our pink Raspberry Chipotle Finishing Salt adds bright, fruity heat and a pop of seasonal color. For those who like a hotter variation, add a pinch of cayenne to the recipe. This recipe is
This recipe for Harissa Chicken Thighs comes to us from Sue, a valuable member of the Spice Tin Team for the last six years. She adapted this recipe from one in Sunset magazine and made it for a book club meeting. It was a hit! Sue’s interests include cooking/entertaining, hiking, camping and reading—whether it’s a recipe or a novel. She also enjoys making cakes for her friends’ birthdays or special occasions. “The thing I like the best about working at the Spice Tin is interacting with the customers, asking how they are using a particular spice and sharing what I
While reading the original recipe for this Mulling Spice Cake, I thought that grinding our mulling spice blend would be a fun revision. This recipe makes a delicious cake resounding with warm winter flavors. For the first baking, I needed something to gift to our local bank staff who takes such good care of me and corrects my math errors! The batter was baked it in a special cookie pan that creates a depression for filling or icing. Since the cake/cookie has deep, rich flavors, I think chopping dried figs to add to the batter would take it to another
