Okra. Gumbo. Greens. There are so many dishes that are directly tied to the slave trade – a period in our history that is tied to arguably the most complex foodway: Creole Cuisine. Sweet potatoes carry great weight and symbolism for Black Americans. This dessert honors the work of George Washington Carver, the renowned chemist....
Author: Anne Milneck (Anne Milneck)
Jollof Rice with Curried Chicken Thighs and Greens
Possibly one of the most beautiful dishes we’ve tested. In a world that wants “quick and easy,” this one may not fit the bill. Is it worth it? 100%. The Jollof Rice with its pleasantly scorched, crunchy bottom is a great base for this curry-spiced chicken and quick-sauteed greens. Gorgeous to look at, delicious to...
Easy Potato Latkes
Crunchy on the outside, warm and pillowy on the inside, this Hanukah staple is a must for any holiday table. We love the convenience of frozen potatoes. We especially love the flavors from Spud Spice and the rich Shallot Extra Virgin Olive Oil. We wrote about these Latkes in our 2017 Holiday Lookbook: Celebrate Tradition. Every holiday...
Rosemary Garlic Lamb Chops
Completely elegant and totally delicious. We love these lamb chops for their simplicity and delectability! Rosemary and garlic come together in our Rosemary Chicken Blend. A nice drizzle of our Rosemary Extra Virgin Olive Oil make these lamb chops something special. We wrote about these beautiful lamb chops in our 2017 Lookbook Holiday Traditions. These...
Bunuelos with Spiced Piloncillo Syrup
Bunuelos are warm fritters coated in crunchy cinnamon sugar. They’re found throughout Latin America, Israel and other regions with connections to Spaniards. We wrote about Bunuelos and the beautiful Guatemalan holiday tradition of Las Posadas in our 2017 Holiday Lookbook. Take a look – we hope you’re inspired! Warm bunuelos feature a cinnamon sugar crunch...
Slow Cooker Pork Posole
We were introduced to this gorgeous dish while researching Los Posados, the Mexican and Guatemalan Christmas tradition for our Holiday Lookbook. Friends and family gather in homes to celebrate the season with delicious meals including this soul-satisfying soup. We use our Barbacoa Blend to bring rich, spicy flavor to this comforting dish.
Creamy One Pot Shrimp Pasta
One pot. Little cleanup. Super delicious. Feed a crowd. Could this recipe get any better? We absolutely love this method for quick, delectable pasta dishes. BBQ Shrimp Blend and Italian Herbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil are delicious in this quick cooking comfort dish. The grated parm and spritz of lemon at the end seals the...
Veggie Packed Thai Noodle Salad
Perfectly packable and portable, this delicious salad comes together in a pinch! Rice noodles soak up the gingery dressing while the cabbage stays nice and crisp. Honey Ginger Balsamic Vinegar and Key Lime Avocado Oil form the flavor base for the vinaigrette while Schichimi Togarashi rounds out the spice and umami perfectly.
Romesco Sauce
Romesco sauce originated in the Catalonia region of Spain. It features roasted red bell pepper, nuts, parsley and lots of aromatic layers. We bring in Fig Balsamic Vinegar for some sweetness and Roasted Chile Avocado Oil for a bit of warmth. This pureed sauce is perfect for serving along side grilled meat. We especially love...
Southwest Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
Feed a hungry crowd in under 30 mins with this completely satisfying sheet pan supper. Our Baja Fish Taco Blend and Garlic Jalapeno Extra Virgin Olive Oil come together to perfectly season a sheet pan filled with summer veggies and Gulf shrimp. Win-win. Oh, and line the pan with foil, and your cleanup is virtually zero. Yet another win!