spicy

Keffir Lime and Sumac Nuts

Being the dork that I am, I didn’t actually write down this recipe and don’t remember exactly which spices I used. But I recommend experimenting with various combinations of a few spices with a couple basics, or just use all. I love spices and use them quite heavy handedly. I really need to learn some more about Ayervedic medicine–spices are amazing and have been used in India very successfully to supplement vegetarian and all types of diets.

Amounts in this recipe are not precise, I will update it more precisely the next time I make some. Every time I have made them they come out very differently, which I find lovely, but I know some find annoying. The last batch tasted like buttered popcorn–although I didn’t use any butter–just turmeric and some other forgotten spices, in the meantime use whatever you have in your cupboard.

Spiced Apple Sauce

Spiced Apple Sauce

Apple sauce! Everyone knows how to make it, I have found a way to do it with minimum processing and I love to add lots of spices to my apple sauce. This is great for Almond Pancakes or for Apple Sauce Souffle. 5 lb organic apples water to cover the bottom of the pan vanilla pod 1 inch ginger ...

Aromatic Raisin Chutney

Aromatic Raisin Chutney

This recipe has developed over the years from Sally Fallon's recipe for raisin chutney in her wonderful cookbook Nourishing Traditions. 3 c organic raisins 1 t red chili flakes 1/2 head garlic, crushed 2 T coriander seeds 1 T cumin seeds 4-5 cloves 1 T fenugreek seeds 2-3 cardamom pods ...

Arakanese Eggplant Dip

Arakanese Eggplant Dip

The Rakhine people of Western Myanmar love very hot spicy food and make this dip hotter than I can handle it. Therefore, although I say the chili's are optional, it is no longer an Arakanese dip if the chilis are not added! serves 4 5-6 Japanese eggplants ½ small white onion, sliced ver ...