Crispy Rice and Spicy Tuna Bites

Crispy Rice and Spicy Tuna Bites

Making sushi at home is intimidating and has lots of steps, but this spicy tuna crispy rice is an impressive appetizer that comes together simply and can be prepared in advance. While SKORDO Asian Sesame Tuna Rub
has been a long time favorite on a seared tuna steak, we’ve also always loved it to season rice and it will be the perfect zesty kick for our spicy tuna here.  
February 15, 2024
Twelve's Masala Chai Spiced Nuts

Twelve's Masala Chai Spiced Nuts

After Twelve's award-winning Pastry Chef Georgia Macon made these Masala Chai Spiced Nuts, we knew we had to share the recipe so you can make them at home for years to...
December 17, 2023
Vadouvan Curry Shrimp with Shallots and Brown Mustard Seeds

Vadouvan Curry Shrimp with Shallots and Brown Mustard Seeds

This dish offers a complex flavor profile with a simple preparation. Vadouvan Curry Powder, a French curry powder made with warm Indian Spices and ground shallots, is both deeply satisfying while also being light. Pair it with quality shrimp, punchy lime juice, earthy brown mustard seeds, and savory scallions, and you have a delicious, elegant meal.
May 08, 2023
Sesame Crusted Feta with Citrus + Honey

Sesame Crusted Feta with Citrus + Honey

A great snack, appetizer, salad topping, or addition to a cheese board! We used white sesame seeds and finished with honey, warmed with fresh oranges and a drizzle of olive oil. This is a very flexible recipe and low cost recipe, you can cut your feta into any shapes and season with any additional herbs + spices. No added salt in this dish as feta is plenty salty on it's own. 
February 01, 2023
Aloo Samosas

Aloo Samosas

Samosas are an Indian delicacy, and street food! The crispy triangle shells perfectly encase a fluffy potato and pea filling loaded with spices. These pack a little heat, but are often served with a cooling chutney or a curried ketchup. We made two edits to turn this traditional pastry into a quick and easy snack. 1)We used ground spices + warmed them in ghee, instead of using whole spices, toasting, and grinding. 2) We used empanada wrappers instead of making fresh dough, egg roll wrappers would work too! A samosa specific dough is pretty simple, and often uses Ajowan seeds or Caraway seeds- great to try if you have the time!  
January 31, 2023
Slow Cooker Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup - Woks of Life

Slow Cooker Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup - Woks of Life

We have been selling out of the Woks of Life cookbook almost every week since we got it in! Such a great recommendation from stores team member Robin, who further introduced us to their Woks of Life Blog online!

As we cook through January, we are highlighting all of the whole spices collecting in our cabinets. This Taiwanese Beef Noodle soup uses a satchel of nine favorites and was a perfect dinner during Portland’s first snowy week, just days before the start of Lunar New Year.

January 12, 2023
Potatoes au Gratin - French Onion Soup Style

Potatoes au Gratin - French Onion Soup Style

This year we've combined two favorites- French Onion Soup meets Potatoes au Gratin. French Onion soup is such a labor of love that is so great at warming you up from the inside out. The creamy caramelized onions with the gooey funky cheese is an unmatched combination! But when it comes to hosting a crowd, it can be tricky to collect enough oven safe crocks to get everyones french onion under the broiler and ready to serve. 
December 08, 2022
Wine Pairing Goat Cheese Sampler with Gluten-Free Crackers

Wine Pairing Goat Cheese Sampler with Gluten-Free Crackers

What better way to welcome your guests than a casual wine pairing? We served these fool-proof crackers alongside goat cheese balls that we crusted with our new Wine Pairing Sea Salts as an easy appetizer to get the party started.This cracker recipe is made with oats instead of flour, even our gluten-free friends can join in on the fun! 
November 21, 2022
Spanakopita Triangles | Feta, Spinach, and Tzatziki Spice Blend

Spanakopita Triangles | Feta, Spinach, and Tzatziki Spice Blend

A delicious bite of flaky phyllo filled with creamy, garlicky spinach and feta deliciousness. Including SKORDO Tzatziki Spice Blend elevates the flavor with premium garlic, dill, onion, and lemon zest. We love serving these for holiday parties - there are never any left! 
November 09, 2022
Mushroom Soup with Merlot Pairing Salt Blend

Mushroom Soup with Merlot Pairing Salt Blend

Comforting, complex, and perfectly balanced. Enjoy with a glass of merlot. 
October 01, 2022
Vegan Mushroom Dumplings

Vegan Mushroom Dumplings

Dumplings, Potstickers, Wontons- the choice of wrapper, cooking technique, filling, and folding style determine what's what but they are truly all delicious!  Our new dried Stir Fry Mushroom Blend of shiitake, wood ear, paddy straw, and oyster mushrooms were perfect for this recipe. Our Asian Sesame Tuna Rub is the perfect complimentary seasoning for a dipping sauce and if you're feeling ambitious- Bowls & Broths offers a series of dumplings wrapper recipes and techniques.
September 20, 2022
Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom Risotto

Our new mushroom blends allow for gourmet mushroom meals any time of year. For this risotto we used the Woodland blend of morels, boletes, oyster mushrooms, chanterelles and lobster mushrooms. Paired with our salt-free Poultry Seasoning, we were able to balance the sodium content from the cheese and enjoy cozy fall flavors.
September 20, 2022