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Floral Infused Vodka with Runamok Bitters

Floral Infused Vodka with Runamok Bitters

'Tis the season for colorful drinks! I'm a big fan of infused alcohol all year round, but in the winter I find myself reaching for cinnamon sticks, star anise and allspice over and over again. This drink features those plus another of my pantry staples: hibiscus.
Sauce Party! Curried Mustard Sauce, Cranberry Sauce, and Dill Mayo

Sauce Party! Curried Mustard Sauce, Cranberry Sauce, and Dill Mayo

Let’s talk leftovers. With Thanksgiving behind us, chances are there’s some turkey in the fridge and plenty of sandwiches being made. Personally, I think turkey tastes best slathered in all sorts of flavorful spreads. Gravy on the big day, cranberry sauce for breakfast and maybe a curried mustard for snack time dipping. Really, the meat is just a vehicle for flavor packed sauces, spreads and dips.
Tom Yum Noodle Soup

Tom Yum Noodle Soup

When trying out new recipes or cuisines at home, I usually stay away from my favorite takeout items as the comparison to the delicious restaurant options we have in Portland are just too easy to make! But then came along the beautiful Southeast Asian cookbook, Lemongrass and Lime. The recipe is simple and intimidating all at the same time, but MY GOODNESS the end result is spectacular!
Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken is one of my favorite take out meals. There was a great Indian restaurant on our old block and take out was my go to Saturday dinner. Then we moved and I've really been missing my weekend treat. Enter Mumbai to Maine's phenomenal butter chicken recipe. I stumbled upon this one while reading the Mumbai to Maine blog and decided to give it a try. Wow! It's so simple to make, so satisfying and has converted my husband into a curry fan. I loved it so much I sent Cherie Scott, the author of Mumbai to Maine and all around foodie genius, a note asking if we could share the recipe. So here it is (with a few home cook modifications) for all your comfort food needs!
Chickpea and Beef Stew

Chickpea and Beef Stew

This recipe is inspired by the Cannellini Bean and Lamb Soup in Jerusalem: A Cookbook. I’m the kind of home-cook who looks at a recipe, opens the pantry doors and thinks ‘Yeah, I can make this work.’ Sometimes to great success, other times it’s clear the recipe is less of a guide and more of a hard and fast set of rules. In this case, I probably should have followed the recipe to a T, but I didn’t and had to make some significant changes on the fly. The end result was pretty great, but I have a feeling the original recipe as written is excellent. Below is my recipe with flavors inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi.
Morel Cream Sauce with Skillet Chicken and Pan Fried Asparagus

Morel Cream Sauce with Skillet Chicken and Pan Fried Asparagus

Fall is here and the cooler weather has us craving rich meals. This morel cream sauce is decadent and bursting with flavor. Try it with pork, beef or chicken and a simple side veggie for a meal that's sure to satisfy and impress. 
Gluten-Free Chipotle Spice Chicken Tenders

Gluten-Free Chipotle Spice Chicken Tenders

Living gluten free is easier than people think. I thrive off of the great food and inspiration from the amazing restaurants here in Maine. I'm always on the hunt for great gluten free options! Fried food is a luxury now and luckily I can make it happen with a hot pan, hot oil, and homemade bread crumbs! Continue the chipotle train and enjoy these tenders with SKORDO Chipotle Dip, or keep it nice and savory with SKORDO Ranch Dip. 
Masala Chai Dalgona Whipped Coffee

Masala Chai Dalgona Whipped Coffee

This is one of our favorite ways to use SKORDO Masala Chai Spice Blend. The cardamom, clove and pepper really shine through in contract with the instant coffee. Dalgona coffee was a summer star we’re planning on enjoying well into fall!
Fermented Garlic and Ginger

Fermented Garlic and Ginger

Garlic and ginger! These ingredients are staples in my kitchen and are in almost every meal I cook. This recipe is an easy ferment for first timers with just a few ingredients and kitchen items needed; plus the flexibility to add in some things for extra spice or flavor!
Togarashi Pickles

Togarashi Pickles

These quick pickles are great on any steam bun sandwich and one of my favorite additives to rice bowls. They also pair well with SKORDO Korean Barbecue chicken wings! 
Syrian Za'atar Spiced Vegetables

Syrian Za'atar Spiced Vegetables

This recipe is inspired by the Za'atar Spiced Vegetables in The Farmhouse Culture Guide to Fermenting. The minute I read through the book's index I knew this was a must make. Fermented vegetables and za'atar are two of my favorite things. Putting them together was too good to pass up!
Quick Pickled Radishes

Quick Pickled Radishes

Time to admit a hard truth: My refrigerator has been filled with garden grown radishes and I don't really like the taste of them fresh. Friends bringing bundles over as gifts; our neighbor gave us her CSA share this week (thanks, Beth!) and sure enough, 15 pink beauties in there. I even planted a few myself thinking this was the year I'd learn to like them. Turns out, I might be right!