The Recipe Box
Citrus Salad with Fennel Pollen
Hellllloooo new ingredient! Fennel Pollen is here + ready to play! Unfamiliar with fennel pollen? We've got it all covered in this blog post- what it is, what it's like, where it comes from + more. With such a beautiful, delicate ingredient it is important to give it the spot light. Here we made a bright, springy salad that essentially dresses itself between bites with the blood oranges. It makes a great mid-day snack or an impressive appetizer ((especially with this AE Ceramics Oyster plate!)
Turkish Egg
As our relationship with Amy Kayne started to bloom, we were just waiting for the chance to learn how she makes all of her incredible Middle Eastern food. She has since graciously shared her Turkish Egg recipe with us and we can't wait for you to give it a try! She finishes this beautiful plate with her Aleppo Oil, you can find that recipe here.
Maine Blueberry Pork Tenderloin
We love our Maine Blueberry Pork Rub! It plays perfectly on sweet vs savory and the coarse texture makes this is a seriously flavorful bite with a smoky, caramelized crust. On the side? Beer braised cabbage with sumac + rosemary roasted potatoes to compliment the rub. The entire meal comes together in less than an hour. Enjoy!
Cast Iron Pizza
When it comes to cooking for a crowd, pizza is always successful. I love being able to get the dough, sauce, and toppings prepared in advance so all of the focus can be on having fun assembling together. Not everyone has a pizza oven or a pizza stone, but it’s usually pretty easy to find a cast iron somewhere.
Pizza Sauce
SKORDO Pizza Sauce Blend is a prime example of our blends + rubs doing all of the work for you. This is our family sauce recipe after years of trial and error! Use it on pizza or pasta, it'll always be delicious.
French Dip Sandwiches
On beautifully basic sandwiches like the french dip- Prime Rib Rub is all you need! Our Prime Rib Rub is s+p based, with a touch of onion, garlic, some thyme, and a smidge of white pepper--ideal for letting the beef be the spotlight. The "dip" in French Dip Sandwiches is equally as important as the beef. I'm sure you've heard "Au Jus" before, it translates to "with the juices". While I didn't technically fortify the stock, I did amplify the flavor a bit with extra onion, garlic, rosemary + butter of course. Enjoy!
Lemon Turmeric Lentil Soup
Having the time to chop the veggies and toast the spices and taste the soup change + develop as you go is a luxury that makes cooking dinner feel like a date with yourself, and there's nothing more wholesome than that. This soup, like any good soup, feels like a warm hug.
Moussaka - Greek Eggplant Lasagna
Moussaka originated in the Middle East and was brought over to Greece (and slightly tweaked) in the 1920's. Our family has enjoyed the Greek version of this one-dish recipe for generations... it is loved by kids and grandparents alike. A fun change from the typical Italian lasagna, it includes ground lamb, aromatic spices, and a fluffy béchamel topping. Enjoy!
Savory Maple Granola
Created as part of our Edible Gift Guide- this granola is a fun way to challenge the suggestions on the jars, and enjoy your favorite blends any time of day. I've said it 600 times + I'll continue to find joy in saying it--there is NO salmon in the SKORDO Maple Salmon Rub.
Slow Cooker Sausage Gravy
A big hearty breakfast is the highlight of a holiday morning! We should be cherishing every moment with loved ones and sometimes making another meal + another round of dishes can be overwhelming. A common Christmas Morning tradition seems to be cinnamon rolls, since they can be made the evening before and freshly baked upon waking up. Cinnamon rolls are great, but not everyone at the table wants a sweet + sugary morning treat. I am savory gal personally, so biscuits and gravy is what I'll be having this year. To make it as hassle free as cinnamon rolls, I've turned this into a crockpot recipe that can either cook on high for 4 hours if you're an early riser, or on low for 8 if you let it go overnight.
Baking Powder Biscuits
Nothing beats a buttery biscuit for breakfast. I made these to serve with Sausage Gravy, but they would make delicious shortcakes or egg sandwiches just as easily. Each time I make a batch, I bake half + freeze the other. This leaves me with about 6 biscuits ready to be baked on demand over the next few weeks.
Baked Cod + Lemon Gnocchi
Though I created this as a family style Holiday meal, I think it may have earned a spot as an everyday favorite. The gnocchi cooks in just 5-6 minutes, cod cooks for less than 10, and the sauce comes together in seconds. It's crunchy and chewy and bright and buttery all at the same time.