Smoked Bourbon Barrel Aged Sea Salt Caramels
Chewy, Salty, Sweet, Smoky...sign me up! These caramel candies are a perfect little treat. SKORDO Bourbon Barrel Aged Sea Salt is a fan favorite, no surprise with its gorgeous flake + captivating smoky flavor. Utilizing the salt as a garnish allows the flake to be highlighted and the sweetness of the caramels to be balanced by an initial salty crunch. A candy thermometer is key here, but you'll learn to see visual cues if you make them often! A quick wrap in wax paper turn these into authentic-looking + adorable handmade gifts!
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.
Posy Sugar Cookies
I live for a 'make once, bake all season long' recipe. This sugar cookie dough will keep for 2 months in the freezer, so save yourself the time + make a big batch sooner than later! While I'm aiming for a holiday theme here, this dough is perfect for any shapes or sprinkles throughout the year.
Arancini with Tomatoes + Peas
I have always been a big fan of arancini, I love a tomato based risotto stuffed with Bolognese then fried to a crisp but tender, cheesy bite of love! You may see them on the menu as arancini, rice balls, risotto balls, or suppli-- the difference is still a debate for me but I've never met one I didn't like! I like to make the risotto + filling one day, then shape + bread them the next. This way, you can either freeze them after breading for another day, or fry immediately. You can certainly make these smaller as well, I was feeling generous.
Quick Tellicherry Buttermilk Biscuits
Two things about home cooking really intimidate me: cooking a new type of cuisine and baking. As a homecook, I have been in awe of Indian cuisine and the mastery of spices and flavors those meals bring - resulting in my local indian restaurant being a favorite in my phone contacts. While cooking has always been something I just meal plan with what I have in the pantry, the strict science of baking was always something that just didn’t vibe for me. So when our monthly cooking theme of World Cuisine came up I wanted to push myself and my skills by taking on some Indian inspired recipes.
Candied Blueberry Bacon Bread Twists
I have been wanting to make bacon bread twists since I saw a version of them on Half Baked Harvest. We made candied bacon with SKORDO Blueberry Pork Rub for an event two years ago and I kid you not, people went nuts over them!
Pecan Pie with Orange Zest + Smoked Cherrywood Sea Salt
Talk about elevated flavors! During a recent road trip with my partner, we got talking holiday traditions and must-have-at-the-table favorites. I decided I'd be happy to never see sweet potatoes with broiled marshmallows ever again, but wouldn't consider it a Thanksgiving without pie.
Black Truffle Mac + Cheese
SKORDO Black Truffle Sea Salt is a perfect addition to any dish you want to elevate or make feel indulgent. It provides that umami flavor, where you aren't exactly sure what you're tasting but you're into it. This mac + cheese is the perfect intro to playing with truffle salt, it takes an already beloved dish and pushes it one step 'fungi-er' (funkier).
Tamarind-Maple-Glazed Acorn Squash with Chile Yogurt
"Fruity, tangy tamarind joins forces with maple syrup to heighten the earthy sweetness of roasted squash. Cool yogurt spiked with smoky chiles adds more layers of flavor and texture" With some adaptations to utilize SKORDO ingredients, this recipe from Everyone's Table by Gregory Gourdet was a delightful way to dive into the fall season.