Spice Recipes

In a 9" X 9" microwave-safe baking dish, combine the lemon juice, dill, salt, and 1/4 cup of the wine or water. Add the sea bass and turn to coat. Cover loosely with wax paper and microwave on high power for 4 minutes, or until opaque and cooked... - 50.1801

Make out the cookie dough, cut into cookies and bake…the anise refrigerator cookies are ready to bite into. Try it!! - 49.1339

Heat water or broth in a large nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add more liquid during this process if necessary. Add mushrooms, green pepper, chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, and squash. Cover and simmer... - 48.7215

GETTING READY 1. Pre heat an oven at 175 C (350 F). 2. In a medium sized bowl, combine flour, salt and baking powder. Sieve well and keep aside. MAKING 3. In a medium sized bowl, combine lard, anise seed and sugar. Mix well using a whisk. 4. Add eggs and... - 48.3983

GETTING READY 1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, salt and dry yeast and mix well till sugar and yeast is completely dissolved. 2. Add eggs, butter and 2 ½ cups of flour and beat at medium speed, using an electric beater till mixture turns smooth.... - 48.1076

Break the vanilla wafers into blender container. Adjust lid; blend till wafers are finely crushed. Transfer to small mixing bowl. Stir in the 1 tablespoon sugar and set aside. In large mixing bowl sift together flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Place... - 48.0731

GETTING READY 1) Dice the chicken into 3/4-inch pieces. MAKING 2) In a small bowl, dissolve the saffron in the 1 tablespoon warm water. 3) In a large saucepan, bring the broth, 2 cups water, 1/2 garlic, carrots, turnips and 1/2 saffron to a boil over a... - 48.0136

1. Mix sugar, water and lime juice. Keep on fire and cook to one-thread consistency. Add ghee, remove from fire, and sprinkle cardamom powder over. 2. Cool slightly and add the warm syrup to the avalos powder. 3. Mix well and shape into small balls, the size... - 47.7608

GETTING READY 1. Lightly grease a 23 cm (9 inch) round microware flan or other straight-sided dish 2. Line the greased dish with baking parchment 3. In the middle of the tin, place a 7.5 cm (3 inch) round drinking glass. MAKING 4. Sift the icing sugar 5. In... - 47.7021

Cook the spinach according to the instructions on the packet and drain well. Keep warm. Detach the coral from the white body of the scallops. Cut the scallops in half or in thirds across the grain to give slender discs. Mix together the shallot, bay leaf,... - 47.5803

GETTING READY 1. Slice the top of the each pepper off. 2. Remove the seeds and the internal membranes 3. Set aside till required MAKING 4. In a large saucepan, heat the oil 5. Add the vegetables and stir fry for 4 minutes without browning the vegetables 6.... - 47.5547

To prepare the relish, in a small bowl, combine the green and red peppers and the onion. In a small saucepan over high heat, combine the vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, salt and cayenne pepper. Bring just to a boil, then pour over the... - 47.5027

GETTING READY 1. In a small saucepan, scald milk with saffron, sugar and salt. Allow to cool till lukewarm. 2. In a large bowl, sprinkle yeast into very warm water. Stir till all yeast is dissolved and then add the milk mixture. 3. In a small bowl, beat... - 47.4301

To make the stuffed sole: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Warm the oil in a large no-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, fennel, scallions, parsley, Italian herb seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of the shallots. Cook for 4 minutes, or until the fennel is... - 47.4247

GETTING READY 1) Caramelized onions: Slice 2 large onions crosswise into thin rings. 2) In a heavy skillet, saute the onions in 4 tablespoons butter over a medium-low heat until the soft and lightly browned. 3) Preheat the oven to 350°F. MAKING 4) Garlic... - 47.39

GETTING READY 1) Take the peppers and slice of the top third in order to create scalloped edged peppers. 2) Dice the chopped off tops and keep aside. 3) De-seed the peppers and remove the center portion. 4) Preheat the oven by setting it the desired... - 47.3096

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 375°F. 2) Pizza crust : In a bowl, sift the flours, salt, mustard and cayenne together. 3) Rub in the butter or margarine, until the mixture is crumbly. 4) In a bowl, beat the egg and milk together. 5) Stir into the flour... - 47.2615

MAKING 1.In a stockpot, heat butter on medium high flame and saute onion, carrots, celery, leeks, parsley, garlic, bay leaves and juniper berries in it. 2.Once the vegetables start sputtering, lower the heat to medium low and put the lid on. 3.Let the... - 47.2176

Scald milk; stir in sugar, salt, and butter; cool to lukewarm. Meanwhile add saffron to boiling water; let stand. Measure warm water into a large bowl. Use very warm water (105°F.to 115°F.) for dry yeast; use lukewarm (80°F.to 90°F.) for... - 47.0903

MAKING 1.Microwave onion and celery at 100% for 4 minutes. 2. Add in hot chicken stock, rice and season. 3.Cook covered at 100% for 5 minutes. 4.Reduce power level to 70% and continue to cook for 7 minutes. 5.Brush chicken with mixture of chicken... - 46.8999

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven moderately to 200 degrees. 2) Squeeze out a lemon and reserve 2 teaspoons juice. 3) Cut apples in halves, core and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges. 4) Skin and mince shallots to measure 1/4 cup. 5) Peel and chop garlic.... - 46.8202

MAKING 1) In a small bowl, soak the saffron threads in the boiling water for 30 minutes. 2) In a heavy-based saucepan, gently saute the ghee or butter for 4-5 minutes until softened. 3) Rinse the rice thoroughly in a sieve under cold running water, drain... - 46.7688

About an hour before serving, mix the diced tomato and dill with the extra virgin oil, to infuse; set aside. Cook the potatoes with the saffron in a pan of salt water for 10-12 minutes; remove and set aside. Add the onions to the saffron water; cook for 10-12... - 46.7449

GETTING READY 1)Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. MAKING 2)For preparing the salad, make vinaigrette by mixing together vinegar, shallot, oil, salt and pepper. 3)Marinate tomatoes in this marinade for 1 hour adter adding basil. 4)To prepare fish, cook... - 46.7272

GETTING READY 1) Wash the peppers and put in the oven for 12 minutes at 400 degrees. 2) Now, remove the stems, seeds and peel them. 3) Cut the peppers in 8 long strips and then halve each slice crosswise. MAKING 4) Take a bowl and mix together vinegar,... - 46.6612

GETTING READY 1) In a bowl, combine saffron and cumin with white wine and chicken stock. 2) In a large saucepan, add the saffron mixture with rice, pepper squares, onion, salt and pepper, to taste. MAKING 3) Place over medium heat to simmer the liquid, by... - 46.5932

GETTING READY 1) With a very sharp knife, cut chicken breasts in paper thin, horizontal slices. For easy cutting, use slightly frozen chicken breasts. 2) Cut the chicken slices in 1/8 inch wide and 1 1/2-2 inches long strips. 3) In a bowl, place the chicken... - 46.5678

GETTING READY 1) Bruise peppercorns under a flat bade chef's knife. 2) Trim off excess fat from the pork and discard. Also, peel onions and chop into 1/4 inch thick slices to measure about 2 cups. 3) Cut the lemon into 2 halves and squeeze out juice to... - 46.5528

GETTING READY 1. If using dry mushrooms, soak then in water till them swell up to twice their size. 2. If using fresh mushrooms, dry and trim the stalks 3. Slice and set aside till required 4. Tie the spring onions in a bundle 5. In a large pan of boiling... - 46.5394

GETTING READY 1. Peel the shells of prawns and remove their fine digestive cord using small sharp knife. 2. Dry the prawns by pressing on kitchen paper. MAKING 3. Blend the cleaned prawns with salt, sesame oil and corn flour. 4. Take a large-frying pan and... - 46.4634

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the grilling equipment. MAKING 2) Take peppers and put under the hot grill for about 10 minutes or until their skins are charred . Flip occasionally to evenly roast on all sides. 3) In the meantime, take a small bowl and soak... - 46.3156

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 350°F. MAKING 2) In a small bowl, dissolve saffron in the boiling water. 3) Into a saucepan, add the saffron, water, garlic powder, white pepper, salt, oil and broth and bouillon. 4) Allow the mixture to come to... - 46.2798

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F 2. Grease a baking sheet lightly with fat or oil. MAKING 3. In a bowl cream butter, add sugar and continue beating until light and smooth. 4. Mix well adding egg and vanilla. 5. In another bowl sift together flour,... - 46.238

Soften the onion and garlic in the oil over a gentle heat, then add the tomato puree (paste) and cook for a few minutes more. Add the fish and fish trimmings, water, wine, herbs, saffron, sugar and seasoning, bring to the boil and simmer, uncovered, for half... - 46.1349

GETTING READY 1) Take a baking pan and grease it. MAKING 2) Take a frying pan and heat the butter. 3) Put rice to the butter and toast it lightly. 4) Put the rice into a baking pan. 5) Boil the water and dissolve bouillon cubes into it. Pour this mixture... - 46.0371

MAKING 1. In a medium casserole or Dutch oven, heat the oil over a medium flame. 2. Add the onion, pepper and ginger together and sauté for 5 minutes, until the onion and pepper is soft. 3. Stir in the rice, turmeric and salt and sauté for another minute.... - 46.0306

MAKING 1) Take a heavy gauge saucepan and place it over medium heat. Add 1 1/2 cups of milk in it and crumble saffron threads and mix with milk. 2) Boil the mixture, and then lower the heat and add rice. Allow the rice to cook for about 10 minutes,... - 46.0142

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. MAKING 2. Slice the tops off the peppers and discard the seeds and inner membranes. 3. Blanch the peppers in boiling water for about 4 minutes or until just tender; set aside to cool. 4. In a saucepan, bring the... - 45.9834

GETTING READY 1) Wash the peppers and slice the stem end. Discard the seeds and half-boil them. Drain the peppers and keep aside. MAKING 2) Take a pan and heat it. 3) Add salt, crumbled beef and onion. Cook for 5 minutes. 4) Remove the pan from heat and... - 45.8861

Bring saffron and warm water to a boil in saucepan. Remove from heat. Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm half and half. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Let stand in warm place for 10 to 15 minutes or until bubbles appear. Combine saffron, butter, salt, 1 3/4 cups... - 45.8815

GETTING READY 1)Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. MAKING 2)In a saucepan, mix together sugar and vinegar over medium heat. Take care not to burn it. 3)Add in bell pepper, onion and mango chutney. 4)Continue to simmer over reduced heat. 5)Take a bowl and put in... - 45.8496

GETTING READY 1 Preheat the oven to 350°Fahrenheit. MAKING 2 Allow the milk to cool to lukewarm. 3 Add in crumbled yeast and stir to dissolve. 4 Mix in egg, sugar, salt and spices. 5 Gradually beat in flour, mixing to a moderately stiff dough.... - 45.7398

Rinse the rice with cold water, then drain and set aside. Heat the olive oil and margarine in a large heavy-based pan that has a tight-fitting lid. Add the almonds, walnuts, raisins and apricots and cook for about 5 minutes until the nuts are golden brown and... - 45.7277

MAKING 1 In a pan, scald milk. 2 Blend in sugar, butter, onion, salt and crushed saffron. 3 Allow to cool until lukewarm. 4 In a large mixing bowl, sprinkle yeast over warm water. 5 Stir until dissolved, add in the milk mixture. 6 Mix in flour;... - 45.7147

GETTING READY 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.(200°c/Gas Mark 6) 2 Grease two baking sheets with oil. MAKING 3 In a bowl, mix the yeast and the sugar with half the water. 4 Set aside in a warm place until frothy, for about 10-15... - 45.5586

MAKING 1)Cook green pepper strips in boiling water for 5 minutes and then strain. 2)In a bowl, mix onion, garlic, soya sauce, beef and blanched pepper well. 3)Dip pepper smeared mixture in beaten egg. 4)Coat pepper with flour. 5)Heat oil and deep fry pepper.... - 45.5292

MAKING 1) In a large skillet, heat the oil. Place the chicken in the hot oil after seasoning it, skin side down first. Cook the chicken over medium flame, frequently turning it to lightly brown. Set cooked chicken aside. 2) To the oil in the skillet, add the... - 45.4984

GETTING READY 1.Start by preheating the oven to 250° F MAKING 2. To prepare a couscous, In a medium saucepan, take the vegetable broth and boil it, add chilli powder, cumin, a pinch of salt, and the pepper, and now cover it 3. In a large skillet, heat the... - 45.3188

GETTING READY 1) Prepare the homemade ravioli dough by sifting the flour and salt into a large bowl. Make a depression in the centre. Add in the eggs and shortening. Slowly, add in 1/2-cup of boiling water into the mixture, while kneading. Depending on the... - 45.2969

MAKING 1) Heat up a large saucepan over moderately high heat. 2) Add the bacon to cook until crisp and browned, about 6 minutes. 3) Place the bacons on paper towels to drain. 4) Discard the bacon fat and pour in olive oil. 5) Sauté the onion by reducing... - 45.143

GETTING READY 1. Cut peppers lengthwise into half. 2. Discard seeds and rinse with water. MAKING 3. In a medium glass bowl, crumble and spread ground beef. 4. Add onion and mix. 5. Heat at High for 4 to 5 minutes until beef is brown. 6. Stir once and drain... - 45.0722

After meat is boned, lay it flat on a board and rub inside well with the next 4 ingredients. Spread thin slivers of garlic along the length of it, then make small incisions and press peppercorns evenly into meat. Finally, shape in roll lengthwise and tie with... - 45.0518