Will Spices Go Bad?
Having a deeper understanding of a given spice’s shelf life, its dominant flavor and aroma traits, and how they should be stored will better prepare you for creating dishes with optimum flavor. Let’s learn how to keep your spices from “going bad” and how to tell if they are past their prime.
Butternut Squash Bolognese
This squash bolognese recipe is a very late autumnal take on the classic ragu sauce. Simply replace the beef mince with pork, match it with apple cider instead of wine and entirely replace the tomato with butternut squash or pumpkin puree for this spiced pasta sauce.
Chai Spice Ice Cream With Salted Caramel Swirl
The warm, spicy notes of chai tea are the perfect complement to this 2-ingredient, no-churn ice cream base. Infused with an easy salted caramel swirled through, this ice cream will soon be your favorite dessert!
Fudgy Chile Brownies
These dense and fudgy chili brownies are a delicious treat! When chocolate meets chile, a subtle touch of heat elevates this dessert to something divine. Chile and chocolate is a flavor combination that dates back to the Aztecs so why not use it in the recipe too?
Lemon Bundt Cake with Oregano Icing
This delicious lemon bundt cake has an interesting combination of flavors. The addition of oregano to a sweet dish may seem odd but it works wonderfully in this recipe. The lemon acts as a bridge between the sweet and the savory, and it makes the whole cake come together.
Orange Yogurt Parfaits with Homemade Za’atar
These Orange Yogurt Parfaits with homemade Za’atar make a great breakfast, snack, or even a healthy dessert! Za’atar is a fragrant and versatile way to incorporate Middle Eastern flavors into your recipes. It's primarily used in savory applications but plays remarkably well with fruit and yogurt!