Recipes

Emerald City Waldorf Salad

15 min

Are you wondering what to do with all that turkey leftover from Thanksgiving? Gluten-free and altogether nommy, this is one of our go-to meals when the holidays are over, the leftovers are piling up, and no one has any desire to cook. Full of delicious textures, every bite will play a bit different on your tastebuds. The chives in Emerald City Seasoning brighten up the entire dish while the mix of peppercorns give the dressing a surprising kick. You'll get that light feel of a salad even without any lettuce present, and it's easy to substitute raisins or fresh grapes for the dried cranberries to customize the dish as you please.  This dish is simple, elegant, and makes the perfect post holiday snack.

Sassy Steak Pepper Jack Burgers

10 min

Get your taste buds ready for a wild ride with Sassy Steak Pepper Jack Burgers! Short ingredient list? Damn right. Sassy Steak Spice brings the heat with Chipotle Flakes, Alderwood Smoked Salt, and a sprinkle of rebellion—Urfa Biber and Vietnamese Cinnamon. This recipe is designed for indoor skillet cooking, but you can easily adapt it to an outdoor grill if you prefer that cooking method. I specifically like thin patties for making burgers at home. They brown easily and are quick to make! As the patties sizzle, the pepper jack cheese melts, enveloping each bite. With succulent beef, a juicy steak tomato slice, and a brioche bun, each mouthful becomes an extraordinary journey of taste and delight – all from the comfort of your own kitchen.

Emerald City Dogs

5 min

Topped with savory grilled onions and optional fiery jalapeños, each bite of a Emerald City Dog delivers a harmonious blend of flavors. The secret ingredient is a creamy, softened cream cheese spiced to perfection with our Emerald City Seasoning, a twist inspired by the Pacific Northwest. It's an easy, cheap, and fast recipe perfect for BBQs, lunch, dinner, or movie night. Get ready to elevate your hot dog experience! This street food is an elevated treat for all occasions.

Seattle Honey Mustard Chicken

Back in the day, when we first created our Seattle Salmon Rub, it was a time when most folks were hard pressed to think beyond lemon & dill for Salmon. Yes, we're talking 20+ years ago. We wanted the King of Fish to have a blend worthy of its name and created this incredible pan-Asian power house of flavor to compliment it. Ironically, that pigeonholed this versatile blend! As soon as it was on the table we realized that it was equally good on pork and, of course, chicken - but "Seattle Salmon Rub that is Equally Good on Pork and Chicken" is really too long a name... but in all honesty, it's true. (It's also delicious on sweet potatoes, too!)We call this recipe Seattle Honey Mustard Chicken because we've combined the Salmon Rub and all its toasty goodness with our favorite mustard and sweet local honey. All three flavors come together beautifully. The toasted Tellicherry black pepper, cumin, coriander and fennel in the spice blend are accented with orange peel, star anise and a little brown sugar for a sweet counterpoint. Using stone-ground deli mustard has a fresh, true flavor and a great bite, and the cracked mustard seeds add texture to the chicken thighs as they roast. The chicken comes out sticky and delicious coated with sweet sauce. (To add a hint of smokiness, use our Upper Left Madrona Smoked Honey in the sauce.)Because this sauce is SO good, reserve half for future dipping, or chop the chicken and add it to your favorite greens on a bed of rice for a complete meal. As always, add extra heat if it suits your palate. We sprinkled on a little India Red Chile Flake for the finish.

Maple Spiced Carrots

Here's a side dish that indulges your sweet tooth during dinner. With some inspiration from pecan pie and some from our pan-Asian super-spice Seattle Salmon Rub, the dish comes together beautifully. Can you put salmon rub on carrots, you ask???? Heck, yes! The toasted savory base of pepper, cumin and coriander is accented with sweet top-notes to make the perfect seasoning. Add a generous amount of maple syrup and butter and these carrots cook down candied and tender. They'll smell of star anise and orange from the Seattle Salmon Rub as the glaze thickens and coats the carrots to perfection. We did an oblique and festive cut on the carrots and, for a bit of crunch, we added toasted whole pecans. This is a delightful change from candied yams but the glaze will work equally well on both. As always, marshmallows optional.

Porcini Soda Bread

Irish soda bread is one of the easiest quick breads to make, and it's very adaptable. Whole wheat, oats and rye flours make this a hearty loaf. For this version, we added a full complement of umami with earthy Porcini Pieces mushrooms and our bestselling Cascade Mushroom Mix. From there, we wanted to add some chewy bites, so sweet dried apricots and tart cherries made it into the mix as well. If you don't have dried tart cherries, dried cranberries are equally delicious in this soda bread. The end result was a delicious and hearty bread to brighten your St. Patrick's Day celebration, or to serve with soups or stews.

Smoky Sunset

This bold cocktail dances in the grey area between sweet and savory. Starting from tequila as the base, we spiced this drink up with chipotle to complement the spirit's slightly earthy sweetness. Next, we added lime and grapefruit as an acidic counterpoint to the smoky heat. As a last touch, we finished the drink in style with a salty rim made of chipotle flake and alderwood smoked salt.All that's missing is a name. Perfect for a slow sip at dusk after a hot summer day, the cocktail tastes exactly like what we decided to call it: a smoky sunset.

Sumac Cauliflower Steak with El Greco Spelt Salad

Crusted with sumac and Alderwood smoked salt, this cauliflower steak is a healthy vegetarian entree full of texture and color. The dish is inspired by Mediterranean flavors that compliment summer vegetables, and it's accompanied by a hearty spelt grain salad tossed in El Greco Citronette. The salad has orange and lemon juice for acidity and garden herbs like oregano and basil. To finish the dish, we sprinkled on some chopped dried cranberries for tart and chewy sweetness, although dried tart cherries or dried blueberries would be delicious, too. This dish makes you feel like you're eating the rainbow!

Crowd Pleasing Party Dips

Perfect for snacking or for parties, spiced yogurt dips are easy to make and keep well in the fridge for up to a week. One container of plain Greek yogurt or sour cream and 2-3 tablespoons of spice are all you need. Our seasoning blends offer a fresh flavor profile you won't find in the average packet. Our favorite is the Cascade Mushroom Mix because it has a strong dose of onion and garlic along with some powdered Worcestershire for a deep umami flavor.