Recipes

Rhubarb Season Recipes

Tart, vibrant, and only here for a short time — rhubarb is one of spring’s brightest arrivals. From crowd-pleasing desserts to a blushing pink gin cocktail, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite ways to put this seasonal star to good use. Rhubarb Gin Fizz Tart rhubarb meets the floral spice of Grains of Paradise in this refreshing spring cocktail. The spice adds a gentle heat and complexity — think Ginger meets Cardamom — for a drink that’s bright, uplifting, and ready for warm-weather sipping. Get the recipe.  Chimichurri Rhubarb Slaw Rhubarb takes the spotlight in this vibrant, crunchy slaw. Often overlooked as a vegetable, raw rhubarb brings tart, fruity brightness and a satisfying snap. It’s paired with a colorful mix of purple cabbage, carrots, and shallot for layers of flavor, texture, and eye-catching appeal. A vinegar-based dressing seasoned with our bold Chimichurri Spice blend ties it all together, adding earthy depth and mild heat. It’s the perfect spring side — fresh, zippy, and anything but ordinary. Get the recipe. Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb with Rhubarb-Orange Glaze Give boneless leg of lamb the royal treatment with Ras el Hanout and Moroccan Meyer Lemon Paste. Ras el Hanout is a spice merchant's showcase of their finest flavors, and ours is a blend of 24 spices with sweet and savory, piquant and floral notes blended to perfection. Combined with Moroccan Meyer Lemon Paste and marinated overnight, it is an easy prep for this slow-roasted leg of lamb. Get the recipe. Rhubarb Regelach This recipe is a true keeper, with a surprisingly easy-to-make dough that relies on the magic of whipped butter and cream cheese. While the soft dough chills, prepare a luscious jam with a classic pairing of strawberries and rhubarb. Cook it down to the perfect consistency, ready to be spread and rolled between the dough. For a tantalizing twist, we chose the concentrated flavor of Ginger and added a secret ingredient — Mace. This lighter and peppery spice complements the tangy fruit, enhances the lemon zest, and fills the jam with a sweet and aromatic spice allure. Get ready to savor each bite of these heavenly treats. Get the recipe.  

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Advieh Date Bars

Dates deserve more credit! They have a rich, fruity taste, similar to a raisin, with a honey or caramel sweetness. It's a versatile flavor, making them fantastic in all sorts of food. Growing up, I loved the date bars my mother would make from a mix she found at the grocery store. That mix hasn't been available for a long time, but I acquired a recipe from a coworker years later, that makes an excellent substitute. Of course, we couldn't resist giving it a few tweaks...Dates are common throughout Northern Africa and the Middle East, and feature heavily in local cuisines as both a stand-alone snack and an ingredient in sweet or savory dishes. We seasoned these date bars with Advieh, a Persian spice blend. With a blend of cassia and true cinnamon, cardamom, coriander, and roses, it's an ideal mix to add depth to the natural flavor of the dates. We went light on added sugar for this recipe, letting the natural sweetness of the dates do the heavy lifting. It's a good thing, too, since you won't feel guilty for eating two!

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Mini Pumpkin Cakes

10 min

Experience the rich history and cozy flavors of fall with our Poudre Douce Pumpkin Cakes. This spice blend has ancient origins in medieval Europe, where 'Poudre douce,' meaning 'sweet powder' in French, was a cherished culinary secret. It added warmth and sweetness to dishes during times when sugar was a luxury. Our Pumpkin Cake pays homage to this tradition, blending the earthy sweetness of pumpkin with baking spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Each moist, perfectly sweet bite is a reminder of why we adore autumn. 

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Moroccan Chicken Salad

1 hr, 5 min

Discover the delectable flavors of our Middle Eastern Chicken Salad, featuring our beloved Cascade Mushroom Mix. Infusing the marinade with this mix was a game-changer, intensifying the umami goodness and making the chicken irresistibly "meatier". In this salad, we combine the mushroom mix with exotic Moroccan Ras El Hanout, creating a sweet, spicy, and complex medley. With the addition of grapes, pears, and walnuts, this dish becomes a delightful option for a satisfying lunch or a light supper.

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Madras Butterscotchies

10 min

Are you a butterscotch fan?! Buttery and golden these cookies offer a unique flavor combination. Spiced with our bestselling Madras South Indian Curry, these cookies boast flavor that is full of classic baking spices like cardamom, ginger and cinnamon, along with an earthy richness from turmeric and little pops of pepper. The turmeric also adds an appealing hint of golden color. The savory elements in the spice balance the butterscotch to make a cookie that is not too sweet. The oatmeal and creamy cashews keep these cookies moist, perfect for gift giving. This recipe makes a big batch of crowd pleasing cookies, perfect for a cookie exchange or group gathering.

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Pancakes in the Wild

These pancakes are so good you'll want to enjoy them for more than just breakfast. In our family they began showing up at lunch, and for potlucks and then camping trips so they became "pancakes in the wild". Created by one of the the best Moms we know - here is their story:"Imagine a little boy who never stops moving. Even when standing still he is bouncing. He's a little engine that needs constant fuel and yet is mysteriously never hungry, won’t sit down to eat, and will then melt down from low or spiking blood sugar. Add a couple of diagnoses to that mix and you have my son, age 8.""He loves pancakes, and who doesn’t? One very smart doctor, who was also a mom, advised me to try to hide more nutritious foods inside the foods he likes. Oh, and did I mention he only will eat one food item at a time? Hot dogs, and nothing else, for days. Tortellini, and nothing else, for days.""So pancakes. I started with a regular pancake and little by little, so invisibly he didn’t notice, I morphed that pancake into a tasty bundle of protein and slow burning energy for him. Inflammation inhibits executive function. With this in mind, I started with the Gluten-Free mix to try to reduce any inflammation in the body that wheat might be causing. Next, I doubled the number of eggs. Eggs are brain food and protein! Then I used whole milk for calories, calcium, and more protein — a perfect slow burning fuel. Instead of butter, I opted for coconut oil, another brain food, and most importantly the almond flour. Nuts are rich with good oils and protein. They help hold down those blood sugar spikes that result in crashes.""As a result, I ended up creating a beloved family recipe. My son has been triumphantly devouring these pancakes for the past ten years! I tried more and more almond flour but there comes a point when they become too nutty tasting for him. Try working out your own favorite proportions. You can also thin the batter for a more crepe-like result and spread it with nut butter, apple butter or, best of all, Nutella (my daughter’s favorite)."A few pro tips:- For busy (or lazy LOL) parents, you can mix a big batch and keep in the fridge for several days. Just add a little more liquid each time so the batter softens up and you're good to go!- When you make a batch, make a few extra to have on hand as grab and go snacks for hiking or packing lunchboxes.- And for the campers and picnic-ers, mix the dry ingredients in a bowl with a lid and the wet ingredients in a mason jar and you’re set to go. Put the coconut oil in a tiny mason jar and you can use it to hold any bacon grease (if you go full classic American breakfast).

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Ras El Hanout Cherry Pie

It pays to think outside the π because some unexpected combinations just work! Our house blended Ras El Hanout is a beautifully eccentric medley and it plays delightfully in fruit desserts. This rustic recipe doesn't require a pre-cook of the filling. Just toss the filling ingredients together ahead of time to allow the juice from the cherries to infuse with the Ras El Hanout, allowing the flavors to truly blossom. Vodka in the pie dough? Believe it or not, adding vodka helps the pie become more pliable and workable without becoming tougher. Unlike water, vodka doesn't encourage the formation of gluten so the crust stays flakey and light. As lovers of spice we've used a heavy hand on the flavor here, so enjoy!

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Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb with Orange-Rhubarb Glaze

Give boneless leg of lamb the royal treatment with Ras El Hanout and Moroccan Preserved Meyer Lemon Paste. Ras el Hanout is the spice merchants showcase of their finest flavors, and ours is a blend of 24 spices with sweet and savory, piquant and floral notes blended to perfection. Combined with Moroccan Meyer Lemon Paste, and marinated overnight, it is an easy prep for this slow roasted leg of lamb. For a stunning sauce to finish the dish, we made a jammy glaze with rhubarb and honey, orange and mint to elevate the flavors with fresh seasonal ingredients. (To add a little smokiness to the glaze, try our Upper Left Madrona Smoked Honey.) Serve this delicacy with rice or roasted potatoes alongside your favorite spring greens.

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Kala Masala Almond Cookies

Pain d'amande is a classic French almond cookie. Thin and crispy, and not overly sweet, they make an excellent accompaniment to tea or coffee. A stack of these cookies wrapped up with string makes a quaint gift, and happens to be exactly how we first came to try them.Since our first encounter with these cookies, we've played with different flavors and shapes. Of all our experiments, the most successful added Kala Masala to the cookie dough. Masala blends are usually quite versatile and deserve to be played with in more than savory dishes. Our Kala Masala blend has warm spices like coconut, clove, cinnamon and star anise. The almonds in the Pain d'amande are a perfect vehicle for all of these spices, giving them a gently sweet base flavor upon which they can shine.

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