January 09, 2023 | Jamie Aragonez

Soups

This recipe is from Diem Nguyen the the owner of Litibu Collective. Diem is a friend of World Spice and we're thankful she shared her Mom's recipe for one of our favorite chicken soups.   "You may have had phở bò (beef pho), but have you tried phở gà? Phở bò is a long process...

July 16, 2020 | Jamie Aragonez

Beverages, Cocktails

Ginjinha, or Ginja for short, is a liqueur made from an infusion of sour cherries, also called ginja berries. After a friend from Lisbon introduced us to this delicious concoction, we waited almost a year Pacific Northwest cherries to be in season so we could try to make our o...

March 08, 2017 | Sherrie Hahn

Side Dishes

 If you're looking for a spectacular side dish, perfect for any dinner, look no further than this delicious Saffron Rice. It's easier to make than you might think...but you don't have to let anyone know that. We saw this dish in Summers Under The Tamarind Tree: Recipes and mem...

February 23, 2017 | Sherrie Hahn

Side Dishes

The March 2017 Cookbook Club Meet & Eat selection Phoenix Claws and Jade Trees by Kian Lam Kho took the mystery out of Chinese home cooking. Full of step-by-step basic cooking methods and techniques, this book also provides an excellent overview to ingredients that you might n...

April 30, 2016 | Amanda Bevill

Tailgating, Entrees

Slow cooked short ribs are the perfect vehicle for spices, and these spiced short ribs have a secret ingredient. A milder cousin of the better known variety, has a deep smoky, earthy flavor profile. It pairs perfectly with the sweetness of , and the piquant flavors of cinnamo...

February 09, 2016 | Max Mcfarland

Entrees

At our February Cookbook Club Meet & Eat, we were trying recipes from all across Asia, courtesy of Lucky Peach Presents 101 Easy Asian Recipes. The book features a mouthwatering lineup of dishes, like this recipe for Massaman Curry features , , , and alongside fresh ginger an...

April 29, 2015 | World Spice

Beverages

Afro-Vegan by Bryant Terry was the  World Spice Cookbook Club selection for May 2015, and we served his delicious Roselle-Rooibos drink at the Meet & Eat. From Bryant Terry author of Afro-Vegan: "This drink is tart, sweet, and floral and has become one of my favorite summerti...