August 28, 2020 | Amanda Bevill

Holiday, Beverages, Cocktails

Blending the tart flavor of and the heady sweetness of , this cocktail tickles the palate with a full spectrum of flavors. As is so often the case, we perfected the recipe by happy accident and now consider it essential for any festive gathering.  Pretty, pink and refreshing,...

July 29, 2020 | Jamie Aragonez

Desserts, Brunch

In college, a friend from Azerbaijan first introduced me to . The deep reddish-purple spice is sour and bright, and makes for a beautiful garnish. Ever since then, I've always thought of it as a curious and versatile alternative to lemon. That substitution takes center stage ...

June 05, 2020 | Jamie Aragonez

Salads, Entrees

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...

July 09, 2018 | Sherrie Hahn

Side Dishes, Salads, Bbq

We were excited to do a Pacific Northwest cookbook for our August 2018 Cookbook Club Selection, Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables.  Winner of the 2018 James Beard Award Best Book in Vegetable-Focused Cooking and topping many "Best Cookbook of the Year" lists, Six Seasons ...

February 08, 2018 | Amanda Bevill

Entrees

 We were so excited to feature Olia Hercules' book Kaukasis: A Culinary Journey through Georgia, Azerbaijan and Beyond for our March 2018 Cookbook Club selection. Full of stunning photographs evocative of the region, this book is a celebration, weaving personal narratives and ...

June 10, 2017 | Amanda Bevill

Salads, Brunch

We love coming up with new recipes using our Cascade Mushroom Mix, featured in this Middle Eastern chicken salad. Adding the mushroom mix to the marinade was key, and the umami flavor magic made the meat "meatier". For this salad, we paired the mushroom mix with exotic Morocca...

December 30, 2013 | Amanda Bevill

Entrees

Lamb is the perfect pairing for our version of the signature Persian spice blend, Advieh, and this easy meatball recipe will have a flavor feast on your table in no time. You can serve them on a bed of greens, over grains, as a sandwich or a wrap. Garnish with feta, mint, pars...