Recipe Ideas for your Never Not Eating Spice Blends — 7 Spice RSS



Grilled Spiced Cauliflower Recipe

The Stuff: 2 tbs Never Not Eating spice of your choice  1 ½ tsp kosher salt 1 head of cauliflower, trimmed of green leaves and cut vertically into 3/4-inch slices Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing and drizzling 1-2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley leaves (or both) and tender stems The Method: Generously brush cauliflower all over with olive oil and season evenly with spice mixture. Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange the coals on one side of the charcoal grate. Alternatively, set all the burners of a gas grill to high heat. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate....

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Lebanese 7 Spice Lamb Sliders with Yogurt

The Stuff: Sauce ½ cup plain whole-milk strained Greek-style yogurt 2 tablespoons tahini 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon) 1 garlic clove, grated (about 1/2 teaspoon) ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Lamb Patties 1 ½ pounds ground lamb ¾ cup finely chopped toasted pine nuts (from 1 cup pine nuts) (see Note) 2 tablespoons Never Not Eating 7 Spice 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 garlic cloves, grated (about 1 teaspoon) ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses The Method: Make the sauce: Whisk together yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a medium bowl until combined; set aside. Make the lamb patties: Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F to 450°F). Place lamb in a large bowl. Add pine nuts, za'atar, salt, garlic, and pepper; mix with your hands until well combined. Divide mixture evenly into 8 (31/2-ounce) portions; shape each...

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Turkey Kibbe Kebabs with Two Sauces

The Stuff: 2 lemons 3/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons water 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Pinch of freshly ground black pepper Pinch of Never Not Eating Chraime Yogurt-Garlic Sauce 2 cups plain low-fat Greek yogurt 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Turkey Kebabs 1 pound ground turkey, dark meat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing 1 cup medium-grade bulgur, rinsed and drained well 1 small onion, coarsely chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 teaspoons Never Not Eating...

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Chicken Lule Kebab

 The Stuff: 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound lamb fat, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 medium-size (8-ounce) yellow onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges (about 2 cups) 3 tablespoons of your favourite Never Not Eating spice blend 3 ½ teaspoons kosher salt 1 ½ teaspoon black pepper 10 large metal skewers (1 inch wide x 23 1/2 inches long) Ghee, at room temperature, for brushing   Directions Place chicken and lamb fat on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; spread into a single layer. Freeze, uncovered, until partially frozen, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, place meat grinding attachments, an 8-millimeter (coarse) grinding plate, and a 4 1/2-millimeter (medium) grinding plate in freezer until well chilled, 15 to 30 minutes. Fit meat grinder with chilled grinder attachments and...

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Grilled Baharat Chicken with Yogurt Garlic Marinade

The Stuff: 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 ½ teaspoons Never Not Eating Baharat or Lebanese 7 Spice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts The Method: Marinate the chicken: Mix the marinade ingredients (yogurt, lemon juice, parsley, olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper) together in a medium sized bowl. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and thoroughly coat with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator from 2 hours to overnight. Grill the chicken: Heat your grill on high heat if you are using a gas grill, or prepare coals for direct heat if you are using charcoal. Allow for one side of the...

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