Recipe Ideas for your Never Not Eating Spice Blends — Chraime 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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Chraime Rib Rub

The Stuff: ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup kosher salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon onion powder 4 tablespoons Never Not Eating Chraime The Method: Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and mix until combined. Store in an airtight container. 

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Za'atar Burgers with Spicy Aioli

The Stuff: 2 pounds ground beef 1 small white onion small diced 3/4 cup Never Not Eating Za’atar seasoning Optional: lettuce tomatoes, red onion, etc.  1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 large pasteurized egg yolk Juice from ½ lemon 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil canola or vegetable work well too 1 tablespoon Never Not Eating Chraime Salt and pepper to taste The Method: To make aioli, whisk together Dijon mustard, egg yolk, and lemon juice, and Never Not Eating Chraime together in a bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, starting with just a few drops, while whisking. Keep adding the olive oil until the mixture emulsifies and thickens. You should be able to turn the bowl upside down and nothing drips out once it is ready! Reserve for assembling burgers. Combine ground beef, onion,...

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Yogurt-Marinated Grilled Chicken

The Stuff: 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt 1 cup lightly packed cilantro, finely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoons Never Not Eating Chraime (you could also use any of your favourite Never Not Eating pice blends in this one) 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to season 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to season 1 (3 1/2-pound) chicken, halved, breast and rib bones removed, leg bones left intact Vegetable oil, for brushing grill The Method: In a large bowl, mix yogurt, cilantro, lemon juice, garlic, Never Not Eating Chraime, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Transfer marinade to a large, resealable plastic bag. Add chicken halves and turn to...

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Za'atar Lamb Sliders with Chraime Yogurt-Tahini Sauce

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) 1 teaspoon Never Not Eating Chraime 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 Za'atar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 garlic cloves, grated (about 1 teaspoon) ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses Salad 4 cups torn romaine lettuce leaves (from 1 head lettuce) 1 ½ cups sliced Persian cucumbers (from 2 small [3-ounce] cucumbers) ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 Never Not Eating Sumac S&P The Method:  Whisk together yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, Never Not Eating Chraime and salt in a medium bowl until combined; set aside. Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F to 450°F)....

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