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



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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Pletzl

The Stuff: For the dough: 1½ cups warm water 2¼ teaspoon active dry yeast (1 packet) 2 teaspoon granulated sugar 2 teaspoon kosher salt 3½ cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoon olive oil, plus more to coat the dough For the topping: 3 small yellow onions 1 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons Never Not Eating Sumac S&P 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon flaky salt, such as Maldon Never Not Eating Za’atar for garnish The Method: In a small bowl, combine 1½ cups warm water, 2¼ tsp active dry yeast, and 2 tsp granulated sugar. Stir to combine, and then allow to sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine 2½ cups all-purpose flour and...

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Za’atar Roasted Chicken over Sumac Potatoes

The Stuff: 4 to 5 medium red potatoes (1½ pounds), scrubbed 4 medium shallots, quartered 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons Never Not Eating Sumac S&P Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 small roasting chicken (about 3½ to 4 pounds), patted dry 1 small lemon 5 tablespoons Never Not Eating Za’atar ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes 2 garlic cloves 6 thyme sprigs The Method: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Cut each potato into 6 wedges. In a 9 x 13-inch metal or glass baking dish, toss the potatoes and shallots with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and the sumac, salt, and black pepper. Season the cavity and exterior of the chicken well with...

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Roasted Parsnips and Onions with Sumac and Feta

 The Stuff: 1½ lb. parsnips, peeled and cut crosswise into 1½-in. pieces 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp. ground cumin ½ tsp. kosher salt ½ small red onion, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste 1 tsp. Never Not Eating Sumac S&P ½ cup (2 oz.) crumbled feta 2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley, for garnish The Method: Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375ºF. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and add the parsnips. Drizzle over the oil, then add the cumin and salt and toss well to coat. Transfer to the oven and roast, stirring occasionally, until the parsnips are beginning to brown and are...

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Classic Parsley Sauce with Never Not Eating Sumac S&P

The Stuff: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup whole milk (see below) 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon Never Not Eating Sumac S&P 3/4 to 1 cup minced parsley The Method: Heat the butter in a small pot over medium heat. When it's melted and hot, stir in the flour and cook, stirring often, until it turns ivory color, about 5 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream — the mixture will seize up, but keep stirring — then the milk. One cup should get you the consistency you want, which is a thin gravy. Bring this to the steaming point or a very low simmer, but don't let it boil. Stir well.  Mix in the  Never Not Eating Sumac S&P and parsley.  Adapted from https://honest-food.net/parsley-sauce-recipe/

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