Ari's Favorites
December 5, 2020
Excerpt from Ari’s Top 5 enews A new Thanksgiving tradition at our house I’d like to tell you my grandmother always made smoked turkey risotto on what she would have called “Erev Thanksgiving,” but that’s not true. What is true is that smoked turkey risotto just sort of happened on Wednesday evening last week. I came […]
Butcher's Monthly
October 6, 2020
A BUTCHER’S MONTHLY RECIPE FROM CHEF RODGER I’m a believer in this simple magic meal formula to make a complete meal that’s easy to get on the dinner table: Pasta + Jarred Sauce + Fresh Greens + Protein. It’s a semi-homemade family meal perfect for busy weeknights, but it’s still vibrant and full of flavor. […]
Deli Counter
August 30, 2020
Whether you’re eating bacon on its own, or if you’re using it as an ingredient in a larger recipe, there are many ways to cook it. You’ll achieve slightly different outcomes in bacon texture and flavor depending on which method you choose. It’s good to familiarize yourself with all of the cooking methods available […]
Recipes to Try
August 30, 2020
By Ari Weinzweig When Jim Reische (pronounced “Reesh,” as in “sheesh”) was suggested as someone who’d be ideal to edit this book I can’t say I was thinking much about recipes. For me, editing was more about good grammar, communication skills and the ability to deliver constructive criticism in ways that I could hear it […]
Main Dishes
February 27, 2020
Panch Phoran means “five spices” in Bengali and is probably the single most used spice blend in all of India. Try it in this braised vegetable stew recipe!
Deli Counter
December 6, 2019
Remix that roast bird into an anything-but-boring salad with unexpected flavor. It’s so tasty, you’ll reach for this left over turkey recipe all year round.
Pantry Staples
November 25, 2019
Mulling Spices add a delicate perfume that makes this pork roast dish irresistibly fragrant. From our friends at Épices de Cru.
Recipes to Try
August 30, 2019
Try this fantastic stir fried potatoes recipe using sesame oil and Yunnan spices.
Recipes to Try
June 25, 2019
Try this delicious shrimp recipe from our friends at Épices de cru! Featuring Red Kampot pepper available at Zingerman’s Delicatessen.
Recipes to Try
May 13, 2019
This BBQ blend is made up using 22 different spices makes a great chicken dish! Check out this BBQ Chicken Recipe from our friends at Épices de Cru.
Recipes to Try
May 30, 2018
From our friends at Épices de Cru! The perfect recipe for a quick dinner. Make the sauce while boiling the pasta! If you don’t have fennel, substitute with three celery sticks. INGREDIENTS 250 grams fettucini 1 medium onion, thinly sliced ¼ fennel bulb, thinly sliced ½ cup olive oil 4 Tbsp Tribal green pepper or […]
Recipes to Try
April 1, 2018
From our friends at Épices de Cru! A tasty and lightly hot butter, great on grilled fish, a steak, or just on a nice slice of bread. Can be made a few days ahead or even frozen for a few weeks. INGREDIENTS ½ cup salted butter, at room temperature 1 Tbsp Korean Red Pepper Flakes […]
Recipes to Try
March 1, 2018
From our friends at Épices de Cru! A near-infinitely modifiable recipe, in which almost any easy-to-sauté ingredient can be substituted for the chicken: meat, fish, or vegetables. INGREDIENTS 4 Tbsp clarified butter 2 onions, chopped medium 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 lb deboned chicken 1 Tbsp Royal Berbere or Ethiopian Berbere, ground Salt to taste […]
Recipes to Try
February 1, 2018
From our friends at Épices de Cru! This easy dish is like a chicken cacciatore interpreted by another culinary tradition. INGREDIENTS 2 lbs chicken pieces 4 Tbsp ghee or mixture butter and vegetable oil 3 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced 1 small bouquet chopped coriander 3 Tbsp Yupanqui black pepper 2 Tbsp coriander 1 tsp […]
Recipes to Try
January 1, 2018
Épices de Cru’s 1642 Soup blend provides the base to make classic Quebec Potage—the thick soup/stew that Quebecois people are so fond of. Try the recipe!
Recipes to Try
December 1, 2017
One of our favorite slow cooker chicken recipes. If you buy cilantro with roots attached, don’t throw them out. Wash them thoroughly and add them to the slow cooker, it’ll add flavor to the dish. Recipe courtesy of Épices de Cru Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken legs 3 onions 4 garlic cloves 1 inch ginger 1 […]