Vegetables

My how times have changed. It used to be that vegetables were either only considered a side dish or something those strange hippy vegetarians were always gushing about. Today vegetables are increasingly becoming the star of the meal and well the vegetarian and vegan life style is much more main stream (we love these healthier options). Here you'll still find your share of tasty vegetable side dishes but you will also find main courses that are spilling over with flavor.

Braised Ethiopian Collard Greens

Braised Ethiopian Collard Greens

Gomen, or braised Ethiopian collard greens, are a standard side dish in Ethiopian cuisine, richly seasoned and sitting in a tart, spicy sauce.

Vichyssoise

Smooth, rich, and deceptively easy, we took the classic cold soup vichyssoise and gave it a savory, nutty twist.

Honey Mustard Potato Salad

Honey Mustard Potato Salad

Our recipe for Honey Mustard Potato Salad is as close to “set it and forget it” as it gets.

Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom Risotto

Let’s talk about how to make mushroom risotto. Risotto, a glorious amalgamation of rice, seasonings, cheese, and broth, is a staple dish in the cuisine of northern Italy.

Korean Cucumber Salad

Korean Cucumber Salad

This Korean cucumber salad, Oi Muchim, is a traditional banchan dish that can be found on dinner tables all across Korea.

Fiery Chile Pesto Pizza with Sumac, Ricotta, and Chard

Fiery Chile Pesto Pizza with Sumac, Ricotta, and Chard

Pizza is a big blank slate.

Mexican Street Corn - Elote

Mexican Street Corn - Elote

You can have corn. Or you can dig into the spicy-sweet flavors of Mexican corn on the cob, a/k/a elote.

Grilled Broccoli with Adobo Lime Marinade

Grilled Broccoli with Adobo Lime Marinade

When discussing “marinated food to throw on the grill,” a grilled broccoli was not the first thing that came to most of our minds.

Chakalaka

No matter what type of cuisine you’re cooking, chances are they’re going to have some foundational a

Sweet Potato Chili Fries

Sweet Potato Chili Fries

Sweet potatoes are more than just the orange cousins of the standard potato, dressed up in marshmallows and brown sugar and served once a year at Thanksgiving.

Hoppin' John

Though Spices Inc World Headquarters is currently stationed firmly in Central Pennsylvania, our culinary influences and recipes are pulled in from kitchens all over the country.

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Stuffed Acorn Squash

Thanksgiving is a day to come together with family and friends and celebrate the way that love transcends time or distance.

Crunchy Pickles

Crunchy Pickles

There’s a trope that exists out there of the very sad, pathetic refrigerator. We know you can picture this in your head too.

Provencal Eggplant Caviar

Provencal Eggplant Caviar

A good eggplant for this recipe would be a large, one-pound eggplant, but you could use two smaller ones if you just can't seem to find a large one-pound eggplant. It happens.

Zucchini Bruschetta Boats

Zucchini Bruschetta Boats

Zucchini is a star vegetable of the spring and summer. It is good in salads or as a standalone food, and it can be cooked in a variety of ways.

Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

Black Bean Stuffed Peppers

Vegetable based dinners are always so beautifully colored, and this one is no different.

Crispy Cauliflower Hot Wings

Crispy Cauliflower Hot Wings

Mark Twain once said “cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education,” which is a funny way of saying that it is the fancier cultivated version of uncultivated wild cabbage.

Artichokes Al Ajillo

Artichokes Al Ajillo

Artichokes are something you either like or you don’t. There is very little that can be done to sway a person who doesn’t like them and turn them into a person who does like them.

Tuscan Style Roasted Carrots

Tuscan Style Roasted Carrots

These delicious carrots can serve as a side or can act as a savory little snack.

Champinones Al Ajillo - Spanish Garlic Mushrooms

Champinones Al Ajillo - Spanish Garlic Mushrooms

Champinones al Ajillo, or Spanish Garlic mushrooms, are a tasty recipe that can be made in just under twenty minutes.

Patatas Bravas

Do not be fooled by their small size, these potatoes pack a hugely flavorful punch.

Vegetarian Roasted Spanish Potatoes

Vegetarian Roasted Spanish Potatoes

These potatoes are perfect for those who are thinking about venturing into vegetarianism but are hesitant to give up meat.

Sweet Potato Poutine

Sweet Potato Poutine

Poutine (pu-teen) is a signature Canadian dish and a point of culinary pride made with french fries, topped with cheese curds and smothered with brown gravy.

Roasted Eggplant Handpies

Roasted Eggplant Handpies

Almond flour is easy to use and highly nutritious.

Tex-Mex Hash Browns

Tex-Mex Hash Browns

Breakfast is one of my favorite meals, especially when there's snow on the ground and no errands that need to be run.

Roasted Carrot Soup with Ras El Hanout

Roasted Carrot Soup with Ras El Hanout

Sweet roasted carrots and warm ginger are the shining stars in this easy to prepare soup.

Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Apples

Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Apples

Just in case you were looking for one more recipe with butternut squash - here it is.

Copper Pennies

On a recent trip home to Texas to visit family, I went through some recipes at my Mom's house.

Apple Cider Sweet Potatoes

Apple Cider Sweet Potatoes

Nothing too difficult with this mashed sweet potato recipe, just a slightly different take on traditional mashed potatoes.

Salmorejo - A Chilled Tomato Soup

Salmorejo - A Chilled Tomato Soup

I have to say that we have some of the best customers ever!

Savory Stuffed Mushrooms

Savory Stuffed Mushrooms

Does the date February 4th mean anything to you? That’s okay, we didn’t know there was an official Stuffed Mushroom Day either.

4 Bean Salad

This 4 bean salad is the perfect side dish for a Summer bbq or as a take along to the next neighborhood potluck. I have seen this recipe made w

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