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Zhug
Pantry Middle Eastern

Zhug

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash and dry parsley and cilantro; place into a food processor. Add ice cubes, chiles, garlic, lemon juice and zest, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in 2 tablespoons olive oil. Blend until a smooth paste is achieved, adding more oil as needed.
  2. 2 Transfer sauce to a covered container and refrigerate until flavors meld, at least 1 hour.

By Buckwheat Queen

Chef John's Harissa Sauce
Pantry Middle Eastern

Chef John's Harissa Sauce

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place red bell peppers with cut-sides down onto the prepared baking sheet. Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place blackened peppers into a bowl and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add Fresno and habanero chiles and cook uncovered over medium heat until vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes; drain and set aside to cool. Remove seeds and membranes from chiles (wear gloves); set aside.
  3. 3 Shake coriander and caraway seeds in a skillet over medium heat until you start to smell the spice, about 2 minutes. Use a mortar and pestle to crush toasted seeds; add cumin, mint, and salt, and crush until finely ground. Transfer spices to a blender and add roasted bell peppers, chiles, garlic, lemon juice, and vegetable oil; puree until smooth. Drizzle in extra-virgin olive oil at the end, blending for only a few seconds.

By John Mitzewich

The Best Red Enchilada Sauce
Pantry Mexican

The Best Red Enchilada Sauce

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange ancho chiles on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until toasted 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove and discard stems and seeds from toasted peppers. Place peppers in a bowl; add enough hot water to bowl until peppers completely covered. Soak for 1 hour.
  4. 4 Combine ancho chiles, about 1 cup broth, tomato paste, oil, garlic, salt, oregano, and cumin in a blender; blend until smooth. Combine ancho chile mixture and remaining 2 cups beef broth in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes.

By Fox Woadhill Rogers

Green Harissa
Pantry African

Green Harissa

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the chiles, garlic, ground coriander, cumin, salt, mint, and cilantro into a blender or food processor. If the mixture is too dry, add a bit of the olive oil. Store in a bowl or jar in the refrigerator with the remaining oil poured in a layer over the top.
  2. 2 Make sure that the surface is covered with a layer of oil each time you use some. When you run out of Harissa you can use the oil to add flavor to fried or baked dishes.

By NORMM1

Best White Queso
Pantry Mexican

Best White Queso

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cheese, milk, and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.
  2. 2 Stir until cheese is melted.
  3. 3 Add green chilies, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper; stir until smooth.
  4. 4 Thin with more milk if sauce is too thick.
  5. 5 Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve warm.

By leahnwells

Enchilada Sauce with Chocolate
Pantry Mexican

Enchilada Sauce with Chocolate

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high high heat. Sauté onion until tender. Stir in garlic, oregano, cumin and cinnamon; sauté for a few minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in flour and chili powder until sauce thickens. Slowly whisk in chicken broth; reduce until sauce reaches desired consistency. Stir in chocolate until melted and well blended.

By Anna Marie

Orange Cumin Vinaigrette
Pantry American

Orange Cumin Vinaigrette

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place olive oil, rice wine vinegar, orange zest, orange juice, Dijon mustard, cumin, and red pepper flakes into a jar with a screw top; season with salt and black pepper.
  2. 2 Cover jar; shake vigorously to form a temporary emulsion, about 2 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Enchilada Sauce
Pantry Mexican

Enchilada Sauce

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
11 min
Total
21 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in chili powder and flour, reduce heat to medium, and cook until fragrant and deepened in color, stirring constantly to prevent the flour from burning, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Gradually stir in water, tomato sauce, cumin, garlic powder, and onion salt until smooth. Continue cooking over medium heat until thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. Season with salt.
  3. 3 Enjoy!

By BRANDI T

Spiced Balsamic Vinaigrette
Pantry American

Spiced Balsamic Vinaigrette

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together vinegar and mustard in a small bowl. Whisk in shallot, garlic, cumin, and pepper flakes.
  2. 2 Drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly, until fully incorporated. Continue to whisk for 1 to 2 more minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to develop.

By ANGELBEBEBOO

Fajita Seasoning
Pantry Mexican

Fajita Seasoning

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir cornstarch, chili powder, salt, paprika, sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Use immediately in your favorite fajita recipe or store in an airtight container for later use.

By Traci Meeds

Spicy Strawberry BBQ Sauce
Pantry American

Spicy Strawberry BBQ Sauce

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine strawberry preserves, tomato puree, vinegar, sugar, chili powder, red pepper flakes, cumin, cayenne, and black pepper in a medium pot. Whisk to remove any lumps.
  2. 2 Bring strawberry mixture to a slow simmer over medium-low heat. Cook until sauce evenly coats the back of a metal spoon and is glossy, about 30 minutes, whisking frequently; never allow the bottom of the pot to scorch. Season with kosher salt.
  3. 3 Remove sauce from heat and let cool before transferring to a tightly sealed quart-sized container.

By alexisgoins

Homemade Enchilada Sauce
Pantry Mexican

Homemade Enchilada Sauce

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir flour and chili powder into the oil; cook and stir until smooth. Gradually stir tomato sauce, water, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar into the flour mixture, respectively. Reduce heat to low and cook until thickened, about 10 minutes.

By Mary Kate

Homemade Taco Sauce
Pantry Mexican

Homemade Taco Sauce

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Stir tomato sauce, water, vinegar, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, garlic salt, chili powder, paprika, sugar, and cayenne pepper together in a saucepan.
  3. 3 Bring to a simmer over low heat and cook until slightly thickened, about 20 minutes. Cool sauce slightly before serving.

By Michael Beatty