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Quick Pickled Radishes

Quick Pickled Radishes

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place radish slices into a pint-sized jar with a lid.
  2. 2 Heat vinegar and water in a small non-reactive saucepan over medium heat; whisk in sugar and salt until just dissolved. Remove from heat and add star anise pod, cumin seed, and black peppercorns. Let cool slightly for 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour liquid over radishes. Cover and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.

By France Cevallos

Jamaican Curry Powder

Jamaican Curry Powder

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, anise seeds, fenugreek seeds, and allspice berries in a skillet over medium heat; toast until fragrant and spices slightly darken in color, about 10 minutes. Remove spices from the skillet; cool to room temperature.
  2. 2 Add spices and turmeric to a spice grinder; pulse until ground. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

By Monty

Harissa

Harissa

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Break up chile peppers. Remove the stems and seeds and discard. Wear disposable gloves if working with medium-hot or hot peppers.
  2. 2 Place chile peppers in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak until softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well, then dab dry with paper towels.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small skillet over very low heat and cook garlic until soft but still pale, about 3 minutes. Let cool, then transfer to the food processor together along with chile peppers.
  4. 4 Toast caraway seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds in the skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Crush them in a mortar and add to the food processor. Process while slowly adding remaining olive oil, scraping down the sides of the food processor as needed. Season with salt.
  5. 5 Spoon harissa into a sterilized glass jar and level the top. Add enough olive oil so the surface is covered and the harissa won't dry out. Seal and refrigerate.

By nch

Harissa Paste

Harissa Paste

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Remove stems from chile peppers and cut them in half. Remove all or some of the seeds if you want a milder harissa.
  3. 3 Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Add caraway, cumin, and coriander; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. 4 Toss chile peppers, toasted spices, and garlic with 1/4 cup olive oil in a large baking dish.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until chile peppers are very soft but not burned, about 1 hour. Stir a few times to ensure even cooking. Let cool.
  6. 6 Transfer mixture to a food processor and purée until paste-like but still a little chunky. Season with salt.
  7. 7 Spoon into a sterilized glass jar and level the top. Add enough olive oil so the surface is covered and the harissa won't dry out. Seal and refrigerate.

By nch

Tamarind Chutney

Tamarind Chutney

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, ginger, cayenne pepper, fennel seeds, asafoetida powder, and garam masala; cook and stir for about 2 minutes to release the flavors.
  2. 2 Stir water into the pan with the spices along with sugar and tamarind paste. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat until the mixture turns a deep chocolaty brown and is thick enough to coat the back of a metal spoon. This should take 20 to 30 minutes. The sauce will be thin, but it will thicken upon cooling.

By STEELTOWN

Harissa Powder

Harissa Powder

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove and discard stems and seeds from dried chiles. Slice chiles in half or quarters, if they are large.
  2. 2 Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add chiles and heat through to ensure any moisture has evaporated. Transfer chiles to a wired rack to cool.
  3. 3 Place cumin, coriander, caraway, and peppercorns into the same skillet over medium-low heat. Stir until seeds are toasted and fragrant but not burning, about 3 minutes. Transfer seeds to a plate and allow to cool.
  4. 4 Grind chiles and toasted seeds with a mortar and pestle into a coarse powder. Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, smoked salt, parsley, and oregano. Continue to blend until all spices are completely combined and pulverized. Store in an airtight container for up to one month, or until any of the single ingredients expire, if earlier.

By Buckwheat Queen

Onion Tamarind Chutney

Onion Tamarind Chutney

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet and add cumin seeds and coriander seeds. Add red chile peppers and fry for 1 minute. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until it turns color, about 1 minute. Add tomato and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix in tamarind paste and turmeric powder and mix well. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  3. 3 Transfer skillet contents to a blender and season with salt. Add water as needed and blend everything into a smooth paste.
  4. 4 Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil to a skillet and add mustard seeds and curry leaves. Cook until mixture splutters and pour tempering over chutney. Mix to combine.

By delicia annie James

Mexican Pickled Jalapenos

Mexican Pickled Jalapenos

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
4355 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove the stems from jalapenos and slice into 1/4-inch thick slices. Remove some or all of the seeds, as desired, by rinsing jalapenos several times in a bowl with cold water and swirling until the seeds break off.
  2. 2 Inspect six pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jalapenos are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  3. 3 Toss jalapenos, onion, and carrots together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Combine vinegar, water, pickling salt, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar has dissolved.
  5. 5 Place 1 garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 teaspoon crushed peppercorns, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds in each jar. Distribute jalapeno mixture among the jars, packing jars tightly without crushing the vegetables.
  6. 6 Pour boiling pickling liquid over the vegetables, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove any air bubbles and add 1/8 teaspoon calcium chloride to each jar.
  7. 7 Wipe jar rims clean and place lids on jars. Put on bands and close tightly.
  8. 8 Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and remove the lid of the canning pot. Let the jars sit in the hot liquid for 5 minutes, then remove and let them cool for 24 hours. Wait at least 2 days before serving, or up to 1 to 2 weeks.

By Allrecipes Member

Kokub's Mango Chutney from Pakistan

Kokub's Mango Chutney from Pakistan

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
540 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place mangoes in a large pot. Crush garlic and ginger using a mortar and pestle until a smooth paste forms; stir into mangoes. Stir in sugar; season with salt, cumin seeds, pepper flakes, cloves, cardamom seeds and pods, and cinnamon stick. Stir to blend, cover pot, and let sit at room temperature 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 The next day, cook chutney over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken, about 30 minutes. Stir in vinegar and peppercorns; cook 1 minute more. Cool before using.

By Adrienne Belaire

Panang Curry Paste

Panang Curry Paste

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place red chile peppers in a bowl and cover them with warm water. Let sit until rehydrated, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Place green chile peppers, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, mace, and cardamom in a large, dry skillet over medium heat. Toast until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer red chile peppers and toasted spices to a mortar and pestle. Add shallots, garlic, lemongrass, cilantro root, peppercorns, lime leaves, galangal, shrimp paste, and salt. Pound together into a coarse paste. The past will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.

By Wiley

Authentic Mole Sauce

Authentic Mole Sauce

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Toast chipotle, guajillo, and ancho chiles in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until warm and aromatic, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a blender.
  3. 3 Heat 2 cups chicken broth in a saucepan until it begins to simmer, about 5 minutes. Pour broth into the blender.
  4. 4 Toast dinner roll pieces and tortilla strips in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the blender with chicken broth and chiles.
  5. 5 Allow chiles, toasted bread, and tortillas to soak, fully submerged, in the chicken broth until softened, about 10 minutes. Blend the mixture until smooth.
  6. 6 Cook tomatillos and tomatoes in a dry skillet on medium-high heat until soft and blackened, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Place tomatoes in the blender with the chile puree.
  7. 7 Melt lard in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic, peanuts, raisins, cumin seeds, thyme, allspice berries, cloves, and cinnamon sticks; cook and stir until onions are soft and golden, 5 to 8 minutes.
  8. 8 Remove the cinnamon sticks and other whole spices; add onion mixture to the blender with the chile-tomato mixture and blend until smooth.
  9. 9 Pour chile puree into a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1 cup chicken broth, chocolate, sugar, and salt. Bring mixture to a simmer; stir until chocolate is melted and sauce is thickened and slightly reduced, 10 to 15 minutes.
  10. 10 Enjoy!

By Allrecipes

Cuban Marinated Steak

Cuban Marinated Steak

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until seeds turn dark brown and smell toasted, about 1 minute. Immediately pour seeds into a bowl to stop the cooking. Stir in orange juice, vegetable oil, steak seasoning, lime juice, and oregano.
  2. 2 Place steaks into a large resealable plastic bag; pour in orange juice marinade. Squeeze out air, seal bag, turn it over several times until steaks coated. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes, or longer for extra flavor.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Remove steaks from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  5. 5 Grill steaks on the preheated grill until seared on the outsides and still slightly pink in the centers, 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted sideways into the center of the thickest steak should read 145 degrees F (65 degrees C). Let steaks rest for 3 minutes before slicing.

By Michael Batt

Cumin Rice

Cumin Rice

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Season with salt. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and cook until sputtering, about 2 minutes. Pour cumin seeds and oil onto the hot rice and mix well.

By NehaDillard

Vegan Baked Carrots

Vegan Baked Carrots

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Scrub carrots and peel, if desired. Place carrots on a piece of parchment paper large enough to create a packet.
  3. 3 Mix olive oil, orange juice, and cumin seeds in a small bowl. Pour mixture over carrots and toss well. Fold parchment paper over carrots and seal to close.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until carrots are soft, about 45 minutes.

By Diana71

Turkey Chorizo (Loose, not Encased)

Turkey Chorizo (Loose, not Encased)

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pulse dried red chile peppers in a spice grinder until coarsely ground.
  2. 2 Combine ground chile peppers, apple cider vinegar, red chile powder, water, oregano, salt, garlic, cumin, sugar, and black pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Add turkey; mix until seasonings are well-incorporated.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned turkey; cook, stirring frequently to break up clumps, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in lime juice and orange juice. Continue cooking until browned, about 5 minutes more.

By janelle

Curried Brown Rice

Curried Brown Rice

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
70 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat grapeseed oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice, curry powder, garam masala, and cumin seeds. Cook and stir until rice is toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Add broth to rice mixture; season with salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.

By Jeff Cummings

Slow Cooked Barbeque Pulled Pork

Slow Cooked Barbeque Pulled Pork

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
420 min
Total
435 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pork in a slow cooker. Add molasses, chili powder, salt, paprika, cumin seeds, and ground coriander. Pour enough water into slow cooker to cover pork.
  2. 2 Cook on High for 6 to 8 hours. Drain liquid from slow cooker and shred pork with 2 forks. Add barbeque sauce. Reduce heat the Low and continue cooking for 1 hour more.

By Lrekkerth

Pittsburgh Football Party Cilantro Salsa

Pittsburgh Football Party Cilantro Salsa

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
495 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together the cilantro, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, tomatillos, lime juice, hot chili sauce and cumin seed in a large bowl. Season with salt to taste.
  2. 2 Cover and refrigerate overnight before serving to blend flavors. Serve with tortilla chips.

By Wendy Vosachlo

Grilled Corn Salad with Peppers

Grilled Corn Salad with Peppers

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Place corn on the preheated grill and cook, turning often, until roasted and charred all over, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 While corn is grilling, heat a small, dry skillet over high heat. Add cumin seeds and shake constantly until dark and aromatic, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and crush in a mortar and pestle; set aside.
  4. 4 Remove corn from the grill and let cool. Cut off kernels with a knife and discard cobs.
  5. 5 Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 of the corn kernels and cook, stirring occasionally, until corn has toasty brown bits on it, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  6. 6 Add remaining oil and corn to the skillet with garlic, crushed cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 3 to 5 minutes, then add to the first batch of corn.
  7. 7 Add bell pepper, poblano pepper, green onions, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix everything together and let sit until flavors have blended, about 15 minutes.

By ROOTIETOOT

Smye's Lightly Peppered Bacon

Smye's Lightly Peppered Bacon

Prep
15 min
Cook
180 min
Total
10275 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse pork belly; pat dry. Combine brown sugar, non-iodized salt, paprika, red pepper flakes, black pepper, curing salt, and cumin seeds in a bowl; stir in maple syrup. Evenly spread brown sugar curing mixture over pork belly.
  2. 2 Vacuum-seal pork belly or place into a resealable plastic bag, squeezing out as much air as possible. Refrigerate for 7 to 10 days.
  3. 3 Remove pork belly from bag; rinse thoroughly. Pat dry; refrigerate while preheating smoker.
  4. 4 Preheat a smoker to 220 degrees F (105 degrees C) according to manufacturers' instructions.
  5. 5 Place pork belly, fat-side down, onto the wire rack. Place the rack into the smoker. Add 1 fist-sized chunk of applewood and 1 chunk of hickory wood to the smoke pan according to manufacturer's directions. Smoke for 1 1/2 hours; add 2 more applewood chunks. Continue smoking until pork belly reaches an internal temperature of about 150 degrees F (66 degrees C), about 1 1/2 hours more.
  6. 6 Remove pork belly from smoker; slice as desired. Store in the refrigerator for about 30 days. You can also portion the smoked bacon, freezing whatever you don't plan to consume right away. To use, thaw it in the refrigerator.

By Smye Sarrel

Eastern-Style Mulligatawny Soup

Eastern-Style Mulligatawny Soup

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour enough water over split peas in a large bowl to cover by at least 1 inch; soak at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Drain split peas and transfer to a large pot. Pour 4 cups water over the split peas. Stir turmeric, ground dried chile pepper, and salt into the water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, adding more water as needed to thin, until split peas are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir lemon juice and tomato paste into the split pea mixture; increase heat to medium and cook until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes more.
  4. 4 Heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Fry garlic and cumin seeds in hot oil until the garlic browns, about 5 minutes; stir into the soup.

By Pantaloons

Delaware Blue Crab Boil

Delaware Blue Crab Boil

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Crush dill, mustard, and cumin seeds in a spice grinder, or with a mortar and pestle. Pour spices into a 5-gallon stockpot; add chili powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, parsley, thyme, dill, rosemary, and sage. Fill the pot 3/4 full with water; bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. 2 Add crabs, cover, and boil until shells turn red and meat is opaque, about 20 minutes. Stir crabs occasionally as they boil to ensure even cooking.

By IMANKAY

Roasted Pork, Fennel, and Onions

Roasted Pork, Fennel, and Onions

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
80 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 cup sage. Cook and stir until leaves are slightly crisp, about 1 minute. Remove leaves with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels. Cool, wrap in paper towels, and seal in a plastic bag. Set aside. Reserve the butter.
  3. 3 Mix the pepper and cumin in a small bowl. Rinse roast and pat dry; rub evenly with the pepper and cumin. Tuck remaining 1/2 cup sage leaves under the strings on the smooth (fattiest) side of the roast. Set the pork, herb side up, on a rack in a roasting pan.
  4. 4 Spread olive oil in the bottom of a medium baking dish. Thickly slice fennel and place in the dish. Toss to coat with the olive oil, and drizzle with 3/4 cup orange juice. Place onions in the dish cut side down.
  5. 5 Place roast on the center rack in the preheated oven. Place fennel and onions on lower rack. Bake the pork and vegetables 1 hour, or until pork reaches a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) and vegetables are tender. Turn fennel once during bake time. Reserving drippings, transfer meat to a platter and keep warm; let stand at least 10 minutes. Keep the vegetables warm in the baking dish.
  6. 6 Place the roasting pan with reserved drippings over high heat on the stove top, and mix in the reserved butter from Step 1, the remaining 3/4 cup orange juice, stock, and vinegar. Bring to a boil, and stir to scrape up any browned bits in the pan. Cook, stirring often, 10 minutes, or until reduced by about 1/2.
  7. 7 Arrange onions and fennel around the pork. Garnish with fennel tops, sprinkle with the fried sage leaves, and season with salt to serve.

By Christine L

Coconut Potatoes

Coconut Potatoes

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the potatoes in the hot oil until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and reserve.
  2. 2 Reduce the heat to medium, and cook the onions in the skillet until translucent, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir the garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin seeds, and salt and pepper into the onions. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Return the potatoes to the skillet and cook until almost done, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour the coconut milk over the potatoes; stir in the tomato puree and chopped parsley. Cook until potatoes are cooked through and sauce has thickened, about 5 additional minutes.

By Achieng

Cumin Lamb Steaks with Smashed Potatoes, Wilted Spinach and Red Wine Sauce

Cumin Lamb Steaks with Smashed Potatoes, Wilted Spinach and Red Wine Sauce

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a large saucepan and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
  2. 2 Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the aroma of the garlic has mellowed. Add the brown sugar and red wine, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Allow to boil for 5 minutes, then remove from the heat, cover, and keep warm.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, season the lamb steaks with salt and pepper to taste. Press the cumin seeds into the steaks on both sides. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steaks, and cook on both sides until cooked to your desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Remove the steaks to rest in a warm spot. Place the spinach into the hot skillet, season to taste with salt and pepper, and cook until the spinach has wilted.
  4. 4 Mash the potatoes with the sour cream and butter; season to taste with salt and pepper. To serve, mound a serving of mashed potatoes onto the center of a dinner plate. Top with the spinach and a lamb steak. Strain the red wine sauce overtop.

By Emma Jansen

April's Spicy Chickpea Soup with Kale

April's Spicy Chickpea Soup with Kale

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil over medium heat in a medium-sized pot until warm. Add cumin seeds and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, chickpeas, and kale.
  2. 2 Bring soup to a simmer and cook until kale is tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; stir in parsley. Remove from heat; top with Parmesan cheese.

By Linda

Vegan Spiced Black Beans for a Crowd

Vegan Spiced Black Beans for a Crowd

3.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
250 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a 12-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add onions; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add beans and enough water to cover by 3 to 4 inches. Stir in tomato paste, garlic, dried onion, mustard seeds, chile pods, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, cumin seeds, oregano, brown sugar, and epazote. Bring to a boil.
  2. 2 Cover and reduce heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
  3. 3 Uncover and increase heat to high. Boil, stirring from the bottom to make sure the beans do not burn, mashing a bit as you stir, until the sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. Season with salt.

By Cindi Rhodes

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Feta

Roasted Sweet Potato Salad with Feta

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine sweet potatoes, olive oil, and cumin seeds on a roasting tray, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Spread cashews onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast potatoes in the preheated oven until soft and slightly colored at the edges, 30 to 45 minutes, stirring after 20 minutes.
  4. 4 At the same time, toast cashews in the oven until they start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes. Chop when cool enough to handle.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, whisk oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper for dressing in a small bowl.
  6. 6 Divide feta cheese, spinach, arugula, watercress, and cilantro among 3 plates. Top with warm sweet potatoes and cashews. Pour dressing over top and serve.

By Melanie Booth

Orange, Tea, Bourbon-Brined Paprika Butter Turkey

Orange, Tea, Bourbon-Brined Paprika Butter Turkey

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
120 min
Total
645 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour 2 quarts of water into a large soup pot and stir in orange juice and zest, kosher salt, sugar, black tea bags, bay leaves, cloves, peppercorns, and bourbon. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Mix 4 quarts cold water into brine and let cool. Submerge turkey breast in brine, adding more water if needed to cover. Refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Set oven rack to the lowest position in the oven.
  3. 3 Remove turkey from marinade; discard marinade. Rinse turkey and pat dry with paper towels. Mix coriander seeds, paprika, cumin seeds, and garlic into softened butter in a bowl.
  4. 4 Loosen the skin over turkey breast with your fingers and spread 1/4 cup of seasoned butter beneath the skin. Rub remaining 2 tablespoons seasoned butter over the turkey breast. Place turkey breast onto a roasting rack and set rack into a roasting pan.
  5. 5 Roast in the preheated oven until skin is golden brown and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the breast reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), about 2 hours. Transfer to a cutting board and let turkey breast rest 30 minutes before slicing.

By Andy Bryan