Ginger Lime Cilantro Chicken Wings

These baked ginger lime cilantro chicken wings are packed with flavor but at the same time very easy to make. Mix the ingredients together, then use half of them as the marinade and cook the other half down into a glaze to brush... Continue reading →

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

by Nicole Branan

This roasted cauliflower salad makes a great side dish, lunch or light dinner. It’s drizzled with a sharp and intense lemon Dijon dressing and is served with buttery and smoky tarragon grilled baguette slices on the side. This post was... Continue reading →

Closeup of a caramel swirl cheesecake cupcake with dried lavender next to it.

Cheesecake Cupcakes

by Nicole Branan

These easy cheesecake cupcakes strike the perfect balance between sweet and tangy with a lavender caramel sauce swirl and a lemony cream cheese and goat cheese filling. They make a perfect dessert, whether it’s Valentine’s Day or just an everyday... Continue reading →

A bowl filled with beef meatballs in marinara sauce topped with melted cheese and garnished with parsley.

Baked Cinnamon Meatballs with Marinara Sauce

by Nicole Branan

Cinnamon makes a great spice for savory dishes, especially when paired with beef, garlic and tomato. The flavor combination is perfect in these baked cinnamon meatballs that also have a slight tang from sour cream/milk-soaked bread cubes. This post was... Continue reading →

Brussels Sprouts, Bacon and Apple Galette

by Nicole Branan

This savory roasted vegetable galette has a buttery and flaky crust and is filled with a roasted Brussels sprouts, bacon, apple and asiago cheese filling. A thin layer of Dijon mustard on the inside of the sage-flavored crust intensifies the flavors.... Continue reading →

A small bowl with edamame beans, chopsticks and a container with red pepper flakes in the background.

Spicy Edamame

by Nicole Branan

This super-quick and easy spicy edamame recipe takes edamame beans from plain to spectacular. The cooked beans are simply tossed in a mix of hot oil, liquid smoke, garlic, salt, sambal and red pepper flakes and are bursting with flavor.... Continue reading →

Mediterranean Chicken Salad

by Nicole Branan

This mediterranean chicken salad is full of healthy and delicious spices and flavors from a rainbow of vegetables, a drizzle of lemon sumac dressing and tender grilled chicken marinated in a yogurt and homemade ras el hanout spice mix. This... Continue reading →

A small plate of sumac chicken with broccolini, orzo pasta and brown butter almonds in a cup on the side.

Sumac Chicken with Broccolini and Brown Butter Almonds

by Nicole Branan

This grilled sumac chicken with broccolini and brown butter almonds makes an easy and delicious lunch or light dinner. Serve it with orzo pasta or with rice. This post was originally published on Sept. 17, 2015. Ingredients for this recipe:... Continue reading →

A small plate of dolmas salad with a bowl of hummus and pita bread on the side.

Dolmas Salad with Roasted Cauliflower Rice

by Nicole Branan

This healthy, plant-based dolmas salad with roasted cauliflower rice makes a great side dish for hummus and falafel. It is loosely based on dolmas ingredients with grape leaves, raisins, pine nuts, parsley, mint, green onions, lemon juice and moist, roasted... Continue reading →

Lemon Cardamom Cake

by Nicole Branan

This easy lemon cardamom cake is delicate, light, moist, intensely citrusy and not overly sweet. The ground cardamom adds a subtle floral flavor and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios provides just the right amount of crunch. This post was originally... Continue reading →

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The Spice Train

Delicious Recipes

Ginger Lime Cilantro Chicken Wings

Roasted Cauliflower Salad

Cheesecake Cupcakes

Baked Cinnamon Meatballs with Marinara Sauce

Brussels Sprouts, Bacon and Apple Galette

Spicy Edamame

Mediterranean Chicken Salad

Sumac Chicken with Broccolini and Brown Butter Almonds

Dolmas Salad with Roasted Cauliflower Rice

Lemon Cardamom Cake