Turn breakfast into a special occasion with these easy no-knead cinnamon rolls with cardamom apricot cream cheese frosting. The creamy topping pairs perfectly with the crunchy cinnamon filling and really makes these rolls special. Make them for a Holiday brunch, a birthday or simply just because. How to make the dough: For this recipe I […]
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Thai Pineapple Yellow Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk
This Thai pineapple yellow chicken curry with coconut milk is full of flavor from lots of ground spices and spice seeds. Red bell pepper, pineapple and lime juice add freshness and chopped peanuts make for a crunchy finish. What spices are in this curry? Much of the flavor in this curry comes from spice seeds […]
Smoked Salmon Panini Sandwich with Lemon Dill Mayonnaise
This smoked salmon panini sandwich with lemon dill mayonnaise is delicious, satisfying and takes almost no time to put together. All you need is 10 minutes and a panini press and a hot meal is served! How to make the mayonnaise: The star of this recipe is the lemon dill mayonnaise. It's tangy, dilly and […]
Grilled Cheese with Bourbon Caramelized Shallots
This shallot grilled cheese recipe is a delicious new take on the classic sandwich. Buttery and crispy sourdough bread is stuffed with Bourbon caramelized shallots, chopped tarragon and melted, extra-sharp white cheddar cheese. And to make it even better, the cheese is mixed with dry mustard for extra punch! Reader comment: "OMG!!!!!!!!!! So good!!!!!!!!!!! Next […]
Ginger Cilantro Soy Sauce-Marinated Chicken Wings
These marinated baked chicken wings are packed with sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors. They are made with soy sauce, cilantro, honey, ginger, rice vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, lime juice and pepper flakes. You mix the ingredients together, then use half as the marinade and cook the other half down into a glaze. Marinade ingredients […]
Cinnamon Meatballs
These baked cinnamon meatballs are light, tender and flavored with garlic and parsley. Instead of the commonly used bread crumbs, this recipe uses sandwich bread cubes mashed with sour cream and milk. This keeps the meatballs from becoming dense and tough and adds a bit of tanginess that goes great with the other flavors. How […]
Ras el Hanout Grilled Chicken Salad with Sumac Dressing
This ras el hanout grilled chicken salad is full of delicious Mediterranean spices and flavors. Its star is juicy and tender grilled chicken marinated in a Greek yogurt and homemade ras el hanout spice mix. The salad is served with a flavorful cumin, lemon and sumac dressing. Ras el hanout ingredients and notes: How to […]
Gnocchi Beef Stroganoff Spiced with Cinnamon and Clove
This gnocchi beef Stroganoff has melt-in-your-mouth tender meat and is subtly spiced with cinnamon and clove. The sauce has amazing flavor from red wine, chicken broth, oyster mushrooms, the spices, heavy cream and sour cream. You can serve this Stroganoff with store-bought gnocchi or make your own (recipe included below). How to make beef Stroganoff: […]
Cilantro Meatballs
These baked cilantro meatballs have incredible flavor from ginger, garlic, lime juice and, of course, cilantro. The fresh herb and spices keep the meatballs tender and juicy so that no glaze is needed. Meatball ingredient notes and substitutions: How to make the meatballs: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! How […]
Cardamom Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar
These delicate baked cake donuts are made with an easy, hand-whisked cardamom-flavored batter. After baking, they're brushed with melted butter and dipped in cinnamon sugar. The combination of cardamom and cinnamon is absolutely delicious and makes these donuts special. How to make the donuts: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! […]
Chai Spice Bundt Cake with Rum Raisins
This chai spice bundt cake is moist, buttery and full of warm, aromatic fall spices. The batter is made with a mix of almond and all-purpose flour and flavored with chai spices and rum raisins. To finish, the baked bundt cake is drizzled with a sweet rum glaze. Reader Review: "Your recipe was the best…first […]
Creamy Slow Cooker Tomato Chicken Curry
This creamy slow cooker tomato chicken curry is full of flavor from ground spices and spice seeds. It has a flavorful, thick, rich and creamy tomato sauce and fall-apart tender chicken thighs. What spices are in this curry? How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! This curry […]
Chuck Roast Chili (Dutch Oven)
This Dutch oven chuck roast chili has melt-in-your-mouth tender chunks of beef for a hearty flavor and a wonderful texture. Rather than using store-bought chili powder, this recipe includes a delicious, homemade chili powder spice blend for extra flavor. The spices you need to make this chili: The homemade chili powder for this recipe has […]
Bourbon Milk Punch
This delicious Bourbon milk punch version has more heavy cream than most recipes and makes an indulgent dessert cocktail. It's rich but not overly so because the deep and complex flavors of the Bourbon cut through the cream beautifully. Recipe ingredients and notes: Be sure to use whole milk and not any reduced fat milk. […]
Chocolate Mousse Frosting for Cupcakes
This delicious chocolate mousse frosting for cupcakes is made with only two ingredients: semi-sweet chocolate and heavy cream. It has a very creamy texture but is at the same time firm enough to hold its shape nicely. Because this frosting is whipped just like whipped cream, it's not dense but rather light and airy. Ingredients […]
Cardamom Meringue Cookies
These cardamom meringue cookies are light, crunchy, sweet, citrusy and minty all in one bite. The touch of ground cardamom adds a new and delicious twist to the classic. The recipe is easy to make and a great way to use up leftover egg whites. Recipe ingredients: How to make the cookies: See full ingredient […]
Maple Mascarpone Frosting for Chocolate Cakes and Cupcakes
This fluffy and smooth maple mascarpone frosting takes only minutes to make and tastes fantastic on chocolate cakes and cupcakes. It's not too sweet and easily made by whipping together mascarpone, cream, sugar, maple flavoring and vanilla extract. It holds its shape nicely and freezes well. Recipe ingredients and notes: Note that I don't recommend […]
Homemade Mustard with Tarragon
This easy homemade tarragon mustard is made with yellow mustard seeds, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, salt and dried tarragon. It has an intense sharpness that makes it perfect for rustic sandwiches. Recipe ingredients and notes: To make homemade mustard you need mustard seeds, seasonings, and an acidic liquid, such as vinegar or citrus juice. […]
Spiced Banana Bread
This delicious spiced banana bread is hard to beat when you want the perfect start to a crisp fall day. It's light but firm and full of warm flavors from pumpkin spice. And with only half a cup of brown sugar, this banana bread is not overly sweet. I recommend to toast a slice, spread […]
Maple Pecan Bread Pudding with Maple Cream Sauce
This maple pecan bread pudding is infused with maple and vanilla flavors and drizzled with maple cream sauce. Because there is no butter in this recipe, the pudding is not greasy at all. Instead it's delightfully rich and creamy. Ingredient notes: How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card […]
Stovetop Apple Crisp
This easy stovetop apple crisp takes only 20 minutes to make and does not compromise on flavor. You cook the apples in melted butter with cinnamon and brown sugar in a skillet, then make a toasted topping. In addition to the traditional topping ingredients (rolled oats, brown sugar, butter, pecans) I also added sesame seeds […]
Chicken Hokkien Noodle Stir Fry
This saucy chicken hokkien noodle stir fry is fresh, spicy and bursting with vibrant flavors from grated ginger, cilantro, lime zest and chili pepper. The preparation is simple, you stir your ingredients together, then use half as marinade and half as stir fry sauce. All ingredients are widely available in grocery stores and no trip […]
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Dry Rub for Turkey Breast
This dry rub for turkey breast has a delicious herb flavor from rosemary and sage and a nice smokiness from smoked paprika. Cumin and allspice add a warm earthiness that's contrasted by a little bit of sharpness from dry mustard and black pepper. Use dried rosemary leaves for best results: I like to use dried […]
Curry Tartar Sauce
This curry tartar sauce makes a delicious condiment for battered fried fish. It's a traditional tartar sauce that's spiced with curry powder and garam masala. The two spice blends work great with the tart pickles (in a similar way to these refrigerator cinnamon and clove pickles). Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: Add […]
Brown Sugar Steak Rub
This peppery brown sugar steak rub has the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors and delivers juicy oven-seared steaks. It's made with brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, cumin, salt, onion powder and garlic powder. My ingredient notes: How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! More […]
Ground Beef Pasta Sauce (no tomato)
This no-tomato ground beef pasta sauce is full of flavor from chili powder and smoked paprika. It's delicious and satisfying and has the perfect balance of meat and vegetables (similar to this broccoli and sausage soup!). You can serve this quick and easy sauce with any pasta. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: […]
Pork Belly Rub
This pork belly rub adds just the right amount of seasoning without taking away from the delicious flavor of the meat itself. It's made with smoked paprika, pepper, garlic and onion powder, ground fennel seed, oregano and salt. What does it taste like: This dry rub adds lots of umami and a light smoked paprika […]
Dry Rub for Chuck Roast
This chuck roast rub has great flavor from marjoram, cumin, pepper, oregano, Hungarian paprika, salt, rosemary, chipotle and garlic and onion powder. It's perfect for braising a chuck roast. Recipe ingredients: How to use the rub: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! More delicious spice rubs:
Brown Sugar Salmon Rub
This easy brown sugar salmon rub takes salmon fillets from delicious to spectacular. It has the perfect combination of sweet, spicy and savory flavors that complement the flavor of grilled salmon but don't overpower it. You only need brown sugar, pepper flakes, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper to make it. Ingredients and notes: You […]
Blackberry Sauce for Cheesecake
This seedless blackberry sauce for cheesecake is made with blackberries (fresh or frozen), lemon juice, corn starch, sugar and ground cardamom. It's perfect as a cheesecake topping but you can also use it on whipped cream and waffles, chocolate mousse cupcakes, pancakes and more. Recipe ingredients and notes: How to make it: See full ingredient […]
Frozen Meatball Stuffed Shells
These frozen meatball stuffed shells are baked with cheese in a tomato pasta sauce and make a delicious dinner. You can make the sauce I included in this recipe or use any tomato pasta sauce you like! Ingredient note: Frozen store-bought meatballs come in several different flavors, such as Italian and homestyle. For this recipe, […]
Rosemary Cream Sauce
Turn grilled or roasted chicken breast into a gourmet dinner with this rich and luscious rosemary cream sauce. It has great umami from tomato paste and an additional layer of flavor from extra dry vermouth. Recipe ingredients and notes: Be sure to use extra dry vermouth for this recipe. Even just dry vermouth will not […]
Oregano Sauce
This easy oregano sauce is creamy, herby, garlicky and has a touch of brightness from lemon zest. It takes only 5 minutes to make and transforms grilled chicken, fish or pasta into a gourmet meal. Ingredients and notes: How to make it: See full ingredient amounts and instructions in the recipe card below! How to […]
Chocolate Bourbon Cake
This chocolate Bourbon cake is wonderful – moist and delicious and full of Bourbon and chocolate flavor. The preparation is wonderful too, the batter is quickly whisked together by hand, no messy mixer required. Best of all, the batter is liquid so you can easily pour it. About the recipe: I wish all of you […]
Lemon Cardamom Cake
This easy lemon cardamom cake is delicate, moist, intensely citrusy and not overly sweet. Ground cardamom adds a subtle floral flavor to this light and airy cake. A sprinkle of chopped pistachios provides visual appeal and a great texture contrast. Cake batter ingredients and notes: One teaspoon cardamom will give the cake a subtle cardamom […]
Salted Caramel Toffee
This delicious salted caramel toffee is topped with a layer of chocolate and sprinkled with fleur de sel. It is hard but crumbly and has great flavor thanks to lots of butter! Reader comment: "Everyone absolutely loved this. The first toffee I have made that doesn't stick into your teeth or break your jaw when […]
Honey Sesame Tofu
This easy honey sesame tofu dish has crispy, pan-fried tofu cubes that are served with a sweet, sour and spicy sauce. You coat the tofu cubes with all-purpose flour on all sides so they are encased in a delicious golden shell after frying. The sauce has intense flavor from honey, ginger, toasted sesame oil, sesame […]
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Hi there and welcome! I'm Nicole Branan, the cook and photographer behind The Spice Train. I have been adventurous and creative in the kitchen ever since I can remember. But it wasn't until a decade or so ago that I started to learn about and experiment with spices. The more I learned, the more ideas […]