The world of home cooking is undergoing a revolution with new tastes, flavors, techniques and influences. The world of home cooking is undergoing a revolution with new tastes, flavors, techniques and influences. In this episode of “The Spice Kitchen” on NH Explore, the team at Milk Street Television takes a deep dive into the spice cabinet, exploring the world of spice blends and their many uses.
Spice Blends 101
Rosemary Gill starts off with a lesson on Spice Blends 101, covering the basics of what makes a great spice blend and how to create your own. She delves into the world of aromatic spices, herbs, and chilies, explaining the importance of balance and harmony in spice blends.
- Understanding the role of each ingredient in a spice blend
- The importance of balance and harmony in spice blends
- How to create your own spice blends
Dukkah-Crusted Chicken Cutlets with Carrot-Cashew Salad
Wes Martin uses an Egyptian seasoning called Dukkah to prepare a delicious dish of Dukkah-Crusted Chicken Cutlets with Carrot-Cashew Salad. This recipe showcases the versatility of Dukkah, a blend of spices that can be used in a variety of dishes, from meats to vegetables.
- Ingredients: chicken cutlets, Dukkah, carrots, cashews, lemon juice, olive oil
- Instructions: crust chicken with Dukkah, sauté carrots and cashews, combine with chicken and lemon juice
Berbere-Spiced Red Lentils
Christopher Kimball makes a hearty pot of Berbere-Spiced Red Lentils, showcasing the rich flavors of Ethiopian cuisine. Berbere is a spice blend that adds depth and warmth to any dish, and Kimball demonstrates its versatility in this comforting recipe.
| Ingredients: | Instructions: |
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| Red lentils, Berbere spice blend, onions, garlic, tomatoes, vegetable broth | Sauté onions and garlic, add Berbere, lentils, tomatoes, and broth, simmer until lentils are tender |
Butter Roasted Carrots with Za’atar and Pomegranate Molasses
Rosemary returns to the kitchen to whip up a tray of Butter Roasted Carrots with Za’atar and Pomegranate Molasses. This sweet and savory recipe showcases the unique flavors of za’atar, a Middle Eastern spice blend, and pomegranate molasses, a sweet and tangy condiment.
- Ingredients: carrots, butter, za’atar, pomegranate molasses
- Instructions: toss carrots with butter, za’atar, and pomegranate molasses, roast in the oven until tender
About Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television
The world of home cooking is undergoing a revolution with new tastes, flavors, techniques and influences. Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television wants to change how Americans cook by bringing home a fresher, bolder, simpler way of preparing food. The team searches the world over for the best recipes, and finds home cooks who can teach better ways to prepare a meal at home.
“We’re on a mission to change the way Americans cook,” says Chris Kimball. “We believe that home cooking should be fresh, bold, and simple, and that everyone should be able to cook with confidence and joy.”
The first season includes 40 all-new recipes, such as Central Mexican guacamole, Thai fried rice, Peruvian pesto, Japanese fried chicken, soba with miso butter and asparagus, tahini swirl brownies, lemon buttermilk pound cake, and more. Chris also shares tips and techniques designed to make home cooking easier, like how to make foolproof egg whites and how to season a carbon steel pan.
- Central Mexican guacamole
- Thai fried rice
- Peruvian pesto
- Japanese fried chicken
- Soba with miso butter and asparagus
- Tahini swirl brownies
- Lemon buttermilk pound cake
As part of the debut season, Chris also travels overseas to cook with several internationally renowned chefs and authors, including: Fuchsia Dunlop, a Sichuan cooking expert; Claire Ptak, a food stylist and author of London’s The Violet Bakery; and Andy Ricker in Thailand, known for his skill and expertise in northern Thai cuisine.
The Team at Milk Street Television
The team at Milk Street Television is dedicated to creating a fresher, bolder, simpler way of preparing food. They travel the world in search of the best recipes, and find home cooks who can teach better ways to prepare a meal at home. The team includes Chris Kimball, Rosemary Gill, Wes Martin, and many others.
In the kitchen, Chris transforms what the MILK STREET TELEVISION crew has learned into practical, simple recipes for home cooks everywhere. Watch Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television to learn how to cook with confidence and joy.