Lavender. The fragrance of summer and the perfect flavor accent to a picnic or light summer’s meal.
Known more for its fragrance than its culinary use, Lavender adds a slightly sweet floral flavor to baked goods, desserts, as well as salads and dressings. The buds / flowers of Lavender contain the essential oils that encompass the flavor and scent of the herb.
Here is a recipe for a Coconut Lavender Lemonade to help brighten up your summer meals.
Urfa Biber (also known as isot pepper is a dried Turkish chili pepper … cultivated in the Urfa region of Turkey. It is often
described as having a smoky, ‘raisin-like’ taste. Urfa biber is technically a red pepper, ripening to a dark maroon on the plant… The result is an appearance ranging from deep purple to a dark, purplish black. Urfa Biber is less spicy than many other chili peppers, but provides a more lasting build of heat…” *
Chef Cherie carries 30+ different peppers including Urfa Biber and Aleppo, a close Syrian cousin. Due to the instability in the Middle East, Urfa Biber has been particularly difficult to stock. Chef Cherie is happy to announce we again have Urfa Biber in stock.
While Urfa Biber is used mainly in cooking, its also an exciting taste addition when used in desserts. To peak your interest in that peppery sweet combo here are 2 brownie recipes that fuse the spark of Urfa with the chocolaty sweetness of brownies.
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For Father’s Day why not surprise dear ‘ol dad with one of Chef Cherie’s spice gift sets. Perfect for the BBQ and grilling season ahead.
It might be early in the grilling season but something other than a hamburger is starting to sound mighty good. How about grilled kebabs on Father’s Day? With Chef Cherie’s Kebab Seasoning Spice Gift Set Dad’s grilling talents will really shine. Our gift set includes great tasting kebab spices to use with chicken, beef, lamb, even veggies.
Chef Cherie’s Kebab Seasoning Spice Gift Set contains different kebab inspired spices and blends to motivate Dad for the summer grilling season ahead. Kit contains: Chicken Kebab Spice Blend, Kebab Spice Blend, Shish Kebab Spice Blend, Ground Sumac and Persian Lime Granules. Comes packed in 5 – 2 oz tins, in a mesh sleeve and wrapped with a raffia bow. A tasty gift the whole family will enjoy!
